Teen Aerial

Skylight Circus Arts offer aerial classes for teenagers aged 13 – 18 years.  Sessions cover a variety of aerial skills including trapeze, aerial silks and aerial hoop.  Working with our specialist trainers, have fun, keep fit and take to the sky! Teen Aerial sessions are on Monday’s at Skylight Circus’ studio in Rochdale, Greater Manchester:  

Teen Beginners – Mondays 4.30 – 5.30

Teen Intermediate Mondays 5.30 – 6.30

  • In our studio theatre or in your space 
  • Sensitive and supportively staffed
  • Non competitive and inclusive
  • All ages and abilities

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Teen Aerial Booking

“I didn’t think that I’d be able to silks but now I’m in the intermediate group and loving it!”

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