
Born 1996, Netherlands
"Circus provides the framework for me to remain curious, exploratory, and playful in my work."
Luuk is an acrobat and author. His primary interest lies in the interaction between the body and objects or apparatus. He performs in EXIT, his solo piece L O N E and tours with his collaboration with Kolja Huneck, Symbiosis.
2001
Circus Poehaa (NL): an introduction to circus
2015 - 2017
Codarts Rotterdam: Circus Arts
2017 - 2020
DOCH, School of Dance and Circus Stockholm (SE)
2021
premiere of his first solo piece L O N E
2021
creation of the short performance SMÄLTANDE, a site-specific show in the snow of northern Sweden

Born 1995, Switzerland
"I always dreamed of becoming an inventor, but I chose to become an artist instead."
Trained as an acro-dancer, Samuel is not bound to a single discipline, though partner work and music are his primary interests. He would describe himself as a multidisciplinary or even 'transdisciplinary' artist, searching for meaning within the absurdity of life.
2016 - 2020
Fontys Academy of Circus and Performance Art in Tilburg (NL)
2019
O-zero creation with Les Payenkes Utopistes (partnering, cyr wheel, acrodance, piano, and music composition)
2020
creation of Hug with Les Payenkes Utopistes (acrodance, partnering, music)
2021
creation of Entre deux Mondes (acrodance, trampoline) with Compagnie Hors Surface
2022
creation of Exit (acrodance, partnering) with Circumstances

°1992, Northern Ireland
"Circus feels like the ultimate playground. I combine my love for exploration with pushing the limits of my body to challenge perceptions of what circus can be."
Christopher is an aerialist and acrobat with an obsession for small dogs - one day he hopes to have the lifestyle required to adopt a pup. He performs in EXIT and has made the transition to creator. Christopher has created his first solo project - ITCH, in which he talks about his second obsession: moisturizer.
2000
Circusful: Belfast Community Circus School: working with a social initiative aimed at bridging the divide in Northern Ireland (UK)
2016
Escola Nacional do Brasil: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, funded by the Mike Moloney Award
2020
graduated from Codarts Rotterdam: University of the Arts (NL) with a graduation act that was selected as one of the winners of the BNG Bank Prize
2022
de première van EXIT op Oerol, Terschelling (NL) die zeer goed ontvangen werd terwijl hij onder de schapenkak zat
2022 - 2024
Touring with the amazing EXIT team for such a long time—a wild rollercoaster that has given him a new, strange, and dysfunctional family he holds very dear.

Born 1998, United Kingdom
To me, circus means having possibilities. Combining different media, practices, and styles opens up endless options for creating, performing, and understanding—plus I can do a backflip, which is also pretty cool.
William is a circus artist and dancer (or so he assumes) who specializes in floor acrobatics and aerial straps. He is a passionate consumer of mint tea, rosé wine, books, and more. His favorite color is lilac, and his favorite creative pastime is taking photos of his friends.
2014 - 2016
Circomedia (UK): first introduction to circus after years of gymnastics
2016 - 2020
Codarts Rotterdam: Circus Arts
2020 - 2022
dancer in Lepeltje Lepeltje by De Dansers
2022
creation/premiere of EXIT by Circumstances
2023
worked as a substitute in various shows, including On-Point and 360

°1997, Verenigd Koninkrijk
"Ik kan heel goed doen alsof, soms té goed waardoor ik mezelf overtuig dat wat ik doe werkelijkheid is."
Harrison is een performancekunstenaar met de voornaamste disciplines als danser, acteur en acrobaat.
2021
performer in various Kylie Minogue music videos
2021
performing at the BRIT Awards for Sir Elton John and Olly Alexander
2021 - 2024
on tour with Screws by Alexander Vantournhout / not standing
2023
Assistant choreographer for National Dance Company Wales and Korea National Contemporary Dance Company
2023
UK Eurovision Song Contest performer

b. 2001, Germany
"The opportunity to captivate an audience, to share emotional moments with them, and to live on stage means everything to me."
Benedikt is a circus artist specializing in floor acrobatics and globe hand-to-hand. Beyond his work as a performer, he loves capturing the world around him through his camera lens.
2016 - 2019
CircArtive School (DE)
2019 - 2023
Codarts Rotterdam: University of the Arts
2021 - 2022
performer in Oscar by Scapino Ballet Rotterdam for Theater Carré
Since 2024
performer in Man met Hoed by Boost Producties and Jakop Ahlbom

Born 1998, Mexico
"The circus is the one place where I belong."
Acrobat. Dancer(?) Immigrant! Alejandro loves flipping, twisting, and falling—but he loves condemning the imperialist regimes of the Western world even more. He wants to create work that makes everyone feel welcome, regardless of their social and/or cultural capital.
2012
CENART: International Training Program in Circus and Street Arts in Mexico City (MX)
2018 - 2020
Circus School Carampa in Madrid (ES)
2018 - 2020
Guest author/reader at Las piernas no son del cuerpo in Madrid (ES)
2020 - 2024
Codarts Rotterdam: University of the Arts
2020 - 2024
founder of the BonaventuraStraat cabaret in collaboration with Batist Vanbakel, Emma Cartron, and Henri Kangas

°1998, België
"Verliefd op spelen, aangetrokken tot de mogelijkheden en flirten met de limieten."
Raff rolt, gooit en vangt - bij voorkeur tegelijk - zowel zijn lichaam als jongleerballen. Na afgestudeerd te zijn als acro-juggler aan Codarts in 2021, onderzoekt hij momenteel alle mogelijkheden die circus te bieden heeft.
2017 - 2021
Codarts Rotterdam: University of the Arts (NL): Acro-Juggler
2022 - 2026
creation and performance by Cécile with Sinking Sideways
2023 - 2025
creation and performance of Wie niet weg is, is gezien with Johnny Mus
2024 - 2025
performer in Stick Stok, A Matter of Time & Ripple with Tea Time Company
Since 2024
founder of Close Call Company