Märjamaa Spordikeskus – Akrobaatika- ja Tsirkusetreening

Märjamaa Spordikeskus – Acrobatics and circus classes in Estonia

Märjamaa Spordikeskus is a sports center located in the municipality of Märjamaa , Estonia, offering a program of instruction in circus arts and acrobatics . Training is organized in collaboration with the local educational community and is primarily aimed at children and teenagers , with activities also offered to other age groups.

The program, entitled "Acrobaatika- ja Tsirkusetreening", combines acrobatic techniques, juggling, balance exercises and body expression in a progressive and collective educational approach.

A diverse learning experience in circus arts

The courses allow you to discover several complementary disciplines, including floor acrobatics , jumps , acrobatic lifts , human pyramids and juggling techniques.

Students learn to manipulate different circus accessories: balls, scarves, rings, clubs, diabolos, flowersticks and balance plates.

These exercises contribute to the development of coordination , concentration , dexterity and body awareness .

The training also incorporates elements of dance and gymnastics , allowing for the creation of sequences combining movement, technique and artistic expression.

Groups adapted to different levels

The teaching is organized into groups according to the age and experience of the participants.

Beginner students discover the fundamentals of acrobatics and juggling through progressive exercises.

More advanced groups work on more demanding collective techniques, including acrobatic pyramids and banquine, a discipline based on impulses and lifts performed as a team.

This allows participants to deepen their practice and develop more complex technical skills through training.

Specialized educational support

The courses are led by Gaili Ilisson and Gabriel Ilisson , who guide students in learning the different disciplines.

Guest speakers, including specialist acrobatics and circus arts coaches from Tallinn , may also participate in the activities.

The teaching places great emphasis on individual progress , safety , cooperation , and the development of physical abilities.

An artistic and collective dimension

The program is not limited to sports practice. Students also have the opportunity to participate in shows , festivals and events combining gymnastics, dance and circus arts.

These performances allow us to showcase acquired skills, develop stage presence and discover the work of collective creation .

The activities may lead to presentations in Estonia as well as abroad.

An activity integrated into local educational life

Circus training is also listed among the extracurricular activities of Märjamaa High School.

For secondary school students, participation can be recognized as an optional subject in their academic program.

This link between school education, sports practice and artistic discovery helps to make circus arts accessible to young people in the region.

A space for discovery and progression

Märjamaa Spordikeskus offers an approach to circus arts based on experimentation , technical progression and the pleasure of practicing.

By combining acrobatics, juggling, movement and collective creation, the courses promote the development of the participants' physical and creative abilities.

The program provides an opportunity to discover and deepen your knowledge of circus arts in Estonia, in a sporting and educational environment accessible to amateur practitioners.