The Freaks Academy – Linz

The Freaks Academy is an acrobatics and performing arts school located in Linz, in the Upper Austria region.

Run by The Freaks Show – Academy association, it offers a program of weekly courses for children and teenagers wishing to discover or deepen their knowledge of acrobatic disciplines.

The establishment is distinguished by its specialization in floor acrobatics, tumbling, human pyramids and collective choreographic creations.

Activities are organised by age and level groups, from the first discoveries of acrobatics to intensive training for young artists participating in shows.

An introduction to acrobatics for children aged 6 and up

Acro Fun Kids classes welcome children from 6 years old.

They offer a fun introduction to acrobatics and gymnastics through exercises adapted to the abilities of the participants.

The children work in particular on balance, gymnastic movements, coordination exercises and the first figures performed with partners.

The sessions also include muscle strengthening and flexibility activities.

The goal is to gradually develop body control, self-confidence and the pleasure of participating in a group activity.

The courses are accessible without prior experience .

Courses for children and teenagers

The Acro Fun Juniors program is primarily aimed at young people aged 9 to 16.

These courses allow you to deepen your understanding of the basics of acrobatics and to discover different group figures.

Participants work on handstands, gymnastic movements, human pyramids and exercises performed with a partner.

The teaching encourages cooperation, mutual trust, and teamwork.

Young people can also learn to combine several figures in short choreographic sequences.

Tumbling: a major discipline

Tumbling plays a central role in the teaching at The Freaks Academy.

This acrobatic discipline consists of performing sequences of dynamic movements on the ground or on adapted equipment.

The students practice, in particular, rolls, hand balances, cartwheels, roundoffs, reversals and somersaults.

The training sessions utilize various equipment, including AirTrack tracks, trampolines, and landing mats.

The courses are organized progressively to allow beginners to acquire the technical fundamentals before tackling more complex figures.

Tumbling classes for beginners

The Freaks Academy offers tumbling groups accessible to children from 6 years old.

These sessions help to develop the basics of acrobatic gymnastics and to strengthen the physical abilities necessary to perform dynamic movements.

The exercises focus in particular on strength, flexibility, coordination and technique.

Children learn to control their movements and progress towards increasingly difficult figures.

Specific courses are also offered to teenagers from the age of 10.

Intensive training

For young people wishing to train more regularly, the school offers intensive tumbling programs.

These groups usually meet twice a week .

Participants dedicate more time to technical improvement, muscle strengthening, and developing their flexibility.

The goal is to allow for steady progression in acrobatic movements.

These training sessions can also serve as preparation for joining advanced groups.

Advanced training groups

The Freaks Academy has several advanced level groups, called Leistungsgruppen.

These courses are accessible after a prior technical assessment .

Participants must already have mastered some basic gymnastics and tumbling skills.

Training allows you to perfect acrobatic figures, improve the technical quality of movements and tackle more complex elements.

Advanced groups work specifically on somersaults, reversals and rotations.

This progression can allow young practitioners to join the association's performance teams.

Collective acrobatics and human pyramids

Group acrobatics is another specialty of the school.

Participants learn to perform figures in pairs or groups, including lifts and human pyramids.

These exercises require developing strength, balance, coordination and trust between partners.

The young people discover the different roles needed to perform the group figures.

They also learn to synchronize their movements and work together to build sequences.

A team specializing in acrobatic shows

The Freaks Academy has a team called Acro Stunt Team .

This group is aimed at young people who already have solid acrobatic skills.

The training sessions focus on lifts, human pyramids, dynamic figures, and group movements intended to be presented on stage.

Integration requires technical selection .

The participants work together to prepare shows and performances.

This activity allows you to discover a more artistic approach to acrobatics, combining technical mastery, coordination and stage expression.

The Tumbling Freaks Showteam

The school also has a team specializing in tumbling shows.

The Tumbling Freaks Showteam welcomes young people from the age of 10 who have already reached a high technical level.

Members train regularly to prepare for acrobatic demonstrations and shows.

Performances may take place at gymnastics events and festivals in Austria and abroad.

The training sessions combine physical preparation, technical improvement, and choreographic work.

Dance and stage performance

In addition to acrobatic disciplines, The Freaks Academy offers hip-hop and dance classes.

Participants can discover different urban dance techniques, including hip-hop, freestyle and commercial dance.

The sessions help to develop a sense of rhythm, coordination and body expression.

The school also has a dance team called The Freaks Dance Crew .

This group participates in shows and accompanies some performances by acrobatic teams.

The association thus encourages exchanges between acrobatics, dance and choreographic creation.

A teaching method adapted to different levels

The courses are organized into several categories to meet the needs of the participants.

• Beginners can join groups that are accessible without prior experience.
• Young people wishing to progress more quickly can join intensive programs .
• Advanced groups and performance teams require a technical selection process to assess the candidates' skills.

This organization makes it possible to offer learning adapted to different levels of practice.

A significant emphasis is placed on collaborative work.

The Freaks Academy's teaching places particular emphasis on cooperation.

Partnership exercises and human pyramids require good communication between participants.

Young people learn to trust themselves, respect others, and contribute to the success of the group.

Preparing for shows also promotes mutual support, perseverance, and a sense of responsibility.

Regular classes during the school year

The Freaks Academy organizes its courses in the form of semester sessions .

Activities take place every week, outside of Upper Austria's school holidays.

Depending on the program, participants train once or twice a week.

The sessions take place at the Kreuzschwesternschule facilities in Linz.

Registrations are made directly with the association.

A school focused on creating shows

The Freaks Academy is distinguished by the importance it places on artistic performances.

The performance teams allow young acrobats to showcase their skills in front of an audience.

Participants discover choreographic work, the synchronization of movements and the preparation of a collective performance.

This artistic dimension complements technical learning and allows young people to develop their stage presence.

Thanks to its regular courses, intensive programs and artistic teams, The Freaks Academy is a structure specializing in the learning and improvement of acrobatic disciplines in Linz.