Rigas Circus School

Rīgas Cirka skola – Riga Circus School, Latvia

Founded in 2017 , Rīgas Cirka skola is a circus school located in Riga, Latvia. It is part of Rīgas cirks , a historic artistic center dedicated to the creation, dissemination and development of contemporary circus in the Baltic countries.

The school offers regular circus arts instruction for children , teenagers , adults , and families . Its approach combines technical learning, creativity, artistic expression, and personal development in an environment open to different ages and skill levels.

A multidisciplinary approach to circus arts education

Rīgas Cirka skola offers a discovery and progressive learning of the main circus disciplines.

• Ground acrobatics ,
• Aerial acrobatics on silks and hoop,
• Juggling ,
• Balance techniques ,
• The unicycle ,
• The clown and the performing arts .

Participants can also explore different forms of movement, physical preparation, and body expression.

The exercises promote the development of coordination , flexibility , strength , concentration and body awareness .

Courses for children and teenagers

The school welcomes young participants into groups tailored to their age and experience .

Beginners discover the fundamentals of circus arts through varied activities combining games, movement, acrobatics and object manipulation.

Students who already have experience in circus arts , dance , gymnastics or other physical disciplines can further develop their technical and artistic skills.

The teaching encourages cooperation , creativity and self-confidence , while allowing each participant to progress at their own pace.

Workshops for adults

Rīgas Cirka skola also offers courses for adults , accessible without prior experience .

The disciplines taught include aerial acrobatics, ground acrobatics, juggling, balance, clowning, and stage presence work.

These sessions allow participants to develop physical abilities, discover new techniques and explore circus arts in a group setting.

The school offers different participation formats, including single sessions and packages of several courses .

An approach based on social circus

Social circus plays an important role in the educational project of Rīgas Cirka skola.

The school develops activities using circus disciplines as tools for inclusion , communication and personal development .

For the period 2026-2027 , it is notably participating in a project dedicated to the integration of children from third countries, allowing young people from different cultural backgrounds to discover circus arts in a collective environment.

This approach promotes a sense of belonging , mutual trust , cooperation , and individual expression .

Professional training and exchanges

In addition to amateur courses, Rīgas Cirka skola participates in the development of training for circus professionals in Latvia and the Baltic countries.

The structure organizes or hosts specialized workshops , educational meetings and opportunities for professional development for artists and circus performers.

These initiatives contribute to the transmission of know-how , the sharing of teaching methods and the development of the contemporary circus sector.

A specialized teaching team

The school relies on a team of teachers with skills in various circus disciplines.

The team includes specialists in juggling , aerial acrobatics , ground acrobatics , clowning and movement .

This diversity allows students to discover several artistic approaches and to benefit from teaching adapted to their objectives.

A space dedicated to learning

The Rīgas Cirka skola classes take place at 25 Zeļļu Street , in the Āgenskalns district of Riga.

The school has occupied these premises since 2020 , during the renovation work on the historic Rīgas cirks building, located at 4 Merķeļa Street .

The Riga Circus development project ultimately plans to improve spaces for training , creation and education .

A school at the heart of the development of contemporary Latvian circus

Rīgas Cirka skola actively participates in the democratization of circus arts in Latvia.

Its activity is part of a broader approach to the development of contemporary circus, combining teaching , creation , dissemination , international cooperation and social inclusion .

Thanks to its regular classes, workshops and educational projects, the school provides a place for discovery, practice and transmission for circus enthusiasts of all ages.

It also helps to increase the visibility and recognition of circus arts in the Baltic countries.