Bing Bang Circus

The Bing Bang Circus

Bing Bang Circus is a non-profit circus school located in the Cleunay district of Rennes, since its founding in 1990. This non-profit organization (governed by the French law of 1901) aims to make learning circus arts accessible and visible as a popular educational tool . More than thirty-five years after its creation, this philosophy continues to shape its classes, workshops, outreach programs, and cultural projects.

Affiliations and accreditation

The school is affiliated with the French Federation of Circus Schools (FFEC) and belongs to FREC Bretagne. It holds FFEC accreditation number 35088 , which confirms its inclusion in the national network of circus schools.

Facilities and staff

Regular activities take place under a permanent 450 m² big top, located at 19 rue de la Guibourgère in Rennes. The school currently welcomes over 180 members in its Baby Circus program, as well as classes for children, teenagers, and adults. Two employees and a team of volunteers run the association, supplemented by various circus professionals.

Practices and disciplines

The practice offered is multidisciplinary . Bing Bang Circus presents four main categories in its workshops and courses:

• Acrobatics
• Juggling
• Balance on objects
• Aerial disciplines

Regular classes allow you to practice juggling as well as the wire, the American roller, the balance ball and the tricycle.

Course outline and duration

For the youngest children, learning begins as early as age 3 with 45-minute sessions. The groups then progress gradually:

1. 3 years old: 45-minute sessions
2. 6-7 years old
3. 8-10 years old
4. 11-15 years old
5. Teenagers and adults: 16 years and older

The duration of lessons increases with age, up to two hours for teenagers and adults.

2026-2027 Season: Developments and Team

The 2026-2027 season marks a significant evolution for the Bing Bang Circus. The association announces the arrival of new circus performers and volunteers, with the aim of developing new disciplines. Those joining the team include:

• Clélia
• Lisa
• Louise
• Mamoudou
• Telma
• Kassandra

These instructors will support both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Air discipline and specific time slots

From age 11, certain time slots allow for a greater focus on aerial disciplines. A beginner aerial course is offered to 11-15 year olds on Wednesdays, and a workshop combining all disciplines and beginner/intermediate aerials is organized on Fridays.

Offer for adults

Adults have a wide range of options: several multidisciplinary workshops accessible from age 16, a specific course dedicated to aerial arts for beginners and intermediates (with one to two years of practice) and supervised training for more independent practitioners.

Workshops and professional development

For those wishing to delve deeper into a discipline, the Bing Bang Circus offers workshops and advanced training courses. The 2026-2027 season notably includes a course dedicated to aerial silks for those with more than three years of experience , organized over five Sundays between October 2026 and May 2027.

Internships during school holidays

Holiday camps are another important aspect. For the autumn 2026 holidays, camps for 3-15 year olds are scheduled from October 19th to 23rd and then from October 26th to 30th , with the option to participate for a half-day or a full day. The association also organizes camps during other holiday periods.

Outdoor activities and adapted circus

Bing Bang Circus develops numerous activities outside of its weekly classes. Nurseries, schools, after-school programs, daycare centers, and special education institutions can benefit from one-off sessions or projects developed over a day, a week, or a year. The association also works in schools and after-school programs.

Adapted circus arts are explicitly part of these activities. The school works with people with disabilities and adapts its programs to the different audiences it serves. This social dimension directly aligns with the association's long-standing mission, which views circus arts as an educational and popular tool accessible to all.

The circus tent as a cultural venue

The big top is also used as a cultural venue. The association hosts artist residencies, programs shows throughout the year, and participates in various cultural events in Rennes. It also offers introductory workshops for adult groups and businesses, private events, and children's birthday parties.

Networking and participation in meetings

The school is fully involved in the network of Breton circus schools. In 2025, it was present at the FREC Brittany Regional Meetings in Quimper, alongside six other schools, in a gathering of 95 participants and 13 acts .

For 2026-2027, its students will be able to participate in the following events:

• Meetings for 8-12 year olds in Janzé: February 13 and 14, 2027
• Meetings for 11-17 year olds in Quimper: May 6, 7 and 8, 2027 (in connection with the Gare aux Gorilles festival)

Conclusion

With classes starting from age 3, adult workshops, a wide range of aerial activities, training courses, adapted circus programs, school visits, and hosting artists under the big top, the Bing Bang Circus is a leading circus school in Rennes. Its mission combines amateur practice, technical development, creativity, community engagement, and public education, with the 2026-2027 season marked by a renewal of its team and the development of new workshops.