Circusschool Pinilotta – Tilburg

Circusschool Pinilotta is a children's circus school located in Tilburg , in the province of North Brabant , in the Netherlands .

It offers weekly classes allowing children from the age of 5 to discover circus arts and to gradually develop their technical and artistic skills.

The school is run by André and Iola , two experienced teachers who previously taught for twelve years at Kindercircus Pellikaan .

In addition to their entertainment and performance activities, they have developed their own circus school to pass on their experience to young practitioners.

Circus classes for children aged 5 and up

Circusschool Pinilotta welcomes children from 5 years old .

Training sessions take place on Monday afternoons , in the De Grote Beemd hall in Tilburg.

Each session lasts 90 minutes .

The teaching allows children to discover different circus disciplines, regardless of their initial level.

Beginners can learn the basic techniques, while more experienced students gradually deepen their skills.

The school favours a non-competitive approach, in which each participant progresses according to their abilities.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling plays an important role in the activities offered.

Children learn to manipulate different accessories, including balls , scarves , rings and clubs .

The school also offers exercises with devil sticks , called flowersticks .

Diabolo is another discipline that is taught.

Participants discover techniques for rotating the accessory, controlling its movements, and performing different figures.

Chinese dishes are also part of the program.

These activities promote the development of coordination , concentration and precision of movements .

Unicycle and balance disciplines

Circusschool Pinilotta offers several disciplines dedicated to balance .

Students can discover the unicycle and gradually learn to move on one wheel.

The school also teaches balancing on a circus ball and on a barrel .

These exercises help to improve stability , posture and body control .

Tightrope walking is also among the techniques offered.

Children can also try out rola-bola, a balancing device consisting of a board placed on a roller.

These disciplines develop coordination and confidence in movement.

Acrobatics, trapeze and hula-hoop

Acrobatics is among the activities taught.

Children discover different body movements and develop their strength , flexibility and coordination .

The school also offers an introduction to the trapeze.

This discipline allows you to discover suspended positions and explore new possibilities of movement.

The hula hoop completes the program.

Students learn to manipulate hoops and develop their coordination through various exercises.

An organization based on four-week cycles

One of the distinctive features of Circusschool Pinilotta is its educational organization.

The courses are divided into four-week cycles .

Each cycle places particular emphasis on two circus disciplines .

This method allows children to gradually discover the different specialties on offer.

It also promotes a variety of learning experiences and avoids limiting sessions to a single technique.

This allows participants to identify the disciplines that interest them most and deepen their skills throughout the year.

The course of a session

Each course comprises several steps.

The session begins with a warm-up designed to prepare the body for the activities.

The teachers then present the techniques and exercises corresponding to the disciplines studied.

Children also have free practice time.

During this period, circus equipment is made available to them.

They can choose the accessories and disciplines they wish to work on.

This freedom encourages autonomy and allows everyone to progress according to their preferences.

The session ends with a return to calm .

A non-competitive pedagogy

Circusschool Pinilotta views circus arts as an activity combining physical development and creativity .

The exercises help to develop strength , flexibility , speed , coordination and balance .

The teaching also encourages originality and personal expression .

Unlike competition-based activities, courses prioritize individual progress .

Children are encouraged to discover their abilities, take on new challenges, and develop their self-confidence .

Group activities also promote cooperation .

Participants learn to work together, respect others, and recognize each other's progress.

An end-of-year show

Each year, the classes end with a group performance .

This performance allows children to showcase the skills acquired during their training.

They thus discover the pleasure of sharing their achievements with an audience.

Preparing for the show contributes to the development of creativity and stage expression .

It also helps to recognize the work done during the year.

Additional activities in schools

In addition to regular classes, Pinilotta organizes circus workshops for schools.

The team works particularly in primary schools , secondary schools and specialized educational facilities .

These interventions allow children to discover different disciplines within an educational framework.

Pinilotta also offers days dedicated to the circus , during which students participate in workshops and prepare a collective performance.

These activities complement the teaching offered within the circus school.

A circus school in Tilburg

Circusschool Pinilotta allows children from Tilburg and surrounding communities to discover circus arts in a friendly environment.

His program combines juggling , acrobatics , balance , unicycle and trapeze .

The four-week cycle organization offers a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Thanks to its non-competitive approach and the experience of its teachers, the school encourages motor development , creativity , cooperation and self-confidence .

The end-of-year show allows young participants to share their progress and discover the artistic dimensions of circus practice.