Lauttasaaren Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu

Lauttasaaren Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu is a circus and parkour school located in the Lauttasaari district of Helsinki, Finland.

It belongs to the national network Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu, which develops an educational approach combining circus arts, acrobatics and parkour.

The establishment has its own training facilities in Lauttasaari and offers regular classes for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

A school in the Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu network

Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu is a Finnish network dedicated to education through movement.

The weekly classes are organised by the Parkour Oppimiskeskus ry association.

The goal is to encourage participants to develop their physical abilities, creativity, and self-confidence.

The Lauttasaari branch has a dedicated room and local organization, while also benefiting from the network's teaching methods and resources.

A pedagogy based on exploration

The teaching is based on the idea that movement is a natural way of learning.

Participants are encouraged to discover new physical possibilities and to take on challenges suited to their level.

The sessions emphasize experimentation, creativity, and individual progress.

The exercises are adapted to each person's abilities in order to allow for encouraging practice, without competitive pressure.

Cooperation and respect for other participants also play an important role.

Circus arts

The school offers circus and acrobatics classes aimed particularly at children.

Students discover different acrobatic techniques, such as rolls, hand balances and cartwheels.

They can also experiment with different circus props.

The sessions combine technical learning, fun exercises and creative activities.

Beginners are welcome, with no prior experience required.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics is an important component of circus training.

Students learn to gradually master their movements and develop their coordination.

The exercises include, among other things, rolls, hand balances, and cartwheels.

Physical conditioning helps develop strength, mobility, and stability.

The level of difficulty is adapted to the age and experience of the participants.

Parkour

Parkour also occupies a central place in the establishment's activities.

Students learn to move around in an environment with different obstacles.

The exercises include jumps, crossings, movements and landing techniques.

This discipline helps develop agility, coordination and the ability to assess motor challenges.

The teaching encourages the search for personal solutions and creativity in movement.

Activities for young children

The establishment welcomes toddlers from the age of 1 year in adapted groups.

The sessions allow participants to discover movement through games and simple exercises.

For children aged 3 to 6 , activities gradually become more structured.

They help to develop fundamental motor skills, coordination and body confidence.

Family activities

Family groups are also available.

They allow children to participate in a physical activity with an accompanying adult.

The exercises promote cooperation and the enjoyment of moving together.

These sessions provide an initial introduction to the movement and can prepare children to later join independent groups.

Children and teenagers

Groups for children aged 7 to 12 include circus and acrobatics classes.

Participants discover several techniques and gradually develop their skills.

Other groups are offered to teenagers, particularly for parkour.

The exercises are organized according to the age and abilities of the students.

Adults

The establishment also offers activities for adults over 16 years of age .

Participants can discover parkour and develop their coordination, mobility and body control.

The sessions are adapted to different levels.

Beginners can participate without prior experience.

Seniors

Parkour groups adapted for people aged 55 and over are offered.

The sessions emphasize balance, mobility, coordination, and confidence in movement.

The goal is to offer an accessible and progressive physical activity.

These groups demonstrate the network's commitment to making its teachings accessible to multiple generations.

Activities adapted

The school also offers parkour for participants who need specific support.

These sessions allow exercises and motor challenges to be adapted to individual abilities.

The approach emphasizes participation, progress, and the enjoyment of practice.

Specialized rooms in Lauttasaari

The facility has training facilities located on the fourth floor of the Kiviaidankatu 2 C building.

The spaces are designed to accommodate parkour and circus activities.

They allow for various movement, balance and acrobatics exercises to be offered in a suitable environment.

The school also makes its facilities available for certain one-off activities.

Introductory sessions

The establishment regularly organizes trial sessions.

New participants can discover the activities before committing to a weekly course.

Introductory sessions are offered in particular for circus and acrobatics groups for children aged 7 to 12 .

Teachers adapt the exercises so that beginners can participate.

Internships during the holidays

The school organizes additional activities during certain school holiday periods.

These workshops allow children to discover different techniques and practice over several days.

The activities may combine parkour, acrobatics and circus arts.

The arrangements vary depending on the period and the venues where they are organized.

Family events

The establishment also organizes events for families.

These activities allow you to discover the facilities and participate in motor challenges combining parkour and circus arts.

They provide an opportunity to practice together, outside of regular classes.

Circus-themed birthdays

Lauttasaaren Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu offers birthday entertainment.

Families can choose an activity focused on parkour or on the circus.

The sessions are adapted to the participants, including beginners.

These activities allow participants to discover the disciplines in a collective and fun setting.

Interventions for groups

The establishment also offers private sessions for groups.

These activities can be organized around parkour, acrobatics or circus arts.

They are aimed particularly at groups wishing to discover an original physical activity.

Regular practice throughout the school year

Courses are organized by semester.

For autumn 2026 , the establishment announces a season of 17 sessions , between weeks 33 and 50.

Participants can join groups according to available places.

The school offers several course durations, adapted to different audiences.

A structure that is both sporting and artistic

The unique feature of Lauttasaaren Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu lies in the complementarity between parkour and circus arts.

Parkour develops agility and the ability to overcome obstacles.

Circus and acrobatics allow us to explore other forms of body control and expression.

These disciplines share a pedagogy based on creativity, coordination and self-confidence.

Lauttasaaren Parkour Akatemia ja Sirkuskoulu is a Finnish circus and parkour school offering activities accessible to several generations, in specialized rooms in the heart of the Lauttasaari district, in Helsinki.