Grazer Akrosphäre – Zirkuszentrum

Grazer Akrosphäre is an Austrian association dedicated to the practice, teaching and development of contemporary circus arts. Founded in 2014 , it is based in Graz , in the Styria region.

The association welcomes children, teenagers, adults and professional artists to its training center, the Akrosphäre Zirkuszentrum.

It offers regular classes, specialized workshops, open training sessions, artistic gatherings and creative projects.

Grazer Akrosphäre develops an approach to circus combining technical learning, artistic expression, cooperation and exchanges between practitioners.

Circus classes for children and teenagers

Grazer Akrosphäre offers regular courses for children and teenagers.

Young participants can discover aerial disciplines and gradually develop their acrobatic skills.

The classes allow you to work on coordination, strength, flexibility and body control.

The exercises are adapted to the level of the participants and promote steady technical progress.

Aerial acrobatics classes for children are particularly popular. The association offers a waiting list system when groups are full.

Aerial acrobatics

Aerial disciplines occupy an important place in the center's activities.

Participants can discover or deepen their knowledge of different techniques of suspension and movement in the air.

The training combines physical preparation, muscle strengthening, flexibility and coordination.

The center's facilities include several attachment points for aerial apparatus.

These facilities allow for the organization of courses, specialized workshops and technical training.

Acrobatics in pairs and acroyoga

Partner acrobatics is one of Grazer Akrosphäre's main specialties.

Participants discover techniques for performing acrobatic figures with one or more partners.

The exercises require developing balance, strength, coordination, and mutual trust.

The association offers, in particular, introductory sessions to duo acrobatics and acroyoga.

These activities allow beginners to discover the basics of the discipline and experienced practitioners to develop new moves.

The sessions also encourage meetings and exchanges between participants.

Handstands

The program also includes activities dedicated to hand balances.

This discipline helps develop strength, stability, coordination and body control.

Participants gradually work on balance positions and the techniques necessary to maintain them.

Physical preparation and mobility exercises accompany technical learning.

Hand balances can be practiced as a discipline in their own right or integrated into acrobatic sequences.

Regular classes for adults

Grazer Akrosphäre offers a weekly program for adults wishing to discover or deepen their knowledge of acrobatic disciplines.

The courses include, among other things, duo acrobatics, aerial disciplines and balancing.

Activities are organized in different forms: semester courses, multi-session internships and one-off workshops.

Beginners can participate in introductory sessions, while more experienced practitioners can join training sessions tailored to their level.

The association encourages technical progress in a collective environment.

Open training sessions and meetups

In addition to supervised classes, Grazer Akrosphäre organizes free training sessions called Jams.

These sessions allow members to practice the disciplines of their choice and to exchange ideas with other enthusiasts.

Participants can work on their figures, experiment with new movements and share their knowledge.

The association also offers meetings designed to promote exchanges between acrobatics practitioners.

These activities contribute to the development of a local community around contemporary circus arts.

Internships with international artists

Grazer Akrosphäre regularly hosts international artists and teachers.

These instructors offer workshops that allow participants to discover new techniques or delve deeper into certain disciplines.

The training courses can be organized over one day, a weekend or several weeks.

They allow participants to benefit from different educational and artistic approaches.

These meetings also promote exchanges between the Austrian circus scene and international artists.

A training center dedicated to contemporary circus

Akrosphäre Zirkuszentrum is located at Puchstraße 17 in Graz.

It has a main space of approximately 8.5 meters by 20 meters , with a height between 5.5 and 6.8 meters .

The center has several anchor points for aerial disciplines and lanyard systems.

Various mats and landing equipment are available for acrobatic activities.

A gallery of approximately 40 m2 also includes a relaxation area and a kitchen.

These facilities can accommodate classes, training sessions, workshops and artistic projects.

An artist residency space

Grazer Akrosphäre welcomes artists wishing to develop their creations.

The center offers an artistic residency program allowing professionals to work on their projects in a suitable environment.

Artists can use the spaces for their rehearsals, technical research, and experimentation.

The association also wishes to develop opportunities for public presentation of creations within the center.

This activity helps to support contemporary creation and exchanges between artists.

Original shows and productions

Grazer Akrosphäre is not limited to teaching acrobatic disciplines.

The association also develops contemporary circus shows combining acrobatics, dance, music and theatre.

She has notably participated in the creation of several original productions, including Identity Taken , Exploring Identities , ConTakt , AUX and XPect .

These projects allow us to explore the artistic possibilities of contemporary circus.

The association also organizes events giving young artists and professionals the opportunity to present their work to an audience.

The Grazer Akrobatikfestival

Grazer Akrosphäre organizes the Grazer Akrobatikfestival every year.

This event brings together practitioners and artists from Austria and various other countries.

The festival offers workshops, meetings and activities dedicated to acrobatics.

It represents an important moment for technical and artistic exchanges between participants.

The association thus contributes to the promotion of acrobatic arts and contemporary circus in the Graz region.

Events open to the public

In addition to its regular activities, Grazer Akrosphäre organizes various cultural events.

The program includes shows, artistic evenings and meetings dedicated to circus arts.

The association also participates in events allowing the public to discover circus disciplines.

These events may combine demonstrations, participatory workshops and professional presentations.

They promote encounters between artists, practitioners and spectators.

A community of practitioners

Grazer Akrosphäre places particular importance on the collective dimension of circus arts.

The courses and training sessions allow participants to develop their skills while exchanging ideas with other enthusiasts.

Partner acrobatics, in particular, promotes cooperation, communication and mutual trust.

The association seeks to create a welcoming environment, allowing everyone to find their place in the activities offered.

It also provides support options for people experiencing financial or personal difficulties.

An actor in the Austrian contemporary circus

Since its creation in 2014, Grazer Akrosphäre has contributed to the development of contemporary circus arts in Graz.

His work combines teaching, training, artistic creation and cultural dissemination.

The association maintains relationships with Austrian and international artists and organizations.

Thanks to its regular courses, workshops, festivals and training center, Grazer Akrosphäre is a reference point for people wishing to discover, practice or deepen their knowledge of contemporary circus disciplines in Styria.