Cirkus Normal

Cirkus Normal is a circus school founded in 2000 by Jan Norrman, located in Stockholm, Sweden.

This association offers regular circus arts instruction primarily for children and teenagers aged 5 to 20 .

It welcomes beginners as well as experienced young practitioners, with a teaching organization that allows progress to an advanced level.

A comprehensive training in circus arts

Cirkus Normal offers a wide variety of circus disciplines.

Students can discover juggling, ground acrobatics, aerial disciplines, balances and object manipulation techniques.

The teaching also includes an important artistic dimension, with exercises in stage expression and the creation of shows.

New students are introduced to several disciplines before choosing which ones they wish to study in depth.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling plays an important role in the classes.

Participants can practice with balls, scarves, rings and clubs.

The school also offers the opportunity to discover diabolo, poi, flower sticks and hula hoop.

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

Ground and group acrobatics

Acrobatics is part of the range of courses offered by Cirkus Normal.

Students gradually discover different techniques, from basic movements to more advanced figures.

The teaching also includes acrobatic lifts and exercises performed in pairs or groups.

These disciplines help develop strength, coordination and trust among participants.

Aerial disciplines

Cirkus Normal offers aerial silks , trapeze and aerial hoop practice.

Students can discover suspension techniques, aerial figures and the different movement possibilities offered by these apparatus.

The teaching is adapted to the level of the participants.

Balances and unicycle

The courses also include various balance disciplines.

Students can practice activities such as tightrope walking, balance ball walking, rola-bola, stilt walking and unicycling.

These activities help to develop stability, concentration, and body control.

A progression organized by levels

The school divides the students into several groups identified by colors.

• The green groups are intended for younger children and allow them to discover the basics of the circus.
• The yellow groups offer an introduction to the different disciplines.
• The blue groups allow for continued learning.
• The purple groups are for more experienced students wishing to deepen their practice.
• Finally, the black group is dedicated to creating shows and developing stage skills.

A truly artistic dimension

Cirkus Normal places great importance on artistic expression.

Students learn to develop characters, use their body language, and construct acts.

Each year, the school organizes performances allowing participants to present their work in front of an audience.

These shows are an important step in learning and allow young people to discover the different dimensions of a stage production.

Teachers with diverse backgrounds

The teaching team includes professional artists, experienced teachers and former students.

Some participants come from specialized training in circus arts, notably from the higher artistic education of Stockholm.

This diversity allows participants to discover different technical and artistic approaches.

Several training locations in Stockholm

Cirkus Normal organizes its classes in different gyms in Stockholm.

Main venues include Eriksdalsskolan , Katarina Norra Skola and Kungsholmens Gymnasium .

This organization allows us to accommodate several groups divided according to age and skill level.

Internships and additional activities

In addition to weekly classes, the school organizes internships, workshops and group projects.

It also offers open training sessions allowing participants to practice different disciplines independently.

Activities can be organised during school holidays.

Registration and operation

Courses are organized by semester, with one intake in the fall and another in the spring.

Most groups consist of twelve sessions per semester.

Registration is done through the Aktiv Ungdom association.

Thanks to the diversity of its disciplines, its progressive organization and its work around stage creation, Cirkus Normal constitutes a particularly comprehensive circus school for children and teenagers in Stockholm.