Here’s your invitation to run away with the circus (once a week, to start)
We’ve all thought about it.
But this autumn, there’s a real opportunity to leave your worries behind and join the circus… if only for an hour.
Cork’s Circus Factory is hosting a week of circus taster classes from September 9th to 12th at its own venue on Centre Park Road. Hula Hoop, Aerial Silks, Handstands, Trapeze and Acrobatics are some of the classes on offer so if you always wondered what it’s like to swing from the rafters, this is your chance to find out.
The adults-only taster classes take place in the evenings and are open to those over 18. No experience is necessary, just a bit of curiosity and an open mind.
Tamsin O’Callaghan, a current member at Circus Factory, started Circus two years ago with no experience: “Everyone has always been so welcoming and nice and supportive.” Tamsin told us.
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“It’s a really lovely community to be a part of. With exams and work, this has always been a fun place to escape to.”
The classes are perfect for those looking to try something new, improve their fitness, or explore their creative side in a supportive and inspiring environment.
At the end of the 12-week term of classes, students are invited to participate in Circus Factory’s Student Showcase, where they show off skills and routines they developed during their training. They can also volunteer backstage if performing isn’t their thing.
Circus Factory offers classes for adults and youth as well as workshops for professionals. They also host in-house cabarets and showcases all year round as well as their annual festival, Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival, each autumn.
Find out more here.
