Kyiv Municipal Academy of Performing and Circus Arts

Kyiv Municipal Academy of Performing and Circus Arts was founded in 1961. It is a unique place for getting a higher education with a bachelor and master degree. The Academy prepares specialists of international level in different areas – singing, dancing, acting, producing and of course – circus arts (juggling, clown, gymnastic, acrobatic, equilibristic, pantomime, illusion and manipulation). For 60 years of work, it had many former students who now work in leading circuses, theaters, global pop shows of the planet, many of them have become celebrities of European and Ukrainian show business.

The Kyiv Municipal Academy of Performing and Circus Arts is driven by a clear mission and set of goals that guide its activities and shape its educational programs. The academy’s mission is to foster artistic excellence, cultivate creativity, and provide comprehensive education in the field of performing and circus arts. Its primary goal is to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and professional competencies necessary for successful careers in the performing arts industry.

Nowadays Academy is located in a historical building in the city center: 88, Zhylyanska Street.

Today in Academy you can find different ways of studying:

Theatre director
Director of theatre, performing & circus arts
Circus director
Theatre actor
Master of ceremonies
Singer
Manager of show business
Circus artist
Theatre artist
Performing artist
Dancer, choreographer
Puppet artist