Grupa Cyrkowa BeDeKus – Brodnicki Dom Kultury

Grupa Cyrkowa BeDeKus – Circus School in Brodnica

Grupa Cyrkowa BeDeKus is a circus arts teaching and practice group based in Brodnica, northern Poland. It is part of Brodnicki Dom Kultury , a municipal cultural center that offers numerous artistic activities to the city's residents.

Aimed at children and teenagers from 7 years old , this amateur circus school allows young people to discover circus arts in a collective, educational and artistic setting.

A circus group integrated into a cultural center

Brodnicki Dom Kultury has a long history in local arts education. Its origins date back to 1948 , when Dom Kultury i Sztuki was established.

Today, the establishment hosts workshops in dance, theatre, music, visual arts and circus arts.

BeDeKus is establishing its specialized section in circus arts. This integration into a cultural center allows young practitioners to develop in an environment open to different forms of creation.

Courses for children and teenagers

Grupa Cyrkowa BeDeKus welcomes young people from the age of 7 .

The sessions provide a framework for discovering circus arts and gradually developing physical and artistic skills.

Practicing in a group promotes coordination, concentration, perseverance, and self-confidence.

Participants also discover the importance of cooperation and preparing performances in front of an audience.

A course led by Mateusz Gutfeld

For the artistic year 2026–2027, BeDeKus' activities are supervised by Mateusz Gutfeld .

The teacher guides the young participants in their circus practice and in the development of their skills.

The continuity of this framework contributes to the identity of the troupe, already mentioned in the programs of the cultural center in previous years.

A troupe focused on performance

BeDeKus has a stage dimension that goes beyond simple recreational practice.

The group participates in artistic events and gatherings dedicated to circus arts.

The performances offer young people the opportunity to discover group work, the preparation of an act and the relationship with the public.

These experiences help to develop the artistic expression and confidence of the participants.

International experiences

Brodnicki Dom Kultury mentions BeDeKus' participation in international circus festivals held in Berlin and Kyiv .

These experiences demonstrate the group's openness to other circus practices and traditions.

They also allow young artists to discover events bringing together troupes from different backgrounds.

A cultural center committed to circus encounters

Brodnicki Dom Kultury also organised the Ogólnopolskie Spotkania Cyrkowe , national meetings dedicated to the circus.

These events help to raise awareness of circus arts among the public and to promote exchanges between groups.

The cultural center thus plays a role in the transmission and promotion of amateur circus beyond its own courses.

A practice accessible to young people

BeDeKus is part of the cultural education mission of Brodnicki Dom Kultury.

Its aim is to enable children and teenagers to engage in regular artistic activity, develop their skills and participate in local cultural life.

The group provides an opportunity for young people from Brodnica and the surrounding area to discover the circus.

Activity maintained during the works

Since March 2026 , the main building of Brodnicki Dom Kultury has been undergoing renovation and expansion work.

Artistic activities have been temporarily transferred to different locations in the city to allow for their continuity.

BeDeKus is indeed among the workshops offered for the 2026–2027 season.

Grupa Cyrkowa BeDeKus stands out for its integration within a municipal cultural center, its youth-oriented training programs, and its participation in national and international circus events. It represents a key player in amateur circus arts in Brodnica.