Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole – Hillerød

Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole is a non-profit circus school located in Hillerød , in the region of the Danish capital.

She is linked to Cirkus ZigZag , a professional company founded in 2022 by juggler Jonathan Zeuthen .

The school aims to allow children and teenagers to discover circus arts in a friendly , fun and creative environment.

A circus school for young people

Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole offers activities that allow young people to discover the world of the circus and gradually develop their skills.

For the 2025-2026 season, the school offered a group for children and teenagers aged 8 to 16 .

Training sessions took place every Thursday from 4pm to 5:30pm in Hillerød.

A first trial session was offered free of charge to allow children to discover the activity before continuing.

The equipment needed for the practice was provided by the school.

Discover the circus arts

The goal of Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole is to offer young people a space in which they can experience circus arts.

Learning is not solely based on mastering a technique. Participants are also encouraged to develop their creativity , curiosity , and ability to imagine their own artistic proposals.

The activities help to develop coordination , concentration and personal expression .

Young people can progress at their own pace while sharing their practice with other participants.

Juggling

Juggling naturally occupies an important place in the world of Cirkus ZigZag.

Jonathan Zeuthen , the company's founder, is himself a professional juggler.

This discipline helps develop coordination , precision , concentration and perseverance .

The gradual learning of new techniques also allows participants to gain confidence in their abilities .

Juggling can become a true means of artistic expression and is not limited to the performance of technical figures.

Magic

Magic is another specialty represented within the team.

Andreas Brunsborg is a professional magician and also has a background in teaching.

Magic allows us to approach live performance from a different angle.

In particular, it develops presentation skills , creativity , precision , and audience relations .

This complementarity between juggling, magic and performing arts contributes to the particular identity of Cirkus ZigZag.

Professional artists as participants

One of the school's advantages is its direct link with a professional company .

Jonathan Zeuthen has several years of experience teaching circus arts in addition to his work as a juggler.

Andreas Brunsborg, for his part, combines his experience as a magician with teacher training.

The school can also host other artists to allow participants to discover new practices.

This organization allows young people to meet different artistic personalities and different ways of approaching performance.

Learning by experimenting

The teaching method at Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole places great emphasis on experimentation .

Participants are encouraged to try, research, and gradually develop their own skills.

The circus thus becomes a playground in which everyone can discover their abilities.

This approach allows for the development of both physical skills and creativity.

It also promotes perseverance : circus techniques often require several attempts before being mastered.

Progress then becomes a source of satisfaction and self-confidence .

A collective practice

Circus activities also allow young people to share an artistic practice with other participants.

The training sessions create an environment in which students can observe each other, exchange advice, and progress together.

The collective dimension is particularly important in the performing arts.

It helps one learn to respect other participants and to find one's place in a group.

A school linked to Cirkus ZigZag

Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole benefits from its link with the professional company Cirkus ZigZag.

The company develops shows and various performances around circus arts, juggling and magic.

This professional activity provides the school with concrete experience in live performance.

Young people thus discover circus disciplines from instructors who also practice them in a professional artistic context.

An activity based in Hillerød

The school is located in Hillerød , a town north of Copenhagen.

For the 2025-2026 season, training sessions were held at Klaverfabrikkens Dramaskole , in the Kedelhuset space.

The group welcomed young people aged 8 to 16 every Thursday from 4pm to 5:30pm .

Information regarding schedules and groups may change from season to season, so it is recommended to contact Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole directly before registering.

A first session to discover the activity

New participants can benefit from a trial session before continuing their practice.

This formula allows children and teenagers to discover the atmosphere of the group and the activities offered.

The necessary equipment is provided, which also facilitates a first discovery of circus arts.

A school on a human scale

Cirkus ZigZag's Cirkusskole offers an accessible approach to circus arts in Hillerød.

Its connection with a professional company, the experience of its participants and its focus on creativity are the main strengths of the project.

Young people can discover different facets of live performance, develop their skills and experience circus arts in a collective setting.

The school thus provides an interesting opportunity for children and teenagers from Hillerød and the surrounding area who wish to discover juggling , magic and more broadly the world of the circus.