Registration for 2023-2024 Galway Community Circus Classes now open!
Join us for circus classes in 2023 and 2024!
Galway Community Circus offers circus classes for youth, adults, families and toddlers at our Shantalla location in Galway City. We also offer circus classes for youth ages 5-11 in Tuam, County Galway. Circus is a creative, physical and non-competitive activity in a safe and welcoming space, and is suitable for all ages and body types. Join the circus and make new friends, learn new skills and have lots of fun!
Below is a list of the different classes and programmes we offer.
Registration is currently open to the public for the 2023-2024 circus year, which runs from September to June.
Youth Circus Programme in Shantalla (5-24 years)
Youth Circus is about providing opportunities for artistic, personal and social growth in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.
At Galway Community Circus, Youth Circus refers to our membership-based circus arts education programmes for children and young people which focus on the artistic, social and personal development of participants. Delivered in an out-of-school setting, our youth circus programme consists of regular classes, performance opportunities, masterclasses, exchanges, camps and outings.
At our Shantalla location in Galway City, we offer classes for youth ages 5-24. Classes are held by age group. Classes typically run for 30 weeks from September to June and participants learn a variety of circus skills in each class. Registration for our Youth Circus programme is done annually and includes 30 weeks of engagement.
For more information and to book our Youth Circus Shantalla classes, click the button below.
Toddler and Family Circus Classes in Shantalla (1-4 years, 4yrs+, with adult)
Galway Community Circus believe that children should begin to explore and be adventurous from a young age, and that it can be really special when parents or guardians are involved in this exploration.
At our Shantalla location in Galway City, we offer classes for toddlers and families. Toddler Circus is for ages 1-4 years with an accompanying adult. Family Circus is for suitable for ages 4 years+, and siblings 1-3 years can join with an accompanying adult. All classes are designed specifically to suit families with children living with disabilities.
Our Toddler and Family Circus classes typically run for about 12 weeks in autumn term (September to December) and 18 weeks in spring term (January to June). The amount of weeks varies based on what day the class falls on and public holidays. Registration for these classes is done by term.
For more information and to book Toddler and Family Circus classes, click the buttons below.
Adult Circus Classes in Shantalla (18+)
At Galway Community Circus we believe in play and remaining curious. Our adult classes allow the opportunity to learn more about your body, movement and self-awareness.
At our Shantalla location in Galway City, we offer classes for adults ages 18+. Our Adult Circus classes typically run for about 12 weeks in autumn term (September to December) and 18 weeks in spring term (January to June). The amount of weeks varies based on what day the class falls on and public holidays. Registration for these classes is done by term.
For more information and to book our Adult Circus classes, click the button below.
Youth Circus Programme in Tuam (5-11 years)
We are now offering a limited Youth Circus programme in Tuam for youth ages 5-11. At Galway Community Circus, Youth Circus refers to our membership-based circus arts education programmes for children and young people which focus on the artistic, social and personal development of participants. Delivered in an out-of-school setting, our youth circus programme consists of regular classes, performance opportunities, masterclasses, exchanges, camps and outings.
Classes are held by age group. Classes typically run for 30 weeks from September to June and participants learn a variety of circus skills in each class. Registration for our Youth Circus Tuam programme is done annually and includes 30 weeks of engagement.
For more information and to book our Youth Circus Tuam classes, click the button below.
Registration and Fees
For full information on registration and fees, click the button below. We offer instalment plans and Access Awards to those who need assistance. To set up an instalment plan with the Circus you must ring the office on 0851117224 Tuesday to Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm. Instalment plans are not available when booking online.