youth classes
bring the youth to circus!
Our beginners classes are for everyone and you don’t need any previous experience. We do however, ask you to go through an onboarding process, so we can make sure we put you in the right class. Some come for fun, for fitness, for development or just want to try something different. If you get the bug (most people do!), our experienced coaches can also take you to the next level of skills in our advanced classes.
discovery tasters (essential step)
At CircusMASH, we want you to get the most out of your exciting adventure into circus, so we have a structure in place to take you on the right path.
To begin the youth classes journey, we invite young people (5-17yrs) along with their guardians to a (free) Discovery Taster Session where youngsters* can try all forms of circus and we can assess which stage they are at, in order to enrol them in the right course. We need you to complete this step to get you safely onboarded into the CircusMASH family before enrolling on a course.
*any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at the Discovery Taster Session
circus for toddlers
Little Cirque
We’re super excited to be partnering with the wonderful Dance Cirque in Australia and to be starting our first Little Cirque Class in September 2023 for ages 2-5 years! Jump to details…
Discovery tasters Sessions
Discovery Taster Sessions are always FREE to attend, but we highly recommend booking them in advance. No guarantee of spaces ‘on the door’.
SUNDAY 7th JANUARY 2024 – BOOK NOW
SUNDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2024 – BOOK NOW
If you have any queries about this process, please don’t hesitate in dropping us an email or a call
beginners classes
Discovery play
5 – 8 years
Coach: Rhian
Members play games and learn coordination and acrobatic skills. The class is structured around the individuals rather than the discipline so each week members get to try lots of skills including coordination, balance, aerial, tight-wire, juggling, plate spinning & much more.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focuses on advanced skill development.
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Discovery
5 – 8 years
Coaches: Nate, Penny, Alex, Rhian & Gaby
Members play games and learn coordination and acrobatic skills. Participants focus on one skill per term in prep for a show. Over the year they try out balance and aerial skills including trapeze, aerial hammock, tight-wire, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo and more.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focuses on advanced skill development.
Wednesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am
discovery plus
9 – 17 years
Coaches: Penny, Rhian, Alex, Nate, Lydia & Gaby
Members play games and learn coordination and acrobatic skills. Participants focus on one skill per term in prep for a show. Over the year they try out balance and aerial skills including trapeze, aerial hammock, tight-wire, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo and more.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focus on advanced skill development.
Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Saturday 10.30am – 11.30am
discovery aerial
9 – 17 years
Coaches: Raquel & Rhian
Young aerial is for those beginning their honing of aerial skills, continuing to build on the foundations of aerial arts. Participants focus on one skill per term in prep for a show.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focuses on advanced skill development.
Thursday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 11.30am – 12.30pm
Payment is split over 12 months at £40 per month for 36 weekly sessions (term time).
beyond discovery
Beyond the Discovery youth classes, any students that are ready to move on to a more serious path into circus, have the opportunity to join Aerial +, Creative Show Classes and the Birmingham Youth Circus.
Our coaches will assess where each current student is at, and put them on their appropriate path. If we have any new members wishing to join that are of an advanced level, we will assess this at one of our Discovery Taster Sessions, and get them enrolled on the right level.
BYC is for young people that want to take circus seriously. Members will have a skills class in the week and meet on a Sunday for creative workshops and show building.
little cirque
We’re super excited to be partnering with the wonderful Dance Cirque in Australia and to be starting our first Little Cirque Class in September 2023 for 2-5 years. Little Cirque is a playful, energetic class for your little ones to learn and play circus! You will participate with them each week.
Thursday’s at 10am – 11am – starting on Thursday 28th September
FREE TRIAL – your first class is free! Prices apply after this, booking is required.
Price: £10 per family
showbacks
At the end of each term we have showbacks, where parents and guardians can come into class and watch what we have been up to.
This is also an assessment and awards time, where our class participants are awarded certificates.
This usually happens on the final session of term.
student shows
We have our Winter Show at the beginning of December that we encourage everybody to be part of. It is the only time during the year that all of our community comes together to showcase their skills to friends and family.
Tickets are available to purchase here if you would like to come and see a show before you get started.
Each class will have an act in the showcase, and students will be able to audition for solo opportunities.
The coaches will let students know about this in class (and don’t worry, it’s optional!)
For specific details on any shows or showbacks, please take a look on our Family Portal.
why do circus?
Well, apart from the benefits to mental and physical health, you will find an inclusive safe community space, with open arms held out to all ability levels.
“My little boy attends children’s circus class on Saturday mornings and I have attended aerial silks and aerial hammock, and I can’t recommend CircusMASH highly enough. The building is a fantastic space, and the instructors are talented, thorough, friendly and professional, excellent teachers and endlessly patient!” Rachel Conlisk
book youth classes
One to one
We also offer private one-to-one tuition for a variety of customers. Please email or call us to enquire via the contact page.