The master thesis deals with the area of social circus, which works with groups with risk of exclusion in the form of creative expression. The aim of the thesis is to map social circus projects in the Czech Republic and Spain, in relation to the phenomenon of empowerment in working with groups at risk of exclusion, especially in terms of social circus projects, the way they work with empowerment and for what purpose and subsequent comparison of gathered data with existing research and empowerment theories. The thesis therefore offers an insight into the current state of social circus and its connection with civil society by empowerment of people at risk of exclusion. Key words: Empowerment, Social circus, social inclusion, civil society

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-10T10:32:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DANILO JOAQUIM DA SILVA.pdf: 1790693 bytes, checksum: 2994e91dbb3cf56d96bad2d4cf273802 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-26 / This dissertation aims to understand how the lived experience in Circus School Dom Fernando - ECDF influenced formation of children and adolescents in the Eastern Region of Goiânia identifying the role of this program for graduates of the period 1998-2009. The study was conducted in a qualitative perspective using to achieve the proposed objectives the following methodology: literature review, documentary research and empirical research. We analyzed the landmarks and public policies related to adolescence and youth in Brazil, the evolution of the social circus proposed as an alternative teaching from the perspective of nonformal education, in work with children, adolescents and young subaltern classes. For this feasibility study were interviewed using semi-structured, which we accomplished graduates ECDF enrollments between 1998 and 2009 and remained enrolled and attending at least two years. The research revealed that the ECDF, constitutes a major influence on its graduates, towards social emancipation, but work the importance of working with children and youth using the circus, which is characterized by a simple language but very attractive also motivates them to continue participating. / Esta dissertação objetiva compreender de que forma a experiência vivenciada na Escola de Circo Dom Fernando ECDF influenciou na formação de crianças e adolescentes da Região Leste de Goiânia identificando o papel desse Programa para os egressos do período de 1998 a 2009. O estudo foi desenvolvido em uma perspectiva qualitativa utilizando para o alcance dos objetivos propostos os seguintes procedimentos metodológicos: revisão bibliográfica, a pesquisa documental e a pesquisa empírica. Foram analisados os marcos históricos e as políticas públicas relacionadas à adolescência e a juventude no Brasil, a evolução da proposta do Circo Social como uma alternativa pedagógica na perspectiva da educação não formal, no trabalho junto a crianças, adolescentes e jovens das classes subalternas. Para viabilização desta pesquisa foram entrevistados por meio de roteiro semiestruturado, egressos da ECDF que efetivaram matrículas entre os anos de 1998 e 2009 e permaneceram matriculados e frequentando por pelo menos um ano. A pesquisa revelou que a ECDF, se constitui em uma grande influência para seus egressos, no sentido de sua emancipação social, além de trabalhar a importância de se trabalhar com o público infanto-juvenil utilizando a arte circense, que tem como característica um linguagem simples, porém muito atrativa que também os motiva a continuar participando.

Créer un espace de communication à ceux qui en ont le plus besoin, apprendre à travailler et vivre ensemble. Voici quelques leitmotivs qui reviennent régulièrement lorsqu’on engage une discussion avec les acteurs de terrain d’un Cirque social. De manière un peu succincte je dirais que deux raisons m’ont poussée à mener ces recherches. Premièrement, l’envie de comprendre les modalités et le déroulement de ce travail de construction ou de reconstruction du lien social entre enfants et adolescents en situation de risque, particulièrement ceux issus de certaines « minorités visibles » et la « société normalisée ». Deuxièmement, comprendre et plus encore rendre compte de comment une pratique artistique comme celle du cirque, bien souvent considérée archaïque, démodée et marginalisée, peut prétendre avoir les atouts et/ou les outils nécessaires pour venir en aide à ce type de public et d’être capable de les aider à développer leur potentiel, leur auto estime, d’enrichir leur vie, de prévenir des dysfonctionnements, de résoudre des problèmes et provoquer des changements sociaux tant au niveau individuel qu’au niveau collectif. Les terrains choisis pour mener ces enquêtes furent certains pays de l’Amérique du Nord, la France et le Brésil, plus particulièrement l’Etat Rio de Janeiro. En outre, cette étude souhaite, soulever des questions sur ce qui pourrait être considéré comme étant une discordance, à savoir, le fait que le plus souvent les individus bénéficiant des programmes organisés par ces cirques sont, aussi, le plus souvent absents ou minoritaires dans cet univers circassien. En ce sens, je fais référence une fois encore au nombre réduits de Noirs dans cette espace artistique. Comment comprendre cette apparente dissonance entre leurs discours et actions. Comment peuvent évoluer les formes de sociabilités engagées à l’intérieur de ces lieux mais aussi à l’extérieur de ceux-ci ? En définitif, quel rôle jouent ces cirques dits sociaux dans la mesure où leur objectif n’est pas celui de former des artistes de cirque ? / To create a channel of communication for those who are in most need, to learn to work and live together. Here are a few themes that reoccur once we(one)engage(s) in discussion with those working in Social Circus scene. I will summarize the two reasons that pushed me to make this research. Firstly, the desire to understand the function and evolution of the work of construction or reconstruction of social ties between children and adolescents in challenging life situations- particularly those from certain obvious minorities - and the rest of normal society. Secondly, the need to understand and to take note of how an artistic medium like that of the circus often considered archaic, old-fashioned and marginalized can have the tools necessary to aid minorities and be capable of helping them to develop their potential, build their self-esteem, enrich their lives, prevent social dysfunctions, solve problems and provoke social change on a personal level as well as a global level. The locations chosen for this research are: certain parts of North America and Brazil, particularly the state of Rio de Janeiro .Furthermore this study is intended to raise questions about what can be considered a discordance: the fact that those who would be most able to benefit from these programs are the least likely to be offered access to such an opportunity. I would also like to draw attention to the fact that African-Americans are still drastically underrepresented in the world of Circus Arts.How do we comprehend the implications of these programs ? How can strong, positive, social behaviors evolve inside of these places but also outside of their walls ? Precisely what role do these “Social Circuses” play when their aim is not primarily focused on training professional circus artists ?