ATG – Allgemeiner Turnverein Graz
The Allgemeiner Turnverein Graz (ATG) is a sports association located in Graz, Austria, which offers courses in aerial acrobatics and circus disciplines for children and teenagers aged 7 to 15.
The program includes training in aerial silks, trapeze, and circus acrobatics. Classes are organized into several groups adapted to the level of the participants, from beginners to experienced students wishing to develop their artistic skills and prepare for performances.
The association also offers complementary activities in floor acrobatics, partner acrobatics, and gymnastics. The instruction promotes the development of strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence.
Aerial acrobatics classes take place every Saturday and are taught in English by Anastasiya Pikhotenko.
8010 Graz
The Allgemeiner Turnverein Graz (ATG) is a major sports association located in Graz , in the Styria region of Austria. Among the many activities offered to children, teenagers and adults, the association develops a program dedicated to aerial acrobatics and various techniques from circus arts .
Aerial acrobatics classes are available for children and teenagers aged 7 to 15. Several groups are offered to adapt the teaching to the level of the participants, from beginners discovering their first figures to more experienced students wishing to perfect their technique.
Aerial silks is one of the main disciplines taught. Participants gradually learn to climb the apparatus, hang from it, and perform various figures and sequences. This practice helps develop strength , flexibility , coordination , and body control .
The program also includes trapeze and various circus acrobatics techniques. Young participants can thus discover several forms of aerial movement and progressively develop their physical and artistic abilities.
The courses are organized into different levels. Beginner groups allow students to acquire the basics necessary for the safe practice of aerial disciplines. A group for more experienced students allows them to deepen their techniques and work on more elaborate figures, particularly with a view to presentations and shows.
ATG also offers various floor acrobatics and gymnastics activities. Participants can work on their balance, coordination, mobility and different acrobatic figures, individually or with partners.
Aerial disciplines are taught by Anastasiya Pikhotenko . Classes are conducted in English and take place on Saturdays . Each session lasts approximately one and a half hours .
The Allgemeiner Turnverein Graz distinguishes itself from a traditional circus school by operating as a multidisciplinary sports club . Its aerial acrobatics section, however, constitutes a genuine, regular circus activity, with structured instruction and several levels of practice.
Thanks to its aerial silks , trapeze and acrobatics courses, ATG offers young people in Graz the opportunity to discover and deepen their knowledge of the acrobatic and aerial disciplines of the circus in a supervised sporting environment.
