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WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A circus and dance training space in Bristol where kids can try aerial hoop, aerial silks and structured dance classes.
This is a place built around proper training rather than a quick play. The classes on offer cover aerial hoop and aerial silks alongside dance sessions, so if your kid has been begging to try trapeze-style stuff after seeing it at a circus, this is where that actually happens rather than staying a daydream.
Because it runs on classes, you're looking at a booked session rather than turning up and seeing what's on. That suits a kid who wants to get properly good at something over a few weeks, less so a family after a one-off afternoon out. The hours stretch late on weekdays, open from 10am right up to 10pm, which gives room for after-school slots. Weekends are shorter, 10am to 5pm, so plan around that if Saturday is your only free day.
There's no age range given, so it's worth having a think about whether your child is ready for aerial work before you sign up, since hoop and silks take a bit of strength and confidence to get started on.
Plan your visit
What kind of classes do they run?
Dance classes and training sessions, plus circus skills like aerial hoop and aerial silks.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday it's 10am to 10pm. Weekends it's shorter, 10am to 5pm.
Do we need to book?
There's no booking link listed, so you'd need to get in touch directly to sort a place on a class.
Is this a drop-in visit or a class?
It runs as classes and training sessions rather than a casual drop-in, so it's more of a commitment than a one-off trip.
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