Erahuvikool HuviTERA

HuviTERA – Circus and acrobatics classes in Tartu, Estonia

HuviTERA is a private extracurricular activities school located in Tartu , Estonia. Integrated into the Tartu Erakool educational environment, it offers a wide range of artistic, sporting and creative activities for children and young people.

Among its programs is " Tsirkus ja akrobaatika ," a regular course dedicated to discovering circus arts and acrobatics. This activity is organized at the TäheTERA premises, at 4 Tähe, in Tartu.

An introduction to circus arts

The course combines several circus disciplines, including juggling , ground acrobatics and aerial acrobatics .

Children discover individual acrobatic movements, as well as exercises performed in pairs or groups of three. They gradually learn to coordinate their movements, master their balance, and develop their physical ease.

Juggling complements this learning by requiring concentration , coordination and precision of movements .

A program adapted for young children

The activity is aimed at children aged 5 to 7 and takes place over one 30-minute session per week, from September to May.

The exercises are offered in a progressive manner, in order to allow each child to discover circus disciplines according to their abilities and learning pace.

The sessions include movement games, physical exercises and activities that promote exploration of the body in space.

Physical development and creativity

The teaching aims to develop flexibility , strength , endurance , coordination and agility .

It also places great importance on concentration , attention , cooperation , and personal expression .

The activities allow children to discover new physical possibilities, to take on challenges adapted to their level and to gradually gain confidence.

A pedagogy based on progression

HuviTERA's educational program provides for a progression of skills over the course of sessions and years of participation.

Children are encouraged to experiment with new movements and to further develop techniques already discovered.

Learning combines individual development and group activities, with particular attention paid to mutual support and creativity .

The experience of presenting in front of an audience is also part of the educational objectives of the program.

An activity integrated into an after-school program

HuviTERA offers many complementary activities in the fields of art, music, movement, science and creativity.

The circus and acrobatics course is part of this diverse educational approach, which encourages children to discover new disciplines and develop their interests.

Thanks to its weekly program, HuviTERA provides a place for young children in Tartu to discover circus arts, combining physical learning , creativity and the pleasure of practicing .