Roll up! Roll Up! Come and learn aerial hoop and silks, acrobatics, juggling and much, much more!
Showtime Circus holds weekly classes for children aged 18 months - 18 years and for adults in Milton Keynes, Hitchin and Harpenden as well as holiday camps and birthday parties,
Ages
0-12m, 1-17, 18+ Years
Categories
Circus Skills, Sensory Play and Dance
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The mixed aerial class gives children aged 7-16 years the opportunity to learn and develop their circus skills on Showtime Circus' specialist equipment.
Children will learn to use the aerial silks, hoop and trapeze, gaining the strength and flexibility needed to perform incredible moves on these super-fun pieces of circus equipment.
Come and learn all of the skills of the circus!
This class gives an opportunity for home-educated children aged 8-15 years to get active, make friends and have fun! It allows older children to focus on and develop their skills in acrobatics and aerial, using Showtime Circus' specialist equipment such as aerial hoop and silks.
Come and learn how to perform awesome moves on the aerial silks!
This is a class for children aged 5-10 years to gain the strength, elegance and flexibility required to perform exciting feats on this piece of specialist circus equipment.
Strengthen the core and upper body muscles whilst having fun!
This class will give adults the opporunity to leaarn acrobatic moves on silks, hoop and trapeze, and improve your strength and fitness.
The class begins with a gentle aerobic warm up and stretching and strengthening, followed by exercises to work on muscle tone, strength and confidence.
In the High Flyers class, children learn to be active in a fun and structured environment, which can aid in the development of confidence and well as crucial social skills.
At this age, typically our children are becoming highly skilled acrobats, utilising skills learned from gymnastics and dance, and adding in aerial silks and hoops, as well as stilts, juggling and maybe even magic!
Classes consist of warm-up, tumbling/acro, aerial silks, aerial hoop, stilt-walking, tight-wire and warm-down.
Come and learn the aerial hoop!
This class is for adults to learn exciting and daring moves on the aerial hoop whilst developing their strength and fitness - and most importantly, having fun!
At Showtime Circus, our Big Tops can learn to be active in a fun and structured environment, which can aid in the development of confidence as well as crucial social skills.
Classes typically consist of welcome games, warm-up and dancing, tumbling, aerial silks, aerial hoop, plate spinning, poi and warm down.
An exciting class for children with little or no experience to start their journey in aerial performance!
Children will have the opportunity to learn awesome moves on the silks, hoop and trapeze.
A class to introduce our under 11s to all the fun of the circus!
Your child will be able to learn a mixture of Hula Hoop and Acro, along with a lot of circus silliness.
For our Showtime Circus family who have lots of experience in dance.
Learn how to link dance and acro and strengthening exercises, which will increase your level of performance in every element of circus.
This class offers 16-17 years olds a mix of Aerial Bungee and Dance Fitness to build strength, stamina and aerobic fitness in a fun Showtime Circus environment.
Come and learn how to perform awesome moves on the aerial silks!
This is a class for older children aged 11-17 years to gain the strength, elegance, coordination and flexibility required to perform exciting drops and poses on this challenging piece of aerial apparatus.
Come along and learn parkour, flips and tricks in a super safe environment.
Climb ropes like Spiderman, swing from a trapeze, climb up a climbing wall and MORE in the action packed class for children aged 5-10 year with LOTS of energy to expel!
Come and learn how to perform awesome moves on the aerial hoop!
This is a class for older children aged 11-17 years to gain the strength, elegance and flexibility required to perform challenging poses and acrobatics on this piece of specialist circus equipment.
Our weekly classes are tailored specifically for little ones to learn circus skills in a fun and safe environment.
Children enjoy a warm-up to a viral classic song, lots of tumbling, the chance to hang upside down, and play with the spinning plates and juggling balls!
At Showtime Circus Clowns and Climbers, toddlers aged 18-36 months can enjoy all the fun of the circus, including aerial silks cocoons, bouncy soft play, juggling scarfs and MORE!
Taught by ex-nursery teacher, Nellie the Elephant, this class will allow your toddler to explore circus skills and specialist equipment in a safe and fun environment.
Bond as a family whilst trying out all the skills of the circus in a fun, relaxed and nurturing environment!
This is a class for children who may not yet be confident or comfortable enough to come to class without their parents or older sibling.
It is for children with additional needs,and for blended families to find a safe, fun activity and for those with anxiety or other concerns who would love a chance to try circus but would prefer to do so with the help of their family.
Everyone who would find our mainstream class too overwhelming is completely welcome to this class!
A fun class to help children aged 5-11 years learn the basics of acrobatics and gymnastics.
Your child will increase their strength and flexibility, and learn impressive moves such as cartwheels, handstands and forward rolls.
Our weekly classes are tailored specifically for little ones to learn circus skills in a fun and safe environment.
Children enjoy a warm-up to a viral classic song, lots of tumbling, the chance to hang upside down, and play with the spinning plates and juggling balls!
Showtime Circus Squad is a class where we can put all of the skills that we have learnt in our usual circus classes into action and create exciting and showstopping pieces to music to perform in the community.
It is compulsory for all squad members to attend the general circus class suited to their age group.
Performance dates will be given in advance and commitment to the rehearsals leading up to this and the date itself is expected from all members of squad.
Come and play with your family!
This is a free-play session where you have the opportunity to try out circus equipment and skills. There is a teacher there to guide you but not to teach.
You are welcome to grab a drink/snack in our little cafe too and have a lovely time with your family trying new things.
*Drop ins are available for these sessions.*
The mixed aerial class gives children aged 7-16 years the opportunity to learn and develop their circus skills on Showtime Circus' specialist equipment.
Children will learn to use the aerial silks, hoop and trapeze, gaining the strength and flexibility needed to perform incredible moves on these super-fun pieces of circus equipment.
In the High Flyers class, children learn to be active in a fun and structured environment, which can aid in the development of confidence and well as crucial social skills.
At this age, typically our children are becoming highly skilled acrobats, utilising skills learned from gymnastics and dance, and adding in aerial silks and hoops, as well as stilts, juggling and maybe even magic!
Classes consist of warm-up, tumbling/acro, aerial silks, aerial hoop, stilt-walking, tight-wire and warm-down.
Come and learn some AWESOME moves on Aerial Hoop!
This class allows children 6-10 years to gain the strength and flexibility needed to perform incredible feats on this super fun piece of circus equipment.
A class for students to learn more advanced moves on aerial hoop, silks and trapeze.
The class also focuses on building the strength and flexibility required for high-level performance on these specialised pieces of aerial apparatus.
Come along and learn parkour, flips and tricks in a super safe environment.
Climb ropes like Spiderman, swing from a trapeze, climb up a climbing wall and MORE in the action packed class for children aged 5-10 year with LOTS of energy to expel!
Showtime Circus Squad is a class where we can put all of the skills that we have learnt in our usual circus classes into action and create exciting and showstopping pieces to music to perform in the community.
It is compulsory for all squad members to attend the general circus class suited to their age group.
Performance dates will be given in advance and commitment to the rehearsals leading up to this and the date itself is expected from all members of squad.
A class for 8-16 year olds to develop their impressive acrobatic skills!
Children will learn how to do advanced acro and gymnastics moves like free cartwheels, somersaults and backflips.
Come and learn the aerial hoop!
This class is for adults to learn exciting and daring moves on the aerial hoop whilst developing their strength and fitness - and most importantly, having fun!
For both parents AND children to learn the skills of the circus!
If you want to get fit alongside your child, or if you want to learn cool moves together, this is the class for you.
For children aged 3+ and their parents, everyone attending MUST book on the register and pay for their space.
Custard Pies is a fun group for babies aged 10-18 months to come and explore the circus, helping them learn, grow and be active.
They will be able to explore all of the senses of the circus including juggling scarves, bouncy soft play and more!
For children aged to 3 months -18 months to explore all of the senses of the circus, including, juggling scarves, bubbles, baby yoga and more.
Do a circus assault course and learn to hang off the hoop, swing in a silk and balance on a beam!
This Aerial and Contortion class allows those with some experience in this area to develop and hone their skills.
Suitable for 8-17 year olds, this class specialises in allowing children to learn aerial moves on the hoop and silks, and how to stretch safely!
Exercise whilst having fun!
This class mixes aerial skills, acrobatics, stretch and aerobic fitness for adults in one awesomely fun class at Showtime Circus.
Showtime Circus Squad is a class where we can put all of the skills that we have learnt in our usual circus classes into action and create exciting and showstopping pieces to music to perform in the community.
It is compulsory for all squad members to attend the general circus class suited to their age group. This class is for those children who wish to attend squad but cannot make the general circus class for their age group.
It allows children to catch up on the general circus skills needed to be part of the Showtime Circus Squad.
For our Showtime Circus family who have little or no experience in dance.
Learn linking steps and strengthening exercises, which will be highly transferable to all elements of circus, especially aerial and acro.
Come and learn all of the skills of the circus!
This class gives an opportunity for home-educated children aged 5-9 years to get active, make friends and have fun whilst learning to juggle, do acrobatics and use specialist equipment such as aerial hoop and silks!
Showtime Circus Squad is a class where we can put all of the skills that we have learnt in our usual circus classes into action and create exciting and showstopping pieces to music to perform in the community.
It is compulsory for all squad members to attend the general circus class suited to their age group.
Performance dates will be given in advance and commitment to the rehearsals leading up to this and the date itself is expected from all members of squad.
At Showtime Circus, our Big Tops can learn to be active in a fun and structured environment, which can aid in the development of confidence as well as crucial social skills.
Classes typically consist of welcome games, warm-up and dancing, tumbling, aerial silks, aerial hoop, plate spinning, poi and warm down.
Our weekly classes are tailored specifically for little ones to learn circus skills in a fun and safe environment.
Children enjoy a warm-up to a viral classic song, lots of tumbling, the chance to hang upside down, and play with the spinning plates and juggling balls!
At Showtime Circus, our Big Tops can learn to be active in a fun and structured environment, which can aid in the development of confidence as well as crucial social skills.
Classes typically consist of welcome games, warm-up and dancing, tumbling, aerial silks, aerial hoop, plate spinning, poi and warm down.
This is a class for children over 11 to learn the skills of the circus.
It helps develop strength and flexibility by focusing on Acro, Circus and Stretching.
Strengthen the core and upper body muscles whilst having fun!
This class will give adults the opporunity to leaarn acrobatic moves on silks, hoop and trapeze, and improve your strength and fitness.
The class begins with a gentle aerobic warm up and stretching and strengthening, followed by exercises to work on muscle tone, strength and confidence.
Circus Sensory is a fun class where your baby can explore and develop creatively, enabling touch, smell and visual development. Your baby can try tummy time with a difference, using an aerial silk in balance with their grown up.
The class offers a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby, whilst they develop and grow.
Come and learn how to perform awesome moves on the aerial silks!
This is a class for children aged 5-10 years to gain the strength, elegance and flexibility required to perform exciting feats on this piece of specialist circus equipment.
We are SO excited to be putting on another show!
It will be FULL of flips, tricks and amazing routines and EVERYONE is invited to join us!
Your show fee will include:
- T-shirt (optional personalisation an extra £5)
- Show badge for your varsity jacket
- Rehearsals on the day
- Costume HIRE
- Chaperones back stage
- Teachers extra admin time choreographing the routines
Come join us!
Camp notes
Drop off at 1pm for rehearsals and then the show will be at 6pm until we are done!
We welcome children ages 5 - 12 years to come and join us for our Spooky circus day camp this October half term!
Our camp runs 9am - 4pm with the option of a half day, early drop off and late pick up too.
In our Spooky Circus Camp your child will learn all things circus including poi, juggling, hula hooping, spinning plates and more!
PLUS aerial silks, acro, aerial hoop and trapeze! Will you dare to join us?!
We welcome children ages 5 - 12 years to come and join us for our Spooky circus day camp this October half term!
Our camp runs 9am - 4pm with the option of a half day, early drop off and late pick up too.
In our Spooky Circus Camp your child will learn all things circus including poi, juggling, hula hooping, spinning plates and more!
PLUS aerial silks, acro, aerial hoop and trapeze! Will you dare to join us?!
FULL OF FUN
Our holiday camps are jam packed full of fun, including a full schedule of new activities, warm-ups, dance, poster designing and of course, the Showtime Showcase Finale!
Your children will learn skills such as Aerial Hoop/Silks, Acrobatics, Stilt-Walking, Juggling and Tight-rope, all taught by current professional circus performers, in a fun and safe environment.
Camps run from 9am – 4pm each day with early drop off 8:30am and late pick up 4:30pm available.
A typical schedule will consist of the following:
• Welcome Games
• Warmup and Dancing
• Introduction to first skill
• Lunch
• Art and Craft
• Second & third skill
• Showcase Rehearsal
• Warm down
It is a JAM PACKED day FULL of fun and the children are guaranteed to be kept busy and burn off energy!
Usually on the last day, the children will perform a little showcase so you can see what they have been up to all week!
FULL OF FUN
Our holiday camps are jam packed full of fun, including a full schedule of new activities, warm-ups, dance, poster designing and of course, the Showtime Showcase Finale!
Your children will learn skills such as Aerial Hoop/Silks, Acrobatics, Stilt-Walking, Juggling and Tight-rope, all taught by current professional circus performers, in a fun and safe environment.
Camps run from 9am – 4pm each day with early drop off 8:30am and late pick up 4:30pm available.
A typical schedule will consist of the following:
• Welcome Games
• Warmup and Dancing
• Introduction to first skill
• Lunch
• Art and Craft
• Second & third skill
• Showcase Rehearsal
• Warm down
It is a JAM PACKED day FULL of fun and the children are guaranteed to be kept busy and burn off energy!
Usually on the last day, the children will perform a little showcase so you can see what they have been up to all week!
Come and learn all of the skills of the circus in our super fun Holiday Camps!
Come and join us to learn poi, juggling, walking globe, acro, aerial hoop, aerial silks and so much more!
Our new years circus camp is suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years old.
Our holiday camps are jam packed full of fun, including a full schedule of new activities, warm-ups, dance, poster designing and of course, the Showtime Showcase Finale!
Throughout the day your child will get to join in with lots of fun games, learn ground based circus skills including poi, juggling, hula hooping, diablo, acro and more!!
They will also get to explore the aerial equipment such as aerial hoop, trapeze and aerial silks.
After lunch time we will have a calm period with crafts to allow their food to settle.
Your children will learn skills such as Aerial Hoop/Silks, Acrobatics, Stilt-Walking, Juggling and Tight-rope, all taught by current professional circus performers, in a fun and safe environment.
A typical schedule will consist of the following:
• Welcome Games
• Warmup and Dancing
• Introduction to first skill
• Lunch
• Art and Craft
• Second & third skill
• Showcase Rehearsal
• Warm down
It is a JAM PACKED day FULL of fun and the children are guaranteed to be kept busy and burn off energy!
Usually on the last day, the children will perform a little showcase so you can see what they have been up to all week!
"It is scientifically proven that circus skills can greatly assist in the development of children’s brains, as well aiding in the growth in communication and social skills."
AERIAL HOOP/SILKS
The beautiful art of forming shapes with your body, while suspended from height, either on a hoop, rope, or silks.
ACROBATICS
The performance of extraordinary human feats of balance, agility and motor co-ordination.
JUGGLING
An amazing skill which uses advanced hand-eye co-ordination.
Come and learn all of the skills of the circus in our super fun Holiday Camps!
Come and join us to learn poi, juggling, walking globe, acro, aerial hoop, aerial silks and so much more!
Our new years circus camp is suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years old.
Our holiday camps are jam packed full of fun, including a full schedule of new activities, warm-ups, dance, poster designing and of course, the Showtime Showcase Finale!
Throughout the day your child will get to join in with lots of fun games, learn ground based circus skills including poi, juggling, hula hooping, diablo, acro and more!!
They will also get to explore the aerial equipment such as aerial hoop, trapeze and aerial silks.
After lunch time we will have a calm period with crafts to allow their food to settle.
Your children will learn skills such as Aerial Hoop/Silks, Acrobatics, Stilt-Walking, Juggling and Tight-rope, all taught by current professional circus performers, in a fun and safe environment.
A typical schedule will consist of the following:
• Welcome Games
• Warmup and Dancing
• Introduction to first skill
• Lunch
• Art and Craft
• Second & third skill
• Showcase Rehearsal
• Warm down
It is a JAM PACKED day FULL of fun and the children are guaranteed to be kept busy and burn off energy!
Usually on the last day, the children will perform a little showcase so you can see what they have been up to all week!
"It is scientifically proven that circus skills can greatly assist in the development of children’s brains, as well aiding in the growth in communication and social skills."
AERIAL HOOP/SILKS
The beautiful art of forming shapes with your body, while suspended from height, either on a hoop, rope, or silks.
ACROBATICS
The performance of extraordinary human feats of balance, agility and motor co-ordination.
JUGGLING
An amazing skill which uses advanced hand-eye co-ordination.
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