Circusschool Oosterhout – CircusKunst

Circusschool Oosterhout is a circus school located in Oosterhout, in the province of North Brabant, in the Netherlands.

She is part of CircusKunst , a foundation created in 2005 to develop the practice of circus arts and promote access to cultural and artistic activities.

The school offers weekly classes for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18 , as well as a juggling club for adults.

The training sessions take place in a space dedicated to circus arts, located at Keiweg 119a in Oosterhout.

A circus school accessible from age 6

Circusschool Oosterhout welcomes children and teenagers wishing to discover circus arts or deepen their practice.

The courses are organized into several groups to allow for progression adapted to the age and experience of the participants.

Beginners discover different disciplines through fun exercises.

More experienced students can refine their techniques and learn new moves.

The courses are led by teachers with experience in circus disciplines.

The goal is to allow everyone to progress at their own pace, in a friendly and safe environment.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling is one of the disciplines taught at Circusschool Oosterhout.

Students discover different manipulation techniques and gradually develop their coordination.

Diabolo is also an important activity.

Participants learn to control the movements of the accessory and to perform different figures.

The school also offers the opportunity to manipulate Chinese plates.

These activities help to develop precision , concentration and coordination of movements.

Students can gradually combine several techniques to build sequences.

Unicycle and balance disciplines

The unicycle is part of the educational program.

Participants learn to maintain their balance and move on one wheel.

The school also offers tightrope walking.

This discipline develops stability , concentration and body control .

Balancing on a circus ball is another activity taught.

The students gradually discover the techniques that allow them to stay upright and move around on a large ball.

These exercises promote coordination and confidence in movement.

Acrobatics and aerial disciplines

Circusschool Oosterhout also offers acrobatics courses.

Students learn different body techniques and develop their strength , flexibility and coordination .

Aerial disciplines occupy an important place in teaching.

The trapeze allows participants to discover suspended positions and to work on figures adapted to their level.

The school also offers aerial silks.

Students gradually learn to climb in the fabrics and master different positions.

These disciplines require appropriate technical training and particular attention to safety .

A pedagogy based on personal development

CircusKunst views circus arts as a tool for personal and social development .

Education is not limited to the acquisition of technical skills.

The activities also help to develop self-confidence , perseverance and cooperation .

Children learn to work together and to respect each other's abilities.

The school places great importance on the enjoyment of practice.

The classes regularly include games and group exercises.

For younger children, learning is often presented in a playful way.

Older students can devote more time to technical development.

This approach makes it possible to offer teaching adapted to different ages.

End-of-year shows

At the end of each school year, Circusschool Oosterhout organizes a presentation or a show.

This allows students to showcase the skills they have acquired during their training.

They discover the different stages of preparing a performance.

Participants learn to work collectively, to create acts and to perform in front of an audience.

The shows are presented to families and friends.

This experience helps to develop self-confidence and communication skills.

An adult juggling club

In addition to courses for children and teenagers, CircusKunst offers a juggling club for adults.

Participants can meet there to practice and deepen their techniques.

This niche allows juggling enthusiasts of different levels to share their passion.

It also helps to create exchanges between practitioners.

The club meets on Wednesday evenings .

A training space dedicated to the circus

CircusKunst's activities take place in a space called Circomotion .

Located in Oosterhout, this venue hosts weekly classes and various discovery activities.

The school also organizes workshops and events there.

This space allows for the practice of several circus disciplines in a suitable environment.

It provides a meeting place for children, teenagers and adults interested in circus arts.

School activities and workshops

CircusKunst also works in schools.

The foundation offers activities that allow children to discover circus arts in an educational setting.

It also organizes internships and workshops during certain school holidays.

These sessions allow participants to discover juggling , balance , unicycling and various circus techniques.

The foundation also participates in cultural events and local activities.

An association committed to social circus

CircusKunst develops an approach in which circus arts are a means of promoting well-being and social relationships .

The activities aim to encourage cooperation , creativity and cultural participation .

The association places particular importance on the motor and socio-emotional development of the participants.

She also wants to encourage interaction between residents and strengthen ties within the community.

This approach combines the artistic , educational and social dimensions of the circus.

A circus school in Oosterhout

Since its creation in 2005 , CircusKunst has contributed to the development of circus arts in Oosterhout.

His school offers regular instruction covering many traditional and aerial disciplines.

Children and teenagers can discover juggling , acrobatics , unicycling , balancing and aerial techniques .

Adults also have a dedicated juggling practice area.

Thanks to its weekly teaching, its shows and its approach based on personal development, Circusschool Oosterhout constitutes an important structure for the amateur practice of circus arts in the region.