Kulturskolen i Fredrikstad

Kulturskolen i Fredrikstad is a municipal art school located in Fredrikstad, in the Østfold region of southeastern Norway.

The institution offers various artistic disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, visual arts and circus arts.

Its circus program allows children and teenagers to discover and deepen their knowledge of numerous circus techniques in an environment adapted to their age and experience.

A progressive training in circus arts

The school welcomes children from the earliest years of primary school.

The teaching is organized into several groups, from Barnesirkus , dedicated to the youngest students, to Sirkus 4 , intended for experienced students and teenagers.

This organization allows participants to progress at their own pace and gradually develop their skills.

Highly motivated students can also attend an additional training session each week.

Ground and group acrobatics

Acrobatics is an important part of the educational program.

The students work on different floor techniques, as well as muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises.

They also discover human pyramids, which help develop coordination, cooperation and trust among participants.

The school places particular importance on physical preparation, considered essential for progress in aerial disciplines.

Aerial disciplines

Kulturskolen i Fredrikstad offers several aerial disciplines.

Students can practice aerial silks, aerial rope, aerial hoop and trapeze.

The learning is adapted to their level and is based on a technical progression that allows them to develop strength, flexibility and body control.

Juggling and object manipulation

In addition to acrobatic disciplines, students discover different juggling techniques.

The program also includes diabolo and hula hoop.

These activities help to develop coordination, concentration and precision of movements.

A teaching method adapted to each student

The groups are formed according to the age and level of the participants.

Teachers can adjust their composition after the start of classes in order to offer learning adapted to each individual's abilities.

The goal is to enable students to develop their technical skills while strengthening their confidence and autonomy.

Performances and artistic expression

Kulturskolen i Fredrikstad also gives significant importance to the artistic dimension of the circus.

Every spring, the students participate in a show combining dance and circus.

These performances allow them to discover stage work and to present their learning in front of an audience.

A municipal school open to different practices

The circus program is part of a broader range of artistic education.

The institution encourages the discovery of different disciplines and the development of creativity.

Thanks to its many level groups, the diversity of its apparatus and its progressive approach, Kulturskolen i Fredrikstad constitutes an interesting structure for the amateur practice of circus arts in Norway.