Aktivitetshuset VOLT

Aktivitetshuset VOLT is a municipal cultural center located in Lørenskog , in the Akershus region, near Oslo, Norway.

Located on the sixth floor of the Lørenskog hus building, this place hosts various cultural and artistic activities aimed primarily at young people .

Among its programs is a regular teaching of new circus, called Nysirkus .

Circus classes for children and teenagers

Aktivitetshuset VOLT offers weekly circus classes adapted to different age groups.

The groups welcome children from the fifth year of Norwegian primary school onwards, as well as middle and high school students.

The courses are accessible to beginners , with no prior experience in circus arts.

Participants who have already practiced can also deepen their skills through exercises adapted to their level.

Aerial fabric

Aerial silks is one of the disciplines offered.

The students discover the different possibilities of movement on suspended fabrics .

This practice allows for the gradual development of strength , flexibility , coordination and body control .

Aerial hoop

The school also offers ringtrapes , an aerial discipline practiced on a suspended hoop .

Participants learn to explore different positions and figures on this apparatus.

The exercises are adapted to their experience and physical abilities .

Ground and group acrobatics

The classes include floor acrobatics exercises as well as acrobatic lifts in pairs .

These disciplines help to develop coordination , balance and trust between partners.

Group work plays an important role in learning.

Theatre and physical expression

Teaching is not limited to physical techniques.

The students also participate in theatre and movement exercises.

This approach allows them to discover the artistic dimension of contemporary circus and to develop their creativity .

Physical preparation

The sessions include muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises.

This preparation accompanies the learning of acrobatic and aerial disciplines.

It allows participants to progressively develop the skills necessary for their practice.

An organization adapted to different age groups

The classes are divided into several groups according to school age.

Regular sessions last two hours .

Older students can also benefit from additional time slots to practice independently.

This organization allows for the combination of discovery , technical learning and personal practice .

A cultural center for young people

Aktivitetshuset VOLT also offers other artistic and cultural activities.

Young people can discover music , visual arts and different forms of creative expression there.

This diversity helps to make the centre a place for artistic encounters and discovery.

Registration

Registration for new circus courses is organized directly by Aktivitetshuset VOLT .

A free trial session can be offered to people wishing to discover the activity before committing.

Families can contact the center team to find out about available groups , prices and registration procedures .

Thanks to its regular courses, aerial disciplines and approach combining acrobatics and artistic expression, Aktivitetshuset VOLT constitutes an interesting structure for the amateur practice of circus arts in the Oslo region.