Circus Sensation – Zaandam
Circus Sensation is a circus arts training and teaching center located in Zaandam, the Netherlands. Founded by professional artists and coaches Boy Looijen and Laura Stullich, it offers activities for children, teenagers, adults, and experienced artists.
The center specializes particularly in the German wheel (Rhönrad) and the Cyr wheel. Participants can also practice acrobatics, hand balances, aerial silks, aerial hoop, trapeze, unicycle, juggling and trampoline.
Circus Sensation offers private lessons, workshops, and advanced training courses. Open practice sessions are available almost every Wednesday evening, with a coach on hand to provide occasional assistance. The facility also hosts guest instructors who offer group classes for children.
The center has a large room equipped for circus arts practice and also hosts rehearsals and artistic projects.
1501 CS Zaandam
Introducing Circus Sensation
Circus Sensation is a circus arts practice and training center located in Zaandam , in the province of North Holland , in the Netherlands .
It was developed by Boy Looijen and Laura Stullich , two professional artists and coaches specializing in acrobatic disciplines and the German wheel.
The center offers various learning opportunities, from discovering circus arts to technical development for experienced artists.
Its operation combines private lessons , group workshops , specialized courses and independent training .
A specialization in the German wheel
The German wheel, also called Rhönrad , is one of Circus Sensation's main specialties.
This discipline uses a large metal wheel composed of two parallel circles connected by bars.
The artist moves inside the structure and performs various acrobatic movements while controlling its rotation.
The practice develops coordination , balance , strength and body control .
Boy Looijen and Laura Stullich have extensive international experience in this discipline, both in competition and in performance.
The Cyr wheel
Circus Sensation also offers Cyr wheel training.
Unlike the German wheel, this apparatus consists of a single large metal circle.
The practitioner controls the rotation of the wheel while performing acrobatic maneuvers.
This spectacular discipline combines balance , coordination and precision of movements .
The center offers private lessons and workshops to discover or deepen this technique.
Acrobatics and balancing
The activities include various forms of acrobatics .
Participants can work on floor movements, jumps, rotations and hand balances.
The center notably features trampolines and landing mats .
This equipment allows acrobatic skills to be developed in a suitable environment.
The exercises are offered according to the level of the participants .
Aerial disciplines
Circus Sensation also has several aerial apparatus.
Participants can discover aerial silks , aerial hoop and trapeze .
These disciplines help to develop strength , flexibility and coordination .
The center also provides aerial straps during open training sessions.
Juggling and unicycle
In addition to acrobatic disciplines, Circus Sensation allows the practice of juggling and unicycling .
Participants can use various manipulation accessories.
The unicycle helps to work on balance and control of movements .
These disciplines complement the aerial and acrobatic activities offered by the center.
Private lessons tailored to each level
Circus Sensation offers individual lessons for beginners as well as professional artists.
Participants can choose the discipline they wish to discover or improve.
Teachers adapt the content of the sessions to the objectives and level of each student.
The courses may include German wheel, Cyr wheel, acrobatics, gymnastics or aerial disciplines.
Weekly open training sessions
The center organizes an open training session almost every Wednesday evening.
These sessions allow participants to work on their disciplines in a fully equipped room.
Various apparatus are available, including German wheels, Cyr wheels, aerial silks, hoops, unicycles and trampolines.
A coach is present to answer questions and provide occasional assistance.
Self-training
However, this is not a supervised group course: participants must be able to practice independently.
Workshops for children
Circus Sensation also welcomes external instructors who organize group classes for children .
These activities can be offered in the form of cycles of several sessions .
The young participants discover different disciplines, including aerial and acrobatic techniques.
The center also organizes introductory workshops for school groups and private events.
Internships for experienced artists
Artists wishing to further develop their skills can participate in masterclasses .
These training courses are particularly relevant to the German wheel and the Cyr wheel .
The content is tailored to the participants' level and the techniques they wish to develop.
Sessions can be organized by the hour, by the day, or over several days.
A space for artistic creation
Circus Sensation has a large hall of approximately 154 m2 , with a height between 4.5 and 6 meters .
This space can accommodate training sessions, classes, rehearsals, and artistic projects.
The organization also offers its facilities for rent to artists and external participants.
Thanks to its facilities and the experience of its managers, Circus Sensation is an interesting place for practicing and improving circus arts in the Amsterdam area.
