Etelä-Soap Tanssiopisto ja Sirkuskoulu – Mikkeli
Etelä-Savon Tanssiopisto ja Sirkuskoulu is a dance and circus school located in Mikkeli, in the South Savonia region of Finland.
The institution has been offering regular circus arts instruction since 2012, aimed at children, teenagers and adults.
Students can discover different circus disciplines: juggling, diabolo, ground acrobatics, duo acrobatics, trampoline, unicycle and balance techniques.
The school offers several groups adapted to the age and level of the participants, from circus arts initiation for young children to advanced courses for teenagers.
Family circus activities, acrobatic dance and circus for adults and seniors complete the program.
The teaching combines traditional circus techniques with those of contemporary circus, with a significant emphasis on artistic expression and the creation of shows.
The classes take place at the Paukkulinna premises in Mikkeli.
The institution offers a progressive educational path allowing students to develop their technical skills, creativity and self-confidence.
Etelä-Savon Tanssiopisto ja Sirkuskoulu – Circus school in Mikkeli, Finland
Located in Mikkeli, in the South Savonia region of Finland, Etelä-Savon Tanssiopisto ja Sirkuskoulu is a non-profit school specializing in dance and circus arts education. The institution has been developing artistic education since 1997 and has offered circus arts training since 2012 .
The school offers regular, progressive instruction adapted to different ages and levels. Students can discover circus arts for enjoyment , develop their physical and artistic abilities, or follow a structured training program. Classes are led by professional instructors in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The subjects taught
The subjects taught include, in particular:
- juggling
- the diabolo
- object manipulation techniques
- acrobatics
- balance and coordination exercises
- Circus combined with dance and physical expression
The activities help to develop creativity , self-confidence , motor skills and cooperation .
An educational program for all ages
The educational offering is aimed at a wide audience:
- Toddlers aged 2 to 4 can participate in circus arts awareness sessions;
- Children aged 5 to 16 have several groups divided by age;
- Family circus classes are also offered;
- sessions for adults are organised;
- Circus workshops adapted for seniors are available;
- Specific acrobatics courses complement the program.
The school places great emphasis on progressive learning , exploring different disciplines, and group practice . Students can develop their artistic expression while improving their flexibility, coordination, and body control. Student presentations and performances are also an integral part of school life.
A structured institutional framework
Circus arts training is part of the Finnish basic arts education system, following a structured program that allows for progression over several years. The institution is run by a non-profit organization and is part of the Finnish network of circus schools for young people .
Locations and 2026-2027 season
The activities take place mainly in the spaces of Paukkulantie 22 and in the premises of downtown Mikkeli, Porrassalmenkatu 17 .
For the 2026-2027 season, the school offers weekly circus and acrobatics classes. A free trial session is offered to new students, subject to the school's conditions. Registration and schedule information are available on the school's official website.
