Practical information

On this page, you will find information on important dates, making up for absences, independent training, insurance, cancellation and payment terms, communication, safer space guidelines and rules for the circus class.

Important dates

Autumn term, Mon 17 Aug – Sun 13 Dec

(16 training sessions)

Exceptions

Mon 5 Oct – Sun 11 Oct, Open doors week
Mon 12 Oct – Fri 16 Oct and Sun 18 Oct, Autumn holiday, no classes (Saturday groups have classes as usual)
Sat 31 Oct, All Saints’ Day, no classes, replacement class on Sat 17 Oct
Sun 6 Dec, Independence Day, classes as usual, no open practice sessions

Spring term, Thu 7 Jan – Sat 15 May

(16 training sessions)

Exceptions

Mon 15 Feb – Sun 21 Feb, Open doors week
Mon 22 Feb – Sun 28 Feb, Winter holiday, no classes
Thu 25 Mar – Wed 31 Mar, Easter holiday, no classes
Thu 1 Apr – Wed 7 Apr, Open doors week
Fri 30 Apr – Sat 1 May, May Day (Vappu), no classes
Thu 6 May, Ascension Day, no classes
Mon 17 May – Sat 22 May, Spring celebration week

Absences

Students can make up for absences from weekly classes by attending the open training sessions on Sundays. Adult students may, if they wish, make up for an absence by practicing independently during the daytime training sessions.

Please note that absences from the fall semester can be made up until the winter break the following spring. Absences from the spring semester must be made up during the same semester.

Independent Practice: Open training

During open training, you can practice acrobatics and circus skills on your own. Rehearsals are held in Circus Helsinki’s Generaattorisali (Sörnäisten rantatie 22, Building 1, Door C, 2nd floor). A Circus Helsinki instructor is always on site to answer your questions.

You do not need to be a Circus Helsinki student to participate in open training sessions. Registration takes place on-site using your own phone or a tablet provided by the circus school.

Training sessions, Fall 2026

Young children and family groups (first graders and younger), Sun 4:45–5:45 p.m.
Children and teens (2nd grade–middle school age), Sun 5:45–7:30 p.m.
Adults (ages 15 and older), Sun 7:30–9:30 p.m.

First graders and younger children may participate in open training sessions only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children with special needs are also encouraged to attend open training sessions with an adult.

Prices

€6.50 per session
€65 for a 10-session pass – the first session is free.

Registration and payment are handled on-site by the session supervisor.

Independent Training: Daytime Training Sessions

You can participate in Circus Helsinki’s daytime training sessions if you are a circus professional or an adult amateur able to train independently.

Daytime training sessions are held in Circus Helsinki’s Generaattorisali (Sörnäisten rantatie 22, Building 1, Door C, 2nd floor). Training takes place at the trainee’s own risk. There is no Circus Helsinki supervisor present in the facility during training sessions.

Please always use adequate safety equipment when training. Train according to your own skill level. Please note that only double figure eight knots are used for rigging at Circus Helsinki.

Daytime training sessions are generally held on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM during the semester.

Please note that other bookings for the hall may occasionally affect the schedule.

Check the daytime training time schedule

Prices

€6.50 per session, 5-session pass €30
10-session pass €65 (valid for one year from the date of purchase).
After purchasing a 10-session pass for daily training sessions, the first session is free.

Insurance

You can find information about student insurance on the registration website.

Cancellation and Payment Terms

You can find the terms and conditions regarding payments, cancellations, and discounts on the registration website.

Communication

At the beginning of the semester, we email all students important information about the circus class. Please read the information carefully.

Each circus group has its own Slack chat group. We will send invitation links to the email addresses provided during registration at the beginning of the semester.

The circus school’s exterior doors have code locks. You can find the code in your Slack group.

We send out a monthly newsletter covering current topics to Circus Helsinki students and their guardians.

If you have any questions about classes, please contact info@circushelsinki.fi or rehtori@circushelsinki.fi.
You can find phone numbers and office hours here.

Safer space guidelines

Together, we can create a safer space where everyone can be themselves without fear of discrimination or harassment.

We are open-minded: We approach new things and people with an open mind. We embrace new situations as opportunities to learn and grow. We do not discriminate or exclude anyone.
We respect others: We take into account the diversity of people. We respect everyone’s right to self-identification and do not make assumptions about someone’s gender, background, health, sexuality or family relations, for example. We don’t comment on other people’s bodies.
We give space to others: Safe circus training often involves physical contact. We let others know about our boundaries. We respect each other’s physical space and try to let others know before making physical contact – safety first, however.
We are considerate: We listen to others and give everyone a voice. We pay attention to our choice of words. We only photograph others after getting their permission, and never in the changing rooms.
We are encouraging: We notice the good in others and voice it. We give feedback in a constructive and friendly way.
We react: If we see inappropriate behaviour, we won’t stand by and watch. We’ll report it to a teacher, principal, guardian or other safe adult.

We understand that we all make mistakes from time to time. If we hurt someone, we apologise and try to learn from our mistakes.

You can report inappropriate behaviour or give other feedback by clicking here and filling in the form. The forms will be read by the principal of Circus Helsinki, Tiina Aalkivi, who you can also contact by email (rehtori@circushelsinki.fi).

Rules for the circus class

I’m friendly to everyone

I contribute to a positive training environment.
I can practice and be paired with anyone. 
I give everyone a chance to speak. 

  I let everyone practice in peace

I allow others to concentrate on their training.
I support and encourage everyone. 
I respect other people’s physical boundaries and refrain from commenting on others’ bodies. 

I follow instructions

I understand that following instructions is a matter of safety. 
I listen to and follow the teacher’s instructions. 
I wait for the teacher’s permission before using the equipment. 
I handle the circus equipment appropriately. 