In English

Sirkus Magenta is a nonprofit, nonreligious and nonpolitical social circus association based in Helsinki, Finland. We use circus as a tool to promote mental and physical well-being, social inclusion, equality and involvement. We reach 8000–9000 people annually through social circus, hobby groups, corporate events, performances and workshops. We are known for organizing fun and relaxed, yet highly professional circus activities.

Social circus

In social circus the participants learn important life skills such as self-esteem, teamwork, interaction and trust through juggling, acrobatics, hula hoop, balancing, clowning and performing. We work with special needs children, suburban youth, the disabled, the elderly, refugees and families at risk of social exclusion. All social circus activities are free of charge for target groups. Examples of our work:

• hobby groups for kids and youth in suburbs
• family circus in child welfare centers
• a circus club for LGBTQIA+ youth
• creating a circus and theatre performance with the disabled
• establishing a circus school in Zaatari refugee camp with Finn Church Aid (2013-2020)

“[In circus] I learned a lot about myself and my group.
It relaxes me and I forget my problems.”

Circus as a hobby

Sirkus Magenta offers nearly 30 hobby groups all around Helsinki:

• Adults: handstand, pair acrobatics, contortion and aerial acrobatics on different levels
• Family circus: babies, toddlers and children up to 9 years

Circus events, workshops and performances

Sirkus Magenta organizes workshops, training, events and performances for public, private and corporate clients. Our professional trainers and performers bring the magic of circus to:

• corporate events: team-building, work well-being, family days
• training professionals, e.g. special education teachers, social workers and youth-workers on how to use circus as a tool in their work
• workshops on different circus techniques
• performances
• bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays
• private and public events

“In addition to being fun, well organised and driven by enthusiastic and energetic professionals, it really served as an eye opener. We, as individuals and teams all have untapped potential that can be expressed by going beyond our traditional boundaries.”