Youth Programme Information
Important information for those interested in our Youth Recreational courses:
- Family Circus (Nursery & Reception)
- Primary Circus
- Junior Circus
- Youth Circus
Welcome to the National Centre for Circus Arts
Whether youâre joining us for the first time or returning for a new term, itâs important that you read all the information below to ensure you get the most out of your course and are familiar with our policies and procedures.
You can access your account here. If you havenât logged in online before, please click Forgotten your password? and enter the email address you used to book your course.
Please ensure you have completed the Medical Information and Emergency Contact fields in your account. If you have no medical issues, please enter ânoneâ. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the course, do get in touch with us.
If you have any questions contact us on 020 7613 4141 or reception@nationalcircus.org.uk
Terms and Conditions
Please see here for our important Youth Programme Terms & Conditions including:
- Age Brackets
- Supervision
- Safeguarding
- Health & Safety and Code of Conduct
- Concession Prices
- Rebooking
- Refunds, Credit and Cancellations
Access Cards
To make our building safe, we have a touch card system. Members of London Youth Circus and Youth Circus (Year 7-12) are expected to be responsible for their own membership cards, whilst parents of all other youth classes (Family Circus, Junior Circus, Primary Circus) are asked to be responsible for the cards issued in their childâs name.
When coming to our space itâs important that the access card is used to touch in and out of the premises. If you are bringing a visitor who does not have an access card, or if it’s your first time in our building, please speak to Reception on arrival.
When to Be Here
You can check the time and days of your specific course on the timetable using the filter on the Courses page. Itâs important to be changed and ready before the start time of your class as you may not be admitted if you’re late.
What to Wear
Clothing requirements vary between classes; your teacher can provide specific guidance. In general, wear comfortable clothing such as leggings or tracksuit bottoms, a T-shirt or vest, and clean indoor trainers. You may need to be barefoot or wear clean trainers, depending on the class.
For aerial classes, clothing that covers the limbs (e.g. long sleeves and leggingsâdouble layers may be helpful) is advised. Supportive ankle straps are recommended for anyone with previous ankle injuries.
Please do not wear: jeans, skirts, very baggy clothing, trousers with pockets on the side of the leg, or any jewellery or watches.
Priority Booking Online
Current participants will receive priority booking for the following term. This allows a course’s existing participants to secure a place before the general booking period opens. Children moving to a new age group will be placed on a priority interest list. We will contact you via email during the rebooking period with instructions on how to proceed.
Progressing to the Next Course
In the second half of term, youâll receive an email letting you know whether your child is the right age or level to move on to a new course. While we canât guarantee a place in the next age group, children who are already enrolled in our Youth Programme will be given booking priority over new participants.
Keeping in Touch
We send termly newsletters and important updates (such as booking dates and class changes) via email â please make sure your contact details are up to date. You can amend your details here.
To receive wider news from the National Centre, tick the ‘I am happy to receive emails’ box under âPreferencesâ on your account.
Our website has information about your course, along with timetables and term dates. Please make a note of any dates when your course will not be running, such as half-term and bank holidays.
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For general or Youth course enquiries, contact us on 020 7613 4141 or reception@nationalcircus.org.uk.
Scholarships
Applications for our Scholarship Scheme typically open each year from February to April.
The scheme allows successful participants to be awarded a full academic year on one of our Youth programmes at no cost. Find out more about the Scholarship Scheme.