GLiMT AMAGER – Copenhagen

GLiMT AMAGER is a contemporary circus and physical theatre company based in the Amager district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Originating from the GLiMT company, founded in 2002 by Lars Lindegaard Gregersen and Camila Sarrazin, the structure develops artistic creations combining contemporary circus, physical theatre, dance, music and movement.

In addition to its shows, GLiMT AMAGER offers regular circus classes for children and teenagers aged 7 to 18 .

The activities are supervised by professional artists and allow participants to discover several circus disciplines in a creative and collective environment.

Circus classes for children

GLiMT AMAGER organizes weekly classes for children aged 7 to 13.

Participants are divided into age groups in order to benefit from tailored instruction.

The sessions allow participants to discover different circus disciplines and to gradually learn new techniques.

Children can practice juggling, ground acrobatics, balancing and aerial disciplines.

The teaching combines technical exercises, group games and physical expression activities.

The classes are led by professional circus and live performance artists .

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling is one of the disciplines taught.

Children discover different object manipulation techniques and learn to coordinate their movements.

The exercises help to develop concentration, precision, and hand-eye coordination.

Progress is based on learning moves adapted to each participant's level.

Juggling can also be incorporated into group creations and end-of-session presentations.

Ground acrobatics

Acrobatics is an important discipline in the courses.

Participants work on their strength, coordination, balance and body control.

The exercises allow you to discover different acrobatic positions and figures.

Learning is adapted to the abilities and experience of the children.

The sessions also encourage perseverance and confidence in one's movements.

Group acrobatics

GLiMT AMAGER also offers acrobatic exercises in partnership.

Participants discover different techniques for creating figures with multiple people.

These activities require coordination, communication and mutual trust .

Children learn to work together and to respect the abilities of their partners.

Group acrobatics is also an interesting tool for developing team spirit.

balance wire

Tightrope walking is one of the disciplines offered in circus classes.

Children can experiment with walking and balance exercises on a narrow surface.

This activity helps develop stability, concentration, and control of movements.

Participants progress at their own pace, gradually discovering new possibilities.

Aerial acrobatics

Aerial disciplines occupy an important place in the GLiMT AMAGER program.

Children can discover aerial acrobatics as part of their multidisciplinary courses.

The facility also offers specialized training for teenagers aged 13 to 18.

These sessions help to develop strength, coordination, flexibility and body control.

Participants can further develop aerial techniques under the guidance of professional artists .

Specialized courses for teenagers

GLiMT AMAGER offers activities for young people aged 13 to 18.

Two programs are being organized in particular.

The first is dedicated to aerial acrobatics and takes place in Maskinhallen , in the Sundholm district.

The second combines floor acrobatics and muscle strengthening. It is organized at Ørestad Gymnasium .

These training sessions allow teenagers to develop their physical abilities and deepen their practice.

They also provide an opportunity to discover the technical requirements of contemporary circus.

Physical theatre and body expression

Physical theatre is an important feature of the teaching offered by GLiMT AMAGER.

This discipline uses movement and the body as means of artistic expression.

Participants can discover different possibilities for communication and creation through gesture.

The teaching thus combines circus techniques with an artistic approach to movement.

This combination allows children to develop their creativity and stage presence.

A teaching method guided by professional artists

The classes are led by professional circus and live performance artists .

This unique feature allows participants to discover circus disciplines alongside people who also practice them in a professional artistic context.

The teaching combines technical learning and creative exploration.

Children are encouraged to develop their physical abilities while discovering different possibilities for expression.

End-of-session performances

The children's classes include a final presentation for families and friends.

This performance allows participants to share the techniques and figures learned during their training.

It also represents a first experience of artistic presentation in front of an audience.

Preparing for this match encourages teamwork and self-confidence.

Courses organized by sessions

GLiMT AMAGER offers its courses in the form of sessions comprising several weeks of training.

Maskinhallen's children's courses include 15 sessions per season.

Activities are organised weekly, except during certain school holiday periods.

This organization allows participants to progressively develop their skills and prepare their final presentation.

School interventions

In addition to its regular courses, GLiMT AMAGER organizes workshops for schools and institutions.

These interventions allow children to discover circus arts and physical theatre in their school.

Activities can be adapted to the needs of the groups.

They combine artistic discovery, movement and collective participation.

A professional contemporary circus company

GLiMT AMAGER also develops a significant activity in artistic creation and distribution.

His shows combine different forms of expression, including contemporary circus, physical theatre, dance and music.

The company presents its creations in theatres, festivals and public spaces.

It also organizes participatory shows and events for families.

This professional activity complements his educational work with children and adolescents.

A creative space in Maskinhallen

GLiMT AMAGER's main artistic base is located in Maskinhallen , in the Sundholm district of Copenhagen.

This space hosts circus classes, rehearsals, shows and various cultural events.

Children can thus practice circus arts in a place also used for professional artistic creation.

GLiMT AMAGER also organizes some courses in schools in Copenhagen.

A collective and creative approach

The teaching offered by GLiMT AMAGER combines physical development and artistic expression.

Juggling helps to develop coordination and concentration.

Acrobatics develops strength, balance, and body control.

Group exercises encourage communication and cooperation.

Physical theatre fosters imagination and creativity.

This diversity allows participants to discover several aspects of circus arts and develop their skills at their own pace.

A circus school open to live performance

GLiMT AMAGER is distinguished by the close link between its educational activities and its artistic creation work.

Children and teenagers discover circus arts from professional artists , in an environment combining technique, movement and stage expression.

Regular classes allow progress in different disciplines and participation in group presentations.

Through its youth programs, school interventions and professional shows, GLiMT AMAGER contributes to the transmission and development of contemporary circus in Copenhagen.