The Circus Space Adult Evening Programme
Classes and Courses:
Acrobatic | Front somersault & Back Flip | Dance based acrobatic | Tight-Wire Walking | Clown | Trapeze | Double DutchGeneral Info:
What to wear | Course Dates & Last rebooking date for courses
ACROBATIC CLASSES AND COURSES 2007
Always wanted to learn how to somersault, walk on your hands and stand on somebody’s shoulders? Yes - Then you’ve found the perfect place to learn acrobatic skills. Taught by qualified British Gymnastic teachers these acrobatic classes & courses are great fun & highly rewardingFor booking & membership details please call reception on 020 7729 9522
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ACROBATIC TIMETABLE
Please note that all new acrobatic students (of any level) to The Circus Space must attend the Acrobatic Induction Class prior to doing any acrobatic class or course (see Acrobatic Induction Class below).
Mondays 6.15–8.15pm
Beginner8.00-10.00pm Tuesdays 6.15–8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm Wednesdays 6.15–8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm Thursdays 6.15–8.15pm 8.00-10.00pm Skill Specific Acrobatics (Course)
Friday 5.45-7.45pm 7.15-9.15pm
The above times include a 15-minute led warm up and a 15-minute self warm down.Front Somersaults & Back Flip Courses 2007 | Top
7-week courses for beginners on a Thursday.
Courses led by Amy / Lesley.
8.00 - 10.00pm
Dates:
29th March - 10th May 2007
5th July - 16th August 2007
Front Somersaults: Starting with the basics of how to do a front somersault leading up to different shapes in forward somersaulting i.e. tuck, pike, straight, barani, twisting.
Experience required: Must have attended at least 6 beginners level acrobatic classes.
Back Flips: Basic principles for standing back flips, working up to linking multiple back flips and round off back flips (not back somersaults).
Experience required: Must have attempted back flips before and only require one spotter.Click here to view our refunds policy
Dance Based Acrobatics Courses 2007 | Top
6-week courses for beginners on a Thursday.
Courses led by Amy / Lesley.
8.00 - 10.00pm
Dates:
17th May - 28th June 2007
Dance Based Acrobatics: Skills that are taught throughout this course include Gymnastic based floor skills that can be incorporated into any floor-based performance or just for fun! Front and back walkover, tinsica. One arm front and back walkover, front and back walkover to splits. Valdez, Valdez to splits, one arm Valdez. Handstand pirouette, Healy turns, chest roll. Front somersault to sit, butterfly. One leg stands - arabesque, wine glass, flag, needle. Head-spring, head-spring half turn to front support. Experience Required – See above & Must be reasonably flexible (able to do a bridge)To be eligible to book onto this course you must have a reasonable level of dance experience (e.g. can do simple dance steps like step ball change) and equally are at minimum a beginner level acrobatic student at TCS. Being able to do simple dance steps, cartwheels, bridges etc are all a basic requirement. If you're unsure of whether you qualify to join this class please consult your acrobatic teacher first before booking. Please note that if you book onto this course and during the first week you do not meet the above criteria, you will not be allowed to continue the course and will lose your payment for the whole course, so please do consult your teacher prior to booking.
One-off induction class £10.50 / £8.50 concession Carnet (6 classes) £63 / £51 concession (valid for 3 months) * Skill specific acrobatic courses (6 weeks) £73.50 / £59.50 concession Click here to view our refunds policy
Acrobatic Carnet Booking / Payment
New acrobatic students of any level must attend the induction class on a Monday or Tuesday prior to attending a drop in acrobatic class/course or trampoline course.
Acrobatic students need to buy a carnet of 6 tickets for drop in classes that are valid for three months. Carnets can be used for any drop in acrobatic class once you have completed the induction class.
A single acrobatic carnet costs £63 / £51 concession which can be used on acrobatic tumbling and balancing drop in classes. We highly recommend that you attend the acrobatic classes weekly to reduce the risk of an injury due to lack of fitness and to get the maximum benefit / learning from the classes.
Classes can be booked over the phone by using your carnet. 48 hours notice must be given if you wish to change your booking.
Carnets can be purchased over the phone by using a debit or credit card.Click here to view our refunds policy
Acrobatic Induction Class
The Acrobatic Induction Class will briefly cover an introduction to The Circus Space (TCS) and your Health & Safety whilst in the building and the different types of acrobatics taught at TCS (balancing, tumbling & trampoline). Within this class you will have a go at acrobatic tumbling and balancing and have a chance to observe the trampoline course. At the end of the class the teacher having assessed your level will be able to recommend the appropriate class for you.This Induction Class must be attended by anybody who has not previously attended acrobatic classes at TCS no matter what their previous acrobatic experience is.
Advance booking is highly recommended as this class books out in advance.Click here to view our refunds policy
Tight-wire Courses | Top
5-week courses in tight-wire walking for all levels on a Wednesday.
Courses led by Lorraine Moyneham
Wednesdays 6.15 - 8.15pm
8.00 - 10.00pm
Dates:
21st February - 21st March
4th April - 9th May
23rd May - 27th June
11th July - 15th AugustThe above times include a 15-minute warm up and a 15-minute self warm down
To book a course please call reception on 020 7729 9522.Click here to view our refunds policy
Dates:
New dates currently being set (6-week course)
We have an interest list for our beginner and advanced clown courses. To place your name on this list please call or email reception with your email and phone number and they will place you on our list. You will then be notified first of any new up and coming courses.Times:
Tuesdays from 7.30-9.30pm
Price:
£110 / £95 concession
Course led by Fraser HooperThe clown has a curiosity and wonder for the world, an outlook so simple that everything becomes a game. This is the starting point to discovering the art of stupidity. Learn how to build your own comic routines, using improvisation, rhythm and play and experience the joys of seriously clowning around.
"Fraser comes top with his silent and sensitive gags. His actis very silly, utterly captivating and reminds you that if you've seen it all before, it's not what you do but how you do it that's important" - Total Theatre All course fees are due on booking. To book a course please call reception on 020 7729 9522. Please note that TCS will cancel any courses one-week in advance if the minimum number for the course is not reached. In this instance your course fee will be fully refunded. All course fees are non-refundable unless the TCS cancels the course or if we resell your place due to your cancellation.Click here to view our refunds policy
Trapeze Courses - Classes in Trapeze for Adults Aged 18 and Above- Top7-week courses in flying & static trapeze for adults.
Anyone wanting to sign up for a trapeze course must do an Introduction to Circus Skills course first, unless, you have recent trapeze experience (see below). All our trapeze courses have a waiting list of between 3-18 months. Places will only be offered to people on our interest list. To join the interst list please call reception on 020 7729 9522 once you’ve completed your Introduction to Circus Skills course. People on the interest list will be notified of spaces via e-mail.
For booking & membership details please call reception on 020 7729 9522.
Monday – Thursday
6.15-8.15pm & 8.00-10.00pm
Friday
5.45 - 7.45pm
Saturday
12.30-2.30, 2.15-4.15pm & 4.00-6.00pm
Monday – Thursday
6.15-8.15pm & 8.00-10.00pm
Friday
7.15-9.15pm
The above times include a 15-minute warm up and a 15-minute self warm down.
Aerial Course Prices
The price of a trapeze course is a multiple of £14/£12 concession. I.E. a 6 week course is £14/£12 x 6 weeks = £84 / £72 concession.Beginners + Interest List
Students who have previous experience in Static Trapeze, Flying trapeze or Corde-Lisse and would like to put their name on to a interest list for higher level aerial courses at The Circus Space please click the link below.Click here for the online Beginners Plus form
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Double Dutch - Top17th May - 28th June
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What to wear | TopTracksuit 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 those activities. All jewellery will also need to be removed before undertaking these activities.
Course Dates & Last Rebooking Date for Courses
N.B No classes on bank holidays
Term dates (no of weeks in brackets) Last rebooking date for current students on courses New Spaces Released 26th March - 12th May 2007 (7) 21st April 2007 30th April 2007 14th May - 30th June 2007 (7) 16th June 2007 25th June 2007 2nd July - 18th August 2007 (7) TBC TBC For further information please call reception on 020 7729 9522.
Concession prices available for paid up ACDC Members / Students / UB40 / Under 18's / Shox card holders / registered disabledOTHER COURSES AT THE CIRCUS SPACE:
Introduction to Circus Skill CoursesIntroduction to Western Skill Courses
