Street Circus Programme

In 2010 the Roundhouse launched the Street Circus Programme, working with professional circus company Circolombia and with schools, youth groups and individuals to offer contemporary circus workshops fusing acrobatics and circus skills with street culture. In these workshops, 11 - 19 year-olds work with some of the best local and international circus performers to develop their skills and create performances.

In April 2011, 35 young people took to the Roundhouse Main Stage to perform in front of an audience of 1500 people in a showcase preceding Circolombia's contemporary circus production Urban. Some of this group have now gone on to form a company of young circus artists, who will perform at the Roundhouse as part of CircusFest 2012.

Practising circus arts has obvious physical and health benefits, but the social benefits are also noticeable. Using circus as a tool for engagement is a major part of the programme, as participants are required to work together in a meaningful way, supporting each other to develop confidence and trust in themselves and in each other.

If you're interested in joining the Roundhouse Street Circus Programme, you can find out more here. 

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

 

STREET CIRCUS AT THE ROUNDHOUSE
 
Want to do street circus at the Roundhouse? We hold a variety of workshops and projects at different levels. Please see information below, and visit our Creative Projects pages for details of how to enrol.

Street Circus Drop In
Age 11-25
If you’re a street dancer, popper, locker, breaker, acrobat, have circus skills or just fancy giving it a go, come and try Street Circus, led by professional artists who merge street dance with circus acrobatics to create a new kind of high energy performance.
Summer term sessions: Thu 25 Apr – Thu 27 Jul
Times: 6 – 9pm
Cost: £2 per session
Code: CRBG356
Level: Beginner

 

 

STREET CIRCUS DROP IN SESSIONS IN KINGS CROSS, ISLINGTON & FINCHLEY
Age 14-19
If you’re a street dancer – popper, locker, breaker, acrobat,have circus skills, or just fancy giving it a go, come and tryStreet Circus workshops, led by industry professionals whomerge street dance with circus acrobatics to create a newkind of high-energy performance.If you enjoy it you can come each week, learn, progressand perform. No previous experience necessary, just come along. Questions? Email streetcircus@roundhouse.org.uk

Sessions take place at:
 
The Place - Saturdays 6.30-8.30pm
16 Flaxman Terrace
London WC1H 9AT
theplace.org.uk
 
The Lift - Mondays, 6-8pm
45 White Lion Street
London, N1 9PW
liftislington.org.uk

Arts Depot - Fridays, 6-8pm
Arts Depot, 5 Nether
Street, North Finchley,
London N12 0GA
www.artsdepot.co.uk