youth classes
YOUng students START ON OUR DISCOVERY STAGE AND FROM THERE
CAN explore foundation stage and beyond
bring the youth to circus!
All young people interested in our classes begin at the Discovery Stage. These classes are open to everyone and previous experience is not necessary.
The next stage is a Foundation Stage, which you can get all the info on from our Beyond Discovery page.
circus for toddlers
We’re super excited to be partnering with the wonderful Dance Cirque in Australia. We bring you Little Cirque, for ages 2-5 years!
Please note: Little Cirque will be back in January 2025, please drop us an email if you have any queries.
discovery
family taster
To begin the youth classes journey, we invite young people (5-17yrs) along with their guardians to a (free) Discovery Taster Session where youngsters* can try all forms of circus and we can assess where they are at, in order to enrol them at the right stage.
*any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at the Discovery Taster Session
Discovery Taster Sessions are always FREE to attend, but we highly recommend booking them in advance. No guarantee of spaces ‘on the door’.
SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
SESSION 1 – 9.30AM – BOOK NOW
SESSION 2 – 10.45AM – BOOK NOW
We are also running free trials for some of our Discovery classes. You can book onto these via Discovery Stage Classes below.
If you have any queries about this process, please don’t hesitate in dropping us an email or a call
why do circus?
Well, apart from the benefits to mental and physical health, you will find an inclusive safe community space, with open arms held out to all ability levels.
“My little boy attends children’s circus class on Saturday mornings and I have attended aerial silks and aerial hammock, and I can’t recommend CircusMASH highly enough. The building is a fantastic space, and the instructors are talented, thorough, friendly and professional, excellent teachers and endlessly patient!” Rachel Conlisk
One to one
We also offer private one-to-one tuition for a variety of customers. Please email or call us to enquire via the contact page.
discovery stage classes
Discovery
(5 – 8 years)
Members play games and learn coordination and acrobatic skills. Participants focus on one skill per term in prep for a show. Over the year they try out balance and aerial skills including trapeze, aerial hammock, tight-wire, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo and more.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focuses on advanced skill development.
Wednesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am
Discovery play
(5 – 8 years)
Members play games and learn coordination and acrobatic skills. The class is structured around the individuals rather than the discipline so each week members get to try lots of skills including coordination, balance, aerial, tight-wire, juggling, plate spinning & much more.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focuses on advanced skill development.
Monday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
discovery plus
(9 – 17 years)
Members play games and learn coordination and acrobatic skills. Participants focus on one skill per term in prep for a show. Over the year they try out balance and aerial skills including trapeze, aerial hammock, tight-wire, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo and more.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focus on advanced skill development.
Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Saturday 10.30am – 11.30am
discovery aerial
(9 – 17 years)
Young aerial is for those beginning their honing of aerial skills, continuing to build on the foundations of aerial arts. Participants focus on one skill per term in prep for a show.
Those who wish to can then progress on to our Beyond Discovery classes, which focuses on advanced skill development.
Thursday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 11.30am – 12.30pm
Saturday 12.30pm – 1.30pm
discovery handbalance
(9 – 17 years)
Dive into the world of hand balancing! Perfect for 9 to 17-year-olds, this class explores balance skills and the thrill of seeing the world upside down. Discover techniques, strength exercises, and fun poses in a supportive, energetic atmosphere.
Thursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Discovery Skate
(9 – 17 years)
Discovery Skate is for those wanting to learn the basics of how to roller skate and hone their practice. Participants will be working on balance, flow and speed with the addition of circus tricks. Discover how much fun skating is amongst new friends.
Please Note: Students will need to bring their own quad roller skates (NOT inline skates), knee pads and elbow pads.
Wednesday 6.30pm – 7.30pm
discovery acro
(8 – 17 years)
A beginner level acrobatic class, that works on tumbling and partner acro. The perfect place to hone your skills, free trials available for first classes.
Sunday 12pm – 1pm
Payment is split over 12 months at £46 per month for 36 weekly sessions (term time).
Discounts available for second classes and siblings.
beyond discovery
Beyond the Discovery youth classes, any students that are ready to move on to a more focused path into circus can join our FOUNDATION stage. We don’t list our foundation classes online but they include Aerial, Acrobatics, Creative, Conditioning and Flexibility & Balance.
Students are assessed each term and if we feel they have the focus and/or skills to move into our Foundation stage, we’ll let you know. Foundation students are able to audition for Bfourteen Troupe and The Birmingham Youth Circus Shows that go out and perform in the community.
If we have any new members wishing to join CircusMash that are of an advanced level, we will assess this at one of our Discovery Taster Sessions, and get them enrolled on the right level.
student shows
We have our Winter Show at the beginning of December that we encourage everybody to be part of. It is the only time during the year that all of our community comes together to showcase their skills to friends and family.
Tickets are available to purchase here if you would like to come and see a show before you get started.
Each class will have an act in the showcase, and students will be able to audition for solo opportunities.
The coaches will let students know about this in class (and don’t worry, it’s optional!)
For specific details on any shows or showbacks, please take a look on our Family Portal.