Circus in Youth Work
At Galway Community Circus we are committed to sharing circus arts with young people across Ireland. We work regularly with Foróige, Youth Work Ireland, National Youth Council of Ireland and other youth work organisations in order to make circus arts accessible to more young people.
Whether you’re looking for a one-off session or an ongoing programme for skills development, our facilitators provide top-notch tuition through engaging activities and are always very keen on collaborative and creative partnerships.
Circus is one of the most accessible art forms for young people as it gives a broad, multidisciplinary approach to the arts. It provides a balance between creativity and physical exercise in a non-competitive setting. It is beneficial for both body and mind as an alternative form of physical education which empowers young people to develop patience, discipline and teamwork.
Through our partnership programmes young people will be able to:
- Develop social and teamwork skills
- Demonstrate the benefits of physical exercise and develop an interest in health and fitness for life
- Use their creative side to develop a performance piece in a circus art that is most appealing to them
- Demonstrate a sense of accomplishment and improve their self-confidence by celebrating their achievements in the group
- Share their experiences with their families and friends through a showcase event
The Science Behind Circus
The Science Behind Circus is an innovative programme developed by Galway Community Circus in partnership with circus artist and educator Amelie Bal and Science Foundation Ireland. Tailored for primary schools, it uniquely combines circus arts with STEM education to enhance children's and young people's engagement with science and technology. The programme supports primary school learners in their investigation of science through the dynamic and joyful art of circus. It is a primary science/circus arts module that can be delivered by Galway Community Circus tutors to primary teachers, who in turn can deliver it to the young people in their school.
The programme offers an educational resource pack for schools which includes:
- A lesson plan for teachers
- A worksheet for the class
- A video for the class
- A purchase list for circus equipment
- Bespoke training for all teachers from Galway Community Circus tutors on the delivery of each lesson plan
The lesson plans are designed to match the strands and learning objectives of the primary science curriculum. There are four programmes to choose from:
- Junior and Senior Infants “On the Move”
- First and Second class “Humans vs. Robots”
- Third and Fourth class “Standing Firm”
- Fifth and Sixth class “Momentum vs. Inertia”
For more information or to purchase, please email socialcircus@galwaycircus.com.
The Science Behind Circus programme was supported by Mathworks and we thank them for their generous contribution.
Click here to see a video trailer of the lesson plans in action.
Galway Community Circus regularly offers workshops and interactive experiences at festivals and events around Ireland, tailored for any age range and environment. Participants will learn circus skills such as hula-hooping, juggling, tightwire, diablo, and more. If you're interested in having Galway Community Circus participate in your event or festival, please contact us at the email below.
Galway Community Circus offers teambuilding workshops for companies and businesses who are looking for innovative ways to connect and build their teams. Through the art of circus, you will explore trust, resilience, balance, teamwork and more in a unique and fun way that ensures a true understanding of what it is to be a team. We can come to you or you can book a session in our Circus Hall.
In order to provide creative school practitioners an opportunity to bring circus to their school within their allocated budget, we have created packages tailor-made for this project with a focus on legacy and keeping the knowledge and practice in the school. Contact us at the email below to find out more information.
Contact Us
To discuss our community partnership programmes further or request a bespoke programme, please contact us by emailing socialcircus@galwaycircus.com or by telephoning 085 1117224.
