BoCirk Academy – Cirkus trochu jinak

BoCirk Academy is a contemporary circus school developed by the Cirkus trochu jinak association in the Ostrava region of the Czech Republic. It combines the teaching of circus disciplines, artistic training for young people, and the activities of a professional performing arts company .

The school offers regular courses for different ages and levels , from the first discoveries of the circus to technical refinement.

An introduction to the circus from the age of four

BoCirk Academy welcomes the youngest children to its Cirkusová školka , a circus school for children aged four to six accompanied by a parent.

The sessions take the form of games and exercises adapted to children's motor development. They allow children to discover the basics of gymnastics, juggling, aerial acrobatics and balance disciplines.

The goal is to progressively develop coordination , mobility , confidence and the enjoyment of participating in a group physical activity.

Circus classes for children and teenagers

From the age of seven , students can join circus classes organized by level.

• Beginners discover gymnastics, floor and suspension acrobatics, balances and juggling.
• Intermediate groups allow for a deeper exploration of these techniques.
• Advanced classes offer more demanding exercises, requiring strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination.

The teaching also gives space to creativity , cooperation and the development of autonomy .

Aerial acrobatics

BoCirk Academy offers specialized aerial silks acrobatics courses.

Participants gradually discover suspension techniques, positions and sequences on the apparatus.

Aerial work helps develop strength , body control , and fluidity of movement . It complements the other disciplines offered by the school.

Acrobatics in pairs and movement

Acrobatic lifts are also among the disciplines taught.

They allow us to approach working in partnership, coordination and mutual trust.

The advanced courses also incorporate elements of contemporary dance and body expression , in order to broaden the possibilities of artistic creation.

Teens Academy: Supporting young artists

BoCirk is developing a program called Teens Academy , aimed at young artists who wish to take their circus practice further.

This initiative offers a framework for artistic improvement and development, linked to the professional world of contemporary circus.

It provides an interesting bridge between recreational courses and more demanding practice, without being presented as a professional degree program .

The circus as an educational and social tool

The school also develops social circus activities and projects using circus arts as learning tools.

These approaches promote cooperation , inclusion and personal development through exercises accessible to different audiences.

Group activities allow us to work on communication, mutual support and trust in an artistic setting.

A professional new circus company

BoCirk is also an artistic company that creates and presents shows blending acrobatics, physical theatre, dance and street arts.

His productions are shown in theatres, festivals and various cultural events.

This professional activity fosters the identity of the school and helps to maintain a link between the transmission of techniques and stage creation .

Artistic residencies and events

The organization also supports contemporary creation through residencies and artistic projects.

She participates in the development of the new circus in the Moravian-Silesian region, notably through events and meetings with artists.

BoCirk is also behind the Cirkulum festival, dedicated to new circus and street arts.

A school rooted in artistic practice

BoCirk Academy stands out for the diversity of its teaching and its close ties with the professional sector.

It allows children to discover circus disciplines in a fun setting, then progress towards a more technical and artistic practice.

By bringing together a circus school, a youth development program and a professional company, BoCirk contributes to the transmission and development of the new circus in the Ostrava region.