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Circus for all ages, abilities & incomes.
Learn circus skills in Helston, Cornwall. Circus is fantastic for body, mind and soul. This page gives you the key examples of what we offer. You can also see full details of our Discount and Concession Scheme for multi-session passes, people on low incomes, sessions for children or adults with different abilities.
Here at Cirk Hes we support the creative learning, development and practice of the Circus Arts at all levels from tots, to upcoming elite teen talent, from the fledgling, to the well established working professional. We are proud to be Cornwall's regional 'Centre For Advanced Training'for the Circus Arts, working in collaboration with National Circus Centre through the UK Governments CAT Scheme.
Our Activities
See our full range of regular classes, along with all of our special events, masterclasses and upcoming courses via our 'Bookings Calendar'. Just click on the button below! You'll also find more info and help here to access our concession scheme. You can filter search classes / sessions for children or adults.
Off-Site
Outreach Services
We tour a full range of circus skills workshops to groups, school, organisations, festivals & events. Our fantastic teachers teach a full range of circus disciplines including aerial with our portable rig. See further details below or get in touch for more details.
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What is Social Circus?
Why learn circus? Why run a social circus charity?
Social circus has been a long proven vital & effective tool to engage unique individuals & communities in unique ways, with a huge amount of mental, psychical & social benefits. We love to always reference the work of social circus pioneer Dr. Reg Bolton who sums up the main benefits of circus arts into five elements.
To Dream
Hard Work is Rewarding
Individuality/ Uniqueness/Identity/Diversity
Teamwork & Trust
To Take Risks/ Cope with Failure
Sensitivity & Joy
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What we teach
Circus Skills are taught through the five main circus disciplines, acrobatics, we have fantastic teachers for all disciplines which can be provided for outreach projects or in house projects. We also provide sessions & projects to suit children or adults with multiple needs, alongside Masterclasses for those pushing the Circus Arts into the 22nd Century!
