Vasim Circus Space – Nijmegen

Vasim Circus Space is a teaching, training and creation center dedicated to circus arts, located in Nijmegen , in the province of Gelderland, in the Netherlands .

Located in the former Vasim factory, on the NYMA cultural site, it offers an environment dedicated to the discovery and practice of circus disciplines.

The center welcomes children, teenagers and adults, from beginners wishing to discover the circus to experienced practitioners wanting to perfect their techniques.

Its program combines weekly supervised classes, free training, specialized workshops and artistic activities.

Vasim Circus Space also develops activities in other Dutch cities, including Arnhem and Zutphen .

The Circus Waaghals program

In Nijmegen, education for children and adolescents is organised in particular around the Circus Waaghals programme.

This program allows young people to discover different circus disciplines in a fun and collective environment.

Multidisciplinary courses offer a first approach to circus arts.

Children can experiment with various techniques, develop their physical abilities and discover disciplines that match their interests.

Juggling

Juggling is among the activities offered.

It helps to work on coordination , concentration , precision and control of movements.

Participants gradually discover different manipulation techniques and learn to perform sequences.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics is also an important discipline in the educational program.

The students work on their coordination, flexibility, strength and body awareness.

The exercises can be done individually or in groups.

Acrobatics in pairs helps to develop cooperation , mutual trust and communication between participants.

Aerial disciplines

Aerial disciplines occupy a particularly important place in the activities of Vasim Circus Space.

The center offers specialized aerial silks classes for children, teenagers, and adults.

Students gradually discover the suspension techniques, climbs, positions and sequences performed on this apparatus.

The teaching combines the development of strength, flexibility, coordination and body control.

The courses are divided according to the age and level of the participants.

• Children aged 8 to 12 can join beginner or advanced groups.
• Specialized sessions are also available for teenagers aged 12 to 18 .
• Adults can practice aerial silks in groups tailored to their experience.

Vasim Circus Space also offers aerial hoop classes, called Aerial Hoop or Lyra.

This discipline combines suspension work, balance, strength and body expression.

Participants learn to move on a suspended hoop and gradually develop their mastery of the figures.

The center offers specific course cycles, particularly for adults.

The program for teenagers

The program for teenagers also includes more demanding activities.

Young people can experience trapeze , aerial silks , duo acrobatics , parkour and various physical preparation exercises.

These disciplines allow for the deepening of skills acquired in discovery groups.

The courses encourage participants to take on new challenges and develop their autonomy.

The educational support takes into account the abilities and experience of each individual.

Artistic creation

Vasim Circus Space also places great importance on artistic creation.

The Waaghals Voorstellingsgroep group is aimed at teenagers who already have experience in circus arts.

Participants can delve deeper into their preferred disciplines and work towards the creation of a collective performance.

Young people develop their own specialties and experiment with different creative possibilities.

They gradually learn to construct an act, to organize their movements and to participate in an artistic production.

This approach allows you to discover the different stages of creating a circus show.

The participants work together to build a representation combining several disciplines.

Collective creation promotes cooperation , personal expression , and self-confidence .

The Circus Waaghals program also includes courses for children wishing to progress to the advanced groups.

These sessions allow for a deeper understanding of fundamental techniques and the gradual development of new skills.

The teaching emphasizes the enjoyment of practice, discovery, and individual progress.

Students are encouraged to experiment with different techniques without solely focusing on the difficulty of the figures.

Parent-child activities

The centre also offers activities that bring parents and children together.

Parent-child acrobatics classes allow you to discover cooperation and balance exercises together.

Differences in size and weight between participants can be used to create certain adapted figures.

These activities promote exchanges and allow for the sharing of a physical and artistic experience.

The offer for adults

Vasim Circus Space also develops a significant offering for adults.

In addition to classes in silks and aerial hoop, the center offers workshops on manipulating bolas , called poi.

Participants discover the fundamental movements, sequences and possibilities for synchronization.

These activities help to develop coordination, rhythm and fluidity of movements.

The program also includes various complementary physical activities, including dance , tai chi , and qigong .

These disciplines help to diversify practice opportunities and promote interaction between participants.

Free training

Free training is another important feature of the center.

Adults can access time slots allowing them to practice their disciplines independently.

This formula is suitable for both beginners and experienced people, provided that the conditions of use of the spaces and equipment are respected.

Artists and practitioners can thus have a place adapted to their personal training.

Workshops, events and open stages

Vasim Circus Space also hosts workshops and meetings dedicated to different disciplines.

Acrobatic weekends allow participants to come together around a collective practice.

The center also organizes artistic events and open mic nights .

These meetings allow emerging artists to present their creations to an audience.

They promote exchanges between students, artists and other members of the circus community.

The place thus has a dual purpose: teaching circus arts and supporting artistic practice.

The place and its identity

The environment of the former Vasim factory contributes to this identity.

The center has spaces to accommodate various physical and artistic activities.

Its location on the NYMA cultural site promotes encounters between practices and audiences.

Accessibility

Accessibility is also a point of attention.

The building notably features an elevator and restrooms accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Both main rooms can be reached by wheelchair.

People with special needs are encouraged to contact the team to check the possibilities for accommodation and participation in activities.

The center also communicates about local financial aid schemes to facilitate access to courses.

These opportunities help to make the practice of circus arts accessible to a wider audience.

The 2026-2027 season

The 2026-2027 season began on August 31, 2026 .

The program includes regular courses in several disciplines and for different age groups.

Participants can sign up for a trial session before joining a group.

The courses are taught by several teachers who specialize in different disciplines.

A complete journey, from discovery to creation

Vasim Circus Space thus offers a journey from the discovery of circus arts to advanced practice and artistic creation.

• Children can start with multidisciplinary courses, then delve deeper into the techniques that interest them.
• Teenagers have opportunities for improvement and for creating shows.
• Adults can take specialized courses or take advantage of the training areas.

The center does not present itself as a school providing accredited professional training.

However, it provides an interesting place to practice for experienced artists and people wishing to develop their skills.

With its weekly classes, aerial activities, creative groups and training spaces, Vasim Circus Space occupies an important place in the practice of circus arts in Nijmegen .

His project combines technical learning, creativity, cooperation and meetings between practitioners.

It offers children, teenagers and adults an environment in which to discover circus arts, progress at their own pace and participate in an active artistic community.