About the Class

Date: Thursdays, 4th June to 25th June
Time: 8 to 9.30pm
Ages: For ages 18+

Circus Discovery! Join us for a 4 week Acro Balance class at Galway Community Circus in Shantalla.

Where movement meets connection, Acro balance is a partner-based acrobatic practice that combines balance, lifts, and creative shapes performed in pairs and small groups. It’s a fun, social, and physically engaging activity built on trust, communication, and teamwork.

Throughout the course, you’ll also develop individual floor acrobatics skills such as handstands, with opportunities to progress towards hand-to-hand work. Whether you’re completely new or have prior experience, this class is suitable for all levels and offers a supportive space to learn and challenge yourself.

About the Trainers

Marjolein Wagter

Marjolein is the Head Trainer at Galway Community Circus, leading our circus training programmes, mentoring trainers, and helping to shape our teaching practice. She is a street performer, teacher, circus entrepreneur from The Netherlands. Founder of Compagnie With Balls, she has performed in over 30 countries, blending acrobatics, dance, giant puppets and training for professionals across Europe.

Freddy Burrows

Freddy is a circus artist and trainer from Galway and a full-time lead trainer at Galway Community Circus. He attended Codarts Circus Arts in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, where he specialised in aerial straps and floor acrobatics. He is certified circus instructor, personal trainer, and strength and conditioning coach.