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Acrobatic Induction | How to Book | Carnet system | Skill Specific Courses | Timetable | Body Conditioning Classes| Prices Always wanted to learn how to somersault, walk on your hands or stand on somebody’s shoulders? Yes - then you’ve found the perfect place to learn acrobatic skills. Taught by qualified teachers these acrobatic classes and courses are great fun and highly rewarding. Please note that all new acrobatic students to TCS (of any level) must attend the Acrobatic Induction Class prior to doing any acrobatic class or course with us. (See Acrobatic Induction below) Click here to download this information in a printable version. Acrobatic Induction The Acrobatic Induction Class will briefly cover an introduction to TCS, your health & safety and the different types of acrobatics taught at TCS. In this class you will also try acrobatic tumbling and balancing, handstands and trampette. At the end of the class the teacher having assessed your level will be able assign you a level and to recommend the appropriate classes for you. The induction class must be attended by anyone who has not previously attended acrobatic classes at TCS, no matter what their previous acrobatic experience is. If you have not been to TCS for 2-years or over you will also need to retake the induction class. Advanced booking is highly recommended, as this class is very popular. How to Book To book or find out more information about the Acrobatic Induction Class call reception on 020 7 613 4141 Carnet System Having completed an Acrobatic Induction students will need to buy a carnet to book into classes. The carnet consists of 6-classes, which must be used within three-months of purchasing the carnet. Skill Specific Acrobatic Cources Regularly on Thursday evenings and occasionally on other evenings, we run short 7-8 week skill specific courses for Intermediate or above students. These include courses concentrating on front somersaults and back-flips, acrobatics tricks and Double Dutch courses. Backflip Course 2008 Thursdays 19th June - 7th August (intermediate +) (8-weeks) 8.00pm Warm up and 8.15-9.45pm in the Acrobatic Studio Price: £104 / £84 concession Saturdays 3rd May - 14th June (intermediate +) (7-weeks) 11.45am Warm up and 12.00-1.30pm in the Acrobatic Studio Price: £91 / £73.50 concession The backflip course is designed for students with a sound physical and spatial knowledge in acrobatics at an Intermediate Level The course will teach students the technique, power and confidence to achieve a basic backflip from stage 1 Please Note: You will not be taught backflips in the intermediate classes until you have attended this course Requirements: Students must be signed off by a teacher to attend this course prior to booking Experience: - Must be an established intermediate level student to do this course Skills: - Able to hold a good strong handstand with support - Push up to bridge and hold with straight arms Somersault Course 2008 Thursdays 1st May - 12th June (Beginner +) (7-weeks) 8.00pm Warm up and 8.15-9.45pm in the Acrobatic Studio Price: £91 / £73.50 concession Saturdays 21st June - 9th August (Beginner +) (8-weeks) 11.45am Warm up and 12.00-1.30pm in the Acrobatic Studio Price: £104 / £84 concession The somersault course is designed for students with a sound physical knowledge and aerial awareness in acrobatics at a Beginner Level The course will teach students the technique, aerial awareness and confidence to achieve a basic front and back somersault. Requirements: Students must be authorised and signed off by a teacher to attend this course prior to booking. Experience: Must be established beginner level student to do this course Skills: Able to do a good dive roll from trampette and be confident with aerial trampette work Tricks & Somersault Course 2008 Saturdays 23rd February – 12th April (7-weeks) (no class on 22nd March) 10.15am Warm up and class 10.30 – 12.00pm Price: £91 / £73.50 Saturdays 3rd May - 14th June (intermediate +) (7-weeks) 10.15am Warm up and class 10.30 – 12.00pm Price: £91 / £73.50 Saturdays 21st June - 9th August (intermediate +) (8-weeks) 10.15am Warm up and class 10.30 – 12.00pm Price: £104 / £84 The Tricks + Somersault course is designed for students with a sound physical knowledge and aerial awareness in acrobatics at an Intermediate/Advanced Level. The course will teach students the basic techniques, aerial awareness and confidence to achieve The Butterfly, 'Kick the Moon', and Side Sumi, Sumi off the wall. The course will also maintain and nurture techniques used for the Front/Back somersaults. Entry Requirements: Experience: Must be an established intermediate level student and have completed 1 Somersault course. Skills: - Good Front and Back Somersault from trampette. - Confident and high level of aerial trampette work. Students must be signed off by a teacher to say they can attend the course. Aerial Dance Course Saturday’s 3rd May – 14th June 2008 (7-weeks) led by Lorraine Moynehan 12.30-2pm Price: £126 / £98 concession course A 7-week course exploring movement between the floor and aerial equipment. Using equipment rigged from single and double points and on swivels this course will explore creating big visual images and movement led sequences. Criteria for Participation: > 18 and above > Have a good grasp of aerial vocabulary > Able to hold their body weight at height > Can confidently work at height and in inverted positions > Have a strong repertoire of aerial moves If you are interested in booking a place on this course, please email jojo@thecircusspace.co.uk to register your interest along with your contact details.
Timetable
Day	Activity	Level	Maximum Spaces
Monday
6.15-8.15 pm 6.15–8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm 8.00-10.00pm	Handstands & Hand Balance (Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in) Acrobatic Induction (Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in)	Beginner or above Intermediate All Beginner	10 14 14 14
Tuesday
6.15 – 8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm	Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in)	Advanced Intermediate	14 14
Wednesday
6.15 – 8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm	Acrobatic Tumbling(Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in)	Intermediate Advanced	14 14
Thursday
6.15 – 8.15pm 6.15 – 8.15pm 6.15 – 8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm 8.00-10.00pm	Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in) Body Conditioning(Drop in) Handstands & Hand Balance (Drop in) Acrobatic Balancing (Drop in) Skill Specific Acrobatics (Course)	Beginner All Intermediate or Advanced All Intermediate or Advanced	14 12 10 16 12
Friday
5.45-7.45pm 7.15-9.15pm	Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in)	Beginner Beginner	14 14
Saturday
10.15-12.15pm 11.45-1.45pm 2.15-4.15pm 2.15-4.15pm 4.00-6.00pm 4.00-6.00pm	Skill Specific Acrobatics (Course) Skill Specific Acrobatics (Course) Handstands & Hand Balance (Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in) Acrobatic Tumbling (Drop in) Dance / Movement (Drop in)	Intermediate or Advanced Intermediate or Advanced Beginner or above Beginner Intermediate All	12 12 10 14 14 12
These times include a 15-min self warm-up and warm-down time

Body Conditioning Classes (Special Offer: 2 FOR 1 !!! until end of March) Thursdays 6.30-8.00pm These classes have been carefully devised to cater for all students on the adult program. They will enable you to develop a good overall fitness and sound knowledge of how to strengthen your body. Nick has taken his experience in circus, gymnastics, dance and the royal marines to make this body conditioning class a high impact, high energy class that is perfect for the circus environment! The class will work on improving short term and long term cardio, core stability and upper and lower body strength, all of which are vital for circus. These classes will be led by Nick Euridge a regular teacher on the Adult acrobatic programme at the Circus Space. Classes can be paid for by either using an existing acrobatic carnet or as a one-off payment. Please wear trainers in this class

Prices 2008:

-Acrobatic Induction: £13 / £10.50 concession (per class)
-Conditioning Class: £10 / £8 concession (per class)
-Acrobatic Carnet: £78 / £63 concession (6-classes)
-Dance Class: £10 / £8 concession (per class)
-Acrobatic Courses: £91 / £73.50 concession (7-wk course)