Learning circus skills is not only fun but educational as well! We have a large variety of different circus equipment that we use in our workshops and each one requires a variety of different skills. Learning circus skills can improve fitness, co-ordination as well as self-esteem and teamwork. This page shows some of the circus equipment we use in our circus skills workshops and also explains the benefits.
Here's just some of our circus equipment...
This ancient art is 5000 yrs old and is the second oldest juggling prop known to mankind. Using 2 sticks, one is held still while the other is moved up and down. Diabolo spins and works by gyro effect.
Plate spinning involves resting a specially made plate with a foot or lip (not a dinner plate!!) onto a stick and gradually working it round. Once used to that, speed up until the plate becomes level and then stop the stick - Hey Presto!!
We only have one wheel? We teach this in 13 steps, very simply and safely. First stages are just to balance, then only pedal in ¼ turns, all assisted.
This involves great concentration and balance but with assistance is really easy. Holding your hands up very high and stopping on one foot to balance is the key.
Fun for all, these Pedal Go's are tricky at first but great fun once mastered in minutes.
Poi spinning, this aincient Maori art has turned from exercise for battle to easy dance and showmanship. These are great for special awareness and motor skills development.
Just some of the many benefits that are gained through learning circus skills are: