Cirkus Vista – Frederiksberg

Cirkus Vista is a non-profit circus school located in Frederiksberg, Denmark, in the Copenhagen metropolitan area.

It offers weekly training sessions for children and teenagers from the age of 5 .

The activities take place at the KU.BE cultural center, in spaces adapted for the practice of circus arts.

Cirkus Vista operates as a participatory association , run with the involvement of parents and volunteers.

Its aim is to allow children to discover different circus disciplines, to develop their physical and artistic skills and to share a collective activity in a friendly and non-competitive environment.

A circus school for children and teenagers

Cirkus Vista welcomes children from the age of 5 , provided they are able to understand and follow the teachers' instructions.

The courses allow you to discover different families of circus arts.

Participants can experiment with several disciplines and gradually develop their skills.

The teaching emphasizes the enjoyment of practice , discovery, and individual progress.

The association aims to provide an environment where each child can develop at their own pace , without a spirit of competition.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling is one of the main disciplines offered by Cirkus Vista.

Children learn to manipulate different objects and coordinate their movements.

Activities include juggling, diabolo, and plate spinning.

These exercises help develop hand-eye coordination, concentration, and precision of movements.

Participants can gradually discover new shapes and improve their mastery of objects.

Juggling also encourages patience and perseverance .

Unicycle and balance disciplines

Balance disciplines occupy an important place in the Cirkus Vista program.

Children can discover unicycling, stilts, balance balls and slacklining.

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

Unicycling requires, in particular, developing a sense of balance and the ability to control one's movements.

Stilts allow you to experience new sensations of height and movement.

The balance ball provides another exercise in coordination and concentration.

Slacklining allows you to discover balance on a taut strap.

Each discipline offers different challenges and encourages participants to progress according to their abilities.

Trapeze and aerial disciplines

Cirkus Vista also offers an introduction to aerial arts .

Children can discover the trapeze and aerial silks.

These disciplines allow you to experiment with different positions and movements while suspended.

The practice develops, in particular , muscular strength , coordination and confidence in one's physical abilities.

The exercises are carried out as part of training sessions supervised by the association's instructors.

A non-competitive pedagogy

One of the distinctive features of Cirkus Vista is its non-competitive approach to circus arts.

The goal is not to compare the children's performances, but to allow them to discover their abilities and progress at their own pace.

Participants are encouraged to experiment with different disciplines and take on challenges suited to their level.

This approach helps to develop self-confidence and the enjoyment of engaging in physical activity.

It also promotes cooperation and exchanges between children.

Weekly training sessions

Activities are organised every Sunday afternoon , except during school holidays and public holidays.

The session is divided into two periods.

From 2pm to 2:30pm , the association is holding an open house and free discovery period.

Visitors, parents and children can explore the facilities, ask questions and try out some activities.

From 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. , training is reserved for registered members.

This second part allows children to practice in a calmer environment and to focus on their learning.

An association involving families

Cirkus Vista is an association in which parents play an important role.

Families are encouraged to participate in the life of the club and to accompany children during activities.

Parents can, in particular, help their children during training sessions or take advantage of the social space to chat with other families.

The association also appreciates the involvement of volunteers during shows and events.

This participation can take different forms, such as helping to set up equipment, preparing spaces or the practical organization of events.

Shows and community events

Cirkus Vista also organizes shows and events to which families can contribute.

These activities allow the practice of circus arts to be shared with an audience and strengthen the bonds between members of the association.

Volunteers are involved in the organization and preparation of events.

This collective dimension constitutes an important part of school life.

The development of physical abilities

Regular practice of circus arts helps to develop various physical skills.

Juggling promotes coordination and concentration.

Balance disciplines allow one to work on stability and control of movements.

Aerial arts require strength and body coordination.

The diversity of activities allows children to experiment with different forms of movement and discover their abilities.

Self-confidence and social skills

Beyond technical learning, Cirkus Vista aims to promote the personal development of participants.

Children learn to take on new challenges and progress through regular practice.

The non-competitive environment encourages everyone to experiment without fear of comparing themselves to others.

Group activities also help to develop social relationships and a sense of belonging to a group.

Family involvement helps to create a friendly atmosphere around training sessions.

A free trial session

Cirkus Vista allows new participants to discover the activities before committing.

The first two-hour session is free .

Families can then register their child for a semester.

The association also offers a reduced rate for the second child in the same family.

This organization allows you to discover the school and how it works before joining regular training sessions.

A practice location in Frederiksberg

The classes take place in the PULS and Zen 1 spaces of the KU.BE cultural center.

Located at Dirch Passers Allé 8A, in Frederiksberg, this center hosts various cultural, artistic and sporting activities.

Cirkus Vista organizes its weekly training sessions and association activities there.

An accessible and welcoming school

Cirkus Vista stands out for its associative structure and the diversity of disciplines offered.

Children can discover juggling, balancing, and aerial arts within the same program.

The teaching emphasizes enjoyment, personal progress, and a friendly atmosphere.

Thanks to its regular classes and the involvement of families, Cirkus Vista helps to make circus arts accessible to children and teenagers in Frederiksberg and the greater Copenhagen area.