Jeugdcircus Tubantino – Oldenzaal

Jeugdcircus Tubantino is an amateur circus school located in Oldenzaal, in the province of Overijssel, in the east of the Netherlands. Founded in 1992, it has been offering regular circus arts instruction for children and teenagers for over thirty years .

The association is developing an educational and artistic project combining technical learning , group training and the creation of shows .

Its goal is to allow young people to discover circus arts, develop their physical and artistic skills and participate in real performances in front of an audience.

Children can begin their learning from the age of 6 , without prior experience.

Training sessions are held every week at the Sporthal De Kolk in Oldenzaal.

The school offers two levels allowing young people to progress gradually in their practice.

A first group for beginners

The first group is mainly for beginners. Students discover the fundamental techniques of the circus and learn to master different props.

Children can learn juggling , unicycling and tightrope walking .

Juggling

Juggling is one of the important disciplines at Tubantino. It allows young people to develop their coordination , concentration and precision .

Students gradually learn to control their movements and perform different tricks with juggling objects.

The unicycle

Unicycling is also among the techniques taught.

This discipline requires patience , perseverance , and mastery of balance . Children gradually discover how to move on one wheel and develop their independence.

Tightrope walking

Tightrope walking is another important activity.

Students work on their posture , concentration and stability in order to progress in this discipline of balance.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics also features in Tubantino's activities.

Young people develop their physical abilities and learn different body techniques that can be integrated into individual or group performances.

Aerial disciplines

The school also practices aerial disciplines, including aerial silks , rope and aerial hoop .

These activities help develop strength , flexibility and coordination while discovering the artistic possibilities of working in suspension.

The diversity of disciplines allows each child to discover their preferences and gradually develop their own skills.

A second group dedicated to creation

The most experienced students can join the second training group.

This group is dedicated to deepening techniques and preparing performances .

The young artists work together to create acts, which they gradually perfect over the course of the sessions.

This approach allows us to discover the different steps necessary to construct a circus performance.

Students must learn to master their techniques, work on their presentation, and coordinate their movements with those of other participants.

Artistic creation thus occupies an essential place in the functioning of Jeugdcircus Tubantino.

Shows for different audiences

The association regularly organizes shows bringing together its young artists.

These performances allow children and teenagers to present the results of their training in front of an audience.

Tubantino has extensive experience in organizing circus shows for various events.

The association offers, in particular, complete performances that can last between one and a half and two hours .

It can also present shorter acts, tailored to the needs of the organizers.

The shows combine several circus disciplines and showcase the skills of young artists.

Throughout its history, Tubantino has notably developed productions comprising around fifteen different acts .

Performances can be organized as part of local festivals, cultural events, community events or celebrations.

The association also works with companies and establishments that accommodate elderly people.

This diversity of venues allows young people to meet different audiences and gain stage experience.

An educational and collective project

The shows also provide a way to develop self-confidence .

Students gradually learn to present their work, manage their concentration, and work together to successfully deliver a performance.

Preparing the acts promotes creativity and autonomy .

Young people are encouraged to participate in the development of their services and to develop their own ideas.

The school also places great importance on cooperation .

Students learn to help each other, to respect each other's abilities, and to work together.

Group disciplines, in particular, help to develop mutual trust and a sense of responsibility.

Jeugdcircus Tubantino views circus arts as a means of promoting the physical and personal development of children.

The training sessions help to develop coordination , balance , concentration and perseverance .

They also encourage young people to take on new challenges and gradually discover their abilities.

The association favours a collective practice in which everyone can find their place.

The diversity of disciplines allows participants to develop different skills, whether they are particularly attracted to juggling, balancing, acrobatics or aerial techniques.

Introduction and discovery

Tubantino also participates in local initiatives promoting the discovery of the circus.

In partnership with BoesCoolFit , the school offers introductory sessions for children aged 7 to 12 .

These activities allow young people to discover circus arts before possibly joining regular training sessions.

The association also offers new participants the opportunity to try several sessions for free .

This option makes it easier to discover different subjects and allows families to better understand how the school works.

In addition to its weekly training sessions, Tubantino can organize discovery workshops at various events.

These interventions allow a wider audience to learn about circus techniques.

The association thus contributes to raising awareness of circus arts in the Oldenzaal region.

A strong associative dimension

Jeugdcircus Tubantino also has an important associative dimension.

Its operation relies on the commitment of the managers and supervisors who accompany the young people during training and shows.

The transmission of skills and collective work occupy an essential place in the life of the association.

The young artists participate in a joint project in which individual progress contributes to the success of collective performances.

De Tijdfabriek, an example of creation

In 2026, the school notably presented the show De Tijdfabriek , a creation built around the theme of time travel.

This production combined different circus disciplines with a story featuring young artists traversing several eras.

The show was presented on June 7, 2026 at the Stadstheater De Bond , in Oldenzaal.

This representation illustrates the important place given to artistic creation in Tubantino's project.

A well-established structure

With over thirty years of existence , weekly training sessions and regular performance activity, Jeugdcircus Tubantino is a well-established structure in amateur circus arts education in the Netherlands.

The school allows children to start from the age of 6 , to discover different disciplines and to progress towards the creation of more elaborate acts.

His project combines technical learning , creativity , cooperation and stage experience .

Jeugdcircus Tubantino thus offers young people the opportunity to discover circus arts in an associative environment where the pleasure of practicing and creating together occupies an essential place.