Sorin Sirkus
Youth work, community, circus arts and creative peformances since 1985.
Sorin Sirkus is a circus arts institution in Tampere, known for its high-quality circus education, strong sense of community, impressive performances, and bold creativity. Its activities began in 1985 as a club run by the City of Tampere, and its own association was founded in 1989. Since 1993, Sorin Sirkus has offered basic education in the circus arts and has been a pioneer of circus education in Finland. At present, 600 children and young people participate in basic circus arts education, training weekly under the guidance of professional teachers. Sorin Sirkus also organizes a wide range of courses for other age groups.
Sorin Sirkus has established itself as a developer of high-level circus arts and youth culture. Numerous awards given both to circus director Taina Kopra and to the school’s students, as well as the success of Sorin Sirkus alumni in Finland and abroad, demonstrate the long-term impact of the organisation’s work in the fields of art and youth work.
International activities
Sorin Sirkus is an active participant in European youth circus networks. In 2022, Sorin Sirkus was granted Erasmus+ accreditation, which enables international mobility. Sorin Sirkus professionals share their expertise by training other circus performers in contexts such as social circus and project coordination.
Circus
school
At the core of our activities is the promotion and development of circus arts among children and young people. We offer children and young people basic arts education that cleverly combines physical and arts education, social and mental development, and interdisciplinary arts.
Performances
and gigs
Sorin Sirkus is known for its high-quality and unique performances. The performers are advanced young members of the peforming group, who train intensively throughout the year. They have the privilege of training extensively, in a variety of ways and with top instructors. The peforming group performs regularly at various events, festivals, and private functions. They star in the circus’s main event, the Christmas Show, which attracts over 10,000 spectators to Tampere every year.
Social
circus
We offer low-threshold activities that support social skills, motor skills, and community spirit.
The goal of social circus is to promote the well-being of participants through circus activities. Social circus is also characterized by taking activities to participants, for example, in hospitals, schools, and service homes.
Take a look around the property and facilities!
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