Where to practice circus arts Alsace

It is rare to meet such a full structure! Founded in 1995, the CERAC proposes tens of classes exempted by about twenty certified professors. Varied workshops supporting the expression and the creativity of each one are proposed for all the ages and all the levels. You will be able in particular to practise various dances: classical, Eastern fusion, contemporary, African, ragga, hip-hop, modern' jazz, awakening and initiation for smallest (as of 4 years). The even numbered years, a great show of dance opened to any public is organized with the municipal Theater of Colmar. The CERAC can also make you discover other artistic activities like arts of the circus (juggling, acrobatics...) and the theater (classical or of improvisation). To maintain to you in form in a friendly atmosphere, many classes of Pilates, stretching and fitness are given to any hour throughout the week (including every Saturday morning).

Since 1990, the association Graine de Cirque has been keeping alive the practice and the passion for circus arts in Alsace. Under its big top installed in the Jardin des Deux Rives, next to the equestrian club, the circus school trains the widest possible audience in a few selected disciplines: juggling, balance on objects, aerial, acrobatics... Open to children from three years old in duo with a parent or from four years old alone, it is possible to practise throughout the year to learn a particular discipline as well as to register for one of the multidisciplinary courses organised during the holidays. Every end of the year, a week of shows is organized.

It goes in all directions, left, right, then up, down. And up and down again. With all these comings and goings, all these objects, each more unusual than the last, you can't help but wonder: "What's all this mess? What kind of circus is this?" Well, this whole circus is just that... a circus! A real one. Well, almost: it's a circus school, already 27 years old, located behind the Brunstatt town hall. It's a place where you can see kids straining for scarves of all colors. You have to throw them, but above all you have to catch them. And it's no easy task! They end up catching them on the head, but don't seem to be (and that's the main thing!). Some girls walk on balls, others on trapezes. Some seem to have a thing for... masks. As for the shy ones, all it takes is a red nose to stop them turning red! The teachers juggle several groups of kids, but above all they juggle with them to pass on their passion for the circus through the Arsène association, which is, above all, a story of friends and a wonderful human adventure. Here, working on balance on pedal boats - skateboards - has never made children so... balanced! A true paradise for young and old alike... who still have the soul of a child.