The Circus Project

02/09/2026

Regular adults aerial classes are back from Tuesday 8th September. Option to join a course or drop in classes. Learn the foundations in Hoop and Trapeze or Rope and Silks, build strength, flexibility and confidence whilst learning a new skill.
Book through gymcatch-The Circus Project

23/08/2026

05/08/2026

I'll be teaching rope on Sunday at EADF Community class. Come and try it out

HAVE A GO AT AERIAL DANCE - COMMUNITY TASTER WORKSHOPS
Sunday 9th August · 10.30am-3.15pm · Worthing Pavilion Theatre

Always wanted to try an aerial class? Here's your chance! 🙌

As part of the European Aerial Dance Festival, we're running a day of community taster sessions at Worthing Pavilion - taught by world-class aerial professionals in the friendliest, most welcoming environment around. No experience needed, no fitness level required. Just curiosity and a willingness to have a go!

Choose from:
🎪 Trapeze
🎪 Aerial Silks
🎪 Cocoon
🎪 Rope

Whether you're a complete beginner or just aerial-curious, this is a brilliant opportunity to try something new, right here in Worthing. And if you want to do more than one session, check out the full EADF timetable for two whole weeks of world-class aerial training!

📆 Sunday 9th August 2026
⏰ 10.30am - 3.15pm
📍 Worthing Pavilion Theatre
📧 [email protected] · eadf.co.uk

Gravity & Levity

03/07/2026

15/05/2026

Youth straps workshop for students 12yrs+.
Focusing on building strength and technique whilst covering fundamental straps skills. Lauren will teach you a short sequence to find your flow.
Suitable for students who can invert independently. No straps experience necessary.
Booking via Gymcatch- The Circus Project

13/05/2026

As a mark of respect to the three women who lost their lives to the sea this morning in Brighton, we are cancelling tonight’s performance of CARNATION.

Our thoughts are with their friends and families and those affected by this tragic news.

The festival will be touch with the affected ticket holders.

11/05/2026

Just two weeks to go to apply for a subsidised or free place at EADF 2026 - deadline is 23.59 on Friday 22nd May 🗓️

We've been really moved by the response so far. If you've been thinking about applying, now's the time!

Supported by Arts Council England, here's what's available for people who identify as under-represented in the aerial sector:

Subsidised places (50% off):
- 2 x weekly pass (2 classes per day)
- 6 x weekly pass (3 classes per day)
- 2 x Saturday lab pass (3 sessions)

Free places for D/deaf and disabled artists:
- 2 x weekly pass (2 classes per day)
- 1 x weekly pass (3 classes per day)

➡️ To apply, email Lindsey at [email protected] with a brief description of yourself in relation to the criteria - written, recorded voice note or short film, whatever works best for you. All applicants will hear back by Friday 29th May.

In the meantime, reserve your spot in classes while you wait - just select the classes you'd like, and stop before completing the payment section.

🔗 Find out more about free & subsidised places at: eadf.co.uk/accessibility

We can't wait to hear from you! 🤸‍♀️

📷 Mark Morreau

Arts Council England South East Dance Irish Aerial Creation Centre Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Worthing Theatres and Museum The Circus Project One World Orchestra UK Welly O' Brien Victoria Malin Sarah Pickthall

28/04/2026

Big news incoming 🎉

We're thrilled to share that we've been awarded Arts Council England funding for this year whoop whoop - which means the European Aerial Dance Festival is officially happening this August! 🙌

We're over the moon and we can't wait to welcome you to Worthing Pavilion from 3rd-14th August.

Two weeks of incredible classes and community, plus weekend workshops, AND it's by the sea!

Tickets drop on Monday - so get ready to save your spot at the UK's only aerial event of its kind. ✨

More details very soon. Watch this space!

Photo: Mark Morreau

Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Irish Aerial Creation Centre South East Dance Worthing Theatres and Museum

17/04/2026

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PROGRAMME LEADER – DANCE
(Fixed Term until May 2027)

Varndean Sixth Form College is a dynamic and vibrant college where creativity, aspiration and excellence thrive. Every day brings the chance to make a real difference. Our students are exceptional, curious, thoughtful and full of potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and innovative Programme Leader to lead our Dance programme. The Dance Department at Varndean Sixth Form College is highly regarded both locally and nationally, achieving consistently strong outcomes and progression rates. A significant proportion of students progress to specialist higher education and conservatoire training in dance and the performing arts.

Dance is delivered through the BTEC Level 3 qualification, with achievement and retention rates consistently above national averages. Teaching takes place in a well-equipped studio environment that supports both technical and creative development. The department actively encourages experimentation, critical thinking and interdisciplinary practice. Staff and students explore contemporary dance through diverse movement vocabularies, styles and collaborative approaches. Students regularly progress to leading institutions, including The Place, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and other university dance programmes.

For further details and application pack, go to
https://www.varndean.ac.uk/working-for-us/

Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026
South East Dance

09/04/2026

The Hangleton Community Association runs a busy community centre that supports
people of all ages in the Hangleton area. We offer activities, events, and services
that bring people together and make life better for everyone.
We’re looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees 💚