Maja Weiller Vertical Arts School – Zurich Aerial Arts School

The Maja Weiller Vertical Arts School is a Swiss school specializing in teaching aerial arts, located in Zurich since 2011.

Founded and directed by Maja Weiller , a professional aerial artist and choreographer, it offers regular training for children, teenagers and adults wishing to discover or deepen their knowledge of aerial circus disciplines.

The school distinguishes itself through its approach combining high-level technical learning , physical expression , and choreographic research .

The subjects taught

Aerial silks is the central discipline of his teaching. Students gradually learn the different techniques of suspension, wrapping, climbing and movement on this apparatus.

The training also extends to the smooth rope and aerial straps , particularly in groups intended for intermediate and advanced adults.

The classes help develop strength , flexibility , coordination and body control , while giving significant importance to the quality of movement and its artistic interpretation.

Course organization

The teaching is organized according to the age and level of the participants.

• Children and teenagers : aerial silks practice is accessible from the age of eight . Classes are organized in semester sessions .
• Adults : courses are held quarterly , with several groups corresponding to different technical levels.

Beginners discover the basics of aerial practice and gradually develop the physical abilities necessary for their progression on the apparatus.

Intermediate practitioners can deepen their technical knowledge while engaging in more developed choreographic work.

Advanced groups explore techniques such as beats , roll-ups and various dynamic movements specific to aerial disciplines.

An artistic and choreographic approach

Choreography is an essential component of the teaching.

The school's objective is not limited to the execution of technical figures: students are also encouraged to develop an expressive practice and to build a true artistic relationship with their apparatus.

This direction directly reflects Maja Weiller's career path.

Maja Weiller, artistic journey

An independent artist since 2001, she has performed in Europe and Asia in various circus, dance, theatre and variety productions.

Specializing in rope , aerial silks and dance acrobatics , she has developed numerous personal and collective creations.

• Co-founded the performance duo AirTwo in 2002.
• Co-founded the acrobatic dance duo Headless in 2008.

Teaching experience

His teaching experience is also important.

Before creating her own school in Zurich, Maja Weiller taught in several Swiss circus organizations:

• Arabas Youth Circus in Bremgarten
• Circosphere in Delémont
• Pitypalatty in Lommiswil
• Zirkusschule Marotte in Winterthur and Adliswil

Throughout her career, she has also conceived, choreographed and directed numerous creations made with students and aerial artists.

Locations and teaching staff

Regular classes take place at GZ Heuried , a socio-cultural center located in Zurich.

The teaching team also includes Marianna Marzetta and Lynn Suter , who work with different groups of children, teenagers and adults.

Private lessons

In addition to group classes, the school offers private lessons in aerial silks and rope, organized on request.

This option allows students to benefit from more individualized support, particularly when they wish to deepen their knowledge of a technique or develop a specific project.

A specialist address in Zurich

The Maja Weiller Vertical Arts School thus constitutes a specialized address for amateur and advanced practice of aerial arts in Zurich.

Its identity is based on an approach in which technical rigor , creativity and choreographic expression complement each other, allowing participants to discover the aerial disciplines of the circus in an environment directly linked to professional artistic practice.