Verein MOVE – Zirkusgruppe
Verein MOVE, also known as MOVEFANT!, is an educational association founded in 2010 and located in Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria. It offers regular circus classes for children aged 6 to 11 in the gymnasium of the Weidling primary school.
Participants can discover various circus disciplines, including juggling, unicycling, trapeze, balance ball, and mini-trampoline. No prior experience is necessary to participate.
The association favors an inclusive educational approach, based on experimentation, creativity and cooperation. Each child is encouraged to discover their abilities, to progress at their own pace and to develop their self-confidence in a caring environment.
The classes accommodate a maximum of 20 children, accompanied by three adults. The weekly sessions last 75 minutes and are held on Wednesday afternoons.
In addition to circus activities, MOVEFANT! offers various motor development and educational support programs for children and their families. The association places particular emphasis on inclusion, autonomy, and respect for individual needs.
3400 Weidling
La salle se trouve dans l'école primaire de Weidling.
Accès : l'entrée de la salle de sport se situe à gauche de l'école, près du salon de coiffure, en montant les escaliers.
The Verein MOVE, also known as MOVEFANT!, is an Austrian association founded in 2010 and based in Klosterneuburg , Lower Austria, near Vienna.
The association develops educational and physical activities for children, with particular attention to inclusion , creativity , autonomy and personal development .
Among its various activities is the Zirkusgruppe , a weekly program for discovering circus arts aimed at children aged 6 to 11.
The sessions take place in the gym of the Weidling primary school and allow participants to experience different circus disciplines in an environment adapted to their age.
An introduction to circus arts for children aged 6 and up
The Zirkusgruppe welcomes children aged 6 to 11 , without requiring any prior knowledge or experience.
Participants can discover several disciplines from the circus arts, including juggling, unicycling, trapeze, balance ball and mini-trampoline.
The activities are designed to allow everyone to explore different movement possibilities and gradually develop their skills.
The main objective is not performance, but the pleasure of discovering, experimenting and learning .
Juggling and object manipulation
Juggling is one of the disciplines offered to children.
This activity allows you to discover the principles of object manipulation and to develop coordination , concentration and precision of movements.
Participants can experiment with different techniques and progress according to their abilities.
The pedagogical approach encourages curiosity and personal research rather than the immediate success of a figure.
Balancing on a circus ball
Children can also discover balance on a circus ball.
This discipline involves learning to maintain stability on a moving surface.
The exercises help to develop coordination , concentration , posture and body control .
Progress is made through experimentation and repetition of movements, with support tailored to the needs of each participant.
Introduction to unicycling
Unicycling is another activity offered in the program.
Children can discover the principles of balance on a wheel and gradually experiment with the techniques necessary for this practice.
This discipline helps to develop stability , coordination and perseverance .
Each participant can progress at their own pace, depending on their experience and abilities.
Trapeze and introduction to aerial disciplines
The Zirkusgruppe also allows children to discover the trapeze.
This activity offers them the opportunity to experiment with different forms of movement and suspension.
Practice contributes to the development of strength , coordination and self-confidence .
The exercises are offered in a supervised environment adapted to the age of the participants.
Mini-trampoline and acrobatic activities
The mini-trampoline is one of the pieces of equipment used during the sessions.
Children can experiment with different forms of jumping and develop their coordination as well as their perception of their body in space.
These activities also help to develop balance, movement control, and confidence in their physical abilities.
A pedagogy based on experimentation
One of the distinctive features of Verein MOVE is its educational approach.
The association believes that each child has their own abilities, pace of development and interests.
The activities are organized to allow participants to experiment, make choices and gradually discover their possibilities.
Creativity plays an important role in this approach.
Children are encouraged to explore the disciplines offered and to develop their autonomy.
This approach also promotes cooperation and exchanges between participants.
An inclusive structure
Verein MOVE pays particular attention to welcoming all children.
The association develops its activities in an inclusive manner, taking into account individual needs and the possibilities of each person.
The groups are organized in a way that promotes participation, autonomy, and interaction among the children.
This approach is based on positive pedagogy that values existing skills rather than difficulties.
Circus activities thus provide an interesting medium for developing self-confidence , communication and social relationships .
Small groups
Supervision and organization
Circus classes accommodate a maximum of 20 children.
- Each group is accompanied by three adults.
- The sessions last 75 minutes.
- The sessions take place every Wednesday afternoon.
This framework provides an environment conducive to discovering circus arts. It also fosters attention to individual needs and interactions between participants.
An experienced team in supporting children
The association is led by Kerstin Löffler and Monika Hamerle .
Both have professional experience in teaching and educational support.
Kerstin Löffler has training in special education, Montessori pedagogy, mediation and supervision.
Monika Hamerle has training in special education, motorized education and outdoor activities.
Their complementary experiences contribute to the educational approach developed by the association.
Complementary engine development activities
In addition to the Zirkusgruppe, MOVEFANT! offers several programs for children.
The Bewegungsdschungel activities allow, in particular, younger children to explore different motor skills courses.
The association also organizes activities around climbing, bouldering and discovering the aquatic environment.
These programs share a common philosophy based on movement, experimentation, and the development of autonomy.
They allow children to discover different possibilities for physical activity in a suitable environment.
An association committed to circus pedagogy
Verein MOVE is a member of the Österreichischer Bundesverband für Zirkuspädagogik (ÖBVZ), the Austrian federation for circus pedagogy.
This organization also belongs to the European Youth Circus Organisation (EYCO) network.
This affiliation demonstrates the association's interest in the transmission of circus arts and their use in an educational context.
Regular classes during the school year
Organization of sessions
The Zirkusgruppe operates in the form of six-monthly sessions.
- For the first half of 2026-2027, twelve sessions are scheduled between September and December 2026.
- Classes are held every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:45pm.
- A new session is scheduled to begin on February 24, 2027.
Registrations are organized directly with the association.
A child-centered approach to the circus
Verein MOVE distinguishes itself by its desire to use circus arts as a means of discovery, expression and personal development.
Circus practice allows children to strengthen their coordination , balance and body control .
It also promotes creativity , cooperation and self-confidence .
Thanks to its inclusive approach, small groups and educational support, the Zirkusgruppe of Verein MOVE is an interesting activity for children wishing to discover circus arts in the Klosterneuburg region.
