Kejklířský spolek Cascabel

Cascabel is a contemporary circus association based in Olomouc , Czech Republic. It develops teaching , artistic creation and cultural activities around circus disciplines.

The association offers weekly classes for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. It also organizes holiday camps , workshops for educational institutions, and events bringing together the circus community.

A school accessible from the age of four

Cascabel welcomes children from the age of four with the Cascabel MINI program, intended for four to six year olds.

The sessions allow participants to discover movement , balance exercises and basic circus techniques through a playful approach.

Children aged six to nine can then join Cascabel KIDS , a group that develops coordination , body control and early technical skills.

For nine to twelve year olds, Cascabel FUN offers more in-depth work in juggling , flow arts, balance and acrobatics .

A training program for teenagers

The Cascabel PRACTICE program welcomes young people aged twelve to sixteen .

The sessions give more space to technical progression , physical preparation and learning more complex figures.

Teenagers work on juggling , balance techniques , floor acrobatics , acrobatic lifts and suspension exercises .

The goal is to allow them to deepen their skills while discovering the disciplines that best match their interests.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling plays a central role in Cascabel's activities.

It is used to develop coordination , concentration , precision and creativity .

Participants gradually discover different manipulation techniques, from introductory exercises to more demanding sequences.

Flow arts complement this teaching by exploring continuous movements and the relationship between the body and objects .

Acrobatics and balance disciplines

The school offers exercises in ground acrobatics , duo acrobatics and suspension acrobatics .

These practices develop strength , mobility , coordination and trust between partners.

Balance techniques also occupy an important place in multidisciplinary courses.

The activities are adapted to the age and level of the participants in order to promote gradual and safe progress.

Courses for adults

Cascabel offers a weekly program for adults , including people who have never practiced circus arts.

The sessions combine movement , coordination , strength , flexibility and concentration .

The exercises are adapted to each person's abilities, allowing them to discover a new activity or to resume a regular physical practice.

The circus for seniors

The Cascabel SENIOR program is aimed at people aged 55 and over .

The sessions emphasize adapted movement , coordination , balance and maintaining mobility .

The goal is to offer a stimulating physical activity in which each participant can progress at their own pace .

School internships and interventions

In addition to weekly classes, Cascabel organizes circus workshops during the holidays.

These programs allow children to discover several disciplines during the same week, including juggling , acrobatics and balance exercises .

The association also works in schools through workshops tailored to students and teachers.

These activities use circus arts to encourage cooperation , creativity , and the discovery of movement .

A live performance company

Cascabel also develops an artistic activity .

The association offers juggling shows , light performances , fire shows and stilt-walking performances .

She participates in cultural events , festivals and public events .

This stage activity complements his educational work by maintaining a link between learning techniques and artistic practice .

An active circus community

Cascabel organizes several events around circus arts, including Hanácké žonglérské sčoch , a meeting dedicated to juggling and circus practices.

The association also offers Fire Jam events and participates in the Nights of the Circus .

These events promote exchanges between practitioners, artists and the public.

A free training slot, called Open Space , also allows participants to work on their disciplines independently, without a guided lesson .

A pedagogy based on progression

Cascabel favours an approach in which technical practice is accompanied by the pleasure of discovering , experimenting and creating .

The groups are organized by age range in order to offer activities adapted to the abilities of the participants.

The association encourages autonomy , perseverance , confidence and teamwork .

Through its regular classes, school interventions and artistic activities, Cascabel is an actor in the transmission of the new circus in the Olomouc region.