CIRQUEON – Centrum pro nový cirkus

CIRQUEON – Centre for New Circus in Prague

CIRQUEON is a training, research and creation center dedicated to the arts of new circus, located in Prague, Czech Republic. It plays a major role in the development of contemporary circus practices by combining amateur teaching, pedagogical training and support for professional artists.

Open to diverse audiences, CIRQUEON offers regular classes for children, teenagers and adults, as well as specialized workshops , training for education professionals and workspaces for artists.

A circus school open to all ages

Teaching is one of the centre's main activities. CIRQUEON organizes a program of courses each year, adapted to the age and experience of the participants.

• The youngest children discover circus arts through playful activities combining movement, object manipulation, balance, and physical expression. The groups then progress towards more technical learning of the different disciplines.
• Teenagers have access to specific courses that allow them to develop their skills in juggling, acrobatics, balance and collective creation.
• Adults can join beginner or advanced groups, with sessions specializing in certain disciplines or a multidisciplinary approach.

Juggling and object manipulation

CIRQUEON offers juggling classes for different levels, as well as diabolo and hula-hoop workshops.

The teaching allows one to acquire the technical basics, improve coordination and develop increasingly complex sequences.

Juggling is also approached as a means of artistic expression , leaving room for improvisation and creativity.

Ground acrobatics and aerial disciplines

The program includes classes in floor acrobatics, acrobatic lifts, and hand balances.

Participants can also discover aerial disciplines through courses tailored to beginners and more experienced practitioners.

These lessons are complemented by sessions of physical preparation, mobility and muscle strengthening.

Contemporary Movement and Creation

CIRQUEON places great importance on the exploration of movement.

The courses in parkour, dance, improvisation and multidisciplinary circus arts allow participants to combine several techniques and develop their own body language.

The sessions are not limited to the repetition of figures: they also encourage artistic research and the creation of sequences.

A teaching method accessible to different audiences

The center develops activities aimed at a wide variety of audiences, including families and seniors.

This diversity reflects an approach to circus that values participation , experimentation and individual progression .

The exercises are tailored to the abilities and objectives of the participants, in an environment that promotes cooperation rather than competition .

The training of educators

CIRQUEON is also a resource center for professionals wishing to use circus arts in their teaching.

He organizes training courses dedicated to the foundations of circus pedagogy, intended in particular for teachers, youth leaders and social workers.

The programs cover team games, group dynamics, juggling, ground acrobatics, human pyramids, aerial disciplines and balance techniques.

Particular attention is paid to safety , adapting exercises and designing sessions accessible to different audiences.

The center also offers specialized training courses dedicated to the teaching of certain disciplines.

The TěloCIRK project

Through the TěloCIRK project, CIRQUEON is developing the use of circus arts in teaching and school physical activities.

The goal is to offer an approach to movement that combines technical learning, creativity, and cooperation.

The center collaborates with schools and education professionals to promote the integration of circus practices in different educational contexts.

A place to support professional artists

CIRQUEON also supports contemporary creation .

It provides training and rehearsal spaces, organizes artistic residencies and supports the development of new shows.

The artists hosted can benefit from specialist advice and opportunities to publicly present their work.

This activity helps to maintain a link between amateur teaching, artistic research and the professional sector of the new circus.

A resource and cooperation center

CIRQUEON has a specialized library, publishes educational resources and participates in national and international cooperation networks.

In particular, he contributes to the development of circus pedagogy in the Czech Republic, by facilitating exchanges between teachers, artists and cultural structures.

Its activity thus combines the transmission of know-how, documentation and support for creation.

A regular program

Courses are generally organized from October to June, in two semesters.

The 2026–2027 program offers groups for children from four years old, teenagers and adults, with different levels of practice.

End-of-year performances also allow students to present their work to the public.

By bringing together a circus school open to all, a pedagogical training center and a support system for professional artists, CIRQUEON is a major player in the transmission and development of the new circus in the Czech Republic.