Option 1 - Full and Half Day Circus Skills Workshops

Workshop skills - By taking part in circus activities people can discover brand new ways of learning, develop mutual support and respect for each other – and have a great time doing so.

Acrobatic-balancing (human pyramids) - Acrobatic-balancing is where participants work in-groups to build human structures. They are encouraged to put their trust into each other’s hands and to physically support each other. The process is by nature about communication and building an alliance based on trust. By learning acrobatic balancing the participants will see how motivating each other and capitalising on each other’s strengths can help them achieve a team objective.

Juggling - The process of learning to juggle is a metaphor for many aspects of business life. Here, participants will be discovering techniques for learning any new skill, for example how to break tasks down into more manageable goals. Most of all, they will see how to gain valuable lessons from failure.

Flying Trapeze -  This is the most exciting and challenging of all the circus skills. To step off the platform and into the unknown takes courage and the first person up the ladder is usually someone who can lead by example. But mutual support and encouragement are crucial to help everyone take that first, daunting step off the platform. Providing an opportunity to explore how to understand and face fear and release dynamic energy of achievements.

Tight Wire Walking - To walk the tightrope requires great balance, rhythm and an ability to stay focused at all times. The tightrope here starts at just half a metre off the ground, and will go no higher than one metre throughout the session. Participants will once again be encouraged to assist their colleagues and to learn from each other’s mistakes.

Diabolo -  Diabolo is an ancient Chinese circus skill, similar to a spinning top, which has been perfected by the famous Cirque de Soleil in their show, Quidam. Once the participants have learnt the basics of the skill they will be paired up to start passing the diabolo between each other. It requires synchronised timing and precision, so to be successful, clear communication is crucial.

Static Trapeze -  This is a low, static trapeze bar that participants learn certain moves on and around. This skill requires spatial and body awareness, for both hanging upside down and upright work. It is especially useful in challenging a participant’s fear and perspective of their own abilities, as it requires a good technique rather than physical strength.

Stilt Walking -  Learning how to use stilts is like re-discovering how to walk. There is a small degree of risk, but confidence can usually be built up very quickly and once basic walking is mastered, participants will move on to applying everyday movements. This is a skill in which the support of colleagues is required in a literal sense.