Atrakcionite, also known as the National School of Attraction Arts (Национална школа по атракционни изкуства), is a circus arts school located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It welcomes children and teenagers aged 5 to 19 to discover and practice various circus disciplines: juggling, balancing, acrobatics, hula-hoop, magic, illusion, and clowning. The school combines technical training, creativity, and stage performance, with the aim of developing the skills of young artists and passing on the Bulgarian circus tradition. It offers free trial sessions and also participates in the creation of shows and artistic events.
Atrakcionite (Атракционите) is a Bulgarian school specializing in the teaching of circus arts and live performance, located in Sofia . Presented under the name Национална школа по атракционни изкуства , its mission is to transmit circus techniques to new generations and to contribute to the development of the circus in Bulgaria.
The school welcomes children and teenagers aged 5 to 19. Its approach combines technical learning, artistic expression and personal development, in an environment that promotes creativity , discipline and teamwork .
The artistic program includes several traditional circus disciplines. Students can discover juggling and object manipulation, balance exercises, acrobatics , and hoop manipulation. These practices contribute to the development of coordination, concentration, flexibility, and body control.
Atrakcionite also features magic and illusion among its areas of activity. Clowning and the interpretation of stage characters occupy a place in its artistic universe, allowing young people to develop their stage presence, their imagination, and their ability to communicate with the audience.
The school is also interested in light shows and fire arts . These disciplines are included in its artistic offerings, although the details of how they are taught to students are not publicly disclosed.
The team is made up of artists and educators . The website presents Boycho Kostadinov as founder, Daniel Lichev as president of the association, and Ivana Nikolova as principal mentor.
The organization boasts over thirty years of experience in developing Bulgarian circus arts. It aims to train a new generation of artists capable of pursuing amateur practice or moving into professional careers in the performing arts.
Atrakcionite offers free trial rehearsals for young people wishing to discover its activities. The school is associated with the cultural center " Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodiy 1924 ", located at Vazkresenie Boulevard 64, Sofia.
In addition to its educational mission, the organization produces shows , artistic performances , and provides technical services for events. This dual activity connects youth training with the professional world of performing arts.
The days, times, prices and registration procedures for courses must be confirmed directly with the school .