Oslo Kulturskole

Oslo Kulturskole is a municipal art school located in Oslo, the capital of Norway.

The institution offers various artistic training programs for children, teenagers and adults.

Among its teachings is " Teater og nysirkus ", a program combining physical theatre and contemporary circus arts.

A training program combining theatre and circus

The Teater og nysirkus program allows children to discover different forms of artistic expression through movement, acrobatics and object manipulation.

The teaching combines traditional circus techniques with those of physical theatre.

Students develop their creativity , coordination and self-confidence through exercises adapted to their age.

Juggling and object manipulation

The courses include an introduction to different juggling techniques.

Students can discover, among other things, the diabolo and Chinese plates.

These activities help to develop concentration , precision of movements and coordination .

Acrobatics and physical theatre

Acrobatics is also part of the program.

Students explore different movement possibilities and learn to use their bodies as a means of artistic expression.

Physical work is associated with mime and physical theatre exercises.

Clown and improvisation

The clown occupies an important place in education.

The children discover the techniques of clowning and improvisation.

These activities promote creativity , spontaneity , and personal expression .

Three groups adapted for children

The program welcomes students from the first to the seventh year of Norwegian primary school.

• The youngest members participate in the Lille TON group, dedicated to theatrical games.
• The Mellom TON group primarily develops clowning and improvisation.
• Older students join Store TON , which combines narrative theatre, mime, acrobatics and new circus.

An experienced teacher

The classes are led by Madeleine Dolby , a teacher specializing in theatre.

She has experience in arts education and in the professional practice of clowning.

She has been involved in the development of Manglerud's theatre and new circus program since its creation in 2022.

Performances and stage expression

The teaching places great importance on artistic creation.

The students gradually discover stage work and presenting in front of an audience.

The training concludes with a performance allowing participants to showcase the techniques and creations developed during the course.

Course organization

The classes take place every Tuesday at Manglerud kulturstasjon, in Oslo.

Registration is annual and the course comprises 30 weeks of classes, spread according to the Norwegian school calendar.

Thanks to its approach combining theatre, clowning, acrobatics and juggling, Oslo Kulturskole allows children to discover circus arts in a structured educational setting.