About Us
Who we are
G.E.M.S circus arts is a leading youth circus school located on the beautiful Dorset coast. We offer excellent training in various circus disciplines such as; aerial arts,acro,equilibristics (balancing) performance and specialty arts. Our classes are taught in a safe, fun, inclusive and well structured environment by friendly teachers whom have all come from circus or gymnastics backgrounds. All students learn to Grip Elevate Move and Shine when becoming part of our circus school.
Classes
Every child is individual - Our students progress at different paces. They work steadily at certain skills until they are achieved. Our beginner aerial students learn at a low height. Soaring high comes after proper progression and body awareness growth only. More advanced students are continued to be challenged through enhancements such as competitions and peer interventions.
There are performance opportunities in all our classes, progression certification and our students favourites: 'Star of the Lesson' award and 'victory wall' to celebrate accomplishment and boost confidence. There are lots of other National Youth Circus events students can have the chance to get involved in .
Mixed Aerial: 8 yrs + (Limited spaces)
This class involves a variety of suspended apparatus which students hang from and perform tricks and movement on. Classes cover basic aerial techniques in hoop , sling , corde lisse and trapeze. Students will learn good technique, gain flexibility and build strength leading to creating shapes/poses and executing sequences of tricks in a safe, supportive and controlled environment.
Aerial Silks: 8 yrs + (limited spaces)
Silks are a suspended weight tested fabric that students climb, bind , drop and swing on. Students are taught moves and routines suitable to their ability.
Teen Aerial Arts :11yrs +
A class focused on aerial skills specifically aimed at secondary school aged students. Students train in all aerial disciplines , learn transitioning, flow and choreography.
Acro Troupers : 4 yrs +
This is a mix of some of the essential circus disciplines such as; equilibristic, juggling, stilt walking and Acro
Classes are divided into 5 areas of training; balancing,limbering,strength,
tumbling, flexibility and each term has a circus discipline focus. Our acrotroupers class builds fundamental skills which are transferable to Aerial.
(In some special cases our age recommendations for classes can be reconsidered, based on individual talent and ability)
Circus Champs ( In Schools only class)
Aspiring children will learn a variety of Circus fundamental skills such as; juggling,hooping,tight-wire walking, spinning plates, diabolo, clowning, partner balancing and more.
Ring Master Troupe: Performance group. Invitation only class.
Timetable
Tuesday
Beginners Silk: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Mixed Aerial 1: 5pm-6pm
Inter. Silks: 6.15pm-7.45pm
Wednesday
Mixed Aerial 2: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Teens Aerial: 5pm-6.30pm
Mixed Aerial 4: 6.30pm- 8.00pm
Thursday
Acrotroupers 1: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Acrotroupers 2: 5pm-6pm
Mixed Aerial 3: 6.15pm-7.15pm
P7.30pm-8.30pm
School Holiday Camps
Circus Camps are where your children create wonderful memories, make new friends, and experience a wide variety of circus skills. Participants at any skill levels are welcome!
Keep an eye out on our social media for up and coming dates.
Schools/Community Projects & Events
We offer Circus for schools,youth organizations and events from festivals, fetes and fun days.
School's & Youth Organizations:
We provide quality, safe and enjoyable Extra-curricular circus arts workshops for Primary schools,Secondary schools and youth organisations. Our workshops help children to develop patience, dexterity, stamina, self discipline and creativity. The well planned workshop structure means that children of all capabilities achieve something.
Community Project
GRIP project provides a circus arts experience to motivate social change. We provide the opportunity for participants to discover their wings. While students learn to fly, flip and bounce, they also learn teamwork, self confidence and what it feels like to succeed. Our Project mission is to transform lives by providing a performing arts and fitness education to motivate individual growth and social change
Festivals,Fetes & Community Events
Circus skills workshops are a great attraction for fetes,festivals and community events. We provide a safe, engaging and fun environment where families can come and learn new skills such as; slackline, tightwire and aerial arts.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and get a quote.
Funders
GEMS UNIFORM LIST
Please order by choosing your item and emailing us
GEMS CLUB LEOTARD - TEENS
£40
Club leotard for teen and inters classes.
Size guide
ClA chest size 30"Approx Age 9-10
AXS chest size 32"Approx Age11-12
ASM chest size 34"Approx age 13-14
AME chest size 36"Approx age 14-15
ALA chest size 38"Approx age 15+
AXL chest size 40"Medium adult
AXXL chest size 42"Large adult
GEMS UNIFORM LEGGINGS
Leggings £19.50 Unitard £26.50
Uniform leggings
Size guide
00 Hip 23-25 Approx age 4-5yrs
0 Hip 25-27 Approx age 6-7yrs
1 Hip 27-29 Approx age 8-9yrs
2 Hip 29-31 Approx age 10-11yrs
3a Hip 22-34 Approx age 12-13yrs
3 Hip 34-36 Approx age small adult
4 Hip 36-38 Approx age medium adult
GEMS UNIFORM LEOTARDS
Long sleeves £16.50 Short sleeve £15.50
Uniform Leotards
Size guide
00 chest size 22-24" Approx age 4-5yrs
0 chest size 24-26" Approx age 6-7yrs
1 chest size 26-28" Approx age 8-9yrs
2 chest size 28-30" Approx age 10-11yrs
3a chest size 30-32 Approx age 12-13yrs
3 chest size 32-34 Approx age small adult
4 chest size 34-36 Approx age medium adult
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