Overview
At the Academy of Circus and Performance Art, you are encouraged to develop your personal artistic profile both as a creator and as a circus artist.
The education at ACAPA enables its students to start a professional career in various fields of contemporary circus and in other performing arts. You will become an artistic entrepreneur and receive the opportunity to build up your professional network.
Why this study in the Netherlands?
- International qualified (guest-)teachers from the workfield
- Exceptional training opportunities in a professional hall with modern facilities
- You can work interdisciplinary with other studies of Fontys Fine and Performing Arts
- Everyone is very committed
- ACAPA Tilburg is located between London, Paris and Berlin. And only 100km from Amsterdam.
- We teach 14 different disciplines
Programme Structure
The study program in the first year consists of the following courses:
- Circus techniques
- Group work
- Dance
- Physical theatre
- Performance Art
- General physical preparation
- Floor acrobatics
- Trampoline
- Anatomy
- Circus in context
- Training methods and planning
- Dramaturgy
- Security, safety, rigging
- Research and performance project
- Group performance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sports Sciences Theatre & Dance Music Performance View 6 other Bachelors in Music Performance in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- As a non-EU/EEA student, the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit.
- Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.
Tuition Fee
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International
11190 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11190 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 48 months.
Please check the tuition fees indicator to determine the tuition rate for your situation: https://fontys.edu/tuitionfees/
Living costs for Tilburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Circus and Performance Art.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.