Circus Glory is a central London trapeze school owned and run by Genevieve Monastesse.
Genevieve has taught circus arts to adults, teenagers and children for over 30 years is respected as one of the best aerial teachers in Europe.
When she is not teaching at Circus Glory in leafy Primrose Hill, she can be found teaching the Degree Programme at the National Centre of Circus Arts, one of Europe's leading provider of circus education.
Her students are some of the successful aerialists that you will have seen performing worldwide.
Genevieve's Bio
Genevieve was born in Montreal, the circus capital of the world, where she studied circus, music, and theatre. After graduating from the National Circus School of Montreal, she worked in Cirque du Soleil for two years on their very first show!
She then moved to Europe and forged an career as an aerialist through performing in music videos (George Michael’s ‘Spinning the Wheel’), films (‘Ella Enchanted’, ‘Fairy Tale: A True Story’), theatre (‘The Bartered Bride’ at the Royal Opera House), and charity gala events (Amnesty International, Save the Children). She has performed live in front of royalty at the Queen’s birthday gala, been featured in countless fashion shows and commercials, and doubled for Kate Moss as her stuntwoman.
Circus Glory is an official partner of Circus250, a UK-wide celebration of 250 years of circus in 2018
CLASSES
Static trapeze is a fun blend of sport and art, where regular training will improve your strength, flexibility, and agility as you learn to maneuver and create beautiful shapes in the air.
For children, static trapeze classes are a great way to learn to listen and focus, improve balance and hand-eye coordination, and boost confidence.
For adults, training trapeze is a great stress-reliever, energy-booster, and a wonderful reminder of the importance of play and creation.
CHILDREN TRAPEZE SUMMER TERM (12 Weeks)
Start : Week of 16th April
Half term: Week of 28th May
End of term: Week of 9th July
11-week term on Mondays costs £132 (for 45min classes) and £165 (for 60 min classes)
12- week term on either Wednesday or Fridays costs costs £144 (for 45min classes) and £180 (for 60 min classes)
ADULT TRAPEZE CLASSES
On-going on drop in or carnet basis. All levels from beginners to advanced, each move and sequence is customised to student's abilities and skills
Weekdays Adult Drop in Classes (Mon 1.30pm, Wed 1pm, Fr 1.30pm and selected Fridays 6.30pm) :
£21 per class (75 min) as pay as you go
Carnett of 10 classes for £187.50 (used within 12 weeks)
We are trialling new Friday evening classes on selected dates: 6th April, 20th April, 1st June, 6th July
Saturdays Adult 2h Classes:
Selected days only: 19th May, 23rd June and 14th July.,
Each class lasts twice as as long as normal weekday class to give you a fantastic work out including targeted conditioning for trapeze and routine practice tailored to individual's needs.
£30/class if all 5 Saturdays are booked upfront (£150 in total)
£33.33/class for a minimum of 3 Saturdays (£100 in total)
£35/class for 1 Saturday
Ages 2.5 to 7
Ages 2.5 to 4
MON 3:00pm – 3:45pm
WED 2:15pm - 3:00pm
FRI 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Ages 5 to 7
MON 3:45pm – 4:30pm
MON 4:30pm - 5.15pm
WED 3:00pm – 3:45pm
FRI 3:45pm – 4:30pm
Fees
Trial class : £12 ( 45min)
Trial class: £15 (60 min)
Monday
11 week term
45 min : £132
60 min : £165
Wednesday and Friday
12 week term
45min : £144
60min :£180
(one class per week)
Ages 8 to 13
Ages 8 to 10
MON 5:15pm – 6:15pm
WED 3.45pm - 4.45pm
WED 4:45pm - 5:45pm
FRI 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 11 to 13
MON 5:15pm - 6:15pm
WED 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Ages 14 to 17
MON 6:15pm - 7:15pm
WED 5:45pm – 6:45pm
FRI 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ADULTS (18+)
MON 1:30pm – 2:45pm
WED 1:00pm - 2:15pm
FRI 1:30pm - 2:45pm
**FRI: 6.30pm-7:45pm
**SAT: 11am - 1pm
**Selected dates only
Fees
Drop-in class: £21 (75 min)
Class carnet : £187.50 for 10 classes used within 12 weeks
FOR ALL CLASSES
* There is a one-off £8 joining fee
*Circus Glory has a no refund policy.
NEW STUDENT OFFER
We are running an introductory offer for new students where you can try our first class for £15 instead of standard £21.
The offer is valid for all our adult classes taking place at Primrose Hill Community Centre during the week:
MON 1:30pm – 2:45pm
WED 1:00pm - 2:15pm
FRI 1:30pm - 2:45pm
FRI 6.30pm -7.45pm
The class don't require any previous experience as you’ll get personal attention from Genevieve who will make sure you can improve your skills gradually...not to mention have a whole lot of fun along the way!
To book your first class, just email Genevieve at circusglory@gmail.com and mention 'Intro Offer'.
PRESS FEATURES
We are delighted to have been featured in the following magazines (please click on the image to read full article):
Workshops
We run 1-day, 2-day, 3 days and 5-day immersive workshops
Workshops are fantastic for students who want to explore tricks, transitions, and choreography in more depth than is usually feasible in classes.
Children workshops generally start at 10am and finish at 3pm, where students get to experience and train on a variety of aerial skills, including static trapeze, rope, and aerial hoop. We also play circus-inspired games with juggling balls, scarves, diabolos, devil sticks and plate-spinning as part of warming up and cooling down. 5-day workshops culminate in a student showcase on the last day.
Adult workshops are a rare opportunity to develop a static trapeze routine of your own. Genevieve will teach a 2-minute piece of choreography for you to adapt and style to fit a song of your choice (please bring your own music). You then rehearse your routine over 5 days under Genevieve's tutelage and perform it to your class on the last day.
Upcoming Workshops
19th MAY - 2h ADULT INTENSIVE CLASS
Join us for an intensive trapeze class covering trapeze-specific conditioning to build up more strength as well as tricks and poses with an aim to do a simple routine at the end. Suitable for both beginners and advanced as a one off trapeze boost or as part of a regular practice.
Time: 11am - 1pm
Price per student:
£30/class if all 5 Saturdays are booked upfront (£150 in total)
£33.33/class for a minimum of 3 Saturdays (£100 in total)
£35/class for 1 Saturday
All Saturday Workshop Dates:
May19th, June23rd and July14th
Children workshop : May Half term
Wednesday May 30th
Thursday May 31st
10am-3pm
£90/ for both days
£50/day
£28/morning or afternoon
£15/hour
Summer workshops
July 16th - July 20th
August 28th -August 31st
Can’t make the above workshop dates? I also throw private parties.
Private parties
Parties for All Ages
We offer private workshops for special occasions - birthday parties are our specialty, for both children and adults. We also do corporate events, hen parties, stag parties, etc.
Private workshops are tailored to you – you may want a trapeze party, a circus games party, a mix of both, or a different aerial apparatus altogether.
Genevieve also teaches private classes, for when you want to work through certain tricky poses and transitions, or if you want help choreographing and polishing a trapeze act.
Contact Genevieve for more information.
““Amazing party! Just like nothing else! Excellent value!””
“Thank you so much for making Matilda’s 9th birthday party such a fabulously fun and exciting one! She loved it and so did all her friends, it seems. In fact, you may well see some of them again; I hear some are very keen to join your weekly classes.””
““Thank you for the “Circus Glory Party”. The children had a fantastic time and so did we!””
FAQ
Is trapeze safe?
Yes, when it is taught correctly. Genevieve has been teaching for over 30 years and she knows how to progress students in a safe and steady manner. There are thick crash mats underneath each apparatus and she teaches students to fall safely.
You may have seen trapeze shows where the trapeze hangs very high up. In a class setting, that is not necessary, and the main static trapeze that Genevieve uses to teach classes hangs just 1.5 meter above the crash mats.
What are your class sizes?
Classes are kept small so everyone receives personal attention and hands on corrections, about 4-6 people. Workshops may have 8-10 people.
What should I wear/bring?
Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. No shoes or socks necessary, bare feet preferred. Long hair should be tied up. Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated, and maybe a snack for after class.
CONTACT
NAME
Genevieve Monastesse
EMAIL
circusglory@gmail.com
PHONE
079 7345 1603
ADDRESS
Primrose Hill Community Centre
29 Hopkinson's Place
NW1 8TN, London
Contact Us
Pease fill in the form if you would like to:
- Book classes or workshops
- Arrange a private party or 1:1 session
- Or have any other questions