Passionate about trampoline and teaching, she first pursued training as a coach and judge in trampoline, both in Belgium (1994) and France (1995). To further her pedagogical skills, she studied physical education at UCL, completing her degree in 1999. In 1998, she founded the trampoline club in Louvain La Neuve before becoming a teacher in trampoline and floor acrobatics at ESAC in 2003. Additionally, since 2005, she has served as a technical advisor at the University and manages the Gymnastics and Acrobatic Sports Hall in Louvain La Neuve.
Thomas LoriauxCivil Architect Engineer, acrobatic artist, and circus arts teacher specializing in aerial disciplines and flying trapeze. He has led a consulting firm dedicated to entertainment technology and worked for various inspection bodies as a specialized controller in the fields of Shows & Events. Regularly coordinates and conducts various prevention and training missions for entertainment technicians in safety, rigging, lifting, structure assembly, and working at heights. Founder of AERISC since 2000 and CEO of CATS Engineering since 2012, he has been teaching rigging techniques at ESAC since 2003.
Hans-Joachim DavidHans-Joachim (Hayo) David is originally from Berlin. After studying at the Theaterschool in Amsterdam, where he obtained a BA in Dance and Choreography, he lived and worked in New York City, performing with various artists such as John Kelly, Remy Charlip, Jo Andres, and Yoshiko Chuma. Upon returning to Europe, he met the director Frederic Flamand and began a long collaboration, first as a dancer at Plan-K and Charleroi/Danses, and later as a choreographic assistant in various international projects. Concurrently, he developed his work as a choreographer and, notably, as an educator. He has taught classes and workshops in numerous companies and institutions across Europe. He has been a professor at ESAC since 2016.
Olivier AntoineOlivier Antoine is an actor, director, and educator. After studying visual arts and completing an apprenticeship in street arts with the Théâtre du Miroir, he worked at the Conservatoire de Paris as an assistant to Mario Gonzalez. He directs shows in circus, theater, dance, and music. He is the founder and artistic director of Cie Affabulation and Cie Ab Joy. He has appeared in films directed by Béatrice Pollet, Yann Gozlan, Bruno Garcia, and others. For the past 20 years, he has been teaching and developing his pedagogical research at numerous higher education artistic institutions, including ESAC since 1996.
Christophe MorissetA musician, actor, and director trained at INSAS and in trombone under Michel Massot, improvisation under Garett List at the Conservatoire de Liège, and sackbut under Wim Bécu. He combines his theatrical activities with his instrumental practice. He is responsible for staging and musical composition for “Entre Nous” by “Carré Curieux” and founded the musical project “Lucanes,” a duo featuring serpent and viola da gamba, centered around his own compositions. He has been teaching at ESAC since 2010
Cloé DefossezCloé Defossez is a multi-instrumentalist from Brussels who has released several albums under the name Cloé du Trèfle. She has won numerous awards in Belgium and abroad and has performed concerts around the world. Additionally, she composes music for films and collaborates with artists from various disciplines.
Benoit EscarmelleTrained in set design at La Cambre from 1981 to 1986, he began working regularly in advertising cinema, theater, young audience theater, and dance during his studies. In 1997, he discovered the circus world through his collaboration with ENAC. Initially teaching set design there, he later took on the pedagogical and artistic direction of ESAC. Since 2008, he has been coordinating personal projects as well as public workshops and creations.
Silvia UbietaShe began her dance training in Seville and continued it at P.A.R.T.S. She carries out her activities as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher in Belgium and abroad, collaborating with artists such as Pierre Droulers and Bob Wilson. She teaches courses and workshops for Belgian companies such as Michèle-Anne de Mey Company, the Royal Ballet School of Flanders, Charleroi-Danses/La Raffinerie, and the Educational Service of La Monnaie. She has been a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor since 2009.
Sylvain HonorezTrained in dramatic interpretation at INSAS and by various masters of acting, he has performed for theater, both on stage and behind the camera. As a director, he specializes in directing actors for theater and circus, and he creates events that blend different artistic disciplines. He has conducted workshops in Belgium, Kinshasa, Montreal, Paris, and Berlin. Since 2002, he has been teaching general interpretation at ESAC, leading research and creation workshops, and supporting the personal projects of second and third-year students. His research focuses on the actor-creator and the body in space.
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