During the month of July, two free workshops were held CreActo, Organized by Mas Raluy Training, an educational initiative promoted by the Circus Raluy HistoryThe sessions, held at La Central del Circ in Barcelona, offered a training space for artists interested in stage creation applied to contemporary circus. With participation well within the expected number of places, the courses met their initial objectives and were positively evaluated by those who attended.
Participants highlighted the usefulness of the content and the practical approach of both workshops, which were designed as an introduction to future training programs. The short, dynamic duration allowed for close support tailored to each artistic profile.
CreActo course content
CreActo – Circus Artists
This introductory workshop focused on developing a unique stage language. Over the course of two sessions, participants explored compositional tools, stage presence, and movement with the goal of beginning to shape a solo performance. The course approach combined body practice with guided creative dynamics, fostering artistic autonomy from the outset.
CreActo – Gestural Comic Creation
This second workshop addressed the foundations of gestural clowning and physical humor from a stage perspective. The sessions focused on the use of the body, stagecraft, and the construction of comedic characters, paying attention to the principles of rhythm, repetition, and external perspective. The course offered a space to begin defining one's own comedic act, with support throughout the process.
The CreActo courses represented Mas Raluy Formación's first step as a platform dedicated to artistic training in the circus field. Their implementation has allowed for the initiation of a dialogue with current and emerging artists, opening up future possibilities for pedagogical and creative development.
Testimonials and opinions
At the end of the CreActo workshops, both attendees and trainers shared very positive feedback on the training experience. One of the instructors highlighted the intensity and quality of the content covered: “It was only four hours, but the amount of material was impressive. As a professional who makes a living from this craft, it was a truly valuable experience: a free masterclass with superbly well-structured information.”
Among the participants, there were also notable comments. One student noted: "I'm very happy with this course. I've done a lot of clown-related work, but here they've given us very useful, clear, and easy-to-understand tools." Another testimony highlighted the motivation generated by the course: “I found it very concrete, very rich, motivating to continue creating, and giving me the strength to believe in myself and move forward with our dreams.”
These impressions reflect the spirit of Mas Raluy Formación: supporting creative processes through experience, methodological clarity, and professional approachability.
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