Residencies

CircusMühle Kelbra is open to artists from all over the world. We focus on performing arts in public spaces and circus. For art production, artistic research, and experimentation, we offer numerous indoor spaces, two high-ceilinged rehearsal halls, and a variety of outdoor spaces in a peaceful and creative atmosphere.
In addition to the work spaces, there are 18 beds in four self-catering apartments.
We are currently unable to offer catering.

Since we don’t receive permanent funding, we can only offer residencies through targeted funding programs and project grants. Please contact us before submitting your application.

Rentals are also possible, in the workspaces, apartments, or both.
Contact us for prices and availability.

Spaces

CircusMühle Kelbra has sufficient spaces and buildings to offer the following opportunities and more:

Spaces for creation, rehearsals, and residencies with sufficient height for aerial arts and acrobatics;
With rigging points for static aerial arts and anchor points;
Spaces for performances and stage performances;
Spaces for training, workshops, classes, seminars, and artistic development;
Outdoor spaces for rehearsals and creation;
Outdoor spaces for performances and festivals;
Spaces for production, studios, and workshops;
Storage rooms for props, costumes, stage sets, technology, and more;
Spaces and apartments for temporary and permanent artists in residence and groups;
and more…

Rehearsal spaces “Pool 1” and “Pool 2”

each:
Rehearsal space area 8m x 12m
Clearance height 5m
4 suspension points at a height of approximately 6.50m, WLL 500kg
7 or 10 anchor points near the floor, WLL 500kg
Floor: Dance carpet or wooden floorboards
with adjacent areas (height 2.50m) for meetings, storage, backstage, etc.
Oil-fired air heating
Composting toilets
Rigging equipment is not provided.

Rehearsal space “Dancefloor”

Rehearsal room area 16m x 20m
Clearance between 2.50m and 5m (gable roof with roof trusses every 4m)
Floor: Wooden floorboards (dance carpet partially available)
No hanging points, anchor points may be available.

Outside space

There is enough space outside for aerial rigs and other temporary structures.

Additional spaces

Throughout the site there are several undeveloped and partially developed spaces for workshops, studios, in situ work, etc.

Equipment

Safety

2 soft floor mats (1.50m x 2m x 0.30m)
1 folding soft floor mat (3m x 2m x 0.30m)
2 foam mats (1.40m x 1.80m x 0.20m)
1 foam mat (1m x 2m x 0.50m)
16 tatami mats (1m x 1m)
1 circular floor runner (0.05m x 2m x 4m)

Circus props

Aerial arts
Professional aerial artists bring their own equipment.
However, trapezes, aerial hoops, and other props could be rented for short-term trials or emergency situations – by prior arrangement.
Rigging equipment must be brought along.

Juggling
A small collection of clubs, rings, and balls is available.
(Thanks to the support of Sauresani Theater und Circus)

Unicycles
A few unicycles are available and can be rented by arrangement.

Light and sound technology
is not available.

Accomodation

18 beds in 4 apartments of varying sizes.
All apartments have a living room, bathroom, and kitchen, Wi-Fi, and TV.
Baby cots and extra beds are available upon request.

Apartment Marie
1 bedroom with 3 beds and a pull-out couch in the living room

Apartment Jonas
1 bedroom with 3 beds and a pull-out couch in the living room

Apartment Charlotte
2 bedrooms with 2 or 3 beds

Apartment Hermine
3 bedrooms with 2 x 2 beds and 1 x 3 beds

Vacation stay

If you simply want to rent one of the apartments for your holidays or vacation or because you don’t need any further rooms, you can do so directly via our online booking system.

Location

CircusMühle Kelbra is located on the outskirts of Kelbra, a rural town in Saxony-Anhalt, exactly halfway between Halle and Göttingen, Magdeburg and Erfurt.
The very rural location offers good transport (train station – 20 minutes by foot, A38 motorway – 7 minutes) and basic amenities such as a supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, etc. within walking distance.
Kelbra is scenically situated in a valley between the Kyffhäuser and Southern Harz regions, at the Helmetal Dam (featuring a unique resting place for cranes).