Short descriptions of national Umbrella's - BAG Zirkuspädagogik (Germany)
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Germany: BAG Zirkuspädagogik
The Federal Association of Circus Education „BAG Zirkuspädagogik.“ is a network of circus school, regional associations and circus teachers. It was founded 2005 in Berlin and currently has 115 members in 15 of the 16 federal states of Germany.
The purpose of the association is the support of the circus educational theory, in particular in child help, youth welfare and youth education, the adult's education and the support of circus as an independent art form.
The statue purpose is to improve the work of the circus schools and the circus teachers.
The BAG develops standards of the formation of circus teachers and animators.
The Federal Association of Circus Educational Theory „BAG Zirkuspädagogik“ is subdivided in the board of directors and the educational committee, elected by the annual general membership meeting and as well as the different study groups.