Kaaos Kaamos Academy – Umeå

Kaaos Kaamos Academy is a contemporary circus school located in Umeå , in the Västerbotten region of northern Sweden .

Founded in 2020 , it offers regular courses for children and teenagers from 4 years old .

The school originated from the professional company Kaaos Kaamos , created in 2015 by a collective of contemporary circus artists.

A circus school founded by professional artists

Kaaos Kaamos Academy was created to allow young people to discover and practice circus arts in a suitable environment.

The institution welcomes approximately 150 students per semester.

Since 2024 , it has had its own circus hall located in the Ersboda district of Umeå.

The courses are led by educators with experience in circus arts, gymnastics and live performance.

Classes starting from age 4

Younger children can discover circus arts in the Cirkuslek group, intended for children aged 4 to 6 .

The sessions emphasize playful activities, coordination, and the discovery of movement.

Children aged 7 and up can join introductory courses to contemporary circus.

The groups are organized according to the age and experience of the participants.

Various circus disciplines

Students can discover several disciplines, including floor acrobatics, balances, aerial silks, rope, trapeze and hula hoop.

The training also helps to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and body control.

The exercises are adapted to the level of the participants and gradually become more technical.

A progression by levels

Kaaos Kaamos Academy offers several levels of instruction.

Beginner groups allow you to acquire the basics of circus arts without prior experience.

Students who have already completed several semesters can join advanced groups.

These courses allow you to deepen your understanding of techniques and develop a more personal practice.

Kaaos Kaamos Next Generation

The Kaaos Kaamos Next Generation program is aimed at young people from the age of 12 who wish to deepen their practice.

Participants benefit from longer training sessions and support tailored to their level.

This group allows the most experienced students to develop their technical and artistic skills.

A careful pedagogical approach

The school places particular importance on individual support.

The courses are organized with several teachers in order to allow students to progress in good conditions.

The teaching emphasizes self-confidence, cooperation, and the enjoyment of practice.

Each semester ends with a presentation for families and loved ones.

A contemporary circus company

Kaaos Kaamos also develops a professional activity of creating and distributing shows.

The company has performed in Sweden and internationally.

His creations explore, in particular, human relationships, trust, and the expressive possibilities of acrobatics.

This professional activity constitutes an important dimension of the school's identity.

A training ground for professionals

The circus hall also welcomes professional artists wishing to train.

This activity is notably developed in partnership with Cirkuscentrum , a Swedish organization dedicated to circus arts.

The presence of professional artists helps to make Kaaos Kaamos a place for circus practice and creation in Umeå.

A circus school in Umeå

Located at Fatvägen 1 , in the Ersboda district, Kaaos Kaamos Academy offers courses from Monday to Thursday .

Training sessions are organized by semester and registration is done online.

Thanks to its different levels, its teaching team and its link with a professional company, Kaaos Kaamos Academy supports young people in the discovery and deepening of contemporary circus arts.