Circus Luftikus – JUVIVO.15 | Vienna

Circus Luftikus is a circus school for children and teenagers, located in Vienna, Austria.

Created in the fall of 2000, it is organised by JUVIVO.15 , an associative structure specialising in the support of children and young people.

The project originated from circus arts initiation activities offered in Viennese parks since 1999.

In response to children's interest in these disciplines, JUVIVO.15 has gradually developed a genuine school offering weekly classroom classes throughout the school year.

A circus school for children aged 6 and up

Circus Luftikus welcomes children from 6 years old .

The courses are organised by age groups and allow participants to discover different circus disciplines.

The teaching combines team games , physical preparation , technical learning and free practice .

Children can experiment with several activities before developing their preferences.

The goal is to promote the enjoyment of practice, creativity, and self-confidence.

Juggling and diabolo

Juggling plays an important role in the activities offered.

Children can discover different object manipulation techniques, including with balls and diabolo.

The exercises help to develop coordination, concentration and precision of movements.

Participants progress from the first manipulations to more complex figures.

Juggling can also be incorporated into group performances.

Unicycle and balance disciplines

Circus Luftikus also offers unicycle lessons.

Children gradually discover the techniques needed to maintain their balance and move on a wheel.

Activities also include balance exercises on a circus ball .

These disciplines develop stability, coordination, and perseverance.

Young people can deepen their skills over the years and participate in group activities around the unicycle.

Ground acrobatics

Acrobatics is one of the main disciplines taught.

Participants discover different acrobatic techniques adapted to their age and level.

The exercises help to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and body control.

Acrobatics can be practiced individually or collectively, notably in the form of human pyramids .

These activities also promote cooperation and trust among participants.

Aerial disciplines

Circus Luftikus offers an introduction to aerial disciplines.

Students can discover, among other things, the trapeze, aerial silks, vertical rope and aerial hoop.

These activities help to develop strength, flexibility and coordination.

Participants gradually learn different positions and suspended figures.

Experienced young people can deepen their techniques and integrate aerial disciplines into their artistic creations.

Clown and artistic expression

The art of clowning is also part of the educational program.

Children can discover different forms of physical expression, theatrical play and improvisation.

These activities help develop creativity, imagination and confidence in front of an audience.

The exercises also promote communication and exchanges between participants.

Weekly classes tailored to different age groups

Circus Luftikus offers several regular course groups.

The youngest children discover circus arts through adapted games and exercises.

Older children gradually delve deeper into the different techniques.

A group for experienced teenagers allows them to develop more advanced skills and work on collective artistic projects.

Courses are organized by semester , with prior registration .

A participatory pedagogy

One of the distinctive features of Circus Luftikus is its educational approach based on the participation of children .

The sessions generally include a group warm-up, a period of technical learning, and a period of free practice.

Participants are encouraged to experiment with different disciplines and develop their autonomy.

Teachers support children in their discoveries and adapt the exercises to their abilities.

This organization helps to promote motivation and individual progress.

A school open to all

Circus Luftikus places particular importance on the accessibility of circus arts .

The school is part of JUVIVO's educational project, which aims to promote the participation and development of children and adolescents.

The activities allow young people from different backgrounds to meet around a common artistic practice.

The teaching prioritizes the abilities and talents of each individual.

The circus thus becomes a way to develop physical, social and creative skills.

Shows created by students

Artistic creation is an important dimension of Circus Luftikus.

Children and teenagers can participate in the preparation of group shows.

These projects allow them to develop their technical skills while discovering the different stages of creating a representation.

Young people can participate in the development of the acts, choreography, costumes and sets.

The shows are presented in front of families and sometimes in front of a wider audience.

Contemporary circus creations

Experienced teenagers also participate in contemporary circus productions.

These shows combine circus disciplines with theatre, dance and stage expression.

Young people are encouraged to develop their own ideas and participate in artistic choices.

Circus Luftikus has notably presented several creations in Viennese cultural venues.

These projects allow participants to discover an in-depth artistic approach to circus arts.

Circus days during the holidays

In addition to weekly classes, Circus Luftikus organizes circus discovery days .

These events allow children and teenagers to be introduced to different disciplines.

Activities may include juggling, diabolo, unicycling, balancing, and acrobatics.

These days are offered in particular as part of holiday programs and activities organized in the neighborhoods of Vienna.

They allow a wider audience to discover circus arts.

A collaboration with Zirkuswerkstatt Wien

Circus Luftikus maintains a historical collaboration with the Zirkuswerkstatt Wien association.

The two organizations have participated together in several artistic projects and shows.

This cooperation helps to develop opportunities for the creation and transmission of circus arts to young people.

However, both associations have their own activities and identities.

More than 25 years of circus pedagogy

Circus Luftikus celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025.

On this occasion, JUVIVO.15 organised several circus days bringing together more than a hundred children and teenagers.

This anniversary testifies to the continuity of the educational project and its establishment in the Viennese neighborhoods.

Since its creation, Circus Luftikus has contributed to making circus arts accessible to young people and to fostering their personal development.

A school combining circus and education

Circus Luftikus stands out for its commitment to using circus arts as an educational and artistic tool .

The activities allow children to develop their physical abilities, creativity and independence.

They also promote cooperation, self-confidence, and social relationships.

Thanks to its regular courses, shows and discovery activities, Circus Luftikus is an important structure for teaching circus arts to children and teenagers in Vienna.