Rebel Youth Ensemble: Age 10+
New Registrations: Will Open Monday 31st July 2023.
As per our student engagement policy, we offer existing students first option on the next round of terms so that they can continue their skill progression. We then release any remaining places on the date as stated above.
Suitable for Ages 10+
Times 12:00noon - 1:30pm
Duration: 16 weeks
Price: €120
Open for full term bookings only. We will not be offering single sessions registrations for this class as it is a full term commitment. Should you require a payment plan or concession, please contact us at youth@circusfactorycork.com
DETAILS
Rebel Youth Ensemble offers an opportunity for young people to learn new skills and discover circus as a means of creative expression, story telling and performance. The course will focus on collaboration and having the young people work together as a group, to create a performance that is lead by their own interests and creativity. This class will utilise a variety of youth work and artistic approaches, including photography, costume design and looking at what it takes to put together a production. The group will be taken to events at Pitchd Circus and Street Arts Festival, to be inspired by professional acts, which we will use towards developing their own show. In order for the group to create a show, we expect the participants to commit to the full term to the best of their ability. The dates below are a guideline for what is expected, however there may be additional rehearsals closer to the dates of the final performance if requested by the group and coaches.
This class will be taught by our Youth coaches Kate Mitchell, Haj Murphy, Blaithin Gallagher and Izzy Dogliani.
This project has been kindly funded by Arts Council YPCE.
Class Dates
Saturdays 2023
Sep: 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th
Oct: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Nov: 11th, 18th, 25th | Dec: 2nd, 9th, 16th
16th and 17th September - Attending work at Pitchd Festival in various locations. More details upon registration.
1st and 2nd November - 3 hours a day camp during midterm break. 3 hours (11am - 1pm)
16th December - All day rehearsal and final show
Additional Training
We recommend booking this class in addition to our regular classes to build skills for show development.
After the mid-term break, in the lead up to the show, young people from the Youth Ensemble will also be able to attend additional training. This will take place during the Aerial Youth class on Wednesday from 5:00-6:15pm.
What to bring and wear
We ask all users to limit what personal belongings they bring into the space however there are a few things you might need:
- Your own water bottle / hydration
- Clean socks - no outdoor trainers allowed on the mats.
Please leave all valuables and jewellery at home. Unfortunately Circus Factory cannot be responsible for, or hold onto lost property for any duration of time.
Please review our registration, attendance and cancellation policy below:
Aerial Activities
- For aerial activities we cannot assign individual equipment to each child due to our youth risk assessment for aerial. Subsequently aerial activities may be offered to each 'pod' with a shared piece of equipment and extra hand washing and hygiene measures in place between each use.
- Any shared activity / equipment will be at the discretion of the parent's choice for the child to take part. If there is any activity that a parent does not want their child to take part in for reasons of shared equipment or breaking physical distancing of 2 metres they can advise the tutors of this, whom can then offer alternative activities that can be practiced safely.
Contactless Paperwork
- All first time user forms (Waiver, Medical History, Emergency Contacts) are required to be filled out online through our new booking system (we have integrated with TeamUp booking software) before booking a class.You will be led through these forms after selecting to purchase a class.
Drop off and Pick Up
Arrival / Drop Off
- All students will be met at the main door by our Youth tutors.
- Please DO NOT congregate on the ramp or wooden platform but if you could wait outside until motioned by the tutors.
- Please observe social distancing of 2 metres (and as always be mindful of moving cars) and either Haj or Linda will direct each parent / guardian plus student(s) individually into the space.
Collection / Pick Up
When you arrive to collect, please remain outside and the students will be brought out to met you. If you are late to collect please contact a youth team member to let them know
Covid Symptom Checks
- If you are experiencing Covid symptoms or are isolating from either testing positive for Covid-19 please do not attend class.
You can find out more about covid symptoms and what actions you should take at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/symptoms/overview/
If you feel you have any questions regarding the class, please contact us at youth@circusfactorycork.com to get in touch with Izzy our Youth and Social Outreach Coordinator.
Cancellation Policy in place from January 2022
All full week courses carry a 5 day cancellation policy upon the first start date of full course or individual session booked (if available).
This is required due to people on waiting lists and to ensure we can meet our financial commitments to our venue, administration and facilitators.
- All cancellations up to 5 days before your course starts will be fully reimbursed either back to your payment source or can be applied as value of the course as account credit on your GoTeamUp Account to use at Circus Factory at a different time. To cancel from a course you must contact youth@circusfactorycork.com and we can cancel from the administration side.
In the event that Circus Factory requires to cancel a class at any time, all registered users will be fully reimbursed.