Mary Valley
Aerial Circus Classes

Classes are available for adults and for young people aged 13+.

For classes that cater for younger children, contact our colleagues at Skyfall Silks in Brooloo.

Book a 1.5 hour session and you either come by yourself or bring up to 6 of your friends and make it a group session.

For young people aged 13 and over, parents are not required to stay but are welcome to stay.

You will learn aerial circus across a wide variety of apparatus including aerial tissue / silks, trapeze, cloud, lyra / aerial hoop, aerial net, Spanish web and stirrups.

You will build strength as you climb and roll, flexibility as you twist and split, and bravery as you drop.

You can also learn the basics of acrobatics and manipulation (e.g., hooping and juggling).

Classes will generally start with a warm-up activity.

You will then learn new skills, practice skills you've learnt, and start to put moves together in to a routine.

Some weeks, we finish with a cool-down stretch.

Everyone is very different, with different strengths and weaknesses.

It might take you months to master a certain move or just a week.

The good thing about circus is your can progress at your own pace.

There is no competition.

Bring a water bottle, and any personal items you might require.

Insect repellent is handy at night & sunscreen is advised for during the day, but make sure you don't have any sunscreen on your hands and legs or you'll find it hard to grip.

You will need to wear something on your legs, otherwise you will end up with fabric burn (unless you're really tough).

Tights or track pants are appropriate.

Don't wear jeans or anything with big buttons or bits that might get caught in and damage the aerial silks.

For your safety, remove any jewellery before the class begins.

As it is an outdoor rig that you will be training on, bring a jacket or jumper if it's cold.

If you have any serious medical conditions you are advised to get medical clearance from your physician before you undertake the class.

If you have any injuries or illness on the day, please let Kieran know.

Payment is made at the time of booking via PayPal.

Once you've booked you will receive an email confirming your booking with instructions on how you can cancel or reschedule your booking if need be.

By attending and participating in a class, you must agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. In voluntarily attending circus classes, I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking a form of exercise which has inherent risk of injury. I agree that neither myself, my heirs, assigns or legal representatives will sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against Kieran Broome, Mary Valley Circus, or his agents for any personal injury or property damage/loss, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

2. I understand that I am responsible for informing my instructors of any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries that may affect my ability to participate in training. I understand that, if during the course of my training I develop any medical conditions or injuries, I must inform my instructor about them.

3. I give Kieran Broome or his agents permission to seek medical attention on my behalf, should they deem it necessary.

4. I give Kieran Broome or his agents permission to contact an ambulance on my behalf if they deem one necessary.

5. I understand and acknowledge that full payment must be made at the time of booking.

6. I understand that I can cancel (or reschedule) the booking and receive a refund minus any merchant fees at least 24 hours prior to the class. If notice is not provided by this time, the participant will be considered to not have attended and no refund will be given (except in exception circumstances as negotiated with Kieran Broome).

7. I understand and acknowledge that the classes will be held on an outdoors rig, and as such cannot be held during inclement weather. Any cancellations due to weather prior to the booked class will by fully refunded. Cancellations due to weather arising during a class may result in a partial or full refund depending on the amount of class time completed.

8. I understand and acknowledge that Kieran Broome or his agents retains the right to cancel a class at any time and that I will receive a full refund in these circumstances (excepting clause 7 above).

9. I agree to follow all instruction from Kieran Broome or his agents and acknowledge that these directions are intended to ensure the safety of participant/s and maintenance of equipment.

10. I acknowledge that use of recreational drugs or alcohol prior to or during class is prohibited. If it is thought that I may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs I will be asked to leave the class and will not be able to apply for a refund.