Circusschool Hannes & Co – Vlaardingen

Circusschool Hannes & Co is a Dutch organization specializing in teaching circus arts, social circus, and adapted physical activities. Located in Vlaardingen , in the province of South Holland, it has been developing educational projects for diverse audiences for over twenty years.

The school uses circus disciplines as tools for learning, personal expression, and the development of physical and social skills.

His approach is based on one essential principle: everyone should be able to participate in activities , regardless of their age, experience or abilities.

The activities are therefore adapted for beginner children, young people who already have circus experience and people with special needs.

Teaching circus arts

Hannes & Co's educational programs allow students to discover many disciplines.

Juggling plays an important role in the activities offered. Participants learn to manipulate different accessories, including balls, scarves, rings and clubs.

The school also offers exercises with diabolo, Chinese plates and devil sticks.

These activities promote coordination , concentration , and precision of movement.

Balance disciplines help develop stability, posture, and body control.

Participants can discover unicycling, stilts, balancing on a circus ball and tightrope walking.

Acrobatics is another important component of the training. Exercises can be practiced individually or in groups and are adapted to the abilities of the participants.

The school's historical programs also mention aerial silks, hoops, and various body activities.

Teaching is not limited to the acquisition of techniques.

Participants also learn to cooperate , help each other , and present their achievements to others.

Music, group games, and short presentations help to develop creativity and personal expression.

An inclusive approach to the circus

Circusschool Hannes & Co is particularly distinguished by its commitment to people with disabilities.

The school develops activities adapted to participants with motor, sensory, psychological or intellectual difficulties.

The exercises are adjusted to allow everyone to participate according to their abilities.

Some activities can be carried out in a wheelchair.

The goal is to offer situations in which participants can discover their abilities, succeed at new exercises and develop their self-confidence .

The school can also call upon specialist consultants to meet specific needs, particularly in the areas of communication and support.

This approach makes circus arts accessible to people who sometimes encounter obstacles in traditional sporting activities.

Interventions in schools

Hannes & Co also offers educational projects for schools, associations and specialized institutions.

These interventions can take the form of discovery days, learning cycles or collective projects.

The activities are adapted to the age of the participants and the objectives of the institutions.

Children discover circus disciplines through progressive exercises, games and situations that promote cooperation.

The projects may also culminate in a collective presentation.

This approach allows students to share their achievements and discover the different dimensions of a circus performance.

The school also plays a role in the field of physical education.

Anne Kuipers , one of the managers of the structure, has significant experience in supporting teachers and developing educational programs.

It offers courses in particular dedicated to teaching movement, juggling, acrobatics and physical activities adapted for children.

Social circus projects

The association develops projects aimed at people facing social or personal difficulties.

She works particularly with vulnerable young people and people in need of specific support.

Circus arts are used to promote participation , interaction , and self-confidence .

The exercises allow participants to progress individually while contributing to a collective activity.

The school encourages cooperation and recognition of each individual's abilities.

This philosophy constitutes an essential dimension of his identity.

An international activity

Circusschool Hannes & Co also participates in international cooperation projects.

His teams have notably developed interventions in Peru , the Philippines , Ethiopia and Kenya .

These projects combine the discovery of circus arts, educational support and training of local facilitators.

The objective is to transfer skills enabling partner organizations to continue their activities autonomously .

The school works particularly with young people with disabilities or in situations of social vulnerability.

This international dimension demonstrates its commitment to an accessible and inclusive circus.

A still active structure

In 2026 , Circusschool Hannes & Co continues its activities in the Netherlands.

The association has notably participated in sporting and cultural events organized in Vlaardingen.

Its official website also presents teaching projects, workshops and interventions with different audiences.

Historically, Hannes & Co offered regular courses in several Dutch cities, including Vlaardingen, Maassluis, Woerden, Delfgauw and Gouda.

However, the continuation of these courses in each of these cities for the 2026-2027 season is not confirmed by a recent schedule.

Circusschool Hannes & Co is a particularly interesting structure in the Dutch circus landscape.

Her approach combines teaching circus disciplines, inclusive pedagogy, personal development and social projects.

It helps to make circus arts accessible to diverse audiences, while promoting creativity , cooperation and self-confidence .