What we do
Circus Skills Workshops
Our friendly and professional team will liaise with you to create the perfect format to suit your requirements. We will discuss with you the aims and objectives you have for the sessions, your group sizes, timetables and budget so that we can develop the ideal circus solution that works for you, your staff and the participants.
The Fantastiko Circus workshops are run by highly skilled leaders and there is a vast array of skills that we can offer (please see below), we also have a range of outfits to suit any theme. (T-shirts and combats, colourful circus theme, jester, shirts/waistcoats and more).
We also offer "Circus Package Deals" that include our circus marquee, workshops and a choice of entertainers for a complete circus experience.
Our circus certificates are great to add to the sense of achievement.
SKILLS & EQUIPMENT ON OFFER
- Balancing—peacock feathers and other objects. (Focus, concentration, spacial awareness,)
- Chinese/Gymnastic Ribbon. (dance, rhythm, creative thinking)
- Spinning plates. Balancing, throwing, catching. (Co-ordination, Equipment manipulation)
- Juggling—scarves, bean bags, rings, clubs.(sequences, timing, cross-lateral thinking)
- Diablo. A rubber hourglass shape that spins on string. Basic control to advanced tricks (motor skills, hand-eye coordination, )
- Flower Sticks—One long stick is kept in the air with two hand sticks. Basic control to throwing and rotations. (balance, momentum, rhythm)
- Poi. Weighted streamers on strings ( Spatial and physical awareness)
- Pedal-go. Pedals on four wheels (Controlling speed of a movement, balance)
- Stilts; Bucket, wooden hand held, plasterers and peg types (Balance, confidence)
- Unicycle (Dynamic Balance)
- Acrobalance (Balance, group work, trust)
- Tight-wire (Balance, concentration, trust)
- Trapeze (physical awareness, trust)
Circus skills are enjoyed by all ages and are very effective for bringing groups together, improving motor skills and concentration, team building, and generally creating an exciting and entertaining atmosphere and memorable experience for those taking part.