Circo en la Luna – Escuela de Circo de San Martín del Rey Aurelio

Circo en la Luna is a circus school and company located in El Entrego, in the municipality of San Martín del Rey Aurelio, in the heart of Asturias.

The project combines the transmission of circus arts , the creation of shows , entertainment and the organization of cultural events .

A circus school for local youth

The school mainly serves children and young people from the local community .

Around thirty students of different ages are currently participating in the circus activities offered by the organization.

The pedagogy combines technical learning , physical activity , play and socialization .

The goal is to allow young people to discover the circus in a fun environment that also promotes relationships with others.

The subjects taught

• Acrobatics is one of the disciplines taught.
• Students can also discover the trapeze .
• The aerial hoop allows us to approach another form of suspended work.
• Aerial silks complement the learning of aerial disciplines.
• Juggling is also an important part of the training.

These different techniques allow you to work on coordination , balance , concentration and body awareness .

The learning process is progressive and adapted to the age of the participants.

Learning and experiencing the stage

The collective dimension plays an important role in the project.

Students do not only practice during their classes: they also have the opportunity to present their work in front of an audience .

A gala dedicated to the students allows, in particular, for the showcasing of the disciplines and acts developed during the year.

Circo en la Luna thus maintains a direct relationship between learning and stage experience .

A professional company

The structure also has a professional company activity.

His creations combine juggling , balancing , fire techniques , stilts , theatre and audience participation .

The company performs at festivals , cultural events , parties and other events .

It also offers workshops allowing the public to discover circus arts.

This dual activity of school and company allows students to develop in contact with working artists .

A cultural player in the region

Circo en la Luna also plays an important role in the cultural animation of San Martín del Rey Aurelio.

The organization is notably behind the Xuntanza Malabar event held in El Entrego.

This large annual event transforms different spaces in the town into places for practicing and performing circus arts.

The program combines circus technique workshops , street performances , promenades and meetings between artists .

A large juggling olympiad also allows participants to share different practices.

The day continues with the gala of the students of the circus school at the Teatro Municipal Nuberu.

Companies from other Spanish regions and from abroad are invited to participate in the event.

Xuntanza thus allows young students to discover other artists and other approaches to the circus .

The event also helps to make circus arts accessible to the inhabitants of the community .

An inclusive dimension

The inclusive dimension of the project is also evident in the collaborations developed around this event.

The 2026 edition notably involved the Asociación Rey Aurelio of people with disabilities.

A circus rooted in its territory

Circo en la Luna thus develops a circus practice closely linked to its territory .

The school allows children and young people to discover several disciplines while developing physical activity , creativity and social relationships .

The company also brings a professional and artistic dimension to the project.

The shows, workshops and events organized throughout the year help to introduce circus arts to a wider audience .

The organization of Xuntanza Malabar particularly illustrates this desire to create encounters between students , artists , residents and local structures .