Vetlanda Kulturskola

Vetlanda Kulturskola is a municipal art school located in Vetlanda, Jönköping County, Sweden.

The establishment offers various cultural activities for children and teenagers, including music, singing, dancing, theatre and circus arts.

A new circus activity since September 2026

Vetlanda Kulturskola has integrated circus arts into its program at the start of the school year in September 2026.

The classes are organized every Saturday and allow children and teenagers to discover different circus disciplines.

Two groups are offered in order to adapt the activities to the age of the participants.

Each group accommodates a maximum of 12 students , promoting learning in a limited number of students.

A first group accessible from age 7

The first group is for children aged 7 and over.

The sessions allow participants to discover the basics of ground acrobatics and several juggling techniques.

Students can practice with balls, scarves, rings, Chinese plates, diabolos and flower sticks.

The teaching also includes balance exercises on rola-bola as well as an introduction to unicycling.

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

Aerial disciplines from age 10

The second group welcomes participants aged 10 and over.

It notably offers an introduction to trapeze and aerial silks .

Students also discover duo acrobatics, human pyramids and hand balances.

The program is completed with balance wire and balance ball exercises.

This diversity allows young people to develop their strength , flexibility , coordination and confidence .

An accessible and collective teaching method

The courses are designed to accommodate both beginners and children who have already practiced certain disciplines.

The school favours an encouraging approach in which everyone can progress at their own pace .

Cooperation and mutual support play an important role, particularly in group acrobatic exercises.

Participants are encouraged to try new activities and discover their abilities.

Appropriate physical preparation

Each session includes warm-up exercises and stretching.

Games and relaxation time are also integrated into the teaching.

This organization allows for the combination of technical learning , physical activity and the pleasure of practicing .

Courses led by Melinda Kant

Both groups are supervised by Melinda Kant .

The sessions take place in the Mogärdeskolan gymnasium in Vetlanda.

The first group trains on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 .

The second group meets from 11:00 to 12:00 .

A multidisciplinary art school

In addition to circus arts, Vetlanda Kulturskola offers courses in music, singing, dance and theatre.

The establishment thus allows young people to discover several forms of artistic expression within a municipal structure.

Registration and operation

Circus classes began on September 5, 2026 .

Registrations are made with the Kulturskola via the municipal online service.

Classes are organized during school terms, with a break during holidays and public holidays.

Thanks to its two groups and the diversity of disciplines taught, Vetlanda Kulturskola offers a complete introduction to circus arts , combining juggling, balancing, acrobatics and aerial disciplines.