Cirkus på Kanten – Staby

Cirkus på Kanten is a non-profit circus club located in Staby, in the municipality of Holstebro, Denmark.

It is part of the local association Aktiv Staby and offers regular activities allowing children and young people to discover circus arts.

Training sessions are held in the Staby Skole gymnasium and combine technical learning, creativity and teamwork.

The club is distinguished by its participatory approach, in which children can choose their disciplines and progress at their own pace.

A community circus club

Cirkus på Kanten offers weekly training sessions in a friendly and accessible environment.

In January 2026, the club had thirteen young participants who met every Sunday afternoon for two hours of practice.

The sessions allow participants to discover different circus disciplines and to gradually develop their skills.

The organization relies on the active participation of children, who also take part in preparing the materials.

Group training sessions

Each session begins with the installation of the equipment necessary for the activities.

Participants prepare, among other things, landing mats, trapezes, aerial silks, hoops and juggling equipment.

This organization encourages cooperation and empowerment of children.

A group warm-up then prepares the body for the activity.

The sessions usually include a common exercise, such as acrobatics or group dance, before giving way to a more free practice period.

Juggling

Juggling is one of the disciplines offered by Cirkus på Kanten.

Participants can learn to handle balls and develop different coordination techniques.

This activity promotes concentration, precision, and perseverance.

Children can practice individually or help each other to learn new moves.

Trapeze

Trapeze is one of the aerial disciplines practiced within the club.

Children discover different movement possibilities on this suspended apparatus.

This activity requires strength, balance, and coordination.

The club has trapezes which are set up in the gymnasium before training sessions.

Aerial fabric

Cirkus på Kanten also offers aerial silks practice.

Participants can discover suspended movements and gradually develop their body control.

This discipline allows you to work on strength, flexibility and coordination.

The fabrics are part of the equipment regularly set up for the sessions.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics plays an important role in the club's activities.

Training sessions may include individual and group exercises.

The children practice acrobatics in pairs and discover different possibilities of movement.

These exercises encourage mutual trust, communication, and cooperation.

Unicycle

Unicycling is also among the disciplines practiced.

Participants learn to develop their balance and control their movements.

This activity requires concentration and perseverance.

It also helps to strengthen coordination and self-confidence.

Hula-hoop

The club has hula hoops used during training.

This discipline helps develop coordination, rhythm and control of movements.

It also offers possibilities for creating individual or collective figures.

A pedagogy based on autonomy

Cirkus på Kanten places great importance on the freedom of choice of participants.

After the group activities, the children can select the disciplines they wish to practice.

This organization allows everyone to progress according to their interests and abilities.

Participants are encouraged to work together and share their knowledge.

The goal is to develop individual skills while promoting mutual support.

A collective and creative environment

The club aims to provide an environment in which children can experience new activities.

Circus disciplines help develop coordination, balance, creativity and self-confidence.

The training sessions also promote relationships between participants.

Teamwork plays an important role in the functioning of the group.

Shows and performances

Cirkus på Kanten also organizes shows allowing young artists to showcase their skills.

These performances provide an opportunity to discover the artistic dimension of the circus.

Participants can prepare acts and perform in front of an audience.

The club also participates in local events.

In 2025 and 2026, its young artists notably took part in various cultural events in western Jutland.

Meetings with other clubs

Cirkus på Kanten encourages exchanges with other circus structures.

In February 2026, the club has notably planned a trip to Cirkusfabrikken, in Skive.

This meeting was intended to allow participants to train with other clubs and benefit from the teaching of professional artists.

These exchanges provide an opportunity to discover new techniques and meet other young circus enthusiasts.

Workshops in schools

The club also collaborates with Staby Skole and its after-school care program.

This partnership allows children to participate in circus workshops during after-school hours.

The activities offer an additional opportunity to discover circus arts in an educational setting.

They complement the club's weekly training sessions.

Support for the development of activities

Cirkus på Kanten benefits from the support of various local partners.

In 2025, the club received a grant of 23,000 Danish kroner from the Nordea Foundation for the purchase of costumes and equipment.

The municipality of Holstebro also granted a subsidy of 20,000 Danish kroner intended in particular for the acquisition of carpets and safety equipment.

This support has contributed to the development of facilities and activities offered to children.

A training location in Staby

Training sessions take place in the Staby Skole gymnasium, located at Stabyvej 36, in Staby.

The necessary equipment is set up before each session.

The club has equipment including mats, trapezes, aerial silks, hoops and juggling equipment.

This space allows different disciplines to be accommodated in the same place.

An open and accessible practice

Cirkus på Kanten wants to allow everyone to discover the circus arts and progress at their own pace.

Although the regular activities described are mainly for children, the association states that it wants to welcome people interested in this practice.

The club thus provides an alternative to the traditional sporting activities offered in the region.

A circus school rooted in local life

Cirkus på Kanten stands out for its associative structure, the diversity of its disciplines and its commitment to the children of Staby.

The training sessions combine technical learning, autonomy and cooperation.

The shows and meetings with other clubs allow young people to discover different dimensions of circus arts.

Through its weekly activities and local partnerships, Cirkus på Kanten helps to make circus arts accessible to the inhabitants of Staby and its surroundings.