Circus School Hoofddorp

Circusschool Hoofddorp is a circus school for children, located in Hoofddorp, in the province of North Holland, in the Netherlands.

Offered within 24Fit Boutique , it allows young participants to discover different circus disciplines through eight-week learning cycles.

The school combines traditional circus techniques with dance, theatre, and physical expression. Its teaching emphasizes the joy of practice, creativity, cooperation, and the development of self-confidence.

Circusschool MINI: Circus from age 4

The Circusschool MINI program welcomes children aged 4 to 6 years .

It is based on a playful approach in which children discover circus arts through a story.

The cycle entitled " Het Vergeten Circus ", which can be translated as "The Forgotten Circus", invites participants to revive an imaginary circus.

For eight weeks, the children discover several artistic and physical activities.

They learn, among other things, to juggle, to dance and to perform short comic scenes.

The program also includes group acrobatic exercises, including the creation of pyramids.

The activities are designed to progressively develop children's coordination, creativity, and expressive abilities.

Cirque Nova: Circus arts for ages 7 and up

The Cirque Nova program is for children aged 7 and over .

He is mentored by Mandy Mercedes , an experienced circus artist.

Participants discover different disciplines, including acrobatics, juggling and balancing.

The teaching also incorporates work in artistic expression.

Children are encouraged to explore their abilities, develop their creativity and progress in an age-appropriate environment.

Juggling and coordination

Juggling is one of the disciplines taught.

It allows children to discover how to manipulate objects and develop their coordination.

The exercises also promote concentration, precision, and perseverance.

Participants gradually learn to master new movements and integrate them into sequences.

Acrobatics and balancing

Acrobatics plays an important role in the programs.

The children discover acrobatic movements and group exercises.

Building pyramids allows participants to work on cooperation and trust.

Balance exercises contribute to the development of stability, coordination, and body control.

Each child is encouraged to progress according to their abilities.

Theatre and artistic expression

One of the distinctive features of Circusschool Hoofddorp is the importance placed on artistic expression.

The courses are not limited to learning techniques.

The children also discover dance, short comic scenes and the creation of acts.

In the MINI program, activities are integrated into a shared story.

This approach allows participants to develop their imagination and discover different ways of expressing themselves in front of an audience.

A teaching method that fosters self-confidence

The school pays particular attention to the personal development of children.

The activities are designed to allow them to discover their talents and gain confidence in their abilities.

Working together encourages mutual support and cooperation.

Each participant is invited to contribute to the group's creations.

In this way, children learn to work together, to respect others, and to value their successes.

A show at the end of the cycle

At the end of the eight weeks of the MINI program, the children participate in a performance.

Families and loved ones are invited to discover the show prepared during the classes.

This presentation allows young artists to share their learning and experience their first time on stage.

Preparing the show also provides an opportunity to develop creativity and teamwork.

A school integrated into 24Fit Boutique

Circusschool Hoofddorp is one of the activities offered by 24Fit Boutique .

This organization also organizes movement and fitness classes for different audiences.

Children's activities include flexibility classes and other physical activities.

The circus program is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach combining circus techniques and artistic creation.

An introduction to the circus in Hoofddorp

With its two programs adapted to different ages, Circusschool Hoofddorp allows children to discover the circus arts from the age of 4 .

The school offers a playful approach combining juggling, acrobatics, balancing, dance and theatre.

The eight-week cycles offer participants the opportunity to gradually learn new techniques and participate in a collective artistic project.

Through its teaching and end-of-cycle shows, Circusschool Hoofddorp helps to introduce the circus arts to young people in Hoofddorp and its surroundings.