IS YOUR CHILD ALWAYS CLIMBING ON THINGS, PUTTING ON SHOWS OR TWIRLING AROUND IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR? AT MERAKI CIRCUS WE OFFER CLASSES IN CIRCUS, AERIAL, DANCE AND ACROBATICS. THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERY ASPIRING PERFORMER!
AERIAL
A popular and exciting circus discipline. It is a fun way to get active, and build strength and confidence. Learn how to move, climb, hang and perform skills and tricks up in the air. We offer 3 main disciplines:
TRAPEZE - static and dance
SILKS - also known as tissu
LYRA - also known as aerial hoop
These classes book quickly!
CIRCUS STARS: MIXED CIRCUS
One of our most popular classes, mixed circus is available for ages 5-9! Learn skills such as juggling, acrobalance, tumbling, hula hoop, static trapeze, poi, plate spinning, clowning, plus many more fun, active games!
CIRCUS FIT: STRENGTH & FLEX
This class combines the cardio benefits of a brisk, focused body weight workout session, with circus technique. Why go to the gym when you can climb, balance and play your way to a strong physique and coordinated body? You will gain strength and flexibility with these classes, not just to compliment other dance and circus classes, but for your all round health. Come and find out just how easy it is to get in shape and have lots of fun at the same time! Activities are always tailored to suit all levels.
ACROBATS
AcroBATs! These fun and energetic classes involve BALANCE, ACRO, TUMBLING and SPLITS to develop strength, flexibility, agility & most importantly confidence and connection. We focus strongly on creating routines and combining dance and movement to create fun and exciting performances. Each student will be supported in their own unique strengths, goals and creative expression to work through challenges individually and in collaborative team work. Develop and discover all the amazing things your body can do with this super fun and dynamic class!
CIRCUS NINJAS & AERIALS
Burn off some energy with Circus Ninjas class! This mixed circus class is all about movement: jumping, running, dancing, climbing, tumbling, balancing and using your body in fun and exciting ways. Exploring circus props, play and exploring creative movement, this class is surely a whole bunch of fun!
TINY TOPS CIRCUS! 2-4 YRS
A fun mixed class of all sorts! Developing further circus & movement skills, we include in this class tumbling, balance, swinging from the trapeze, song and some very fun acro skills to do with mum or dad. We will begin to explore spinning plates, hula hoop, juggling balls - developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. A parent assisted class so you can practice at home too!
HULA HOOPS!
Using the hoop we learn basic moves, such as handling, controlling, and moving with the hoop, as well as core strengthening, balancing, and building stamina. First time hoopers will be hooping around the waist and learning fun tricks in no time with our quick and easy tips! You can even learn traditional style circus hooping, or combine with dance or acrobatic tricks for more of a challenge!