Cirques Experience Youth Programs
Thorndale Gym, 5944 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
About
Cirques Experience Youth Programs offers youth classes, afterschool care, and camps. The program also offers circus classes and workshops for adults, as well as performances, showcases, and community events. It additionally offers birthday parties, parades, performances, and custom event bookings.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Class and program options are available Monday–Friday afternoons and early evenings, and on weekends
Chicago's home for circus since 2011, Cirques Experience Youth Programs was founded by Wolfgang Bientzle. Wolfgang Bientzle is an internationally acclaimed sport scientist, art director, choreographer, and professional German Wheel acrobat whose career spans elite competition, world-renowned performances, and leadership in coaching and creative direction. He is an eight-time World Champion, eight-time European Champion, and eleven-time German Champion in German Wheel sport, and has served as head coach for Germany’s TSV Taunusstein, leading teams to 29 world titles, 26 European titles, and over 200 national titles. He currently coaches the USA Gymnastics Wheel National Team and works with CircEsteem and Chicago Youth Circus, training current male and female world champions. One parent shared, “My daughter’s favorite activity is Cirques Experience. She asks everyday when is the next time she gets to go. I think it has just the right balance of structure and freedom to explore and practice interests.”
Last updated April 18, 2026.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Class and program options are available Monday–Friday afternoons and early evenings, and on weekends
Chicago's home for circus since 2011, Cirques Experience Youth Programs was founded by Wolfgang Bientzle. Wolfgang Bientzle is an internationally acclaimed sport scientist, art director, choreographer, and professional German Wheel acrobat whose career spans elite competition, world-renowned performances, and leadership in coaching and creative direction. He is an eight-time World Champion, eight-time European Champion, and eleven-time German Champion in German Wheel sport, and has served as head coach for Germany’s TSV Taunusstein, leading teams to 29 world titles, 26 European titles, and over 200 national titles. He currently coaches the USA Gymnastics Wheel National Team and works with CircEsteem and Chicago Youth Circus, training current male and female world champions. One parent shared, “My daughter’s favorite activity is Cirques Experience. She asks everyday when is the next time she gets to go. I think it has just the right balance of structure and freedom to explore and practice interests.”
Last updated April 18, 2026.
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