High Wired Circus

To all the silkies, hoopers, ropers... the handbalancers and back benders.. the upwardly, backwardly mobile pole climbing, climbers...
I keep seeing posts from doing amazing things. Unusual shapes at unusual heights. Rigging from trees, climbing without mats, equipment waving beautifully in the spring wind.. bodies making shapes that are sooo beautiful.. and yet....
I'm working in a place where families are separated so medical professionals can stay at work. People are pulling 12 hour shifts for more days in a row than you could probably ever manage. Some of my colleagues are already sick and most are terrified about what is happening around us. I'm not even going to talk about PPE. You know the issues we face.
If you hurt yourself whilst practicing your skill now... nobody will sympathise with you. The medical team who may have to care for you will try to be kind and, if are lucky, they will only silently resent you with your totally preventable injury at a time when people are dying.. but they will not be impressed by you in the slightest.
I understand. You're frustrated. You're bored. You're strong and you feel safe.
What about the people who see your post and copy you? Are they strong enough? Where is your spotter in that shot? Did you have a crash mat out of view? They're a bu**er to store aren't they? Do you really all have one??
Condition. Work your flex- safely. Run( I know, I hate it too). Do a million press ups... but stop doing ANYTHING that might put you at risk... and stop posting it on Facebook or Instagram for other people to copy.
The image here includes the 2 children I am trying to protect everyday when I go to work... please help me and every other medical professional out there trying our best to provide a service to keep you safe. Thank you.❤❤❤

To all students due to attend class tomorrow - we're really sorry, but all practice and classes are cancelled. I will refund all students ASAP. We have teachers in isolation and made the decision to stop.. and then the PM advised it! Now we rarely listen to Bo Jo, but on this occasion...we would urge you all to stay safe at home, and well. Support those around you who will need help - it's going to be a long journey! Au revoir for now! ❤❤❤

We are open tonight for training at 8pm! Who wants to join us? 😁🦀

Our open training sessions are for our students and teachers to practice on the equipment and cost £5 per hour for the whole time you are in the hall including set up and takedown. If you are one of our current students and would like to join us just send us a message 🙂

Our mixed level classes next Tuesday are open for booking! £12.50 each. Message us for your space now 🙂

8pm Mixed level aerial silks with Rachael (you must be able to invert in the air) 1 space left

8pm Mixed level aerial hoop with Bianca (you must be able to invert to the top bar) FULLY BOOKED

Our 24hr cancellation policy applies to these classes.

Super exciting news everyone! High Wired Circus has a shiny new website!

Highwiredcircus.co.uk

It is brand new so if you spot any mistakes/typos please let us know!

We'll still be booking as normal through Instagram messages and the page and that's still where you should go for all the up to date info and news.

We are open tonight for training from 8pm! Round off your weekend with some nice relaxing circus training... ;)

Our open training sessions are for our students and teachers to practice on the equipment and cost £5 per hour for the whole time you are in the hall including set up and take down. If you aren't one of our current students and would like to join us just send us a message :)

Photocredit Scott Gilbert - 'Wedding Photographer'

There are still a few spaces on our courses/classes starting next Tuesday! Rachael's mixed level silks is set to be awesome and Bianca's back teaching mixed level hoop too! Don't miss out, book your place by messaging us now!

Our next set of classes are open for booking! Beginners and improvers classes are a block of 3 weeks this time and mixed ability (intermediate and up) are booked week by week as normal. Message us for your space now!

Tuesdays (3rd, 10th, 17th) £37.50
7pm improvers silks with Abbi (Fully booked)
7pm improvers hoop with Laura ( 2 spaces left)
8pm beginners silks with Laura (3 spaces left)

8pm mixed level silks with Rachael ( you must be able to confidently straddle in the air) class on 3rd: £12.50
8pm mixed level hoop with Bianca ( you must be able to confidently invert to top bar) class on 3rd: £12.50

If you are unsure which level you are please don't hesitate to message. Our 24hr cancellation policy applies.

Hello hello! We're open for training tonight from 8pm. If the wind hasn't blown you away, come join us!

Our open training sessions are for our students and teachers to practice on the equipment and cost £5 per hour for the whole time you are in the hall including set up and take down. If you aren't one of our current students and would like to join us just send us a message :)

Our next set of classes are open for booking! Beginners and improvers classes are a block of 3 weeks this time and mixed ability (intermediate and up) are booked week by week as normal. Message us for your space now!

Tuesdays (3rd, 10th, 17th) £37.50
7pm improvers silks with Abbi (Fully booked)
7pm improvers hoop with Laura ( 2 spaces left)
8pm beginners silks with Laura (3 spaces left)

8pm mixed level silks with Rachael ( you must be able to confidently straddle in the air) class on 3rd: £12.50
8pm mixed level hoop with Bianca ( you must be able to confidently invert to top bar) class on 3rd: £12.50

If you are unsure which level you are please don't hesitate to message. Our 24hr cancellation policy applies.