Cirkusgymnasiet
Love exercising? Dancing? Theater? Parkour? Then Cirkusgymnasiet is for you!
7 reasons to choose Cirkusgymnasiet!
- The only circus upper secondary school in Scandinavia.
- Instructors include some of the best circus artists in the world.
- The largest and best circus training facility in Northern Europe.
- A safe learning environment with fellow circus enthusiasts.
- 90% of graduates continue to university studies.
- Assistance with accommodation for those relocating to Stockholm.
- No prior experience is required, but a passion for training is essential.
Three years at what I would call the most amazing place in the world. For three years, I've always wanted to go to school, never wanted the holidays to come, and felt incredible.
- Kalle Wiberg, former student at Cirkusgymnasiet
What is Cirkusgymnasiet?
A beloved child has many names - Cirkusgymnasiet, the Upper Secondary School program in Contemporary Circus, and the Contemporary Circus Program are some of the names that may come up when you read about our education. We simply call it Cirkusgymnasiet.
Cirkusgymnasiet is operated in collaboration with S:t Botvid's Gymnasium. You study theoretical subjects with them for approximately half the day and spend the other half in our circus hall in Alby. The education is preparatory for university.
At Circus Cirkör, we prepare you to reach your physical and artistic peak. Our international team of instructors are all artists. They know exactly what you need to learn to apply to higher artistic education programs worldwide - whether you dream of a future as an international circus artist, or if you have other dreams but want to train and develop artistically during your Upper Secondary School years.
Full of questions?
Can I come by and try?
Of course! Come and experience the atmosphere, try the training, and meet your future classmates. You are always welcome to visit us at the circus hall in Alby, whether you already know you want to apply to the high school or you're just curious. The easiest way is to email Lena, our school coordinator."
Where can I live?
The municipality has access to several apartments where you can rent a room. These rooms are arranged through S:t Botvid's Gymnasium. As an applicant from outside Stockholm County, you can join the waiting list for these rooms.
It's important to know that if you rent a room, you'll be responsible for managing your daily life entirely on your own – but you won't be alone. You'll be living with other students, and both Circus Cirkör and Botkyrka municipality are here to support you!
If you have any questions about living in Alby, feel free to reach out to us!
I have a thousand more questions!
Don't worry—Cirkusgymnasiets' former artistic director, Daniel Gulko, will answer everything, from where you can stay during your studies to life as a circus artist and what you gain from training in circus arts."
Finished high school but still want to study circus?
We got you! Apply for our one-year, part-time course. Throughout the year, you will train in the fundamentals of various circus disciplines, with the opportunity to specialise in your preferred disciplines. The course primarily aims at those who wish to lay the groundwork for a higher education.
Cirkusgymnasiet on Tiktok and Instagram
The students film themselves and post clips from their training.
Contact Us
Koordinator gymnasiet
Lena.ferrero@cirkor.se
Former students
Jonglör och fysisk skådespelare, uppträtt i 25 länder med bl.a. Rapid Eye, Cirk la Putyka, Claire Parsons Co, Kompani giraff och Trupp Trunk.
Luftakrobat bosatt i Portugal, har uppträtt med Cirkus Cirkör, Cirque La Putyka, Riksteatern m.fl.
Parakrobat baserad i Stockholm, del av kompaniet Below Zero och uppträder ofta med Cirkus Cirkör och Kompani Giraff
Akrobat baserad i Sverige. Uppträder med Cirkus Cirkör, Scandinavian Boards och runt om i Europa.
Lindansare och akrobat, har turnerat med kompanier som NoFit State Circus, Circo Aereo och Cirkus Cirkör.
Akrobat baserad i Sverige. Uppträder med Cirkus Cirkör, Scandinavian Boards och Below Zero.
Lindansare/parakrobat som är del av Below Zero och gjort flertalet skolshower med Cirkus Cirkör.
Akrobat, regissör och poet som turnérat världen runt med bl.a Cirkus Cirkör, Cirk La Putyka och Kristjan Ingimarsson Company. Är en av grundarna till Sputnik & Wild Wonders och numera baserad i Köpenhamn.
Akrobat baserad i Kanada. Har uppträtt med 7 Fingers, Cirque du Soleil och turnérar nu med Throw2Catch
Stockholmsbaserad cirkusartist, dansare och filmmakare som ofta jobbar som pedagog på Cikusgymnasiet
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