FOUNDATION COURSE IN CIRCUS ARTS 2020 - Aerial Edge
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FOUNDATION COURSE IN
CIRCUS ARTS
2020
WHO ARE AERIAL EDGE?
We are Glasgow’s Circus School. The largest
circus school in Scotland.
We have been offering a high level of circus
training since 2007. Our core belief is to offer
‘Circus for All’ regardless of age or ability. Over
the years we have attracted a highly regarded
teaching team as well as a dedicated student
base from across Scotland and further afield.
Our highly trained coaches have a varied background
in circus arts and include previous teachers from the
National Centre for Circus Arts (London),
Circomedia (Bristol) and École National de Cirque
(Montreal). They have trained and performed across
the world working with organisations, ranging from
Cirque du Soleil to Scottish Ballet.
Aerial Edge students have gone on to study at
Circomedia and the National Centre for Circus Arts
as well as perform in Festivals across Scotland.
What is the foundation
Course?
The Aerial Edge Foundation Course in Circus Arts is a
carefully designed intensive course that ensures you
reach your full potential over the 4-month period-
gaining strength, flexibility and technical ability in a huge
variety of aerial, acro and manipulation circus skills.
This is like no other course currently on offer in
Scotland. Our highly trained coaches ensure that you
have fun, stay in one piece and continue to see progress
throughout the entire course!
One of our main focuses is on developing essential
knowledge in areas of biomechanics, physiology and
anatomy so that you can continue to push your own
development forward after the course and keep
training smarter.
This course will introduce and train you in a huge range
of aerial disciplines such as rope, lyra, silks, straps,
trapeze and more.You’ll also receive top class acro
training in the form of acrobalance, acrobatics,
handstands and banquine as well as so much more
including a range of manipulation training in juggling,
unicycling, tightwire and stilts!
Why do the foundation
Course?
Still not convinced? We think this course is perfect for
everyone.
Whether you’re considering a longer degree program, looking
for period of intensive training, wanting to start your circus
journey or even looking to work creatively we know that this
foundation course is for you.
We take the utmost care to make sure that you get the
most out of your time here and will also help you look
at future options.
You'll leave with new abilities, new skills, new knowledge
and new friends.
Course Breakdown
You’ll get over 450 hours of dedicated technical
training over 16 weeks making this is one of best value
for money circus courses on offer anywhere.
Monthly Overview:
Weeks 1-4 Intro to apparatus, skills and techniques
Weeks 5-8 Further development of core material
Weeks 9-12 Addition of solo act development
Weeks 13-16 Addition of group show development
As well as practical training you’ll also learn theory to
provide insight and understanding to everything you do.
You’ll will learn topics ranging from Biomechanics and
Anatomy to Performance and History.
We also bring in leading industry professionals to host
specialist workshops for the foundation course
students. Previous workshops have included Makeup,
Clowning, Dance, Rigging and Business Skills.Where could this
lead me?
This Foundation Course will lead you
in a variety of directions depending on
your personal goals and aims!
A Career!
Previously we’ve had students
successfully pursue full time circus
degrees with aspirations to become
circus industry professionals.
Keep Performing!
By participating in this once in a lifetime course
you may discover your love for performing!
Previous foundation course students have been
able to taken advantage of performance
opportunities at local festivals.Applying for the Foundation
Course
Applying to this course is quick and easy!
You will find a link to the Foundation Course
application pack on our website at the bottom
of the page.
aerialedge.co.uk/foundation-course
Please send all application forms to
info@aerialedge.co.ukCourse Fees
The cost of the course is £2999 for the full 16
weeks (480 hours dedicated training time).
(That’s only £750/ month or £187.5/ week!)
Course fees are payable in full or in 2 instalments:
£200 pre-course deposit
£1300 first deposit paid at the start of the course
and £1499 paid mid-way through.
Entry requirements:
Candidates must be over 16 years of age and be
available 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
throughout the foundation course
If you’re planning to apply from outside of the UK, just
let us know in your application form!Location
Aerial Edge is situated in Glasgow’s West End within
The Kelvin Hall, a building with enormous circus
significance as it was once home to the annual
Robert Brothers Circus and Carnival from 1924 -
1987.
Just a stone’s throw from The University of Glasgow,
the picturesque Kelvingrove Park, Kelvingrove
Museum and trendy Finneston area.
We are located close to all major transport links
with Kelvinhall Underground and Partick train
stations less than 10 minutes walk away, our venue is
ideally situated for residents and visitors alike.
Glasgow is a vibrant, busy city which a has a thriving art
scene, and many multi disciplinary collaborations and
exhibitions to be found.
During August, you can take a short train ride to the
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: now the biggest arts festival in
the world, with a dedicated Circus Hub where the most
world renowned companies come to perform.
In addition to the fantastic cultural experiences the city
has to offer, Glasgow is much more affordable than most
major UK cities with much lower average rent and utility
costs.
As if you needed any more reason to move here!
If you would like any further advise on Glasgow or
relocating to Glasgow please get in touch and we’d be
happy to give you further informationOur Space
Aerial Edge has its own dedicated, full-time space
within Kelvin Hall, boasting high ceilings and open
areas. With dedicated areas for ground-based and
aerial disciplines our space is highly adaptable and
able to accommodate nearly any circus discipline.
We’ve got so much height that we’ve even got our
own flying trapeze rig in here with room to spare!
Our aerial rig, alongside our dedicated swinging and
flying trapeze rigs offer flexibility and freedom to
discover, learn and hone any discipline you find
yourself enjoying.
Our sprung floor, alongside our dance floor, offers
students the ability to safely train anything from
handstands to acrobalance, parkour to cyr wheel.
Looking for some trampoline? No worries, we’ve got
them too!Get in touch
today! Got questions about the course?
Need assistance with your application?
Just fancy a chat?
We’d love to hear from you!
Contact our friendly team
by email: info@aerialedge.co.uk
or phone: 0141 433 8006
All information produced in this document is copyright to Aerial Edge Circus
School 2019.
Please note: that the images used have been taken from across our recreational
programme, foundation course and other related events.
All images are copyright to Aerial Edge taken by Richard Walker.You can also read
