Fjordane Folkehøgskule

FEDEC member since 2019

Do you enjoy being on stage? Working creatively and being physically active at the same time? Perhaps you see a future in further education in performing arts, circus, or dance? Movement X – Modern Circus is the line for you!

The school is located in Nordfjordeid, a small town in West-Norway. The circus line is part of Fjordane Folkehøgskule, a folk high school that has around 80 students across departments like Art, Horse, Viking, Outdoor, Textile Design, Musical, and Circus.

Training offered

The course lasts 1 - 2 years, running from late August to late May, and gives you an introduction to different circus disciplines. Approximately 16-20 hours of circus classes are taught during the week. In addition to this, training locations are open for students to use each day. During the school year, two group performances are created, along with solos in your chosen circus discipline.

Fjordane Folkehøgskule considers itself a preparatory circus school, providing students with the tools to pursue higher education in circus. At the same time, the school year can be a great source of inspiration for the future—no matter if you seek a career in the performing arts or other fields.

Admission

• Applicants must be 18 or turn 18 during the school year.
• Previous experience is not needed to apply, but candidates must be motivated, dedicated, and willing to challenge themselves.
• The school has no application deadline and accepts applications year-round. We start admitting new students from November 15th.

Disciplines taught

• Floor Acrobatics (based on gymnastics)
• Pair and Group Acrobatics (hand to hand, pyramids)
• Aerial Acrobatics (trapeze, lyra, tissue, rope, straps, chinese pole)
• Balance (tight wire, slack wire, unicycle, cyr wheel, rola bola, handstand)
• Juggling and object work (balls, clubs, rings, bouncy balls, passing, diabolo)
• Dance (contemporary dance, acro dance, improvisation)
• Theatre/ Drama (Stage Presence)
• Trampoline and Trampette
• Strength and Mobility

Learn more about this member

Norwegian Folkehøgskule is a one-year, non-formal education focused on personal growth, community, and practical learning. Jan Kjetil Smørdal, the director of Circus Agora, opened the line in 1998 and 2016 Mathias Ramfelt and Martin Riedel initiated a new era for the department.

Various trips are included in the tuition throughout the school year, including a 1–2 week trip to Europe, surfing in Hoddevik, a coastal cleanup sailing trip, and numerous hikes in Vestland's world-famous nature.

Management

Principal: Silvia Hesik Førde

Artistic advisor: Martin Riedel

Teachers of the circus line: Veera Karttunen & guest teachers

Training languages

English (circus line)

Norwegian (used in the rest of the school and common activities)

Location

Fjordane Folkehøgskule
Skulevegen 32
6771 Nordfjordeid
Norway

Contact

+47 57 88 98 80 (08:30-16:00)
www.fjordane.fhs.no/linjer/nysirkus
post@fjordane.fhs.no