Cirkus Tværs – Aarhus

Cirkus Tværs is a social circus school located in the Gellerup district of Aarhus, Denmark.

Founded in 1986, it has been offering circus activities for children and teenagers, as well as training opportunities for adults, for several decades.

The unique aspect of Cirkus Tværs is that it considers circus arts as a tool for education , personal development and social inclusion .

The association aims to enable everyone to discover their abilities, develop their self-confidence and participate in a collective activity, regardless of their personal or financial situation.

All regular courses are free .

A social circus school

Cirkus Tværs is developing an educational project in which the practice of circus goes beyond simply learning artistic techniques.

The main objective is not to train professional artists, but to contribute to the personal and social development of children and adolescents.

The activities allow participants to discover their physical and creative abilities, to gain self-confidence and to learn to work with others.

The association places great importance on respect , cooperation and individual responsibility .

This approach is part of its historical presence in the multicultural Gellerup district of Aarhus.

Regular classes for children and teenagers

Cirkus Tværs organizes training sessions several days a week.

The groups are divided according to the educational level of the participants.

• Children in the 2nd and 3rd grades of Denmark have a time slot on Tuesday afternoons .
• Students from the 4th grade onwards can participate in the training sessions offered on Mondays , Wednesdays , Thursdays and Fridays .

The sessions allow participants to discover different circus disciplines and to progress regularly.

New participants can come and try out the activities before becoming members of the association.

Juggling

Juggling is one of the disciplines taught by Cirkus Tværs.

Participants discover different object manipulation techniques and learn to coordinate their movements.

The exercises help to develop concentration , precision , patience and perseverance .

Juggling can also be used in preparing acts for the association's shows.

Unicycle

Unicycling is another discipline offered.

Children learn to find their balance and gradually control their movements.

This activity promotes the development of coordination , stability and body control .

Learning requires perseverance and allows participants to see their progress over the course of training.

Trapeze

Cirkus Tværs also offers trapeze practice.

This discipline allows you to discover movements in suspension and different acrobatic techniques.

The exercises contribute to the development of strength , coordination and self-confidence .

Participants can deepen their practice through training sessions supervised by the association.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics plays an important role in the activities of Cirkus Tværs.

Participants discover different techniques to develop their strength , balance and coordination .

The exercises can be done individually or in groups.

Practicing in a group encourages communication , mutual support , and mutual trust .

The learned figures can then be incorporated into the shows prepared by the young artists.

A pedagogy based on trust

Cirkus Tværs' pedagogical approach is based on valuing the abilities of each participant.

Children are encouraged to try new activities, take on challenges, and persevere in the face of difficulties.

Learning circus disciplines allows one to gradually develop self-confidence .

The progress made during training helps to strengthen the feeling of competence and autonomy .

The association hopes that the experiences gained in the circus can also be useful in everyday life.

A place open to all

Cirkus Tværs welcomes children from all over the city of Aarhus.

Its action is particularly focused on the western districts of the metropolitan area, notably Gellerup.

The association seeks to make activities accessible to young people from different social and cultural backgrounds.

Free training is an essential element of this approach.

Children can discover the circus without financial commitment and gradually join the life of the association.

Free membership

New participants can come and discover the activities directly on site.

After a few sessions, children who wish to continue can become members.

Registration requires a form completed by the parents.

Membership is free .

Members have the opportunity to participate in regular activities and, depending on the projects, in shows, tours and trips organized by the association.

In return, they must respect collective rules and commitments made.

Shows throughout the year

Cirkus Tværs organizes several performances each year.

Young artists can present the disciplines and acts prepared during their training.

These shows allow us to discover the artistic and collective dimension of the circus.

Preparing for a performance encourages cooperation , responsibility , and confidence in front of an audience .

The association also offers shows for schools, associations and cultural events.

Tours in Denmark and abroad

Cirkus Tværs regularly organizes trips and tours.

Participants can take part in group projects outside of their usual training location.

The association organizes, in particular, an annual summer trip and various weekend outings.

She also seeks to offer international travel opportunities to older artists.

Throughout its history, Cirkus Tværs has performed in Germany , Belgium , Bulgaria and Palestine , among other places.

These experiences allow young people to discover other cultural environments and share their practice with new audiences.

Workshops for schools

Cirkus Tværs also offers workshops for classes and schools.

Teachers can organize projects that allow students to discover circus arts.

The association notably presents a formula including a weekly two-hour session for three weeks .

These workshops combine physical activity, artistic discovery, and teamwork.

They also provide an opportunity to introduce the circus to children who do not usually participate in the association's training sessions.

Workshops for groups

In addition to school activities, Cirkus Tværs organizes workshops on request.

These interventions can be aimed at both children and adults.

They allow you to discover different circus disciplines within the framework of a collective project, a cultural activity or an event.

The terms and conditions are defined directly with the association.

Open training sessions for adults

Cirkus Tværs also offers training slots for adults aged 18 and over.

These sessions are held on Monday and Thursday evenings.

They allow practitioners to train in the association's facilities.

The time slots are presented as open training sessions and not as structured introductory courses.

The Gellerup Cirkus Festival

Cirkus Tværs also participates in the cultural development of the Gellerup district.

The association organizes the Gellerup Cirkus Festival , an event dedicated to circus arts.

The festival welcomes artists and companies from Denmark and abroad.

The performances allow residents to discover different forms of contemporary circus.

This event helps to strengthen exchanges between artists, residents and local cultural structures.

A training location in Gellerup

Cirkus Tværs is based at Bevægelseshuset , in the Sports- og Kulturcampus in Gellerup.

The building is located at Karen Blixens Boulevard 27B, in Brabrand, in the municipality of Aarhus.

This space hosts regular training sessions, educational activities and some of the association's shows.

It also serves as a meeting place for young artists and local residents.

Forty years of commitment

Founded in 1986, Cirkus Tværs celebrates its fortieth anniversary in 2026 .

Throughout its history, the association has developed numerous educational, social and artistic activities.

She has accompanied several generations of young people in their discovery of circus arts.

His projects combine regular training, shows, travel and cultural encounters.

The circus as a tool for personal development

Cirkus Tværs' philosophy is based on the idea that circus arts can contribute to the development of children and adolescents.

Technical disciplines help to develop coordination , balance and concentration .

Group exercises encourage cooperation and mutual trust .

Preparing for shows allows us to work on creativity , expression and responsibility .

Travel and tours also offer experiences of collective living.

The association thus seeks to transmit skills that go beyond the framework of circus practice.

An accessible and inclusive circus school

Cirkus Tværs stands out for its social commitment , its long history and the fact that its activities are free of charge .

Children and teenagers can discover circus arts in an open, collective and accessible environment.

Regular training sessions help develop technical skills, while performances and trips encourage independence and cooperation.

Thanks to its educational project and its location in the Gellerup district, Cirkus Tværs has been contributing since 1986 to making circus arts accessible to young people in Aarhus and its surroundings.