Circus Fairies

Circus Fairies is a contemporary circus association founded in 2018 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Its objective is to develop the practice of circus arts, promote their accessibility and bring together a community of enthusiasts around artistic creation and education through movement .

The association offers discovery and learning workshops for children , teenagers , and adults . The activities combine technical exercises, group games, and individual exploration, within a pedagogical approach that promotes progress , creativity , and cooperation .

Juggling plays a central role in the teaching. Participants can learn to manipulate balls, clubs, rings, scarves, diabolo, and spinning plates. The sessions help develop coordination , concentration , rhythm , and precision of movement.

Circus Fairies also teaches movement arts and object manipulation, including poi and various flow arts practices. Balance workshops include exercises on unicycles, rola-bola, and other props adapted to the participants.

Children's activities use a playful and participatory approach. They include warm-ups, group games, juggling exercises, and time for individual exploration. The goal is to encourage self-confidence , perseverance , cooperation , and the joy of participation.

The association also offers family workshops involving children and parents. These may include juggling, acrobatics and puppet theatre, with particular attention paid to cooperation and creative expression .

Workshops for adults and gatherings of the circus community complement its activities. Circus Fairies also participates in social and cultural projects, particularly with specific audiences.

Founder of the association, Ana Leoca has extensive experience in practicing and teaching juggling and flow arts . She collaborates with Andreea Bolovan , an artist and trainer from the theatre and puppetry background, as well as with other members of the local community.

In 2024 , Circus Fairies organized Cluj Circus Days , a festival dedicated to contemporary circus, bringing together performances, workshops, and artistic encounters. This initiative illustrates its commitment to the development of circus arts in Romania.

Circus Fairies thus constitutes a relevant structure for discovering contemporary circus and learning different disciplines of juggling, balance and body expression.