Circ-Exchange: Injury Prevention
| Date: | Fr 13.03.2026 |
| Time: | 16:30 hour |
| Location: | Zirkusquartier Zürich |
| Price: | Gratis |
| Instructor: | With Naomi Meyer and Kathrin Walde |
| Duration: | 1.5 hours |
| Level: | Professionals |
This Circ-Exchange focuses on two central aspects of injury prevention. On the one hand, circus artist and aspiring physiotherapist Naomi Meyer will provide insights into physical and mental training and performance preparation for injury prevention. She will also share practical resources for dealing with injuries.
Kathrin Walde from artFAQ will also shed light on what artists should look out for in contracts and insurance policies in order to be adequately covered in the event of an injury.
Both experts will give a thematic input, followed by in-depth discussions in small groups. Participants are invited to share their own experiences and exchange ideas with each other.
Following the Circ-Exchange, there will be a small aperitif with snacks and drinks, as well as the opportunity to attend the performance Fragments by La Víspera at 20:00.
Workshop-leadership
Katrin Walde
Kathrin Walde absolvierte 2014 das CAS Kulturmanagement am Stapferhaus Lenzburg. Seither ist sie als freie Produktionsleiterin für unterschiedliche Compagnien in den darstellenden Künsten in der Deutschschweiz tätig. 2019 konzipierte sie das Projekt KulturHub zusammen mit Maxine Devaud, welches seit November 2019 in Koproduktion mit dem ROXY Birsfelden kostenlose Projektberatungen für Kulturschaffende vor Ort und Online anbietet.
Seit Januar 2020 leitet sie Kurse beim Kulturmarkt Zürich sowie seit 2024 bei der Accademia Dimitri in Verscio. Seit Mai 2024 ist sie als Co-Leitung von artFAQ Zürich in Teilzeit tätig. Sie ist Mitglied bei tpunkt und Pro Cirque.
Naomi Meyer
Naomi is a movement enthusiast for life. After a year studying sports science, she devoted herself fully to circus arts. Her circus training took her to Montreal to the École Nationale de Cirque in Montréal. Naomi loves lifelong learning and is currently studying physiotherapy part-time. She combines her experience as a circus performer and trainer with her expertise to promote sustainable training and injury prevention.
Workshop information
- Participants adhere to the house rules of the Zirkusquartier. The instructions of the ZQ team and the course leaders must be followed.
- The Zirkusquartier opposes all forms of discrimination. To ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the Zirkusquartier, we want you to be conscious and respectful. You can find more information about awareness here.