Malmö Circus School – Malmö

Malmö Cirkusskola is a non-profit circus school located in Malmö, in the Skåne region of southern Sweden.

Founded in 1985 , it has been offering regular courses dedicated to circus arts for several decades.

The association has approximately 700 active members and welcomes children, teenagers and adults wishing to discover or deepen their knowledge of different circus disciplines.

The activities are organised in two cities: Malmö and Lund .

A circus school founded in 1985

Malmö Cirkusskola has a long history of teaching circus arts.

Since its creation in 1985 , the association has developed activities combining technical learning, artistic expression and performances.

She is a member of the Swedish Gymnastics Federation .

Its operation is based on an association structure administered by a board of directors.

The school offers courses during academic semesters and also organizes public performances.

Classes starting from age 3

Malmö Cirkusskola welcomes children from the age of 3 .

The youngest children participate in circus discovery sessions accompanied by a parent.

The activities combine games, motor skills exercises and basic circus techniques.

Children discover acrobatics, balance, juggling and the trapeze.

This approach allows for the gradual development of coordination and self-confidence.

Groups adapted to different age groups

The school offers several groups for children and teenagers.

Participants are divided according to their age and experience.

Beginners learn the fundamental techniques, while students who have already practiced can join advanced groups.

The courses allow you to explore several disciplines and gradually deepen your knowledge of the techniques.

Some students may also participate in additional training sessions to practice twice a week.

Juggling

Juggling is one of the main disciplines taught.

Participants learn to manipulate different objects and develop their coordination.

The exercises promote concentration, precision, and perseverance.

Students can gradually combine different figures to create sequences.

Ground acrobatics

Acrobatics plays an important role in the activities offered.

Participants work on their coordination, balance, and body control.

The exercises are adapted to the age and level of the students.

The teaching allows for the gradual development of the physical abilities necessary to perform acrobatic figures.

Human pyramids

Malmö Cirkusskola also offers human pyramid exercises.

This discipline is based on collective work and cooperation.

Participants learn to coordinate their movements and work with their partners.

Pyramids help to develop mutual trust and a sense of responsibility.

balance wire

Tightrope walking is one of the disciplines taught.

Students learn to control their movements on a narrow surface.

This practice develops concentration, balance, and coordination.

It also helps to boost self-confidence.

Balance ball

The balance ball is also used in classes.

Participants discover different techniques for maintaining and moving on a sphere.

This discipline requires concentration and good body control.

It helps to develop stability and coordination.

Trapeze

The trapeze is one of the aerial disciplines taught.

The students discover different positions and techniques on this suspended apparatus.

The exercises help to develop strength, coordination and body control.

The practice can also be integrated into the shows prepared by the school.

Aerial fabric

Malmö Cirkusskola also offers aerial silks activities.

Participants discover the techniques of suspension and movement on a fabric.

This discipline requires strength, flexibility and coordination.

It allows for the exploration of different possibilities for movement and artistic expression.

Aerial rope

Aerial rope is among the disciplines practiced in circus groups.

Students can discover different climbing and suspension techniques.

This activity develops strength, coordination, and body awareness.

Clown and stage performance

The art of clowning also has a place in education.

Participants discover different possibilities for physical expression and stage performance.

The exercises help to develop creativity and the relationship with the audience.

The school also combines circus activities with theatre and improvisation exercises.

Magic

Magic is one of the subjects offered to students.

Participants can discover magic techniques and develop their presentation skills.

This practice encourages precision, creativity, and stage presence.

Courses for teenagers

Malmö Cirkusskola offers groups for teenagers and young adults.

Participants can delve deeper into different circus disciplines.

The sessions combine group exercises, learning new techniques and individual practice time.

The most motivated students can also participate in the preparation of public performances.

Courses for adults

The school also welcomes adults from the age of 16 .

The courses allow you to discover juggling, balancing, acrobatics and aerial disciplines.

No prior experience is necessary to get started.

The exercises are adapted to the level of the participants.

Specific physical preparation

Malmö Cirkusskola offers physical preparation sessions dedicated to the circus.

These courses help develop strength, coordination, and body control.

They are accessible from age 15 .

The goal is to strengthen the physical abilities needed for circus practice, rather than focusing on learning specific moves.

Free training sessions

The association also offers independent practice sessions.

These training sessions are intended for people who already possess the necessary knowledge in the disciplines they wish to practice.

Participants can work on their own projects, rehearse techniques, or prepare acts.

A supervisor is present on the premises, but the sessions do not include any guided teaching.

End-of-semester shows

Performances are an important part of the functioning of Malmö Cirkusskola.

Several groups present a show in front of families and friends at the end of the semester.

These events allow students to share their progress and discover the experience of performing on stage.

Preparing a performance also encourages teamwork and creativity.

Large public productions

In addition to the end-of-semester shows, Malmö Cirkusskola organizes large public productions.

Teenagers and more experienced students can participate in these creations.

The school indicates that it usually presents between 15 and 20 performances in May.

These productions allow young artists to discover the demands of a real circus show.

Cirkus Kavalkad and the summer tours

During the summer holidays, several experienced teachers and young artists participate in the Cirkus Kavalkad tours.

This activity extends the artistic work done during the year.

It allows participants to discover the organization of touring performances and to develop their stage experience.

Activities in Malmö and Lund

Malmö Cirkusskola organizes its courses in two cities in the Skåne region.

In Malmö, activities take place at the premises of Kampen – Urban Sport och Kultur , located at Kopparbergsgatan 6D.

In Lund, classes take place in the Järnåkraskolan gymnasium.

Both sites accommodate groups adapted to different age groups.

Workshops for schools

Malmö Cirkusskola also offers circus discovery workshops for schools and preschools.

These interventions can be organized at the association's premises or directly in the establishments.

The activities allow children to discover different circus disciplines.

They can also be integrated into longer educational projects.

A teaching approach that is attentive to safety

The association places particular importance on the safety of participants.

Teachers participate in internal and external training programs.

The school states that it has the qualifications required by the Swedish Gymnastics Federation for the supervision of its equipment.

The activities are adapted to the students' abilities and level of experience.

A historic circus school in Sweden

With activity started in 1985 and around 700 active members , Malmö Cirkusskola constitutes an important structure for amateur circus arts education in southern Sweden.

The diversity of its disciplines, its groups adapted to different ages and its artistic creation activity allow participants to discover several dimensions of the circus.

Regular classes, performances and tours offer different opportunities for progression and engagement.

Malmö Cirkusskola thus contributes to the transmission of circus arts to children, teenagers and adults in Malmö and Lund.