Zaltimbanq' Zirkus – Luxembourg Circus School

Zaltimbanq' Zirkus is a non-profit circus school located in Limpertsberg , Luxembourg City . It develops an educational, artistic and cultural project dedicated to the discovery, learning and transmission of circus arts.

The association welcomes children , teenagers and adults , beginners or more experienced practitioners, in an environment where circus practice is primarily considered as a means of expression , meeting and personal development .

His teaching is based on a non-competitive and multidisciplinary approach. The objective is not only to acquire technical skills, but also to develop self-confidence , creativity , autonomy , coordination and the ability to evolve within a group.

The subjects taught

The courses allow you to discover the major families of circus arts.

• Juggling plays an important role in learning, including balls, scarves, hoops, diabolo, flower sticks and Chinese plates.
• Students can also experiment with different balance techniques: cable, rola-bola, balance ball, barrel or unicycle.
• Acrobatics complements this discovery through individual and group exercises, rolls, cartwheels and human pyramids.
• Aerial disciplines are also represented, including trapeze and aerial silks.
• Acting brings an expressive and artistic dimension to teaching, allowing participants to explore movement, imagination, and the relationship with the audience.

Courses and organization

Zaltimbanq' organizes multidisciplinary courses adapted to different age groups as well as specific courses allowing for the in-depth study of certain techniques.

Weekly activities take place during the school year, generally from the end of September to June .

The school also welcomes adults wishing to discover the circus, without any prior experience being necessary to join the introductory courses.

A three-dimensional pedagogy

Zaltimbanq's pedagogy is based on three complementary dimensions: the acquisition of know-how , the development of the relationship with oneself and the learning of collective life .

• Circus exercises help to develop motor skills , coordination and spatial awareness .
• Participants are encouraged to respect their own pace , explore their abilities and develop their personality .
• Group practice, on the other hand, promotes mutual support , solidarity , listening and respect for differences .

Open internships, workshops and training sessions

• In addition to regular classes, Zaltimbanq' organizes multidisciplinary workshops during school holidays.
• Occasional workshops also allow participants to discover or deepen their knowledge of a particular discipline, especially during weekends and certain periods of the year.
• The association also makes its spaces available for Open Trainings . These open training sessions allow practitioners to meet, work on their techniques, share their knowledge and meet other circus arts enthusiasts.

An artistic and cultural dimension

Zaltimbanq' also possesses an important artistic dimension .

The organization hosts shows , presentations and events that allow students and artists to share their work with the public.

It also intervenes outside its premises, particularly in schools , associations and at cultural events .

The activities can be adapted to the needs of the organizers and allow circus arts to be introduced to audiences who do not necessarily attend school.

Places of activity

• The main place of activity is the Zirkusschapp , located on Avenue Pasteur in the Limpertsberg district.
• Some activities are also offered in Mersch , particularly in the facilities of the Ermesinde High School .

Zaltimbanq' Zirkus is thus an actor in the transmission of circus arts in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , combining amateur teaching, internships, training, artistic creation and cultural interventions.