Rigas cirks is a multifunctional arts centre rich in traditions and it fosters development and accessibility of the professional contemporary circus field. Our main mission is to promote contemporary artistic practices mainly focusing on circus development in Latvia and in the Baltic region. We are eager to foster exchange, discussion, experimentation, and collaborative work. If you are a professional looking for ways of collaboration, please see the fields below.
GRAND OPENING: THE RĪGAS CIRKS ARENA
International professionals are invited to REGISTER for the Grand Opening of the Rīgas cirks arena that will happen from March 20-23, 2024.
More information about the opening HERE.
TRAINING SPACE
Rigas cirks launches a daily training space for professionals (for individual training only).
Location: Zeļļu street 25, Riga.
SPACE SPECIFICATIONS:
Sports Hall 162,7 m 2 (width 7,4m, length 21,16m, height 5,1m, height under the beam 4,64m)
9 rigging points; 3 for vertical dance, no floor or wall points.
Showers and changing rooms with lockers
Kitchen, for making coffee, tea or eating home-made lunch
More information: HERE. Application: HERE.
If none of these answer your interest in collaboration, please contact us directly at cirks@cirks.lv!
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