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From February 11 to 21, students of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts (KMACPA) took part in an international circus residency in Toulouse, France, hosted by the renowned circus school Lido (Ésacto’Lido). As part of the programme, the students engaged in an intensive training process that included workshops, daily practice, and exchange with French colleagues. Special focus was placed on stage movement, acting expression, and contemporary circus practices. The residency concluded with a final performance presented by the participants in the space of the contemporary...

Master Class by Caroline Hadley (UWE Bristol) We invite students and everyone interested to join an online master class with Caroline Hadley — Programme Leader for Drama & Acting at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. December 3, 20253:00 PMRoom 56 and onlineMeeting link: https://meet.google.com/yqs-iewm-raw ‍ Speaker: Caroline HadleyProgramme Leader in Drama and Acting,University of the West of England (UWE), City Campus, Bristol. Workshop title:“Being Human: Building Presence and Developing Performer Confidence” During the master class, Caroline Hadley will...

An online meeting with the talented pianist and Sibelius Academy student ambassador, Olena Tolokolnikova, took place on November 19. Originally from Kyiv and currently studying at one of the most prestigious art universities in Finland, Olena shared her personal journey of applying to and studying at the Sibelius Academy. She spoke about the Academy’s educational programmes, opportunities for international students, the Master’s degree pathway, and gave valuable practical advice for vocalists and musicians. Special attention was paid to student life in Helsinki, the cultural environment...

From 17 to 20 June, the Rector of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Performing and Circus Arts took part in an international conference held in Oslo, Norway, within the framework of cooperation with the European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA). The conference took place at a leading arts institution in Oslo and brought together rectors and representatives of arts universities from different European countries. The event focused on current trends in arts education, international mobility, institutional partnerships, and the role of higher arts institutions in today’s socio-cultural...

On November 18, the Academy was visited by Ms. Giedrė Kabašinskienė, Head of the International Relations Department of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Vilnius). The visit took place at the invitation of Professor Ruslan Nieupokoiev from the Department of Directing and Acting (Head of the Department – Olha Buchma-Bernadska). Ms. Giedrė Kabašinskienė familiarized herself with the creative work of the Academy’s students and visited classes, highly appreciating the professional level of their training. As part of the visit, an important meeting was held with graduate students and...

From October 16 to 20, the Festival Internazionale del Circo d’Italia took place in the city of Latina, Italy, bringing together 24 unique acts from 18 countries around the world.More than 100 artists competed for the highest awards, presenting breathtaking performances filled with strength, grace, and mastery. Traditionally, the festival honored the winners with its prestigious awards. We are especially proud that among the winners and participants of this year’s festival are Ukrainian artists, including our graduates, who today represent Ukraine with dignity on the international stage....

From October 15 to October 24, 2025, students of the Pantomime specialization took part in a 10-day international project, held within the framework of the Polish-Ukrainian Youth Exchange Council of the Foundation for the Development of the Education System (PURWM FRSF). During the program, participants were involved in creative workshops, cultural events, and joint performances, which promoted intercultural dialogue and exchange of experience. The final highlight of the project was a performance at an international conference, where young artists presented their artistic piece dedicated...

From August 4 to 15, 2025, Anna Kosenko, a third-year student of the Choreography educational and professional program at the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Variety and Circus Arts, completed studies at the London Contemporary Dance School International Summer School in London, United Kingdom. Her participation in the program became possible thanks to winning the international UAx Abakanowicz Fellowship Programme for the 2024–2025 academic year, which provides financial support for students from Ukraine, as well as mentorship and opportunities to реализувати творчі проєкти. One of these projects...