Cirko Sapiens

Cirko Sapiens is a contemporary circus arts education program developed by Teatronas in partnership with Menų spaustuvė , in Vilnius , Lithuania.

It is aimed at children and teenagers wishing to discover circus arts in an artistic and educational environment. The school offers regular classes that allow participants to learn various techniques, develop their physical abilities, and explore the creative possibilities of contemporary circus.

An education open to young people

Cirko Sapiens welcomes two age groups : children aged 7 to 12 and teenagers aged 13 to 18 .

The sessions allow participants to discover the fundamentals of circus arts , regardless of their initial level. Learning begins with accessible exercises, particularly focusing on balance , posture , movement , and movement control .

The goal is to progressively guide each student in discovering their physical and artistic abilities.

Various circus disciplines

The program offers several practices representative of contemporary circus.

Students discover juggling with balls, clubs and rings, as well as ground acrobatics and balance techniques.

Aerial acrobatics is also among the disciplines taught, particularly through silks , trapeze and aerial rope .

The program also includes group acrobatic practices, such as hand-to-hand and banquine , which rely on coordination and trust between partners.

This diversity allows young people to discover different forms of circus expression and to gradually deepen their skills.

A progressive pedagogical approach

Cirko Sapiens' teaching is based on a progression adapted to the abilities of the participants.

The first steps allow one to learn how to move, to control one's body, to regain balance and to understand the movements necessary for acrobatic practice.

Juggling exercises develop coordination , concentration and precision of movement .

Group activities, on the other hand, promote listening , cooperation and mutual trust .

Students are encouraged to experiment , persevere , and discover new possibilities for movement.

Artists at the heart of education

The classes are led by contemporary circus artists and educators .

The announced team includes Džiugas Kunsmanas , Kęstas Matusevičius and Aino Mäkipää , Finnish artist.

Their artistic experience allows them to link technical learning with the discovery of the creative process.

Participants can also familiarize themselves with the exercises and games used by professional artists in their training.

A program presented by Teatronas

Cirko Sapiens is part of the educational activities of Teatronas , a Lithuanian structure committed to the development and dissemination of contemporary circus.

Teatronas is also involved in the creation of shows, festivals, cooperation projects and artistic exchanges.

The partnership with Menų spaustuvė allows courses to be held in an environment dedicated to the performing arts.

Discover contemporary circus

Cirko Sapiens offers an approach to circus based on experimentation , movement and creativity .

Beyond acquiring techniques, students are encouraged to develop their self-confidence , autonomy , and ability to work with others.

Through its regular program for children and teenagers, Cirko Sapiens contributes to the transmission of contemporary circus arts in Vilnius and to the development of a new generation of practitioners.