Circo Fortuna – Lugano Circus Arts School

Circo Fortuna is a circus arts school and a non-profit cultural association located in the canton of Ticino, in Italian-speaking Switzerland. Founded in 1997, it has been developing a project for almost thirty years that combines artistic teaching, physical expression, creation, inclusion and the transmission of circus techniques.

The school is active in several municipalities in the Lugano region, including Lugano-Besso , Paradiso , Bioggio and Muzzano . Its administrative headquarters are located in Bosco Luganese .

Circo Fortuna welcomes children, teenagers and adults, whether they wish to discover the circus arts or deepen their knowledge of a particular discipline.

His teaching is based on a non-competitive philosophy: everyone should be able to experiment, learn and progress at their own pace, in an environment based on respect , listening and cooperation .

The teaching team is made up of professional artists who pass on their technical skills while giving significant importance to creativity and personal development.

Teaching adapted to each age group

Even the youngest children can discover circus arts from the age of five thanks to multidisciplinary workshops adapted to their motor skills.

These sessions allow you to experiment with different techniques and gradually develop coordination , balance , concentration , confidence and body awareness .

For older children, circus classes offer a deeper exploration of circus disciplines and a progression adapted to each child's experience.

The subjects taught

Juggling plays an important role in the educational program. Specific courses are offered in Muzzano and Bioggio .

Acrobatics is another component of the teaching, with groups organized according to the age of the participants.

Aerial disciplines also benefit from specialized instruction, accessible to beginners as well as more experienced students.

The techniques covered include trapeze , aerial silks , aerial hoop and vertical rope .

Circo Fortuna also organizes occasional workshops devoted to particular techniques, including diabolo , unicycle , trapeze dance , clowning , juggling and acrobatics .

Unicycle workshops allow participants to progressively work on balance and movement, with separate groups for beginners and more advanced practitioners.

Open training and private lessons

The training is not limited to supervised courses.

The association also provides open training slots, intended for young people from the age of nine who are able to work independently, as well as for teenagers and adults.

These sessions allow you to continue personal work, experiment with new figures and consolidate acquired skills in an equipped space, in the presence of a professional artist who can provide advice and assistance.

Circo Fortuna also offers private lessons for people wishing to delve deeper into a specific technique.

The family dimension is an integral part of the association's project, with activities allowing parents and children to discover the circus arts together.

Camps and stays

The school also organizes holiday camps , particularly in the form of day courses or residential stays related to nature.

These activities allow for a more intensive collective experience, combining circus practice, creativity, movement and group life.

The social circus

Circo Fortuna also develops an important social circus component.

The association works with diverse audiences, including specialized institutions, retirement homes, hospitals and prisons.

In these different contexts, circus arts are used as a tool for meeting , expression , personal development and collective participation .

The organization also works in schools and offers extracurricular activities.

Shows and cultural life

Beyond its educational activities, Circo Fortuna participates in regional cultural life through shows, entertainment, public events and personalized events.

Students who wish to do so can take part in artistic projects and performances, allowing them to discover the stage dimension of the disciplines practiced during the year.

Awards and recognition

The association also has recognized experience in the field of Swiss youth circus .

In 2016 , she notably received several awards at the Swiss Youth Circus Festival in Geneva , including a first prize for a multidisciplinary act and a special jury prize for a diabolo creation.

In 2023 , the Club Amici del Circo presented him with a certificate recognizing his educational, social and relational work undertaken since 1997.

Circo Fortuna is therefore much more than just an organizer of workshops: it is a permanent circus school , a space for artistic creation and an actor committed to the transmission and accessibility of circus arts in Italian-speaking Switzerland.