Cirkidz in Bowden | Community organisation

Cirkidz

Locality: Bowden

Phone: +61 8 8346 5735

Address: 27 Fifth Street, Bowden SA 5007 Bowden, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.cirkidz.org.au/

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24.01.2022 [PAX THE JUGGLE CHAMPION] Pax didn't let the postponement of our Tweenz classes slow down his learning -- he spent the break teaching himself these cool new juggling tricks. Now that's impressive! Thanks for sending us the video Lee (we can see why you're one proud Granny), and Pax, you're a true legend. We can't wait to see what you learn in your Tweenz class this semester!

23.01.2022 [INTERSTATE COLLAB] Travel is out but collaboration is still in! Our ADP program has been learning and creating with new friends in Slipstream Circus all the way from Tasmania. Some exciting new youth circus is on its way... keep your eyes peeled for their creations!

23.01.2022 [CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TICKETS] We wouldn't let a change of venue stop us from participating in the Christmas Pageant this year! Want to watch our float parade around Adelaide Oval ? The ticket ballot has opened this morning so follow the links and GOOD LUCK!

23.01.2022 [SOAR & MORE] Look, up in the sky! It's not a bird or a plane, it's our lucky SOAR & MORE participants spending their school holidays learning new aerial skills up in the rafters at Cirkidz! We love this program as it brings lots of kids into the centre who may never have been before. The current program is completely booked out, but keep an eye out -- we'll be releasing our Summer School Holiday program soon!

22.01.2022 [CIRKIDZ FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA] Here's a truly special gift idea for Dads with 2.5 to 5 year olds... interactive circus classes with the little one! We have plenty of spaces in our fun, active and imaginative weekly Tiddlerz and Big Tiddlerz classes. BOOKINGS & INFORMATION: https://www.cirkidz.org.au/tiddlerz/

22.01.2022 [HOLIDAY PROGRAM HALF FULL] We've sold half of the spots in our Spring School Holidays with 3 weeks to go, so here's your reminder nudge to get planning and save a place for your kids today! BOOKING LINK: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=515554

21.01.2022 [BREATHE - BEHIND THE SCENES] To celebrate this weekend's opening of Breathe, let’s take a look behind the scenes of our final rehearsal! Did you know: the mus...ic for the show is composed by Troupe member Phoenix? And the costumes have been designed by Troupe member Sarah? And you thought their acrobatic skills were impressive! Don’t forget to use the code CIRKIDZ for $15 tickets to Saturday 20th Feb and Sunday 21st Feb only. Book your ticket today: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/breathe-af2021

20.01.2022 [HAT TRICKS] How many ways can you put on a hat? Trainers JT and Margot show us a few cool tricks you can try with a brimmed hat and a friend (PS they are using are light party hats, no fancy juggling hats required!) Our amazing trainers are BRIMMING with skills and tricks to teach you! Book a free trial class: https://www.cirkidz.org.au/free-trial/ Enroll now: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=515554... Please share this video with a friend!

19.01.2022 [RIVERLAND YOUTH THEATRE RAFFLE - WIN A HOUSEBOAT HOLIDAY!] Just picture floating down the Murray in a houseboat with 9 of your nearest and dearest... bliss! This is just one raffle prize you could win when you buy a $5 ticket to support Riverland Youth Theatre - RYT. 100% of the proceeds supports their annual program for children and young people throughout the entire Riverland region. Follow the link in the post below to try your luck! https://www.facebook.com/riverlandyouththeatre/posts/10157198707360728

19.01.2022 [CIRKIDZ DIGITAL STUDIO TOUR] Bleep boop, Cirkidz has gone digital! Trainer Joel takes us on a tour of our NEW Digital Studio space and shows us how our super fantastic trainers can broadcast circus classes via the internet to the outside world. We want to get even better at delivering online circus and YOU can help! Please donate at the link to help us share the Cirkidz magic: https://www.givenow.com.au/cirkidz

16.01.2022 [30 DAYS OF JUGGLING - ONE WEEK LEFT] We're up to day 23 of Trainer Celso's 30 Days Of Juggling playlist on YouTube, and today we're learning how to do zip throws. Click the link to see how, and maybe spend your sunny Saturday catching up on the whole program! https://www.youtube.com/watch

16.01.2022 [TROUPE ON TV] As classes prepare their acts for an online Circus Maximus, the Troupe have already started filming some amazing sequences to spice up each show! We’ll just leave these behind the scenes shots as a little teaser of what to expect! More info about the digital version of our end-of-year show will be sent out very soon, but for now please make sure your email address is up to date with us so you don’t miss out on any crucial information! Email us your updated details at [email protected].

15.01.2022 [QUOKKA SHOW] Why learn to juggle? Well, apart from strengthening connections in your brain, you can always use it to impress the local wildlife! Check out these spell-bound little Quokkas getting their own private show from Juggler Luke Forrester. PS Did you know we created our own 30-day beginner's juggling program? Let Trainer Celso show you the basics: https://youtu.be/99T7wqt_ihI https://www.facebook.com/luke.forrester.73/posts/10157668018075920

14.01.2022 [WEEKEND WATCH] We are loving this video of Trainer Margot and her woolly socks performing some STUNNING hand-balancing and movement to her friend Lucinda on cello and vocals. It's warming the soul on this wintry weekend! Share with someone who moves a bit differently to everyone else (and remember we can teach you how!) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEF-w2mFA5x/

14.01.2022 [HANGING IN THERE] Dear Cirkidz families, We are responding to the current Covid-19 situation and updates announced by SA Health & Premier Steven Marshall.... 1. The closure of gyms, play cafes and trampoline facilities, likely for two weeks 2. Community sports fixtures and training temporarily cancelled for both indoor and outdoor sports, as well as contact and non-contact sports We have unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to postpone classes’ effective midnight, Monday 16/11/20. When we know more from SA Health we will forward further updates later in the week. Please make sure your contact details are up to date - email us at [email protected] with any questions or updates. Our trainers are spending the day giving our circus space a thorough deep-clean and reset ready for when we can welcome you all back. Thank you for your patience and support at this difficult time. Please stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you back soon! - The Cirkidz team

13.01.2022 Cirkidz would like to recognise and celebrate all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children across this Southern continent on this Aboriginal Children's Day August 4th! We acknowledge your families, diverse communities, elders, cultures and languages. We acknowledge all the ATSI kids and families who participate in our programs including circus school, artist development, regional and language reclamation! https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/ is an initiative by SNAICC.

12.01.2022 Dear Cirkidz families, After today's updates (18/11/20) announced by SA Health & Premier Steven Marshall, Cirkidz has no option but to postpone all classes for the foreseeable future until SA Health advises otherwise. If you have any queries, please email us - [email protected]. We will address all questions as soon as we can, and will be proactive and advise of any updates as they become available. ... Thank you for your patience and support at this difficult time. Please stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you back soon! The Cirkidz team

11.01.2022 [NAIDOC WEEK] The SA Circus Centre, Home of Cirkidz today acknowledges and celebrates all the Indigenous kids and families, artists and partner orgs who work with us. We play and create on countries that have been occupied and cared for by First Nations Peoples for time immemorial. We acknowledge this on NAIDOC week this week, and every week. Always Was, Always Will Be...

10.01.2022 [SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - NOW OPEN] Our last school holiday program SOLD OUT so we're releasing our Spring School Holiday program nice and early to make sure you don't miss out on any circus action! Kids can burn off that pent-energy while learning real circus skills from our fun and friendly trainers. ... Is your kid a bouncer? Choose 'OFF THE WALL' to up their trampoline game! Are they more of a climber? Book them into 'SOAR & MORE' so they can learn the fundamentals of Aerial Arts. Are they all of the above and more? 'CIRCUS PICK'N'MIX', 'READY, SET, CIRCUS' and 'CIRCUS SMORGASBOARD' will let curious kids try a bit of everything so they can discover their own circus superpower! Click here to book your spot today: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=515554 Share the love by tagging someone you'd like to run away to the circus with! #cirkidz #circusschool #juggle #aerial #acrobatics #adelaide #schoolholidays #springschoolholidays

10.01.2022 [FIRST AUDIENCE REVIEWS] Who was at the opening of our Adelaide Fringe show ‘Breathe’? Congratulations to our Troupe members for a stunning performance to an al...most-full house! We think these audience members summed up the show perfectly. There are now only 3 shows remaining; get your ticket now or you might miss out! UPDATE: SUN 21 Feb is SOLD OUT!! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/breathe-af2021

10.01.2022 [CIRKIDZ AT THE PAGEANT] An Adelaide Christmas Pageant without Cirkidz? NEVER! Whether you're at Adelaide Oval or watching from home, keep an eye out for the Cirkidz float, which will feature Troupe members showing of their skills in Chinese Pole, Lyra and Contortion. 'Tis the season!

09.01.2022 [CIRKIDZ AT NEO FULL MOON] In exactly one week, our Troupe members will be donning some spooky outfits and performing inside the Art Gallery of South Australia for an audience of art-loving teenagers! Does this sound like you or someone you know? Register at the event below! A-wooooo!

08.01.2022 [FLIGHT OF THE TIDDLERZ] Have you ever experienced Trainer Joel's Tiddlerz classes? Here's a glimpse at what our lucky participants get up to (using the grace and majesty of slow-motion footage!) We'd love to fill up this amazing program that helps little ones explore how their bodies move, work, and play. Please share this video with a family who needs some Cirkidz magic in their lives!

08.01.2022 [CALLING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIRCUS PERFORMERS] Applications for the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Bachelor and Cert IV are open until 16 October. If you’ve got a background in circus arts, gymnastics, dance, martial arts or physical theatre and looking for the next big challenge this one is for you! Click below to find out more or join their Digital Open Day Saturday 10 October streaming live online at nicaapplications.com 11am to 4pm.

07.01.2022 [WATCH TRAINER JOEL BUILD A PIRATE SHIP] Yarr me Circus hearties, did ye ever wonder what adventures await our Tiddlerz families each week at Cirkidz? Here is a behind-the-scenes view at Trainer Joel setting up one of his amazing circuits, sped up to 1 minute per second. Who wants to come and play on this mARRvellous pirate ship? Please like and share this video, and if you know any under-5s ready to join the fun, register here: https://www.cirkidz.org.au/free-trial/

06.01.2022 [SORT THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS] In case you missed this news in your inbox, we've released our Summer School Holiday program! Yep, your favourite half-day and full-day indoor sessions are back, just waiting to be filled up with active kids who are keen to add circus to their skill list. Our fun and experienced trainers make these classes a total blast -- make sure you don't miss out! Book now: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=515554 More info: https://www.cirkidz.org.au/holiday-programs/

05.01.2022 [CHOOSE CIRKIDZ FOR SUMMER SPORT] Kids got a gap in their schedule? Cirkidz will keep them active, moving, and creative -- all indoors at our fully-equipped circus centre in Bowden. Our world-class circus trainers are looking for new students in Term 4. Come and give Cirkidz a try! Claim your free trial here: https://www.cirkidz.org.au/free-trial/

05.01.2022 [SPOTLIGHT ON TRAINER CELSO] Hey Trainer Celso! What made you stick with circus all these years? What is your favourite skill? Why is having circus friends outside of school so important? We interviewed Celso last year about why circus is such an important part of his life. Share this video with someone who needs a new after-school activity!

04.01.2022 [HULA HOOP INSPIRATION] In circus, sometimes what's most important is how you sell your skills rather than the skills themselves (don't forget an awesome soundtrack). We love this dude -- most definitely a Cirkidz at heart! Tag a friend with killer moves like these!

01.01.2022 [BOULDER RUN OF DOOM] Our big globe recently turned into a huge boulder, rolling it's way through tunnels to squash any Little Tackerz in it's course! Lucky they were all fast enough to escape... this time! Are you JONESING for some more adventure in your life? Cirkidz is the place for you! Like and share this video with someone who would love to come and play with us :)

01.01.2022 [APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - ON SALE NOW!] Seeing a circus show? Why not let your kids BE the circus show! Treat them to a visit to our circus school these school holidays, where our fun and friendly trainers will teach some awesome take-home skills, proven to improve confidence, coordination, and wellbeing! Sessions focus on acrobatics, parkour, aerial arts, manipulation, balance, and contain a few surprises along the way... Dates: Monday April 12th to Friday April 23rd (weekday...s only) Session times: AM session 8:30am-12pm, PM session 12:30pm-4pm (full day bookings available) Cost: $55 per half day session, $100 per full day session Age limit: Suitable for ages 5 - 12 (with the exception of Parkour which is strictly for ages 8 - 12) All facilities and activities are Covid-19 safe! Read more: https://www.cirkidz.org.au/holiday-programs/ Book today: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=515554

01.01.2022 [KAURNA WITH TIYANA - MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY] Sunday 21st of February was International Mother Language Day, established to recognise that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion. Now we're able to share from news sites again (!), take a couple of minutes to learn about the Kaurna language from Tiyana! We reckon anyone that can speak more than one language is pretty darn incredible! What are all the languages you can speak?... https://www.abc.net.au//class/kaurna-with-tiyana/13167596

01.01.2022 [INSPIRATION WEDNESDAY] 5 years ago Trainer Marina made this showreel of her amazing solo acro, juggle, and sideshow skills, shot on location on the streets of our spiritual home in Bowden/Brompton. She has only gotten more skilled since then! We think this video is excellent motivation to get up, get moving, train hard, get a bit silly, and HAVE FUN! (PS Marina's risky sideshow tricks may need a parental guidance warning!)

01.01.2022 [HAMILTON GOES TO THE CIRCUS] Any Hamilfans out there? Trainer Jono and Eliza from Troupe love Hamilton the musical so much they created this amazing routine for a competition to win tickets to the Australian premiere. They are NOT throwing away their shot! Will it be enough to satisfy the judges? We'll have to wait for it... Share this video with a fellow Hamilton tragic!