Foolhardy circus skills workshops

Both instructive and enjoyable, helping to develop, patience, dexterity, stamina, self discipline and creativity.

Circus Skills Workshops.

Are a fun way for children to spend an afternoon or morning. Playing with traditional circus props (Juggling, Diablo, Tightrope, Devil Stick, Unicycle, balance poles, peddle goes, Fun wheels, and Plate Spinning), in a relaxed semi -formal workshop structure. The sessions encourage perseverance, diligence, self discipline, hand eye co-ordination, manipulation skills and dexterity. The carefully worked out structure means that children of all capabilities achieve something.

The workshops are taught by professional circus artistes from the Foolhardy Circus, the children get real hands on tuition from people who have spent over 20 years teaching and performing.

 What happens in A Circus Workshop?

Most sessions will begin with warm up games to get people in the right frame of mind and to loosen up the body. After this, participants will get the opportunity to learn a variety of circus skills and techniques:

• Diablo

• Juggling (balls and scarves)

• Stilt walking

• Unicycle

• Plate spinning

• Tight wire

• Devil stick

• Clowning

Fully equipped for fun

With equipment for over 100 people including our revolutionary low standing tightrope and a team of dedicated tutors.

Suitable for a wide range of events

We are able to offer theatres, schools and events from galas, fetes and festivals our circus skills workshops which can be both formal or informal.

A unique opportunity to work and play with real circus people

The workshops can take place on our circus ring mats with the Foolhardy circus van and its cosmic graffitti art as a lovely backdrop.