Nysirkus Bjerke

Nysirkus Bjerke is a contemporary circus school located in the Bjerke district of Oslo , Norway.

Founded in 2007 , this cultural organization offers artistic and educational activities for children and teenagers.

Supported by public authorities, it develops a free program allowing young people to discover circus arts and different forms of artistic expression.

A circus school accessible to young people

Nysirkus Bjerke welcomes children and teenagers aged 4 to 20 .

The courses are primarily aimed at young people living in or frequenting the Bjerke area, with priority given to those aged 8–16 .

The institution offers progressive teaching, from playful discovery to more in-depth technical practice.

Aerial acrobatics

Aerial disciplines occupy an important place in the program.

Students can discover aerial silks , trapeze , aerial hoop and aerial cube .

The classes allow you to progressively develop strength, flexibility, coordination and body control.

Ground and group acrobatics

The school also offers specialized courses in acrobatics.

Participants practice various floor exercises, trampoline jumps, acrobatic lifts and human pyramids.

Training sessions allow players to work on technique, coordination, and trust between partners.

Juggling and balancing

Nysirkus Bjerke offers juggling instruction using various props.

Students can practice with balls , clubs , diabolo and poi .

The program also includes balance exercises on stilts and rola-bola .

Circus discovery for the youngest children

Sirkuslek's courses are dedicated to playful initiation.

Children discover circus arts through games, acrobatics exercises and juggling activities.

Teaching promotes motor development, cooperation, and self-confidence.

A performance group for advanced students

The establishment has a performance group called Showgruppa Nysirkus Bjerke .

Aimed at young people aged 13 to 19 who have already reached an advanced level, this program allows them to deepen their artistic and stage practice.

Participants take part in additional rehearsals and various performances organized throughout the year.

A multidisciplinary artistic approach

Nysirkus Bjerke is not limited to circus disciplines.

The organization also offers activities in dance , theatre , music , audiovisual creation and visual arts .

This diversity allows young people to discover several forms of expression and to participate in collective projects.

An inclusive pedagogy

The institution places particular importance on the accessibility of its activities.

The courses are free and allow young people to participate in artistic projects regardless of their economic situation.

The teaching encourages creativity, mutual support, perseverance, and personal development.

Organization and registration

Regular courses are organized during the academic year, with an autumn semester and a spring semester.

Registration is open to both new students and previous participants.

The allocation of places depends on availability and the establishment's admission criteria.

Thanks to its free teaching, the diversity of its disciplines and its social commitment, Nysirkus Bjerke constitutes an important structure for the discovery and practice of circus arts in Oslo.