Circus Firulete – FUFO
Circus Firulete is a circus school for children developed by the artist and educator Daniel Torrón Mack, known by his stage name FUFO. It offers weekly classes during the school year in several schools in Vienna and Lower Austria.
The courses welcome children aged 5 to 13 and allow them to discover many circus disciplines: juggling, diabolo, ground acrobatics, human pyramids, unicycle, stilts, trapeze, aerial silks, balance, magic, pantomime and clowning.
Teaching is based on a playful and participatory approach. After discovering the different disciplines, children are encouraged to choose the activities that particularly interest them in order to progress at their own pace.
The sessions combine group games, technical exercises, creative activities, and the preparation of performances. Participants develop their coordination, balance, concentration, self-confidence, and ability to work in a group.
At the end of the school year, the children prepare a performance for their families. This allows them to discover the different stages of creating a show, from learning the steps to presenting them in front of an audience.
Circus Firulete also organizes circus workshops during school holidays, educational projects in schools and events combining shows and participatory workshops.
Mardi VS Felbigergasse Felbigergasse, 1140 Wien 14h00–15h30
Mardi VS Waldschule Dr.-Schober-Straße 1, 1130 Wien 16h45–18h15
Mercredi VS Pressbaum 3021 Pressbaum 15h30–17h00
Jeudi Karl Schubert Schule Kanitzgasse 1–3, 1230 Wien 14h30–16h00 et 16h15–17h45
Circus Firulete is a circus school for children developed by Daniel Torrón Mack , circus artist and educator known by the stage name FUFO .
Based in Austria , it offers weekly courses in several schools in Vienna and Lower Austria .
The school welcomes children aged 5 to 13 and allows them to discover different circus disciplines in a fun and creative environment.
In addition to the annual courses, Circus Firulete organizes workshops during school holidays, educational projects and activities combining shows and participatory workshops.
Regular circus classes starting from age 5
Circus Firulete offers weekly classes during the school year.
Children discover different circus disciplines through games , group exercises and activities adapted to their age.
Each session includes a warm-up and common exercises, followed by a period devoted to learning the disciplines chosen by the participants.
Teachers support children in their progress and encourage them to develop their own interests.
This organization allows everyone to discover several activities before gradually specializing in those they prefer.
Juggling and object manipulation
Juggling is an important part of the teaching.
Children can discover different manipulation techniques with balls , scarves , rings , diabolos and Chinese plates .
The exercises help to develop coordination of movements, concentration and a sense of rhythm .
Participants gradually learn new moves and can create their own sequences.
Juggling can also be practiced in groups and integrated into shows prepared by the students.
Ground acrobatics and human pyramids
Circus Firulete offers acrobatic activities adapted to children's abilities.
Participants discover different balance positions, including headstands and handstands .
They can also perform group acrobatics exercises and build human pyramids .
These activities help to develop strength , flexibility , coordination and mutual trust .
Group exercises encourage children to communicate , help each other , and take responsibility within the group.
Unicycle and balance disciplines
Balance disciplines occupy an important place in the activities offered.
Children can discover unicycles , stilts , balance balls and various equipment used in circus arts.
Learning is based on a progression adapted to the level of each participant.
These exercises help to develop balance , coordination , concentration and perseverance .
Children gradually learn to control their movements and gain independence .
Trapeze and aerial silks
Circus Firulete also offers an introduction to aerial disciplines .
Children can discover the trapeze and aerial silks as part of the activities offered.
They learn different positions and figures adapted to their age and level.
The teaching helps to develop strength , coordination and body awareness .
Participants can explore techniques that interest them further with the guidance of teachers.
Magic and illusion
Magic is one of the disciplines taught at Circus Firulete.
Children can discover different tricks and learn how to perform them in front of an audience.
This activity helps to develop precision of movements , concentration and oral expression .
Magic is also a way to stimulate imagination and creativity .
Participants can integrate their tricks into short acts presented during the shows.
Clown and pantomime
The art of clowning occupies a special place in the educational project.
Children discover the expressive possibilities of the body , gesture and theatrical play .
Activities may include improvisation exercises, pantomime , and character creation .
These practices help to develop imagination , spontaneity and confidence in front of an audience .
Participants also learn to communicate with the audience and to build small scenes.
A pedagogy based on children's choices
One of the distinctive features of Circus Firulete is the freedom given to participants in choosing their disciplines.
After a discovery phase, children can select the activities they wish to explore further.
The teachers support them in their projects and offer them suitable exercises.
This approach allows us to respect everyone's preferences and abilities .
It also encourages autonomy , motivation and creativity .
Shows prepared by the students
The creation of shows is an important part of the annual program.
As the end of the school year approaches, the children begin to imagine and prepare their own acts.
They choose the disciplines they wish to present and gradually work on their routines.
The acts can be enhanced with elements of theatre , music , costumes and makeup .
The students thus participate in the construction of a collective representation .
The end-of-year show allows families to discover the progress made by the children.
Internships during school holidays
In addition to regular classes, Circus Firulete organizes circus weeks during the summer holidays.
These camps allow children to discover several disciplines during the same week.
The program includes juggling , acrobatics , balancing , clowning and aerial disciplines .
Participants can also prepare short acts and discover the teamwork required to put on a show.
Internships were organized in Vienna , Horn and Dienten am Hochkönig , in the Salzburg region.
Interventions in schools
Circus Firulete also develops educational projects in collaboration with schools.
These interventions allow students to discover circus arts within their school setting.
The activities combine technical learning , group games and artistic expression .
Circus disciplines are used to develop coordination , concentration , creativity , and social skills .
Shows and entertainment
Daniel Torrón Mack also develops an artistic activity under the name FUFO .
He offers shows combining clowning , juggling , acrobatics and magic .
These performances can be organized during school celebrations , birthdays , and family events .
Some events combine a show with a participatory workshop , allowing children to discover the disciplines presented.
An educational approach to circus arts
Circus Firulete views circus arts as a means of developing children’s physical , creative and social abilities.
- Juggling, in particular, promotes coordination and concentration.
- Balance disciplines develop stability and perseverance.
- Group acrobatics encourages cooperation and mutual trust.
- Clowning and magic activities stimulate imagination and personal expression.
- Preparing for the shows also allows children to develop their independence and confidence in front of an audience.
A school present in several municipalities
Circus Firulete organizes its courses in various schools.
Several educational institutions are located in Vienna , particularly in the 13th , 14th , 18th and 23rd districts.
The school also offers activities in Pressbaum , Lower Austria .
This organization allows different families to access regular circus classes.
Through its weekly activities, workshops and artistic projects, Circus Firulete contributes to the discovery and transmission of circus arts to children in Austria.
