Trondheim Cultural School

Trondheim Kulturskole is a municipal art school located in Trondheim, in the Trøndelag region, in central Norway.

The institution offers numerous artistic disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, visual arts and circus arts.

Its circus program welcomes children and teenagers from 6 to 20 years old, with progressive teaching ranging from initiation to in-depth practice.

A comprehensive training in circus arts

Trondheim Kulturskole offers group classes allowing students to discover different circus disciplines.

The training includes juggling, ground acrobatics, aerial acrobatics and balance techniques.

Students gradually learn the fundamentals of each discipline before being able to delve deeper into the techniques that particularly interest them.

The school places particular importance on the enjoyment of practice , creativity and the development of individual abilities .

Groups adapted to ages and levels

The program is organized into several groups.

• Sirkus 1 welcomes children aged 6 to 9 who wish to discover the circus arts.
• Sirkus 2 is aimed at young people aged 10 to 12, beginners or those with some prior experience.
• Sirkus 3 allows teenagers from the age of 12 to continue their learning.

This organization promotes progression adapted to the age and skills of each participant.

Juggling and balancing

Students discover juggling techniques and different forms of balance.

These activities help to develop coordination , concentration , precision and body control .

The exercises are adapted to the level of the participants in order to promote steady progress.

Ground and aerial acrobatics

Acrobatics is an important component of the teaching.

The courses include ground exercises and aerial acrobatics techniques.

Students gradually develop their strength , flexibility , coordination and self-confidence .

Aerial disciplines can also be the subject of more in-depth work in specialized programs.

Sirkus Allegro: a specialization program

Sirkus Allegro is intended for students aged 9 and over who wish to devote more time to their practice.

This supplementary program allows you to specialize in acrobalance and/or aerial acrobatics.

Training sessions take place at Ila skole on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This is an additional activity that complements the regular circus classes.

Sirkurious: an advanced course

The school also offers Sirkurious , intended for advanced students from age 11.

This program includes two weekly workouts.

It allows participants to develop their technical and artistic skills through more intensive practice.

Trondheim Kulturskole also offers further opportunities for particularly motivated students.

A pedagogy based on creativity

The institution considers the circus to be a discipline that is both physical and artistic .

The teaching encourages students to develop their creativity, autonomy, and ability to work with others.

Group activities play an important role in the courses.

Students are also introduced to artistic and stage work.

Several educational institutions in Trondheim

The courses are organized in different schools in the municipality.

• Huseby Barneskole
• Ila skole
• Charlottenlundhallen
• Okstad skole
• Romolslia skole
• Nidarvoll/Sunnland skole
• Strindheim School

This organization makes it possible to offer activities in several districts of Trondheim.

Registration and operation

The classes follow the Norwegian school calendar.

Registration is open throughout the year, subject to availability.

Families can consult the official website for information on groups, training locations, prices and registration procedures.

Thanks to its different levels of teaching and its specialized programs, Trondheim Kulturskole constitutes a particularly interesting structure for the discovery and deepening of circus arts in Norway.