Spring Term 2024 Class Registration
Join us for spring term circus classes in 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 for spring term 2024 classes opens 18th December. Spring term runs from 15th January to 9th June.
Youth Circus Programme in Shantalla (5-17 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 currently offer classes for youth ages 5-17. Classes are held by age group. Spring term classes run from January to June and participants learn a variety of circus skills in each class.
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 offer 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. Registration for Tuam Circus classes will be done in 4, 5, and 9 week increments throughout spring term 2024. Spring term runs from 18th of January to 6th of June 2024.
For more information and to book our Youth Circus Tuam classes, click the button below.
You spoke, we listened! New classes this January
At Galway Community Circus, your feedback is important to us. We always want to offer classes that you - our members - want. This January we are delighted to offer three new classes - one for youth and two for adults. The classes are:
Unicycle and Stilts: a special skills class for young people ages 12-17 interested in honing their skills on a unicycle and/or stilts, with the class culminating in participation in the 2024 Galway St. Patrick's Day Parade
Adult Training: an independent training class for current adult members to hone their skills in aerials or acrobatics
Golden Circus: Back by popular demand after a successful run of workshops for Bealtaine Festival, we are offering 14 weeks of mixed skills circus class for older adults
Learn more about these classes at the links 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.