At the dawn of the 1990s, the Brussels Circus School created this innovative project that aims to use Circus Arts to support people with physical and/or mental disabilities — provided that this tool of expression and creativity contributes to the well-being and personal growth of the participant.
Every week, around a hundred children and adults join the school to practice circus techniques.
The challenge of our work is to offer open and varied situations that take into account each person’s abilities, never placing anyone in a position of failure. Helping them progress with pleasure and laughter, while fostering an atmosphere of trust that encourages respect.
We followed the project for a year to create a travelling exhibition and a book (Éditions Luc Pire).
Photos : Christophe Smets
