We invite children and young people from Wrocław to participate in the international edition.
Join us in July on a journey through the cultures of the world!
Lelenfant is more than just a project – it is a real journey through art, emotions and friendship. This year, we are inviting around 20 young artists from Wrocław, aged 10 to 15, to join us on this journey.
Imagine the stage of the Capitol Music Theatre, full of light, music and dance, where 65 young artists from around the world – from Palestine to Kenya to Brazil – will meet! A total of eight international artistic groups will create a joint performance, and you can represent Wrocław with your group.
The condition for participation in the summer edition is attendance at both weekly meetings at the selected location and weekend classes. Participation also involves a fee. Details below.
We start on 4 March with classes in Złotniki and Tarnogaj, and on 7 March with a four-hour workshop with Hanna Daniszewska and Magda Majtyka from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Złotnickie Centrum Spotkań, initiating the spring cycle of preparations for the international edition of Lelenfant.
Regular choreography classes will start on 11 March in Przedmieście Oławskie.
We invite children aged 10 and above who have established artistic skills (have been participating in regular artistic classes for at least a year) and have experience and a desire to perform on stage. Performing on stage is part of the programme, so when registering, please confirm your child’s willingness and readiness to perform on a professional stage in front of an audience of 700 people.
In addition, we invite a group of teenagers who can form a group for Lelenfant on their own terms.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Regular art classes in the form of weekly extracurricular activities (Wednesdays in Złotniki and Tarnogaj)
Starting on 4 March, classes will be held every Wednesday in two locations for children and young people preparing for the international edition of Lelenfant. Participation in these regular classes will allow young people not only to improve their artistic skills so that they can join their peers from abroad on a professional and high artistic level. Above all, it will allow for integration, relationships and regular meetings.
In cooperation with our partner organisations – the Critical Education Association and the Złotnickie Meeting Centre – we offer two paths, the choice of which will also determine the allocation in the first stage of the summer international workshops. Participation in extracurricular activities is free of charge and is carried out as part of the ongoing activities of the Critical Education Association and the Złotnickie Meeting Centre.
NEW CIRCUS | every Wednesday from 4 March, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CAL in Tarnogaj, ul. Gazowa 22 We invite you to join Kids New Circus, a group that has been operating for years at the Critical Education Association, which develops based on the idea of ‘children teaching children’ and perfects various circus techniques such as juggling, improvisation, clowning, acrobatics, hula-hooping and others. The circus group will take part in the first stage of the international edition of Lelenfant from 13 July to 20 July at the Dawna Pralnia (Teatr Dialogu) in Księży Mały (ul. Krakowska 180) and in the second stage 21–28 July in Maślicach.
VOCALS | every Wednesday from 4 March, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Złotnickie Meeting Centre, ul. Wielkopolska 7
We invite you to classes where you will hone your singing skills under the guidance of an experienced instructor. The group will work on both folk repertoire and contemporary arrangements. The vocal group will take part in the first stage of the international edition of Lelenfant from 13 July to 20 July at the Złotnickie Meeting Centre in Złotniki (ul. Wielkopolska 7) and in the second stage from 21 to 28 July in Maślicach.
CHOREOGRAPHY | every Wednesday from 11 March, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Centrum na Przedmieściu, ul. Prądzyńskiego 39a
Choreography classes led by Magda Majtyka, stuntwoman, choreographer, and dancer at the Capitol Music Theatre. During the classes, you will learn about different dance styles: musical, contemporary dance, K-Pop and modern stage choreography, improve your coordination, flexibility and body awareness, learn to express emotions through movement and create short choreographies. Until 15 April, the classes are free of charge, and in the following weeks there will be a symbolic fee as part of Flying HUB (15 PLN or a semester pass for 60 PLN).
The choreography group will take part in the first stage of the international edition of Lelenfant from 13 July to 20 July at the Dawna Pralnia location in Księże and in the second stage from 21 July to 28 July in Maślicach.
WEEKEND THEATRE AND CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES
The spring weekend workshops are at the heart of preparations for the international edition of Lelenfant. This is where we invite all participants of the autumn workshops led by Magdalena Majtyka and Hanna Daniszewska, which culminated in the choreographic show ‘Jesień Tańcuj’ (Dance Autumn), as well as new volunteers!
Under the guidance of Magda and Hania, we will continue to develop this scene with further elements of artistic work, to which we invite young talents from the circus and vocal groups. We will combine choreography and dance, along with circus elements and singing, into one colourful story. This will be Wrocław’s artistic contribution to the international edition of Lelenfant, created by a group of twenty young people.
Class schedule:
7 March 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) 3–7 p.m. Saturday ZŁOTNIKI
22 March 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday ZŁOTNIKI
29 March 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday KSIĘŻE
19 April 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday KOWALE
16 May 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) 11am-3pm Saturday KOWALE
17 May 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) 11am-3pm Sunday KOWALE
30 May 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) 11am-3pm Saturday KSIĘŻE
31 May 2026 – 4 hours (Hanna and Magda) – show 11-15 Sunday KOWALE
and a meeting just before the start of the edition on 10 and 11 July (12 hours) – dates to be confirmed
Participation in classes is mandatory, 80% attendance is required, as well as mandatory participation in the show on 14 June. The fee for participation in the weekend theatre and choreography workshops is PLN 250 per person for the entire cycle. Payment by 15 March reserves your place.
FAQ
Does my child have to participate in extracurricular and weekend classes to take part in the international edition?
YES, children should join regular classes during the week depending on the location chosen for the international edition.
If my child did not participate in the autumn ‘Jesień Tańcuj’ workshops, can they join the classes?
YES, we are conducting a new recruitment process, so children who have not previously participated in Lelenfant can join the group preparing for the international edition.
If my child has participated in Lelenfant more than twice, can they join for a third time?
YES, provided there are places available. If there are many applicants, priority will be given to children who have participated less than twice in the international edition.
Is the group only for girls and does it include dancing?
NO, the instructors will create a performance based on the children’s various talents, including circus and music.
Can my child choose the location for the international edition?
NO, the choice of location is related to the assignment to the location of extracurricular activities. Children participating in classes in Tarnogaj will be assigned to Księża Małe, and those in Złotniki will be assigned to Złotniki.
My child is afraid of performing on stage. Can they join the project?
At Lelenfant, we do not provide special socio-psychological preparation to help overcome stage fright. When declaring their participation in Lelenfant, children should be aware that participation involves public performances and express their willingness and readiness to do so. Therefore, if your child is afraid of public performances, please do not enrol them in this project at this stage of their social and emotional development. We encourage you to follow your child’s wishes.
Does my child need to have artistic skills to enrol in Lelenfant?
YES, Lelenfant is an artistic project for children and young people from all over the world, young artists aged 10-15 who have been regularly practising various forms of performing arts for years. Lelenfant is not a project in which children develop their talents from scratch, but rather hone them and share their craft with their peers in a ‘children teach children’ method.
INTERNATIONAL EDITION OF LELENFANT (13–28 July 2026)
Lelenfant is an international artistic and educational project implemented by the Friendship Art Education Foundation, bringing together children and young people from different cultural backgrounds in a creative process that develops social, communication and cultural skills. It is not only a festival, but above all a long-term process of cultural education that strengthens the agency of young people, promotes attitudes of openness, shared responsibility and active participation in culture, and creates lasting relationships between local communities in a given neighbourhood, artists and CALs.
In 2026, it will take place in two stages – in Księży Mały (in the Old Laundry, 180 Krakowska Street, in the Dialogue Theatre of the ART JTM Foundation) and in Złotniki (Złotnicki Meeting Centre, ul. Wielkopolska 7) in the first stage, where two international teams of about 30 people will exchange their skills and cultures. The second stage will consist of rehearsals for the Lelenfant Grand Finale, which this year will take place on 27 and 28 July at the Capitol Music Theatre. The Wrocław team, which will prepare its own performance under the supervision of Hanna Daniszewska and Magda Majtyka, will be divided into two locations in the first stage, to meet again in the second stage for rehearsals on Dworska Street and present their jointly developed spring performance to their peers from around the world.
First stage
From 13 July to 20 July, children and young people will work in two teams. Classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Księży Mały (in the former laundry, 180 Krakowska Street) and in Złotniki (Złotnicki Meeting Centre, 7 Wielkopolska Street).
13 July – performance show
20 July – semi-final performance show
Second stage
From 21 July, young artists will have daily rehearsals from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at DSOSW No. 12, ul. Dworska 8 in Maślicach until 26 July, and then on 27 and 28 July they will participate in rehearsals at the Capitol Music Theatre.
Accommodation is available at an additional cost.
21 July – integration activities and rehearsals
27 July – premiere of the Grand Finale of the Lelenfant Show
28 July – gala and Grand Finale of the Lelenfant Show
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND FORMALITIES
ONLINE MEETING WITH PARENTS – 3 March at 5 p.m. Register via the link. After registering, you will receive a link to the online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fje92gLMQk-vQ1wz0XOUxA
REGISTRATION for participation at the link until 04.03https://forms.gle/BEqjgz5AXTbFMURa6
FEE for participation in the preparatory stage (weekend classes) in the amount of PLN 250 by 15 March
FEE for participation in the international edition of Lelenfant (summer workshops from 13 July to 28 July) in the amount of PLN 500 by 15 May
FEE (optional) for accommodation at DSOSW No. 12, ul. Dworska 8, from 21 July to 28 July, in the amount of PLN 1,000, payable by 15 June
“Participation fee”
Mbank 93 1140 2004 0000 3802 8180 0951
Friendship, Art and Education Foundation
ul. Zygmunta Krasińskiego 42
50-450 Wrocław
The international edition of Lelenfant 2026 is part of the project “PROMOTION OF WROCŁAW THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LELENFANT PROJECT IN WROCŁAW”, co-financed by the Municipality of Wrocław and implemented by the Friendship Art Education Foundation.