Skycrew Circus Arts – Contemporary Circus School

Skycrew Circus Arts is a contemporary circus school founded in 2020 in Kalamata , Peloponnese, Greece. Initially created by a collective of circus arts enthusiasts, it has gradually developed into a social cooperative dedicated to teaching, artistic creation and social circus.

The school offers regular classes, workshops, and performances for different ages and experience levels. Its program includes aerial acrobatics, juggling, pole dancing, balancing, stilt walking, clowning, and performing arts.

Skycrew also develops activities in the city of Tripoli and advocates an approach to circus based on creativity, accessibility, safety and cooperation.

A circus school created in 2020

The story of Skycrew begins in Kalamata when a group of enthusiasts decided to develop a collective practice of circus arts.

This initiative is gradually evolving into a structure offering regular teaching and artistic activities.

The organization in the form of a social cooperative makes it possible to bring together several dimensions: training, the creation of shows, educational projects and social engagement.

Skycrew thus contributes to the spread of contemporary circus in southern Greece.

A school open to diverse audiences

Skycrew welcomes participants with diverse experiences and abilities.

Teaching is based on a progression adapted to the level, physical condition and objectives of each student.

The courses allow you to discover several circus disciplines in an environment that prioritizes technical learning and personal development.

The school encourages self-confidence, cooperation, and artistic expression.

Aerial acrobatics

Aerial disciplines occupy a central place in Skycrew's educational program.

The school features several apparatus, including aerial silks, hammock, hoop, trapeze, rope and aerial straps.

These practices combine strength, mobility, balance, and coordination.

Participants discover suspension techniques, acrobatic positions, and transitions between different movements.

Aerial disciplines also allow for the development of choreographic sequences and personal artistic expression.

Aerial fabric

Aerial silks is one of the main specialties of the teaching team.

Students gradually learn the techniques of climbing, suspending and moving on long suspended strips of fabric.

The exercises develop strength, coordination, mobility, and body control.

The practice also allows for the creation of acrobatic sequences combining technique and artistic expression.

The hoop and the aerial hammock

The aerial hoop allows for balances, acrobatic positions and choreographic movements on a suspended circular apparatus.

Participants work on support, stability, strength and coordination.

The aerial hammock, also called an aerial sling, uses a suspended fabric forming a loop.

This discipline allows you to explore different suspension positions and dance-inspired movements.

These two apparatuses complement the teaching of aerial silks and allow the discovery of different forms of expression in the air.

The trapeze, the rope and the aerial straps

Skycrew also features the trapeze, aerial rope and straps among the disciplines in its repertoire.

These apparatuses allow the development of strength, precision and body control in suspension.

The exercises combine physical preparation, technical mastery and the creation of acrobatic figures.

They enrich the opportunities for practicing aerial arts within the school.

Pole dancing

Pole dancing is one of the activities offered by Skycrew Circus Arts.

This discipline combines exercises on a vertical bar, acrobatic movements and a choreographic dimension.

The practice develops strength, mobility, coordination and body awareness.

Participants discover different positions and transitions as part of a progression adapted to their level.

Juggling and object manipulation

Juggling is another important discipline for Skycrew.

Participants discover object manipulation techniques, throwing, catching and combinations.

The exercises help to develop concentration, rhythm and precision of movements.

Juggling can be practiced individually or collectively and also constitutes a medium for artistic creation.

Balancing acts, slacklining, and stilts

Skycrew offers various activities dedicated to balance and coordination.

Slacklining involves walking on a strap stretched between two anchor points. It allows you to work on stability, posture, concentration and movement control.

Stilt walking is also among the disciplines developed by the school.

This practice allows one to discover movement at height and has an important artistic dimension in street performances.

Balance activities encourage perseverance and self-confidence.

The clown, pantomime and magic

Skycrew integrates several disciplines of stage expression into its approach to contemporary circus.

Clowning is based on theatrical play, improvisation, humor and physical expression.

Pantomime allows us to tell stories and convey emotions primarily through gestures and movements.

Magic and sleight of hand bring a spectacular dimension based on manipulation, precision and the relationship with the audience.

These disciplines complement acrobatic activities by encouraging imagination, creativity, and stage presence.

An experienced teaching team

The Skycrew team brings together several artists and teachers specializing in circus arts.

Among the speakers presented by the school are Martzi Zavitsanou , Dimitris Kaouris , Vangelis Krompas and Vasilis Doulgeridis .

Their experience includes aerial acrobatics, pole dancing, slacklining, stilt walking, juggling, and performing arts.

This diversity allows us to offer several approaches to circus arts training.

Martzi Zavitsanou and Dimitris Kaouris

Martzi Zavitsanou is an artist and teacher specializing in pole dance and aerial acrobatics.

She has been developing her practice since 2010 and founded the SpinTop school in Athens in 2013 .

Her background includes aerial silks, hoop, hammock and various forms of choreographic creation.

Dimitris Kaouris has experience in acrobatic disciplines, gymnastics, trampoline, parkour and aerial arts.

Starting in 2018 , they developed a duo aerial silks practice together.

Their work was rewarded at competitions in 2019 .

Both also have circus teaching training from the National Circus School of Montreal .

Vangelis Krompas and Vasilis Doulgeridis

Vangelis Krompas specializes in slacklining and balance disciplines.

His background includes highlining, snowboarding, and various movement-related sports.

He also has experience in educational activities with children in refugee camps in Lebanon.

Vasilis Doulgeridis develops an artistic practice combining music, photography, juggling, stilts and performance.

He participates in cultural events and artistic performances in Greece.

Their skills contribute to the diversity of activities offered by Skycrew.

Special attention to safety

Skycrew places great importance on safety in the teaching of aerial disciplines.

The facilities and equipment are adapted to the technical constraints of the different pieces of equipment.

The training sessions utilize protective mats and devices designed to support the progress of the students.

The team also has skills in first aid and in setting up acrobatic equipment.

This approach makes it possible to combine technical learning, physical preparation and risk prevention.

The social circus and inclusion

Social circus constitutes an important dimension of Skycrew's activity.

The school develops projects aimed at making circus arts accessible to participants with different abilities and experiences.

The exercises are tailored to the needs of the target audiences and emphasize participation, cooperation, and personal expression.

Circus activities thus become tools for motor development, confidence and communication.

The ESO Frenon programme

Skycrew is developing a social circus project called Eso Frenon , in collaboration with the EFTYCH.IA day center, which welcomes autistic children and teenagers in Messenia.

The program offers adapted circus activities, including coordination games, balance exercises and suspension situations.

The goal is to promote motor skills, communication, confidence and collective participation.

This initiative also helps to raise public awareness of autism and to promote an inclusive practice of circus arts.

Collaborations with healthcare professionals

Skycrew also develops collaborations with healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists.

These exchanges allow certain circus activities to be adapted to the abilities of the participants.

The school presents initiatives aimed at facilitating access to aerial disciplines for people with disabilities.

This approach is part of its commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Circus Summer Camp holiday programs

Skycrew organizes holiday camps dedicated to discovering circus arts.

In 2026 , the Kalamata Circus Summer Camp offers children a varied program combining aerial acrobatics, juggling, object manipulation, ground acrobatics, slacklining, stilts, unicycling, pole dancing and yoga.

Activities also include theatrical games, obstacle courses, and group exercises.

The course uses a playful teaching method inspired by video game mechanics.

Children participate in individual and group missions, develop new skills and progress through different challenges.

Each week ends with a short artistic performance inspired by a European country.

This approach combines technical learning, creativity, cooperation, and cultural discovery.

A pedagogy based on play

Skycrew favours a pedagogical approach that encourages active participation and the joy of learning.

The exercises are organized around challenges and progressive objectives.

Participants develop their skills at their own pace and discover the possibilities offered by the different disciplines.

The emphasis is on cooperation rather than individual competition.

This method helps to develop concentration, perseverance and self-confidence.

Shows and artistic events

Skycrew develops an artistic creation and performance activity in addition to its teaching.

Team members participate in shows, competitions and cultural events.

The performances include aerial acrobatics and object manipulation acts.

The shows allow circus disciplines to be presented to different audiences and maintain a link between teaching and stage creation.

The teachers' experience in aerial competitions also contributes to the technical quality of their teaching practice.

Activities in Kalamata and Tripoli

Skycrew Circus Arts develops its activities mainly in Kalamata, in the Peloponnese.

The school also offers courses in the city of Tripoli in order to broaden access to circus arts in the region.

For the 2026-2027 school year, it presents weekly programs intended for practitioners in both cities.

Regular courses are supplemented by internships, workshops and artistic projects.

A school committed to contemporary circus

Since its creation in 2020 , Skycrew Circus Arts has been involved in the development of circus arts in southern Greece.

The institution combines varied teaching of aerial disciplines, juggling, balances and stage expression with social circus and inclusion projects.

His team brings together complementary artistic, educational and technical skills.

Through its courses, workshops, shows and social initiatives, Skycrew advocates a contemporary circus practice based on accessibility , creativity , safety and cooperation .