Państwowa Szkoła Sztuki Cyrkowej w Julinku

The Państwowa Szkoła Sztuki Cyrkowej w Julinku is a Polish public school specializing in the training of future circus artists. Located in Julinek, near Warsaw, it offers a three-year artistic curriculum preparing students for the profession of circus performer ( aktor cyrkowy ).

His teaching combines mastery of circus disciplines, stage expression, physical preparation and the creation of shows.

A school at the heart of Polish circus history

The history of the Julinek site begins in 1950 , with the creation of an important technical and artistic base dedicated to the circus.

This complex housed training areas, marquees, technical workshops and numerous facilities intended for the companies.

In 1966 , a public circus school was officially established in Julinek. It welcomed its first students in 1967 .

The establishment subsequently underwent several name and location changes. After a period in Warsaw, it returned to the Julinek site in 2014 .

This history makes Julinek a particularly important place for the transmission of circus arts in Poland.

A three-year artistic training program

The curriculum prepares students for the technical and artistic requirements of the circus artist profession.

The first year is devoted to acquiring foundational knowledge in several disciplines.

Students take courses in juggling, balance, gymnastics, acrobatics, theatre and dance.

This approach allows for the development of a versatile physical preparation before choosing a specialization.

Specialization begins in the second year

At the end of the first year, students choose a main subject.

This specialization becomes the core of their training during the last two years of the program.

They dedicate twelve hours a week to studying it in depth, under the supervision of a specialist teacher.

The goal is to develop sufficient technical skills to create personal acts and consider a professional activity.

Significant emphasis is placed on stage performance.

Training is not limited to physical performance.

Students also receive theatre and dance training to develop their stage presence, expressiveness and interpretive skills.

They learn to integrate their technical skills into an artistic approach.

The program also includes instruction in makeup and stage characterization.

Additional knowledge

The school gives importance to general circus culture and understanding of the body.

The students study, among other things, the history of the circus, nutrition, and basic anatomy.

Learning a foreign language complements the curriculum.

These courses help prepare students for the realities of an artistic career.

A graduation show

The third year is devoted, among other things, to preparing the graduation show.

This collective creation combines theatre, dance and circus arts.

Students present the results of their training, their specializations, and their interpretation skills.

The show is traditionally held on the last weekend of the school year .

It represents an important step in their transition from training to professional practice.

Admission is by selection

Entry into the institution is based on an assessment of the candidates' abilities.

The tests allow us to assess physical abilities, predispositions to movement and sense of rhythm.

Candidates must also meet the age requirements stipulated in the admission regulations.

The school thus welcomes students wishing to embark on a demanding artistic journey.

A school focused on careers in the performing arts

The training aims to prepare future artists for different forms of live performance.

The skills acquired can be used in circus companies, stage productions and collective artistic projects.

The versatility developed during the first year, followed by the specialization of the next two years, allows students to gradually build their artistic identity.

The Państwowa Szkoła Sztuki Cyrkowej w Julinku occupies a special place in the Polish circus landscape. Heir to an important historical circus center, it offers structured public training that combines technical tradition, stage creation and professional preparation.