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Want to find out more about circus training in the UK? Here are some great links...

Circus Arts Forum Find out all about circus workshops, training, equipment hire and events

Circelation Professional development programme for circus performers and directors

The Circus Space Circus training centre in London, The UK's first degree in Circus

Circomedia Centre in Bristol

Skylight Circus Arts in Rochdale

Greentop Circus Centre in Sheffield

Black & Blue Circus Theatre Our circus instructor's own company

 

Wired also offer circus skills workshops for...

One-to-one training sessions, corporate events, team building, hen parties and more... Please ring Wendy Heskth for more information 07766 058 573

 

Workshop Information

Circus Skills Classes in Liverpool!

Come along to ‘The Higher Space’ in Liverpool and learn the art of circus. All sessions will be led by local circus artist Barry Welsh from Black & Blue Circus Theatre.

We have sessions for all ages and abilities, so if you are a beginner here’s your chance – go for it! If you already have some experience we have classes to extend your skills.

‘The Higher Space’ is fully equipped with landing mat, a qualified circus skills teacher, changing room, warm up and down space as well as lots of wonderful circus equipment. Please read on below to find out what we have on offer...


August 2008 weekend four-week circus course for all ages and abilities

Saturdays

9th Aug till the 30th August

The four week course is £40

Participants must book for the entire course.

Please note - no refund will be given to any weeks you do not attend. Parents are very welcome to stay and watch through the window at the warehouse during the beginners’ session from 10am - 11.30am.

Workshop 1: beginners child - 8-12yrs Trapeze // 10am - 11.30am

Workshop 2: beginners young person - 12 -15yrs Trapeze // 11.45am - 1.15pm

Workshop 3: beginners Adult - 16yrs+ 2 wks Trapeze & 2 wks Silks // 2pm - 3.30pm

Workshop 4: Adult improvers - 16yrs+ 2 wks Trapeze & 2 wks Silks // 3.45pm - 5.15pm


Thursday evening adult aerial improvers drop-in

Starting from from 11th Sept 2008

7.30pm - 9.00pm

we are offering a chance to practice those skills learned in our more formal classes, Some previous aerial experience is necessary for those wishing to participate.  Come along to the October adult trapeze session for a taster before starting thursday evening sessions.

Fully equiped for a variety of aerial disciplines and an informal atmosphere, with our circus teacher available to advise as you improve your skills in your own time. Routines can be encouraged and music used to fit in with your own circus style!

Just turn up for £8 or book a course of six sessions and pay only £7 a session (£42 total).


September 2008 session for teenage beginners

Saturday 13th September 2008

One-off taster session for 14 – 17years

10am – 1pm

Introduction to circus skills! Try everything!

Warm up and cool down, trapeze work, acro-balance and the opportunity to climb the silks.

If you don't have a card this three-hour intro session will cost £20


Autumn 2008 weekend four-week circus course for beginners

Saturday mornings

20th and 27th September, 4th October and 11th October. 

10.30am - 12noon


October 2008 adult trapeze taster session for beginners

Saturday 25th October

3 hour session running from 2.00pm - 5.00pm

For those with no experience! A gentle intro to trapeze.

£25


October 2008 session for teenage beginners

Planned for half term

(around 27th Oct - 1st November)

Try your hand at a range of circus skills, such as juggling, stilt and globe walking, diabolo and hat tricks.

If you don't have a card this three-hour intro session will cost £20


BOOKING

To find out more information about any of our courses on offer please ring Wendy Hesketh on 07766 058 573 or email Wendy@wiredaerialtheatre.com

We will then require you to fill in one of our online forms which will be available shortly once course details have been finalised. Once the form has been received by Wendy she will then ring you to confirm your place and at that point you will need to post a cheque. Download online booking form and information pack


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HOW TO FIND US:

Wired Aerial Theatre                                       The Higher Space
10 Cotton Street
Liverpool
L3 7DY

We have our own centre for aerial excellence in Liverpool. The Higher Space is a 20 minute walk from the centre of Liverpool and can be found along The Old Dock Road.  If you wish to taxi, the journey from Liverpool Lime Street costs under £5.00


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