Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu – Circus school in Klaukkala, Finland

Located in Klaukkala, in the municipality of Nurmijärvi, Finland, Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu is a non-profit circus school that welcomes children, teenagers, and adults. It is part of Klaukkalan Nuorisoseura , a cultural association founded in 1922, which organizes various artistic and recreational activities for the local community.

The school offers accessible and friendly instruction, allowing students to discover the fundamental disciplines of circus arts and progress in a supportive environment. Activities are suitable for both beginners and those wishing to deepen their skills.

A complete exploration of circus arts

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu offers courses combining different circus disciplines, including acrobatics, juggling, balancing and object manipulation exercises.

Students gradually discover fundamental techniques through exercises adapted to their age and level.

The sessions help develop coordination, flexibility, strength and body control. They also encourage creativity, concentration and cooperation among participants.

The goal is to allow everyone to learn new movements and discover the joy of practicing circus arts.

Circus classes for young children

The school welcomes children from the age of 3 with a family circus program.

The Kardemummat group is for children aged approximately 3 to 6 years old, accompanied by an adult. The sessions allow them to discover their first acrobatic movements, balance exercises, and coordination activities.

Adult involvement promotes trust and allows for sharing a fun activity with the child.

From the age of 6, children can join autonomous groups and gradually discover different circus techniques.

The exercises are adapted to the motor development and abilities of the participants.

Groups for children and teenagers

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu organizes its courses according to several age groups.

Children aged 6 to 7 can join the Sahramit group, while the Vaniljat and Kanelit groups welcome children aged approximately 7 to 9 and 9 to 10 respectively.

The Muskotit group is aimed at young people aged 10 to 16.

Students develop their skills in acrobatics, juggling and balance, while discovering the different possibilities offered by circus arts.

The courses allow you to progress steadily, gain confidence and learn to work with others.

Aerial acrobatics for children and teenagers

The school also offers specialized aerial acrobatics courses.

The Laventelit 1 group welcomes children aged 7 to 10, while Laventelit 2 is for young people aged 11 to 15.

Participants can discover several apparatuses, including aerial silks, trapeze, aerial hoop and aerial hammock.

The exercises are adapted to each student's level, allowing beginners to discover fundamental positions and more experienced practitioners to deepen their skills.

This discipline develops strength, flexibility, coordination and mastery of movements in suspension.

The courses are supervised by a specialist teacher in order to allow progress adapted to each individual's abilities.

Circus activities for adults

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu also welcomes adults and young people over 16 years of age.

The Chilit group offers general instruction in circus arts, with exercises in acrobatics, juggling and balance.

Participants can discover different disciplines in a friendly atmosphere and progress according to their abilities.

The school also offers an aerial acrobatics course, called Neilikat , intended for people over 15 years old and adults.

This program allows you to practice aerial silks, trapeze, aerial hoop and aerial hammock.

The exercises are adapted to different levels, making the activity accessible to beginners as well as practitioners with prior experience.

An introduction to magic

One of the distinctive features of Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu is that it offers courses dedicated to magic.

The Taikurit group welcomes children from the age of 7.

Participants discover different magic techniques and learn how to manipulate the props used in magic tricks.

This activity helps develop dexterity, concentration and creativity.

It complements acrobatic disciplines by offering a different approach to the performing arts.

A specialized teaching team

Circus activities are coordinated by Laura Kuutti , head of the section.

General circus classes are led by Taija Kummelus-Eskelinen , while aerial acrobatics classes are led by Karita Silander .

The teaching of magic is entrusted to Tapani Värjölä .

This organization allows for a variety of activities to be offered, supervised by experts in their respective disciplines.

Teachers support participants in their progress and adapt the exercises to the different age groups.

Shows to showcase students' progress

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu organizes performances allowing students to showcase the techniques learned during classes.

The school notably organised a spring show in March 2026.

These events offer participants the opportunity to discover the stage, work on their artistic expression, and share their progress with their families.

They also help to promote collective work and to introduce the circus arts to the inhabitants of the region.

A school integrated into a cultural association

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu is part of Klaukkalan Nuorisoseura, an association created in 1922.

This organization offers various cultural activities, including theatre, folk dance and circus arts.

The association operates mainly through the commitment of volunteers and actively participates in local cultural life.

This organization promotes encounters between residents and allows children and adults to practice an artistic activity within an associative framework.

The circus school thus contributes to the development of cultural leisure activities in Klaukkala.

An accessible and user-friendly approach

Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu favours a circus practice open to different audiences.

Younger children can start with an adult, children and teenagers gradually discover the fundamental disciplines, and adults have access to suitable groups.

Specialized aerial acrobatics courses also allow for in-depth study of a particular discipline.

The association encourages the joy of learning, cooperation and participation in local cultural life.

Thanks to its varied courses, teaching staff and performance activities, Klaukkalan Sirkuskoulu is an interesting community circus school for discovering and practicing circus arts in the Nurmijärvi region of Finland .

Address of the association: Seurantie 2, 01800 Klaukkala, Finland.

Email: sirkus@klans.fi

Official website: https://klans.fi/sirkuskoulu/