Artist in Residence 2023: Theaker Von Ziarno Community
Theaker von Ziarno is Taking Flight's first Artist in Residence 2023.
Read more...Holiday and festival season is well underway which kicked off with Phizzfest in May. What a brilliant start to the summer and a joy to be part of our local festival. We had a great day welcoming so many new people of all ages at our family day event.
Taking Flight provides a fun and safe environment for all ages and abilities to learn aerial and floor circus and movement skills. We offer recreational, educational and professional training opportunities. Taking Flight facilitate weekly classes in a wide range of circus, dance, theatre, aerial and floor activities. We run special community programmes and workshops using circus arts to enhance learning experiences for those with additional needs. Our accomplished specialist team of aerialists artists and acrobatic tutors want to work with you to find new and exciting ways to move on the floor, in the air and through life!
Please contact us directly for information on community projects, private parties, corporate and team building events, school workshops and tours, special needs in circus, studio hire, artist professional development or for any related queries.
Regular weekly kids and teens circus classes are taking a break for the summer holidays but don't worry we are running Kids 'n' Teens summer camps in July and August. For more information and bookings.
Weekly Adult Classes will run as normal throughout the summer. We have some exciting new additions to our schedule including Combat for Stage & Screen: an introduction. Every Wednesday evening. Check it out. More options for fabric and rope at different levels, cocoon, hoop, movement and floorwork.
Our new schedule is up, jam-packed with floor and aerial activities to suit all ages, abilities and levels. All classes are open for bookings.
Courses and Workshops:
Adult Aerial Taster Workshop Sunday 23rd July 2023, 2pm to 4pm. "I want to try flying!", here is your chance. No obligation to commit to classes or anything. Even if you're just looking for something to do on a Sunday! Book in here.
Movement of the month: kicked off in May: DROPS with Sean McIlraith. This is the first in a series of 4 week workshops dedicated to specific technical skills on aerial apparatus. June will focus on Spinning with Hannah Gumbrielle. Very limited spaces available. Find out more and book your place here.
Artist Development CREATE 2023 First Steps Workshop: Getting started in building a short-form act. For more details check out Artist Development in our booking section.
Don't miss out! Keep an eye on our social media platforms for all upcoming events.
Fabric/Rope (Intermediate)
Fabric/Rope (beginner - mixed level)
Open-Training
Fabric & Rope (Mixed Level)
Cocoon (Mixed Level)
Fabric (skilled)
Rope (skilled)
Open Training
Fabric and Rope (Intermediate)
Open-training
Theaker von Ziarno is Taking Flight's first Artist in Residence 2023.
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Taking flight is made up of a talented and passionate team of trainers and performers who know how to push you to achieve your goals, and make it fun along the way. Shane works tirelessly to deliver personalised support for every student, always looking for new ways to ensure everyone gets the most out of classes, no matter your level.
-- Mia
Really friendly and professional staff.
-- Kerim