Have you ever thought; 'I could do that' while watching the circus? Well, here is your chance to get a taste of what circus is all about in our custom-built circus training facility. Come along to this popular action-packed half-day circus skills course where you will experience all the skills that make the circus so entertaining. The circus skill taught include flying trapeze, juggling, acrobatic balancing and tight-wire walking, and are taught in a supportive and carefully controlled environment.

Itinerary for Introduction to Circus Skills half-day:

10.45am / 2.15pm

Participants arrive. Pick up membership forms / cards at reception & change

11.00am / 2.30pm

Health & safety briefing, followed by warm up & stretch.

11.20am / 2.50pm

• Group 1 - Flying trapeze
• Group 2 – Acrobatic balancing
• Group 3 – Tight-wire walking
• Group 4 – Juggling

11.55am / 3.25pm

• Group 1 – Acrobatic balancing
• Group 2 – Tight-wire walking
• Group 3 – Juggling
• Group 4 – Flying trapeze

12.30pm / 4.00pm

Break

12.40pm / 4.10pm

• Group 1 – Tight-wire walking
• Group 2 – Juggling
• Group 3 – Flying trapeze
• Group 4 – Acrobatic balancing

1.15pm /4.45pm

• Group 1 – Juggling
• Group 2 – Flying trapeze
• Group 3 – Acrobatic balancing
• Group 4 – Tight-wire walking

1.50pm / 5.20pm Group Human pyramid

2.00pm / 5.30pm

Finish

What does each Circus Skill entail?

Acrobatic balancing

Participants work as a group to build human structures such as human pyramids. An age-old circus skill that is great fun to learn, highly interactive and always produces the most giggles from the day.

Flying Trapeze

One of the most popular circus acts and definately the ultimate circus skill - Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Charlie Dimmock and Sarah Jessica-Parker are all past masters! Now is your chance to swing from the flying trapeze with the greatest of ease! A high adrenaline activity that will have you buzzing for weeks afterwards.

Juggling

Have you ever tried and failed to juggle? All of our teachers at the Circus Space are world class performers and teachers. Our juggling teachers are no exception, they can juggle up to nine balls and are experts in teaching participants how to juggle in a very short period of time. To learn three-ball juggling takes practice, our teachers will give you all the necessary skills to master this skill and as most participants find you may even be able to master it within this session.

Tight-Wire Walking

To walk the wire requires great balance, focus and concentration. One of the most challenging circus skills to master. Within this session you will be taught the techniques required to cross this thin wire. Can you make it all the way to the end? Is it as simple as going from A to B? Why not find out and sign up to this fantastic day of learning the greatest skills on Earth!

What do I wear?

Tracksuit bottoms / leotard, clean pair of trainers that can be worn inside and a T-shirt. Please note that jeans, combat trousers, baggy clothing, shorts and trousers with pockets on the side of the leg are not suitable for these activities. All jewellery will also need to be removed before undertaking these activities.

It is crucial that any medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that can be exacerbated by any moderate strenuous activity are communicated to the teachers. These include: pregnancy; high blood pressure; diabetes; respiratory illnesses including asthma; giddiness or fainting; under medical treatment; history or recent problems with joints or back; muscular injuries.