The participants gain practice in trapeze, aerial rope, aerial hoop, cocoon, tissue and harness work. As well as being a great way to have fun and learn new skills, aerial work provides numerous health benefits. Everything from physical strength to your mood can be improved through regular participation in aerial activities. Due to the height restrictions in place because of the national insurance crisis, we have adapted our programme of activities to include acrobatics, and aerial skills are taught and practiced within the allowed height limit.

In Youth Aerial classes participants:

  • Learn basic skills for each piece of aerial equipment
  • Devise and perform routines
  • Practice team work – supporting and encouraging their friends
  • Gain greater self-confidence and self-belief
  • Develop strength, focus, imagination and creativity

Performances:

All our members have the opportunity to take part in Galway Community Circus performances – from theatre shows and Big Top Tent shows to street performances and parades. Participation is strictly voluntary and tremendously fun!

How to get involved:

Weekly Youth Circus classes have concluded for the summer. We are offering summer camps 1-26 July. Click here to view information on summer camps.

Registration for 2024-2025 Youth Circus classes will open to the public 29th of July.

The Circus year starts in September and runs to June every year. There are 11 weeks in the autumn term (September to December) and 19 weeks in the spring term (January to June).

When you register for this class, you are registering for weekly classes until spring term ends.

For class times, see the timetable below. For information on registration and fees, click the link below.

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2024-2025 Youth Aerial Classes

Day Time Start Date Weeks
Saturdays (8-11yrs, Columbina) - SOLD OUT 3:45-5:15pm 28/09/2024 29
Saturdays (12-17yrs, Punchinello) 5:30-7pm 28/09/2024 29