Workshop schedule
Where: Oslo teatersenter, (Hovinveien 1, 0576 Oslo)
Teachers for the workshops: Ghia Lumina, Felicia Hedman
Age: 16+/adults (if younger: by recommendation from your circus teacher)
Tickets:
Regular: 400 nok/workshop
Discount: 230 nok/workshop (students, professionals circus/dance/stunt artists, seminar participants)
Weekend ticket: includes all dance acrobatic workshops, one acrobatic workshop, one handstand + fun on hands workshop. Regular ticket 2000 nok, discount ticket 1200 nok.
Seminar schedule
Seminar: free of charge for participants. Limited spots, so you have to sign up to secure one!
More information about the speakers and the different topics below!
Seminar content and speakers
Social Circus: Art, Inclusion, and Youth Empowerment
By Luiza Adjuto
In this seminar, the artist and social educator shares her journey and experiences with social circus projects in Brazil, demonstrating how circus arts can be a powerful tool for inclusion, self-esteem, and transformation for young people in vulnerable situations.
The presentation offers practical examples of initiatives in marginalized neighborhoods, villages, and detention centers, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for expression, belonging, and the appreciation of local cultures. It also discusses challenges such as the risks of the “white savior” dynamic and suggests ways for allies to support social projects ethically, respectfully, and without reproducing colonial patterns.
This is an invitation to reflect on the role of circus in building a more just, diverse, and emancipated society.
Luiza Adjuto
Luiza is a circus artist from Brasília who is now based in Oslo. She graduated from the National Circus Institute in Portugal and studied Tourism and Sports Science at the University of Brasília.
Luiza started dancing at the age of seven, and a few years later, she discovered circus and extreme sports. She took part in various social projects, some autonomously and others in partnership with the University of Brasília.
She is passionate about movement, art, ecology, feminism, and books. And how to make art with philosophy and politics existence.
Luiza worked with two circus companies in Brazil, where she traveled and participated in festivals, circus tents, and circus gatherings across South America. She also had the opportunity to collaborate with performers, directors, and contemporary circus projects.
In Europe, Luiza worked with comedy and aerial performances and also collaborated with directors and cross-art projects. Currently, Luiza dedicates herself to artistic collaborations in Norway, as well as her artistic projects “Bloom” and her solo works “What’s-her-face” and “Dance where you can”.
Website: luizaadjuto.com
Mental Mastery in Circus and Acrobatics
By Mathilde Kronberg and Kristine Hjulem
Join us for an engaging, practical workshop on mental skills, motivation, and psychological support in circus and acrobatics training. Whether you’re a coach, instructor, or performer, you’ll gain hands-on tools to boost confidence, safety, and joy—especially when working with children and youth with diverse needs.
You’ll learn how to:
- Motivate students and create a positive training atmosphere
- Build self-confidence using mastery theory and inner dialogue
- Adapt mental training for students with ADHD, autism, and similar challenges
- Use visualization to mentally prepare for tricks and routines
Who is this for?
Ideal for circus and acrobatics coaches, instructors, or anyone working with young performers—especially those with additional needs.
Follow and se what Kristine and Mathilde work with:
Instagram: @prestasjonshjernen | @sportpsychmathilde
Website: happilyactive.no
Matbilde Kronborg
Mathilde has a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from London, with additional training in cognitive therapy for elite athletes. Currently working as a sport psychologist with the Glasgow Rangers Academy. Mathilde is passionate about helping people find joy and confidence in sport while building mental strength through mastery. She also practices aerial hoop and is happiest upside down.
Kristine Hjulem
Kristine is educated in sport psychology at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. She is active in equestrian sports and a former national team rider in dressage. Kristine is deeply interested in breathing techniques and visualization, and is currently writing a book on mental training in equestrian sports.
Bærum Kulturhus
Grethe Brækkan is a producer at Bærum Kulturhus – Dance South-East Norway. She will present their work with circus productions, artist residencies, and the ongoing development of a dedicated circus production facility in Sandvika.
Photo: Erika Hebbert
Workshop instructors
Ghia Lumia
GHIA LUMIA (she/her) is a curious circus artist dedicated to continuous growth. She has delved into a versatile performing career, collaborating with international groups and festivals in Northern Europe—including Big Wolf Company (EE), Ilmatila ry (FI), Acting for Climate (NO), and Sirkus Faktori (FI). Recently, she has also led workshops and coordinated projects to advance contemporary circus field and especially creative acrobatics scenery in the cities of Helsinki and Oslo.
She is especially drawn to art’s capability to explore the inner realms of the mind and emotions, creating unique, ephemeral spaces. For Ghia, art is an invitation to think regardless of words—sometimes enticing, sometimes challenging—with an emphasis on playful associations, refined movement, tactile expression, authenticity, and vibrant visual and musical qualities.
Homepage: https://ghiacirque.wixsite.com/mysite/
FELICIA HEDMAN
Felicia Hedman (she/her) is an acrobat and dancer based in Finland, working at the intersection of technical precision and expressive, offbeat movement. With a background in gymnastics, circus, and contemporary dance, her training has taken her across France, Italy, Portugal, and Sweden—where she specialized in hand-to-hand, banquine, dance acrobatics, and trampoline.
Her practice is rooted in curiosity and a love for movement as a language of expression—raw, poetic, sometimes absurd. She’s especially drawn to the moments that fall outside traditional ideas of beauty: the awkward, the unpolished, the fall. She finds inspiration in theatricality and timing, having explored clowning in France and often gravitating towards the playful, the silly, and the out-of-context.
Felicia works with Opus Company and collaborates with Handsome Feet. She has performed in choreographies by Samir Calixto, Tijen Lawton, and Julio Iglesias Ungo, and has trained with Clotaire Foucheru, Jarkko Mandelin, Tia Balacey, and Brandon Lagaert—figures who have helped shape her multidisciplinary approach.
Deeply engaged in the Finnish circus and dance community, Felicia continues to explore new ways of creating and connecting through movement—always chasing what’s honest, unpredictable, and unapologetically human.
Workshop information
FRIDAY 6.6.2025
Dance acrobatics Trick troubleshoot Ghia & Felicia
Pre-requisites: Able to go on the floor on all-fours and support their weight on their hands (no need to balance)
Description:
This workshop is about refining the details that help your dance acrobatics feel smooth, connected, and intentional. We’ll focus on finding flow between movements on the floor, troubleshooting transitions, and building confidence in navigating dynamic material. Whether you’re looking to unlock something specific or deepen your overall understanding, expect a mix of personal feedback and shared exploration.
Dance acrobatics Concept Felicia & Ghia
Pre-requisites: No physical prerequisites; just a curiosity to explore improvisation and your own movement
Description:
This is a movement-based workshop rooted in contemporary and abstract dance, with a focus on improvisation, imagery, and relationship to the floor. We’ll work with visual input, physical tasks, and intuitive composition to explore how movement can emerge from sensation rather than shape. You’ll be invited to challenge habits, embrace awkwardness, and experiment with tools that can support your personal practice. While the floor will be a key partner, we’ll approach it with care—inviting softness, not force. This class is about listening, exploring, and moving in ways that might not always look “right”—but feel alive.
SATURDAY 7.6.2025
CLASSIC ACROBATICS Beginners Felicia & Ghia
Pre-requisites: Able to go on the floor on all-fours and support their weight on their hands (no need to balance)
Description:
A classical acrobatics workshop using mats and gymnastic equipment. We’ll warm up together and explore foundational acro movements like cartwheels, rolls, head jumps, and more. Alongside parallel work and core technique, we’ll also introduce creative and sustainable ways to build strength, mobility, and coordination—including some prehab-inspired drills to support a healthy acrobatic practice.
CLASSIC ACROBATICS Experienced Felicia & Ghia
Pre-requisites: Cartwheel, a pirouette jump, a backwards roll, kick to a handstand without support
Description:
This workshop builds on classical acrobatic vocabulary using mats and gymnastic equipment. You’ll work on movements such as head jumps, aerials, handsprings, and saltos, with an emphasis on dynamic control and technical clarity. We’ll also integrate creative drills and prehab-style exercises to strengthen your base and support long-term training. Expect a balance between classical form and playful physical preparation.
Dance Acrobatics – Signature Mix (sequences and mechanics) Ghia & Felicia
Pre-requisites: Comfortable supporting weight on all fours and familiar with basic floorwork like neck rolls
Description:
This is our signature class—a blend of our favorite tricks, transitions, and floorwork that we love to teach and perform. We’ll guide you through juicy sequences, share personal repertoire, and dive into material that’s both technical and expressive. Expect a dynamic mix of rolls, jumps, balances, and flow, with attention to detail and plenty of space to explore your own movement.
SUNDAY 8.6.2025
Handstands – Beginners
Teachers: Ghia & Felicia
Description:
This class is for anyone curious about balancing on their hands. We’ll go through drills and techniques that build shoulder strength, body awareness, and alignment. You’ll learn safe ways to enter and exit handstands, and begin to understand your body upside down—even if you’re starting from scratch.
Handstands – Intermediate / advanced
Teachers: Ghia & Felicia
Description:
This workshop is for those already comfortable kicking into handstand. We’ll refine technique, explore line work, endurance, and transitions. There will be options to explore two-arm shapes, shoulder mobility, and more dynamic entries and exits. A balance between structure and exploration.
Fun on Hands
Teachers: Ghia & Felicia
Pre-requisites: Comfortable with kicking up to handstand and with physical partner work
Description:
In this playful handstand-based workshop, we’ll explore how to have fun on our hands—with partners, props, and creativity. Using handstand technique as a base, we’ll share weight, try quirky entries and exits, and discover unconventional balancing points. Expect laughter, challenge, and surprise, with plenty of physical partnering and shared exploration.
Arrangers and funding
The Acro-Fusion project is a collaboration between Sirkuspunkt, Finnish circus artist Ghia Lumia, and Nysirkus Oslo.
We are happy and thankful to announce that the 2025 edition of the project has received funding from Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Hanaholmen and Norsk-Finsk Kulturfond.
