Triko Cirkus Teatar – Triko Cirkus Studio

Triko Cirkus Teatar – School, aerial acrobatics studio and contemporary circus training center in Zagreb

Triko Cirkus Teatar is a Croatian arts organization based in Zagreb , specializing in contemporary circus , clowning, aerial acrobatics , and stagecraft. It combines a professional performance company, an amateur practice studio, and several training programs for artists and young people wishing to further develop their circus skills.

The organization originated as the Triko youth association, created to promote circus arts as a leisure activity and as a contemporary art form. It officially became an independent theatre company in December 2011 , under the name Triko Cirkus Teatar .

Its development is closely linked to the work of Iva Peter-Dragan , artist, director, educator, and artistic director. Through its performances and educational projects, the organization has contributed for many years to the recognition of contemporary circus in Croatia.

Triko Cirkus Studio: a permanent teaching space

Triko Cirkus Studio constitutes the main educational space of the organization.

Located at 92 Vlaška Street , in Zagreb, it hosts regular circus arts activities for children, teenagers and adults.

The studio features several aerial apparatus , thick landing mats, and a floor entirely covered in tatami mats. This equipment allows for technical training and movement workshops in an environment suited to acrobatic disciplines.

The room is used for group classes, training, rehearsals and some artistic presentations.

The company presents this studio as a meeting place for amateur practitioners, experienced artists and specialist speakers.

A course focused on aerial acrobatics

Aerial disciplines are one of the studio's major specialties.

The published program includes courses grouped under the name " Aerial Mix ", which allow practice of several techniques on suspended apparatus.

Aerial silks play an important role in this activity. Students gradually discover holds, climbs, suspended positions, wraps, and transitions between figures.

Learning requires regular work on strength , coordination , flexibility , and body control .

The studio also offers aerial hoop activities, particularly as part of the Hoopiness program.

This apparatus allows for the exploration of different acrobatic positions and the creation of sequences combining technical mastery, balance and choreographic expression.

The programs are organized according to the target audience and skill level. Some courses are specifically designed for children, while others are intended for adults or experienced practitioners.

Aerial dance and choreographic creation

Triko Cirkus Studio maintains links with the Svilarice collective, which specializes in aerial dance on fabric and hoop.

The courses associated with this practice emphasize the fluidity of transitions , the construction of sequences, and the interpretation of movement.

Aerial dance allows participants to use acrobatic figures as elements of an artistic composition.

The goal is to develop a relationship between technique, music, rhythm and expressiveness.

Sandra Dunaj , an artist and educator associated with Svilarice, has regularly taught adults at Triko Cirkus Studio.

His career illustrates the links between the studio, independent artists in Zagreb, and collectives specializing in aerial disciplines.

Complementary movement activities

In addition to traditional apparatus, the studio program features several complementary practices.

Aerial yoga uses a suspended fabric to support certain postures, mobilize the body and explore movements in suspension.

The Bungee Fly program is based on an elastic suspension system that allows for the experience of dynamic movements and displacements.

The studio also hosts physical preparation and improvement groups for more experienced practitioners.

These activities allow you to work on different qualities needed for acrobatics: mobility , strength , coordination , balance and endurance .

Courses for children and teenagers

Children occupy an important place in the Triko Cirkus Teatar project.

The studio offers aerial activities adapted for young practitioners, with specific groups and progressive learning.

Children can discover basic movements, develop their body awareness and learn to use suspended apparatus.

The sessions promote coordination , concentration , flexibility , self-confidence and the pleasure of practicing.

The collective dimension also allows for the development of listening, cooperation and respect for other participants.

The organization also offers circus discovery workshops outside the studio, particularly within the framework of cultural and educational projects.

In July 2026 , Triko Cirkus Teatar ran a workshop in Jastrebarsko for children and teenagers. Participants learned to juggle balls, scarves and plates, sculpt balloons and do coordination exercises.

This activity confirms the existence of circus arts education that goes beyond the sole framework of aerial disciplines.

Theatrical clowning, a major artistic specialty

Clown theatre is another fundamental component of Triko Cirkus Teatar's identity.

The company develops an approach to clowning inspired in particular by physical theatre , improvisation and direct interaction with the public.

This practice explores comic situations, rhythm, body language, emotions, and relationships between characters.

She places great importance on personal expression and the search for a unique stage language.

Triko Cirkus Teatar organizes clown workshops for artists, actors and people wishing to deepen their performance work.

The “ Klaunska platforma ”, or Clown Platform, includes masterclasses led by specialist speakers.

The organization also develops the Zagreb Clown Festival , an international event dedicated to clown theatre and contemporary forms of comic performance.

These activities are an important complement to the technical teaching of apparatus and allow us to approach the circus as a performing art .

CESCA: a pre-vocational training center

One of the most important developments of Triko Cirkus Teatar is the creation of CESCA , the Centre for the Education of Contemporary Circus Artists.

This initiative is presented as an informal academy designed to support people wishing to pursue a professional career in circus arts.

For the year 2026, CESCA is offering an annual course open to six candidates aged 18 to 28 .

No prior circus experience is required, but participants must be motivated and willing to engage in demanding physical and artistic work.

The training includes introductory workshops in juggling, clown theatre and aerial acrobatics.

It also offers masterclasses, conferences and teaching dedicated to dramaturgy, the design and structuring of artistic proposals.

The goal is to give participants the necessary foundations to build a personal artistic approach.

Mentoring and creation of a circus act

The CESCA program is distinguished by its organization into two main phases .

The first allows you to discover different disciplines, acquire technical knowledge and meet specialist speakers.

The second part is dedicated to individual support for participants.

Each student can choose a discipline or artistic direction and work with a mentor on the creation of a performance.

The training also includes the possibility of using the studio for independent training.

Participants are encouraged to develop their analytical skills, creativity, and autonomy.

The journey concludes with a public performance during which they present the results of their work.

CESCA therefore constitutes a structured pre-professional training program , particularly interesting for young artists. However, it is not a degree-awarding school in the institutional sense.

Acro Act Lab and other artistic training programs

Triko Cirkus Teatar also developed the Acro Act Lab program.

This program is aimed at acrobats wishing to deepen their performance skills and their ability to create stage proposals.

It aims to link technical mastery to dramaturgy , movement and theatrical performance.

The association also offers intensive workshops and masterclasses dedicated to different dimensions of artistic practice.

These training courses may cover clowning, acrobatics, physical theatre or creative methods.

The goal is to offer artists opportunities for improvement beyond the usual technical training.

A professional circus and theatre company

Alongside teaching, Triko Cirkus Teatar develops a significant activity of creation and dissemination .

Since its first productions, the company has explored the relationships between contemporary circus, clown theatre, music, dance and visual arts.

His shows are aimed at adults, children and families alike.

His creations include " Poppins silazi ", " Slavuj ", " Snježna kraljica ", " Triola la la ", " Zaboravi na Dulcineu ", " Propuh Cabaret ", " Bivak " and " Tour de monde ".

In 2026, the company also presents " I gram igre ", a co-production with Cirk Pozor .

His shows have been hosted in many countries, including France , Belgium , Ireland , Mexico , China , Turkey and the United States .

This professional experience informs training activities, making it possible to link pedagogy to the concrete requirements of creation and representation.

Festivals, traveling workshops and cultural events

Triko Cirkus Teatar organizes several projects that contribute to spreading circus arts to the public.

The Zagreb Clown Festival is one of its best-known events.

The company also develops discovery workshops for children, teenagers and organized groups.

These activities may include juggling, balancing, stilt walking, body games and collective creative exercises.

The organization also offers entertainment and shows for cultural events.

Activity confirmed in 2026

Triko Cirkus Teatar presents several recent elements confirming the continuity of its activities.

The 2026 CESCA class is the subject of a detailed educational program, with technical workshops, masterclasses, mentoring and final creation.

In July 2026 , the company ran a circus workshop for young people in Jastrebarsko , as part of the KRE-KUL cultural program.

The Travno cultural center also plans a collaboration with the company in 2026, including workshops, rehearsals and activities related to the Zagreb Clown Festival.

These elements confirm that Triko Cirkus Teatar continues its work of transmission and artistic creation.

An amateur school combined with a pre-professional training program

Triko Cirkus Teatar represents an important structure for the teaching and development of contemporary circus in Zagreb.

His studio allows children and adults to discover aerial acrobatics and related disciplines in a specially equipped space.

His clowning, juggling and stage creation workshops complement this technical offering.

The CESCA program adds an extra dimension by offering young adults a pre-professional training path, combining learning, artistic research and mentoring.

Through its shows, festivals and collaborations, the organization connects amateur practice to a professional creative environment.

Triko Cirkus Teatar can thus be presented as an amateur circus school and a pre-professional artistic training center , also active in the production and distribution of contemporary circus shows.