Unlock your physical talents learning juggling, diabolo, devil stick, hula hoop, unicycling and more!
Lakes Alive in collaboration with
Skylight Circus Arts and Barrow Borough Council are running of series of
workshops in which you can learn
and develop new circus skills. You don't have to have any experience - though if you do
that's great - mainly, it's
just all about having a go and having a good time!
And for the extroverts out there... there will be an opportunity to perform your skills at Lakes Alive's Zircus Plus Festival on 5/6 June in Barrow and then again at Barrow Carnival on the 26 June.
The introductory workshops will take place on 4 Saturdays 8, 15, 22 and 29 May at the forum, Barrow in Furness. From 11am - 1.15pm will be sessions for 11-17 yr olds and from 1.30pm - 3.45pm will be sessions for adults. These workshops are suitable for everyone, from circus novices to circus enthusiasts!
Then from Tuesday 1 - 6 June, during half-term, there will be performance development sessions every day leading up to a performance (optional) at Zircus Plus. From 3.30pm - 5.45pm there will be sessions for 11 - 17 yr olds and the adult sessions will be from 6pm - 8.15pm (locations will vary) each day. During these sessions there will also be an opportunity to try trapeze. NB It is necessary that those wishing to perform take part in all of these sessions as you will be focusing on choreography and building routines.
Finally, on Saturday 19 and 26 June there will be more workshops to further extend your skills in preparation for a performance at Barrow Carnival.
So if this sounds like your sort of thing and gives you that little spark of excitement come and join us. Discover talents you never knew you had and make this summer one to really remember!
Costs and booking information:
Introductory workshops £1.50 per session or £5 for all four.
Performance Development sessions £5 for all four sessions.
Book through the forum: 01229 820000 or visit www.theforumbarrow.co.uk