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Intensive circus arts training (4 weeks) at AirCraft Circus Academy

From 06 april to 25 september 2026
Poster for the One Month Course in Circus Arts at AirCraft Circus Academy showing several circus artists training on aerial apparatus.
Aircraft Circus Academy

Spring session 2026 From 06 april at 00:00 to 01 may 2026

Aircraft Circus Academy - United Kingdom

Fall 2026 session From 31 august at 00:00 to 25 september 2026

Aircraft Circus Academy - United Kingdom

Unit 7A Mellish House
Harrington Way
SE18 5NR
LondonENG
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Price

Complete training (4 weeks / 100 hours) : 1 200 £
🎪 One Month Course in Circus Arts
Intensive circus arts training – 4 weeks

The One Month Course in Circus Arts is an intensive four-week course offered by AirCraft Circus Academy, designed for people wishing to fully immerse themselves in the practice of circus arts, strengthen their technical skills and develop their artistic potential.

Conceived as a true laboratory for learning and creation, this training combines physical demands, artistic exploration and personalized educational support, in a professional and caring environment.

🗓️ Dates – 2026 Editions

Spring session
📅 From Monday, April 6th to Friday, May 1st, 2026

Autumn session
📅 From Monday, August 31st to Friday, September 25th, 2026

👉 Two separate sessions, offering the same complete educational program.

⏱️ Organization & pace of the training

Total duration: 4 weeks

100 hours of training

5 days a week

Monday to Friday

Opening hours: 10am – 4pm

Each week is structured to allow for balanced progression between technique, physical fitness, creativity, and performance.

🎭 End-of-internship presentation
On the last Friday afternoon, participants have the opportunity to invite family and friends to attend an informal showing, a moment to share the work done during the training.

👥 Target audience & prerequisites

Training open to those aged 16 and over

Good physical condition required

Accessible to different levels (pedagogical adaptation guaranteed)

The groups often bring together diverse profiles:

circus artists

amateur or intermediate aerialists

dancers

actors

physical theatre artists

athletes from other disciplines

This diversity fosters group dynamics and a creative approach to work.

🤸 Subjects taught
🪂 Aerial disciplines

Aerial classes emphasize technique, strength, fluidity, and sequence building:

Aerial Hoop

Fabric (Silks)

Fixed Trapeze (Static Trapeze)

Flying Trapeze

Straps

Rope

🤸‍♂️ Acrobatics & balances

In-depth work on acrobatic fundamentals to support aerial practice:

Ground acrobatics

Acro-balance

Handstands

Trampet

🩰 Complementary disciplines

These courses enrich artistic and physical practice:

Stretch & flexibility

Dance (application to apparatus and stage)

Individual and collective performance

🎯 Learning objectives

Throughout the training, participants develop:

a solid technical foundation in several disciplines

a better understanding of movement and the body

tools for artistic and stage creation

a conscious approach to injury prevention

an ability to work alone and in a group

Free practice and reflection time accompanies the lessons in order to promote autonomy and the integration of learning.

💶 Prices & conditions

Price: £1,200 for the entire course (4 weeks / 100 hours)

💳 Payment

Payment is required to validate registration.

Payment in installments without fees is possible upon request.

🎓 Funding

No direct funding from the organizer

Opportunities for external scholarships vary by country (examples cited: Arts Council England, Creative Scotland)

⚠️ Registration implies acceptance of the general terms and conditions of sale and the privacy policy of the organizer. TrapezeAerial Silk
Snake Tape - Prodigy
1195
956

Snake Tape - Prodigy

Adhesive tape / grip for aerial equipment. For trapezes and aerial hoops.

Aerial fabric
7300
6570

Aerial fabric

Width 1.50m, 100% polyester, certified. Choice of colors and lengths.

Stretchy tape - aerial
990
990

Stretchy tape - aerial

Elastic tape to equip your aerial equipment with a comfortable grip.

Aerial hoop attachment
1700
1500

Aerial hoop attachment

Stainless steel shackle, sold individually, Allen key provided. Compatible all diameters.

Hook tube
4990
4740

Hook tube

Hook tube to fix an aerial silk.

Aerial hoop 95 cm
16600
15600

Aerial hoop 95 cm

Aerial hoop made in Italy. External diameter 95cm.

Aerial hoop 90 cm
16000
15000

Aerial hoop 90 cm

Aerial hoop made in Italy. External diameter 90cm.

Aerial Hoop 100cm
16800
15800

Aerial Hoop 100cm

Aerial hoop made in Italy. External diameter 100cm.

Fabric bell
6390
6071

Fabric bell

Bell for attaching aerial fabric without damaging your fabric.

Aerial fabric - Slim
7300
6570

Aerial fabric - Slim

Slim version, width: 1.30m, 100% polyester, certified. Reduces fatigue, ideal for small hands.

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