Sirkuskoulu Kuu – Kokkola

Sirkuskoulu Kuu is a circus school located in Kokkola, in the Central Ostrobothnia region, on the west coast of Finland.

The establishment is managed by Sirkusyhdistys Kuu ry , a non-profit association that works for the development of circus arts and their accessibility to different audiences.

The school offers regular courses, internships, workshops and artistic projects for children, teenagers and adults.

A circus school open to diverse audiences

Sirkuskoulu Kuu offers teaching adapted to beginners as well as participants wishing to deepen their skills.

Multidisciplinary courses allow you to discover several circus techniques.

Specialized training courses are also offered, particularly in aerial acrobatics , ground acrobatics and balance .

The teaching prioritizes a progression adapted to the abilities and objectives of each participant.

Juggling and object manipulation

The students discover different juggling techniques with balls, scarves, plates, clubs and rings.

The school also offers object manipulation activities inspired by flow art, including poi, fans and hoops.

These disciplines help to develop coordination , concentration and creativity .

Aerial acrobatics

Aerial disciplines occupy an important place in the program.

Participants can practice aerial silks , trapeze and aerial hoop .

The training includes various techniques for suspension, movement and performing figures.

The exercises are adapted to the students' level in order to promote technical and physical progress.

Ground and group acrobatics

The school also offers classes in floor acrobatics and duo acrobatics .

Students discover different individual and group figures, while developing their strength, flexibility and coordination.

Group exercises also promote cooperation and trust among participants.

Balances and Cyr wheel

Sirkuskoulu Kuu offers several balance disciplines.

Students can practice unicycling , balance balls , rollers , tightrope walking and the Cyr wheel .

These activities help develop stability, precision of movement, and body control.

A school committed to social circus

One of the distinctive features of Sirkuskoulu Kuu is its commitment to social circus.

The association develops activities designed to promote inclusion, well-being and encounters between participants.

In particular, it offers workshops adapted to different audiences, including people with disabilities, seniors and groups with specific needs.

Some activities are free in order to facilitate access to circus arts.

Internships and workshops

In addition to weekly classes, the institution organizes occasional internships and workshops.

These activities can be offered on school premises or directly in educational establishments, social structures and cultural events.

The association also works with companies and groups wishing to discover the circus arts.

Shows and artistic creation

Sirkuskoulu Kuu develops shows combining professional artists and experienced students.

These performances may include acrobatics, aerial disciplines, acrobatic lifts, balancing acts, and hula hooping.

The artistic projects allow participants to discover the stage dimension of circus arts.

A place dedicated to the practice of circus arts

The school is housed in a former school built in 1929 , in the Ykspihlaja district of Kokkola.

The premises include a large circus hall, a smaller hall, changing rooms and equipment storage areas.

These facilities host regular classes, training sessions, workshops and various cultural activities.

A pedagogy based on accessibility

Sirkuskoulu Kuu considers the circus as an activity that promotes physical, artistic and social development.

The association emphasizes creativity , cooperation , equal opportunities and the enjoyment of doing .

Thanks to the diversity of its disciplines, its regular courses and its social circus activities, Sirkuskoulu Kuu constitutes an important structure for the teaching of circus arts in the Central Ostrobothnia region.