Mortensrud Sirkusskole

Mortensrud Sirkusskole is a non-profit contemporary circus school located in the Mortensrud district, south of Oslo, Norway.

Created in 2022 , this association was born from a collaboration between parents, professional artists and local stakeholders wishing to develop access to circus arts for children and teenagers.

The institution offers free weekly courses, primarily aimed at young people aged 5 to 18 residing in the Søndre Nordstrand district.

A circus school open to all levels

Mortensrud Sirkusskole welcomes both beginners and young people who already have experience in circus arts.

The courses are organized into several groups according to the age and level of the participants.

The youngest children discover the circus through games and exercises adapted to their motor development.

More experienced students can deepen their skills and work on the subjects that particularly interest them.

Aerial acrobatics

The school offers several aerial disciplines, including silks, trapeze, hoop and aerial straps.

Students gradually discover suspension techniques, figures and movements on the different apparatus.

Learning helps develop strength , flexibility , coordination and self-confidence .

Ground and group acrobatics

The courses also include floor acrobatics exercises, practiced individually or in groups.

Participants learn to better control their bodies, develop their balance, and work with their partners.

These activities promote cooperation and mutual support .

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling plays an important role in education.

Students can discover different manipulation techniques, including with diabolo, Chinese plates and flower sticks.

The program also includes unicycling practice.

These disciplines help develop concentration , coordination and precision of movements.

Theatre, dance and artistic creation

Mortensrud Sirkusskole combines circus techniques with different forms of artistic expression.

The students discover elements of theatre, dance and stage performance.

Each semester ends with a performance in which the children and teenagers present their learning to their families and loved ones.

A team of professionals

The teaching is provided by artists and speakers with professional experience in circus arts.

The school also benefits from the commitment of volunteer parents who participate in its organization.

This collaboration helps to create a welcoming environment that is adapted to the needs of young people.

Activities that are free to access

One of the special features of Mortensrud Sirkusskole is that its activities are free of charge .

Weekly classes, internships and supplementary projects are offered free of charge .

The school also provides the necessary materials and can support participants experiencing language difficulties.

This approach makes circus arts accessible to families from different backgrounds.

Festivals and cultural projects

In addition to regular classes, the school organizes activities during school holidays and participates in cultural events.

Students can, in particular, discover professional shows, participate in festivals and take part in collective artistic projects.

A social and cultural commitment

Mortensrud Sirkusskole sees the circus as a way to promote personal expression , self-confidence and encounters between young people .

The association develops an inclusive approach, in which each participant can progress according to their abilities and desires.

Thanks to its free courses, the diversity of its disciplines and its commitment to young people, Mortensrud Sirkusskole constitutes a true amateur circus school in Oslo.