Tue 15th Mar 2016
by CQ
Circus Hub is a new aerial, physical theatre and yoga studio based in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, passionate about making circus accessible for all.
Work FeaturesRia Ashcroft and Kay Monrose are the brains and brawn behind this new creative business venture. They have been training in aerial and acrobalance together for over three years, and have vast history in performing and training aerial acrobatics.
Kay Monrose, co-founder of Circus Hub said:
“At Circus Hub we’re interested in all things physical, healthy, creative and fun and with your help, we’re hoping to run classes for all levels of ability and ages, both adults and children, including trapeze, aerial hoop, rope, silks, acrobatics, acrobalance, stretch conditioning, strength conditioning and circus skills. We’ll be running a whole programme of classes and training options.”
Ria Ashcroft, co-founder of Circus Hub, said:
“Our space in the Creative Quarter at Sneinton Market Avenues is the perfect space for us to train and teach others these amazing skills. We hope that people will come along and have a go. It is hard work and being up high can be scary but you feel an amazing sense of empowerment and achievement when you do something that you never thought you’d be able to do. It’s all down to technique and perseverance. Anyone can do it, that’s the beauty of it.”
For more information visit www.circushubnotts.com
Ria Ashcroft is a theatre maker, circus performer and teacher of circus and drama. She is a co-founding member of Nott Circus and The Gramophones theatre company. Ria has been performing professionally on stage and screen for the past ten years. Ria is passionate about the benefits of circus for young people and is dedicated to raising aspirations and promoting healthy lifestyles through circus and drama.
Kay Monrose is an aerial performer, teacher of circus and a qualified yoga instructor. Kay has a passion for aerial and all things circus; having trained with many instructors from around the world she has gained skills in creating performances and dancing in the air. She is eager to encourage confidence in each individual’s ability and help you become agile, strong and graceful.
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