Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus (NUC)

Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus, also known by the abbreviation NUC, is a non-profit circus school located in Norrköping, in the Östergötland region of Sweden.

Founded in 1979 , it is one of the oldest Swedish structures dedicated to teaching circus arts to children and teenagers.

The association welcomes around 200 young people and offers regular classes, discovery activities and shows.

A circus school founded in 1979

The story of Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus begins in 1979 , in Norsholm, with a small group of young people passionate about acrobatics.

Over the years, the association has grown and gradually welcomed more participants.

In the early 1990s, it opened its first premises specifically dedicated to the practice of circus arts in Norrköping.

Today, NUC continues its development by offering artistic and sporting activities aimed at new generations.

A school open to children as young as 4

Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus offers several levels of education.

• Children aged 4 to 6 can participate in family circus sessions, accompanied by a parent.
• The beginner groups mainly welcome children aged 6 to 10 .
• Students who have already gained experience can then join advanced groups dedicated to different disciplines.

This organization allows progression from initial discoveries to more advanced artistic practice.

Various circus disciplines

The school offers many activities related to circus arts.

• Floor acrobatics plays an important role in training, with both individual and group exercises.
• Students can also discover acrobatic lifts and human pyramids, which require coordination, trust and cooperation.
• Aerial disciplines help develop strength, flexibility, and body control.
• Juggling and unicycling round out the activities offered.
• The most advanced groups can also participate in creations including fire acts .

A pedagogy without competition

Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus favours an approach based on the pleasure of practice and personal development .

The association does not seek to organize training around competition or athletic performance.

Each participant is encouraged to progress according to their abilities and objectives.

Mutual support , self-confidence and a sense of belonging to the group occupy a central place in school life.

Adapted circus classes

One of NUC's distinguishing features is its commitment to accessibility .

The association offers activities for children aged 6 to 14 with various disabilities.

These sessions allow participants to discover circus arts in an environment adapted to their needs.

The facilities have been adapted to improve their accessibility thanks to the support of institutional partners.

This approach helps to make circus arts accessible to a wider audience.

Experienced coaches

The teaching team includes adults, professional circus artists and young coaches who also participate in the association's shows.

Supervisors receive training and regular support.

This organization allows experienced young artists to pass on their knowledge to new generations.

The creation of shows

Performances play an important role in the functioning of Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus.

During the autumn semester , new students discover the basics of the different disciplines.

In the spring , the groups work more on creating acts intended for performances.

Young people thus participate in different stages of preparing a show, from technical training to the presentation in front of an audience.

The association regularly organizes performances in Norrköping and participates in cultural events.

Internships during school holidays

In addition to weekly training sessions, NUC offers introductory courses during school holidays.

These activities are primarily aimed at children aged 6 to 10 .

They are organized in particular in partnership with the municipality of Norrköping.

Specific activities can also be offered to children with disabilities.

New premises in 2026

In October 2026 , Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus inaugurated new premises located at Kabelvägen 17C , in Norrköping.

This move marks a new stage in the development of the association.

The new space hosts training sessions and various circus activities offered to young people.

An association focused on transmission

For more than forty years , Norrköpings Ungdomscirkus has been accompanying children and teenagers in the discovery of circus arts.

The association combines technical training , artistic creation , shows and group activities .

It stands out for its commitment to accessibility and its teaching methods based on mutual support rather than competition.

Through its regular courses and artistic projects, NUC contributes to the development of circus arts in the Norrköping region.