We are so glad you found us! To discover the magic of circus arts for yourself or your child, read on…
Adult Aerial Classes
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Join us for a beginners class where you can literally learn to fly with us, in a lovely training space, with incredible instructors!
Classes are 60 minutes and we have a range of aerial sessions to choose from. Beginners classes are suitable for people with absolutely no previous experience. No dance or gymnastic experience is needed either!
Start at any time, by choosing a 3 week ‘learn to fly’ course. Scroll down for circus class / apparatus descriptions.
Got questions, our FAQ page may help. Or you can call or email us!
Still thinking? Then join our waitlist and we will contact you about class places that come up! Adult wait list (from age 14+)
More Adult Classes
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Join our weekly sessions in hula hooping and juggling! Classes are drop in style, in a lovely training space, with incredible instructors!
Still thinking? Then join our waitlist and we will contact you about our classes! Adult wait list (from age 14+)
Children’s circus classes
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Our children’s classes are popular and spaces are first offered to our returning students, then spaces are allocated to new students.
Class content is mixed circus skills from a variety of: aerial silks/ hammock / trapeze / acrobalance / juggling / clowning. We create a show for each class that is performed in June in our circus space.
Watch our video to see some of the aerial skills children learn!
Still thinking? Then join our waitlist and we will contact you about class places that come up! Age 6 - 13 years wait list
If you have an additional support need or a disability and would like to take part, then we can arrange time before your first class to introduce you to our training space and also to understand your needs before your first class.
Please contact us on classes@adventurecircus.org to arrange this.
Kids
We don’t have standard age limits, but generally go by age 6-9 years in this class.
Monday 4pm - 5pm or
Saturday 2.10-3.10pm
Juniors
We don’t have standard age limits, but generally go by age 9-12 years in this class.
Monday 5.10pm - 6.10pm or
Saturday 2.10-3.10pm
Teens
We don’t have standard age limits, but generally go by age 12+ years in this class (S1/2 upwards)
Saturday 1pm-2pm
Adult Circus Classes
Dance Trapeze
A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes and one of the most common circus acts. Dance trapeze can spin.
In a trapeze class you will learn how to get on and off safely, as well as lots of fun tricks under, on top of and standing on the bar!
Aerial Silks
Aerial silks is a popular circus skill in which one or more artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a length of fabric.
We will teach you fundamental climbs, locks and movements and then progress to short linked skill routines to wow your friends!
Aerial Hoop
The aerial hoop (lyra) is a circular steel apparatus resembling a hula hoop.
It can be used static, spinning, or swinging and may be performed solo, double or as a group act. Popular with dancers, you will learn lots of beautiful poses and fun tricks.
Aerial Rope
Rope is a popular circus skill in which one or more artists perform on a covered rope.
We will teach you fundamental climbs, locks and movements and then progress to short linked skill routines to wow your friends!
Hammock
A hammock or sling is a short piece of fabric hung like a hammock. It is a great introduction before taking on silks but has great possibilities on it’s own.
In a hammock class you will learn how to twist and turn and pose for great photos!
Cloud Swing
Cloud is a dreamy piece of equipment that merges the skills of rope and hammock. The cloud is set up like a big smile, and it sure makes you smile!
It can be used static or swinging and may be performed solo, double or as a group act.
Lollipop
Lollipop is a pole dance pole with a hoop attachment. The lollipop can spin or stay static. It is a solo or duo apparatus and is only available by booking a private lesson.
Unusual/other
If you have an unusual apparatus in mind (like spanish web / chains / or a different shape bar apparatus, let us know as we have some kit or can borrow for booking a private lesson.
Private lessons
If you want to get started in circus skills we can offer 1-1 lessons (we particularly welcome students who have no circus school close to home). Also perfect if you want to perfect a particular skill or apparatus.
Hula hoop
Hula hooping is not only a great workout for your abs, but it's a great way to have fun and impress your friends. We also have LED hoops to play with.
Contact instructor Suzie on snooz.d@gmail.com for up to date class times
Juggle
Learn to juggle basic three ball patterns, and then progress onto clubs, knives or even fire! Our drop in juggle sessions are Saturday afternoon.
Under 16s must be signed in by an adult.
Acrobalance
In acrobalance we explore movement, partner lifting and catching, handstanding, and positioning for basing another person or people. We explore a combination of standing and lying moves.
Open training
We offer weekly open training sessions for our students who are preparing for performance and can also accommodate visiting professionals for 60/90/120 mins.
Various times available, see our timetable above or get in touch.
Circus Fitness
Our circus fitness class (we call it WorkUs) helps you to get stronger so that you can master impressive skills. We use a variety of aerial apparatus and floor exercises to build strength and stamina in a fun way! WorkUs is included when you sign up for a block of aerial classes.
Flexibility
We offer the Alixa Flexibility method and this class is included when you sign up for a block of aerial classes.
The Alixa method increases flexibility, strength, encourages safe progression, alignment and helps prevent injuries.