Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu

Located in the Seppälä district of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu is a Finnish school dedicated to teaching circus arts and acrobatics. It shares its facilities and organization with Parkour Akatemia , a structure specializing in movement training.

The establishment welcomes children, families, and adults to regular classes adapted to different skill levels. Its teaching approach combines technical learning , development of motor skills, creativity , and the enjoyment of practice.

Activities include ground acrobatics, balancing, suspension exercises, partner acrobatics, and aerial disciplines. Students can also explore various circus techniques through group classes, intensive courses, and specialized workshops.

A school combining circus and parkour

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu belongs to the Parkour Akatemia network, which develops the teaching of parkour and circus arts in several Finnish cities.

These two disciplines share an approach based on discovering the body's possibilities, coordination, balance, and creativity.

Circus classes allow you to explore acrobatic movements and different artistic techniques, while parkour emphasizes movement, crossings and adaptation to the environment.

This proximity allows for a varied teaching approach, in which students can develop complementary skills.

The institution advocates an accessible, non-competitive approach, where each participant can progress at their own pace.

An education for children

The school offers activities adapted to children of different ages.

The youngest children discover fundamental movements through games and fun exercises.

The sessions help to develop balance, coordination, mobility and confidence in one's abilities.

Children learn to jump, climb, roll, hang and control their movements.

They also discover the first acrobatic techniques, including rolls, cartwheels and hand balances.

The teachers adapt the difficulty of the exercises to the level of each participant.

The goal is to allow children to learn gradually, without performance-related pressure .

Group activities also promote cooperation, mutual support and respect for others.

Ground acrobatics

Ground acrobatics is an important component of Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu's teaching.

The students work on different movements to develop their coordination, strength, and body control.

The sessions include physical preparation exercises, rolls, cartwheels, balances and acrobatic movements adapted to each person's level.

Learning takes place on appropriate surfaces, including mats and spaces equipped for acrobatic activities.

Participants gradually discover the principles necessary to perform the movements.

The teaching places particular emphasis on body control and safety .

Handstands

Hand balancing is one of the skills developed in acrobatics classes.

Students learn to control their posture, strengthen their stability, and improve their coordination.

The exercises are adapted to the experience of the participants.

Beginners start with preparatory movements, while more experienced practitioners can deepen their technique.

This discipline requires concentration, perseverance and good body awareness.

It also provides an important basis for other forms of acrobatics.

Acrobatics in pairs

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu hosts activities dedicated to duo and group acrobatics.

These disciplines rely on cooperation between several partners.

Participants learn to coordinate their movements, develop mutual trust, and master different acrobatic positions.

The exercises may include lifts, two-person balances, and group figures.

Technical progression allows one to tackle movements of increasing difficulty.

Acrobatics in pairs also occupies an important place in the workshops and meetings organized on the school premises.

Aerial disciplines

The facilities at Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu also allow for the practice of aerial disciplines.

The facility notably features aerial silks and a trapeze.

These apparatuses allow you to work on strength, coordination and control of movements in suspension.

Practitioners can discover the fundamental techniques and progress towards more complex exercises.

Aerial disciplines are a complementary activity to ground acrobatics.

They also allow for the development of body expression and the artistic possibilities of movement.

Classes for families

The establishment offers activities designed for families, allowing children and adults to practice together.

These sessions combine games, movement exploration, and exercises adapted to different participants.

Family activities help develop coordination and balance while sharing a common experience.

The teachers offer accessible exercises, with different levels of difficulty.

This approach allows parents to actively participate in their children's discoveries.

Courses for adults

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu also welcomes adults wishing to discover circus arts or deepen their practice.

The classes may combine acrobatics, physical preparation, balances and various circus techniques.

The exercises are adapted to each person's abilities and experience.

The school welcomes beginners as well as experienced practitioners.

The absence of competition allows participants to progress in an encouraging atmosphere.

Adults can also participate in specialized training courses and discovery sessions.

Specialized internships and workshops

In addition to regular classes, the institution organizes internships during certain school holiday periods.

These activities allow you to discover different disciplines or to devote more time to a particular technique.

The school also offers free introductory sessions , allowing new participants to familiarize themselves with the facilities and teachers.

The training courses may include acrobatic activities, trampoline, parkour and team games.

This diversity allows us to offer experiences suitable for both children and adults.

A venue for international meetings

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu also hosts events dedicated to acrobatic arts.

In July 2026, its premises notably hosted the FinnAcro convention, an international meeting dedicated to duo acrobatics.

This event brings together participants of different levels, from beginners to experienced artists.

The workshops are led by specialist instructors and allow participants to discover new techniques.

The convention also offers free training time and exchanges between practitioners.

The organization of this event demonstrates the importance of the school's facilities to the Finnish acrobatic community.

Circus teacher training

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu also participates in the pedagogical training of circus teachers.

In November 2026, the establishment will host a session of the national training organized by the Finnish Federation of Youth Circuses .

This training is aimed at teachers, facilitators and speakers wishing to develop their teaching skills.

It combines reflection on teaching, practical exercises and the discovery of different methods of transmitting circus arts.

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu's participation in this program underlines his role in the national network of circus education.

Specially designed facilities

The school is located at 12 Ahjokatu , in the Seppälä district of Jyväskylä.

It has a large indoor space dedicated to parkour, circus and physical training activities.

The facilities include several training rooms, landing mats and equipment suitable for acrobatic exercises.

Aerial apparatus, a trampoline and various juggling accessories are also present.

These facilities allow for the hosting of group classes, workshops and specialized events.

The entrance to the building is located on the Seppäläntie side.

A pedagogy based on creativity

One of the characteristics of Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu is its non-competitive approach to teaching.

Students are encouraged to explore different ways of moving and to find personal solutions to the exercises presented.

The teachers adapt the difficulties to the level of each participant.

This method helps to develop confidence, creativity and motivation.

Mistakes are part of the learning process and are not considered failures.

The activities also promote mutual support and respect among participants.

The goal is to introduce circus arts as an accessible, enriching and open activity for everyone.

Organization of the 2026 season

The autumn 2026 season runs from August 3rd to December 20th .

Classes are suspended during the autumn school holidays, from October 12 to 16 , as well as on October 31 .

The establishment offers registrations for the entire season, but also bookings for individual sessions.

Participants generally need to have an active membership to attend regular classes.

A first trial session can be carried out without membership.

The groups are organized according to age, level and the disciplines offered.

Families can consult the online booking calendar to choose the activities that suit them.

A circus school open to all

Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu is an important structure for the discovery and practice of circus arts in central Finland.

Its association with Parkour Akatemia allows for an original teaching approach, combining circus techniques, acrobatics and exploration of movement.

Children can develop their motor skills and discover different disciplines in a playful environment.

Adults can learn acrobatics or deepen their existing practice.

Internships, international meetings and participation in teacher training also contribute to the institution's reputation.

Thanks to its specialized facilities and progressive teaching approach, Jyväskylän Sirkuskoulu represents an interesting address for all those wishing to discover or practice circus arts in Jyväskylä.

Official website: https://parkourakatemia.fi/jyvaskyla/