ZIKINOS – Zirkus Kids Noris

ZIKINOS – Zirkus Kids Noris is a project dedicated to circus arts and circus pedagogy based in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Its name is derived from " Zirkus Kids Noris ," Noris being a name traditionally associated with the city of Nuremberg.

The organization offers various activities allowing children to discover and practice circus arts. Its offerings are not limited to a weekly class: they include a regular children's circus, themed workshops, circus projects, mobile programs, and various packages designed for schools and groups.

The children's circus, held in the circus workshop, is one of ZIKINOS' main activities. This space allows children to discover the world of the circus, experiment with different techniques, and gradually develop their own skills.

The approach prioritizes discovery and experimentation . Children are not only confronted with an imposed discipline: on the contrary, the circus offers numerous possibilities allowing each child to find an activity corresponding to their abilities, desires and personality.

Circus arts are also a fantastic tool for motor development . Manipulating objects, working on balance, coordinating movements, or performing acrobatic feats allows for the gradual development of coordination , body awareness , concentration , and motor skills .

But circus pedagogy is not limited to physical abilities. Successfully performing a trick after several attempts, presenting something in front of others, or participating in the preparation of an act also helps to develop self-confidence and perseverance .

Teamwork plays a significant role. Many circus activities require observing others, helping each other, and trusting one's partners. In this way, children learn to find their place within a group while respecting the abilities and pace of other participants.

Creativity is another essential aspect. A learned technique can gradually become a performance, be combined with music, or integrated into a short skit. Children are thus encouraged to go beyond simply reproducing an exercise and to develop their own ideas.

In addition to its regular activities, ZIKINOS offers circus workshops . These workshops allow participants to discover different techniques over a shorter period and are a particularly interesting opportunity for children wishing to have their first experience with circus arts.

ZIKINOS also develops a mobile children's circus service. Equipment and staff can thus be transported to offer activities in various locations in Nuremberg and the surrounding area.

This mobility makes it possible to organize projects with schools, educational institutions, associations, and other organizations that work with children. Circus arts can be used in this context as an artistic , sporting , and educational activity.

More intensive projects can also be organized in the form of Projektzirkus. Over several days, participants explore different disciplines, work in groups, and can gradually build a collective presentation.

This type of project allows you to experience the complete creative process: discovering accessories and techniques, learning, rehearsals, collective organization and then presentation of the result obtained.

ZIKINOS also offers circus workshops for private events, including children's birthday parties . These workshops use the same principles of discovery and allow participants to try different activities themselves rather than simply remaining spectators.

The program is primarily aimed at children, but ZIKINOS also indicates that it is developing circus-related activities for people of different ages. Circus arts are thus seen as a practice that can bring together diverse audiences through movement, play, and creativity.

The organization can therefore be considered both a circus arts discovery school and a provider specializing in circus arts pedagogy . This combination allows it to offer both regular practice and one-off introductory sessions.

For the NetJuggler directory, ZIKINOS is of particular interest: families in Nuremberg can find a regular activity for their children, while schools and other organizations can also contact the team to organize their own circus projects.

With its Zirkuslabor, workshops, mobile Kinderzirkus and projects for groups, ZIKINOS thus contributes to making circus arts accessible to children in Nuremberg and the surrounding area in various forms.