Perilous ‘09

Wellington’s Circus Explosion

Perilous ‘09

in Civic Square, Sunday Feb 15, 2009 , 12-5pm..

Awkward Productions, in conjunction with Wellington Circus Trust, brings you a magic day in Civic Square with free workshops in all the skills of the circus- flying trapeze, unicycling, juggling and balance.

There’s wandering musicians and performers, popcorn, icecreams and spectacular performances on the big rig and stage. Perilous ‘09 is an opportunity for all the family to experience the thrills and skills of the circus

We Love Wellington in Summer!!!

2009 Summer Intensives

For those of you wanting to push your skills, learn new techniques or
just practice old ones.

Check out WCT’s five night intensive classes on offer over the week of

Monday 19th-Friday 23rd Jan 2009

6-7.30pm Aerial Tissu Intensive
For adults who want to fast track their aerial tissu training over a five day course.
Participants must have done at least one beginners course.

4-6pm Kids Aerials Intensive
For kids aged of 9-14.  This class includes aerial tissu, static trapeze and aerial ring skills.  Kids need to have good fitness and strength.  Previous training is preferable as this class requires good upper body strength.  If your child is only 8 yrs old but has gymnastics or dance experience please contact us as he/she may be accepted into the course.

Each course: $115 (early-bird $100 by Jan 12)

To sign up for any of the above intensives please go to www.classes.org.nz
If you have questions regarding the intensive classes please contact info@circus.org.nz

Kids classes

CIRCUS START-UP - NEW in 2008

Do you want to run away to the circus? Get a head-start and develop your Circus Skills in this fun 2 hour, 8 week course. You will learn the basics of balancing, trapeze and juggling, working towards your Grade 1 Circus Certificate. This course will be taught by performers from the Wellington Circus Trust.

WHEN: Every Thursday night, February 14 to April 3

TIME: 6.15pm to 8.15pm

VENUE: Capital E

PRICE: $125

AGE: 8 years +

CIRCUS CARRY-ON - NEW IN 2008

After completing Circus Start-Up and being hungry for more, start on your Grade 2 or 3 Circus Certificates. This is an exciting 2 hour, 8 week course where you further develop your circus skills. This course will be taught by performers from the Wellington Circus Trust.

WHEN: Thursday night, February 14 to April 3

TIME: 6.15pm to 8.15pm

VENUE: Capital E

PRICE: $125

AGE: 8 years +

Booking is through Capital E!

Classes for 2008!

We have two week-long intensive classes at the end of January and a ten week block of classes starting from 13 Feb. Details of the intensives are below and check out the classes page for the term time courses. Kids courses are offered through Capital E

Summer Intensive Introductory Circus Workshop

This year the summer intensive workshop is aimed at beginners / new comers who wish to explore a variety of different circus disciplines (static trapeze, tissue, low flying trapeze, rope, stilts etc) throughout the week. This will be held in the week of

When: January 21^th-25^th 2008 (5 nights)

Time: 6.30-8.30pm each night

Cost: $100

To book please email: info@circus.org.nz

Intermediate Performance Development Workshop

This workshop is to develop performance skills for people with prior experience.

When: 28^th January- 1^st February 2008

Time: 6-8pm

Cost: $100

To book please email: info@circus.org.nz