Circus WOW Classes - Term 4, 2024

 WHAT'S ON? 

 MONDAY CLASS 

Beginners Aerials/Intro to Circus
Mondays 21st October – 16th December (9 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Slade V
9 Weeks: $250 Full / $235 Concession
5 Weeks: $150 Full / $140 Concession

For beginners and those who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. The 9-week block will cover basic skills for aerial silks, lyra and trapeze, including beginner tricks, climbing, inversions, correct technique and building strength and flexibility

Pre-reqs: No pre-reqs. For aerialists with limited experience or those returning after a break who want to revisit beginner skills.

 TUESDAY CLASSES 

Inclusive Ground-based Circus Fun!
Tuesdays 22nd October, 19th November, 3rd December, 17th December (4-week block)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Jane Davis
$110 

Join Trainer Jane for a fun and inclusive ground-based circus class, open to all ages 16+ and all skill levels. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some circus experience, this class welcomes everyone! Activities may include adagio (partner acrobatics), juggling, hoops, and other exciting ground-based circus skills. Come ready to explore, move, and have fun in a supportive environment!

Open Training 5-week Block
Tuesdays 29th October, 5th November, 12th November, 26th November, 10th December (5-week block)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Jane Davis
$50 

Self-guided conditioning and practicing of already trained skills.

 THURSDAY CLASSES 

Beginners Plus / Intermediate Aerials
Thursdays 24th October - 19th December inclusive (9 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainers: Ali Kimbrough
9 weeks: $250 Full / $235 Concession
5 weeks: $150 Full / $140 Concession

In this class, we’ll learn new skills and transitions, construct sequences and routines. This class is for aerialists who want to expand their skill set while building strength and endurance.

Pre-reqs: Bent arm hang, straddle over hold (from the ground, and ideally from a climb), climb to the top of silks, foot lock. Hip lock from a climb (any technique). Stamina and fitness to begin working on sequences and routine building. A wide range of skills on silks. Strong body awareness and knowledge of own limitations and strengths.

 FRIDAY CLASS 

Intermediate/Advanced Aerials
Fridays 1st November, 8th November, 22nd November, 29th November, 6th December, 20th December (6-weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Louise Clark and Jane Davis
$170 Full / $140 Concession

In this class, we will develop our bar skills on the trapeze, lyra, and silks working on transitions and building sequences, in addition to learning new and advanced skills.

Pre-reqs:

Consistent technique across basic skills (sit, stand), confidence on the ropes, a repertoire of basic skills, and can build own basic sequence, pull to front support, and splits under the bar.

• Lyra – straddle over (bent arm), active knee hang 10 sec, top bar knee hang. Coming to sit with good technique. Baseline skills include star, gazelle, mermaid, and front balance.
• Trapeze – includes coming to sit and stand with good technique, and a routine of 5-7 skills. Trapeze skills include monkey roll, clix, rolls to sit and stand, dismounts.
• Silks – Confident and consistent straddle over from a climb on silks. Hip lock from a climb as well as catchers. Stamina and fitness to begin working on sequences and routine building. A wide range of skills on silks. Strong body awareness and knowledge of own limitations and strengths.

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NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!

Please note:

1. Casual class tickets are offered when available. They are available always for choir and adagio. Make-up classes or refunds will not be offered for missed classes. 
2. All class participants need to have purchased their annual membership (only $20.00) to attend class. The membership fee ensures you are covered by our insurance.

 CONCESSION?  Select the CONCESSION tickets included with each class if you hold a student, pensioner or health care card. 

 PAYMENT PLAN REQUIRED?   Select ZIPAY at checkout

Please note that a booking fee of 2.5% applies. Through booking fees, Humanitix supports charities around the world providing education for girls.

 NEW TO CIRCUS WOW?  Welcome! Circus WOW is a membership-based community group for women 18+. An Annual Membership Fee of $20.00 is required for participation in all classes and workshops. Please purchase a $20.00 Circus WOW 2023 Annual Membership ticket in addition to your class booking(s). Please also complete this consent and medical screening form HERE before classes start.

 TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  can be found HERE. By purchasing a ticket you show you have read, and agree, to the Terms and Conditions.

 EMERGENCY CONTACT:   Required when booking a class. We have seen medical emergencies occur in both physical and not-so-physical classes.  An emergency contact helps your trainer to support you in the unlikely event that a medical emergency occurs.

Circus WOW welcomes all women 18+, including those who identify as women. We also welcome intersex, non-binary and gender-diverse people.

Circus WOW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we operate, the Dharawal people, and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.