Circus Theater School of Klim – Deventer

Klim Circus Theater School is a circus and theatre school located in Deventer, in the province of Overijssel, in the Netherlands.

Founded in September 2008 by Marit Broekhuysen , it offers an original teaching combining circus disciplines, dance, movement and theatrical creation.

The school welcomes children from the age of 7 , teenagers and students, with groups adapted to their age.

Its distinctive feature lies in its artistic approach: students learn circus techniques, but also discover how to use them to create acts and tell stories.

A school founded in 2008

Klim's Circus Theater School was created by Marit Broekhuysen , an artist and teacher trained in theater in Amsterdam.

After her studies, she specialized in physical theatre and movement.

Her journey gradually led her towards dance, yoga, Pilates and various circus disciplines.

She discovered that acrobatics, balancing, and aerial techniques were excellent tools for developing creativity and body expression.

In September 2008, she founded Circus Theater School de Klim to offer children and teenagers an education combining these different practices.

Courses for children, teenagers and students

The school welcomes several age groups.

• The youngest children start from the age of 7 and gradually discover the different circus disciplines.
• Children aged 10 to 12 can deepen their skills and develop their coordination.
• Teenagers aged 13 to 16 work on more elaborate techniques and participate in the creation of acts.
• Specific groups are also offered to students .

Each class lasts an hour and a half .

The organization allows participants to develop their skills while exploring different forms of artistic expression.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling is one of the disciplines taught.

Students discover manipulation techniques with different accessories, including balls , rings and clubs .

The exercises help to develop coordination , concentration and precision .

The school also encourages experimentation with unusual objects.

Participants can thus discover new ways of manipulating the material and integrating it into an artistic creation.

Acrobatics and balancing

Acrobatics plays an important role in the program.

Students learn, among other things, to perform hand balances and various acrobatic figures.

They can also work on collective constructions and exercises requiring cooperation and mutual trust .

Balance disciplines include tightrope walking and circus ball balancing.

Unicycling is also among the activities offered.

Stilts allow older students to discover new possibilities for movement and body expression.

These disciplines contribute to the development of coordination, stability, and self-confidence.

Aerial silks, rope and trapeze

Klim's Circus Theater School offers several aerial disciplines.

Aerial fabric plays an important role in teaching.

The school has, in particular, fabrics of approximately 12 meters allowing students to discover different suspension and movement techniques.

Aerial rope is also among the disciplines offered.

Participants can also discover the trapeze .

Learning these techniques helps to develop strength , flexibility and body control .

The exercises are carried out in an environment equipped with suitable equipment and protective mats.

Circus, dance and theatre

One of the school's distinctive features is its approach to circus theatre.

The students do not limit themselves to reproducing technical figures.

They learn to use their skills to create artistic proposals.

The classes incorporate dance exercises, movement and theatrical play .

Participants discover how to tell a story through the body, objects, and circus disciplines.

They also learn to choose music and to think about its influence on movement and emotions.

This approach helps to develop imagination and personal expression.

A teaching method that encourages creativity

Klim's Circus Theater School aims to train students capable of becoming both performers and creators.

From the very first lessons, participants are encouraged to suggest ideas and to experiment.

The school believes that children's creations deserve to be showcased and shared.

The exercises help to develop self-confidence , autonomy and the ability to take initiative.

The teaching prioritizes individual progress rather than competition.

Each student can discover their abilities and learn to use them in an artistic project.

Shows every year

The school organizes a weekend of performances every year.

The students present the acts and creations prepared during their classes.

These shows allow participants to discover the experience of performing on stage and to share their learning with an audience.

Student groups can also present their own creations at different times of the year.

Performances constitute an important part of the institution's pedagogy.

They allow participants to work together and discover the different stages of creating a show.

Experienced management

The courses are mainly taught by Marit Broekhuysen .

She is regularly accompanied by teaching assistants.

Several of these assistants are former students who attended the school for at least eight years .

Some pursue studies in the fields of sport , pedagogy or performing arts .

The school also hosts specialists in various circus disciplines.

This organization makes it possible to offer support tailored to different levels.

A place dedicated to artistic creation

Klim's Circus Theater School is located in De Energiefabriek , a creative space in Deventer.

This place brings together various professional and artistic activities.

The students have an environment there that is suitable for learning circus arts.

The school uses, among other things, aerial silks , balance equipment , juggling equipment and protective mats .

Classes are held on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Fridays .

An active school in 2026-2027

For the 2026-2027 school year, Klim's Circus Theater School offers twelve weekly slots .

The courses are divided according to age groups, from children as young as 7 to university students.

The season comprises 35 sessions , from September to June.

Registration is open subject to availability.

Thanks to the diversity of its disciplines, its artistic approach and its annual shows, Circus Theater School de Klim is an interesting school for young people wishing to discover the circus arts and develop their creativity.

It is particularly distinguished by its desire to train artists capable not only of mastering techniques, but also of creating their own shows.