Circusschule Nock – Oeschgen Circus School

The Circusschule Nock is a circus school located in Oeschgen , in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It perpetuates the artistic heritage of the famous Nock family, a circus dynasty whose history dates back to 1860 and which has influenced several generations of traditional Swiss circus.

Led by Francesco Nock , the school was created with the aim of preserving and passing on the knowledge, techniques and experience accumulated by nine generations of circus artists.

A pedagogy based on direct transmission

The Circusschule Nock develops a pedagogical approach based on the direct transmission of professional know-how , in an environment dedicated to the practice of circus arts.

The establishment offers individual and group courses , with support tailored to the objectives and level of each participant.

Instruction is organized into three main levels: beginner , intermediate , and advanced . A trial session allows us to assess the practitioner's knowledge and determine the learning path that corresponds to their abilities.

Wire walking, an emblematic discipline

One of the school's great distinguishing features lies in the teaching of wirework , a discipline emblematic of the Nock dynasty.

The family has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the art of tightrope walking . Participants can therefore benefit from instruction directly rooted in this artistic tradition and progressively develop their balance, coordination, and body control.

Aerial disciplines and acrobatics

The school also offers instruction dedicated to aerial disciplines .

• aerial fabric
• aerial straps
• the trapeze
• the aerial hoop

These disciplines allow you to work on strength , flexibility , coordination , movement control and mastery of your body in space.

Floor acrobatics is another important aspect of the educational program. It aims in particular to improve body awareness and develop the physical abilities necessary for performing acrobatic movements.

Themed workshops throughout the year

Throughout the year, Circusschule Nock also organizes various thematic workshops dedicated to particular disciplines.

Participants can, in particular, learn juggling from a professional juggler or discover clowning techniques.

These workshops complement the training of students, but also welcome people wishing to occasionally try out a circus discipline.

A personalized relationship with each practitioner

The school's educational philosophy is based on a personalized relationship between teachers and students.

Francesco Nock and his team take the time to define with each participant their desires, objectives, level and the possibilities for organizing their training.

The institution therefore seeks to offer a tailored progression rather than a strictly identical teaching for everyone.

This approach allows one to discover the basics of circus arts as well as to perfect a technique already practiced .

A heritage and museum dimension

Beyond its teaching activities, the Circusschule Nock also has an important heritage dimension .

A museum space allows visitors to discover the history of the Nock family and their Circassian heritage.

The school thus constitutes a meeting place between traditional circus and its transmission to new generations.

By combining technical instruction, individual support, specialized workshops and the promotion of an exceptional family artistic heritage, the Circusschule Nock contributes to keeping the circus arts alive in Switzerland.

In particular, it represents an interesting address for people wishing to learn tightrope walking and aerial disciplines from artists from a great European circus tradition.