Classes and workshops

For adults

Riga Circus School offers classes for adults, encouraging meaningful use of free time and the opportunity to learn new skills at any age. We invite you to fulfil your circus dreams and explore different circus disciplines together with the trainers of Riga Circus School!

No previous experience is required — the most important thing is a willingness to try something new and enjoy the adventure.

For adults, we offer aerial and floor acrobatics, juggling, balance, performing arts and clowning, as well as movement and presence classes.

You can purchase a pass for 1, 4 or 8 classes — either for yourself or as a gift.

Location: Riga Circus School, Zeļļu iela 25, Riga.

A video guide on how to find us is available HERE

A place must be reserved before each class. A booking link will be sent after purchasing a class pass. The pass must be presented to the trainer before each class.

For questions, please contact us at skola@cirks.lv or call +371 25430621

AERIAL ACROBATICS

Aerial acrobatics is an opportunity to try something out of the ordinary while developing strength, flexibility, coordination and body control. The classes focus both on physical conditioning, especially strengthening the upper body and arms, and on learning various aerial acrobatics elements and tricks.

There are two types of aerial acrobatics classes available:

Aerial silks — aerial acrobatics performed on vertically suspended fabric. In these classes, you will learn climbing, hanging, spins, drops, and various tricks. Aerial silks develop strength (especially in the upper body), flexibility, and coordination. All you need is the courage to let yourself drop and not be afraid of the occasional bump!

Aerial hoop — a discipline in which acrobatic elements are performed on a hoop suspended in the air. In these classes, you will learn various seated, standing, hanging, and spinning positions, as well as transitions between them. Aerial hoop develops strength, flexibility, balance, and body control. Get ready for a physical challenge and expressive movement!

No previous experience is required — what matters most is a willingness to try, patience and being prepared for the occasional bruise.

Classes are taught by circus artist and trainer Betija Krole.

Class times:

Tuesdays, 20:00–21:15 — aerial silks
Thursdays, 20:00–21:15 — aerial hoop

Class duration: 1 h 15 min.

Price:

1 class — €15
4-class pass — €50
8-class pass — €80

JUGGLING

Juggling trains not only your hands, but also your coordination, attention and mental agility. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you can learn the basics of juggling with balls and try other props such as clubs and rings.

There are two types of juggling classes available:

Classical juggling — juggling is a set of skills in which objects are thrown into the air and caught in rhythmic, controlled sequences. The most common props are balls, clubs, and rings. The focus is on coordination, timing, rhythm, and movement technique. The classes also introduce another special form of juggling — contact juggling — in which an object (usually a ball) is not thrown into the air but remains in constant contact with the body, creating the illusion that it is gliding. The emphasis is on fluid, illusion-based movement.
Poi manipulation — a movement art in which two cords or chains with weights at the ends are held in the hands and spun in different directions to create various patterns. The focus is on rhythmic spinning and pattern-making. It is a more active and physical discipline, well suited to energetic people who enjoy rhythmic movement, elements of dance, and a sense of “flow”.

No previous experience is required — the classes are suitable both for those trying juggling for the first time and for those who want to continue developing their skills.

Classes are taught by Dmitrijs Pudovs, circus artist and trainer at Riga Circus School. For more than ten years, Dmitrijs has performed in Latvia and abroad with object manipulation and balance acts.

Class times:

Tuesdays, 20:00–21:15 — juggling
Thursdays, 20:00–21:15 — poi

Class duration: 1 h 15 min.

Price:

1 class — €15
4-class pass — €45
8-class pass — €70

FLOOR ACROBATICS

In floor acrobatics classes, we will learn fundamental acrobatic elements while developing strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination. Particular attention will be paid to strengthening the legs, back and core muscles so that acrobatic elements can be learned safely and gradually.

The classes are designed for beginners with no previous acrobatics experience, although experience in any other physical activity will be an advantage.

Classes are taught by sports acrobat and circus artist Eduards Haļass.

Class times:

Mondays and Fridays, 20:00–21:15

Class duration: 1 h 15 min.

Price:

1 class — €15
4-class pass — €45
8-class pass — €70

PERFORMING ARTS AND CLOWNING

Through acting, improvisation, physical comedy and movement, these classes will help develop creativity, stage presence and the confidence to express yourself freely. We will work with character development, body language, improvisation and clowning techniques — from physical comedy to emotional storytelling.

The classes are suitable for anyone who wants to explore their creativity, try performing arts and improvisation, or simply spend time moving, creating and having fun. No previous experience is required.

Classes are taught by clown and physical theatre artist Mariano Gedwillo (Latvia/Argentina).

Class time:

Wednesdays, 20:00–21:15

Class duration: 1 h 15 min.

Price:

1 class — €15
4-class pass — €50
8-class pass — €80

BALANCE

To find your inner balance, start with the outer one!

Through movement, focus and playfulness, these classes will develop body control, strength, coordination and concentration. We will work with different balance disciplines and equipment — including a balance board, ball and unicycle — while learning to trust our bodies more and more.

No previous experience is required — the classes are suitable both for beginners and for those who want to develop their existing skills.

Class time:

Mondays, 20:00–21:15

Class duration: 1 h 15 min.

Price:

1 class — €15
4-class pass — €50
8-class pass — €80

PRESENCE IN MOVEMENT

How can we be present in a space, notice what is happening and respond with our whole body?

Through various movement and mindfulness practices, these classes will develop body and spatial awareness, attention and the ability to be fully present. We will work with the architecture of space and how to read it, while training sustained focus, responsiveness and group dynamics.

Through individual and group movement exercises, we will explore how the body, attention, other people and the surrounding space influence one another. The classes will help develop the ability to move and be present freely and consciously, both individually and as part of a group.

No previous experience is required.

Classes are taught by choreographer, dance artist and educator Alise Putniņa, whose practice explores movement as a space where people can meet, collaborate and create together.

Class time: