Wales-based aerial circus
Welcome to Ampersand Circus—we're a friendly circus community offering adult classes and workshops, and space for self-led aerial and ground-based training.
Our experienced, welcoming instructors are eager to help students of all levels discover the grace and artistry of circus performance. Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced aerialist, we have the perfect class for you to soar to new heights.
Classes
Unleash your aerial potential with a diverse range of circus skills. From mastering climbing the silks to conquering the aerial hoop, our fun, supportive classes cater to all shapes and abilities. Join us and run away with the circus!
In our Cardiff circus space we offer adult classes in aerial hoop, static/dance trapeze, aerial hammock, static cloud, aerial loops, aerial square, rope and silks.
We also offer private lessons, and space for self-led aerial and ground-based training.
If you're new to Ampersand Circus and not sure which class is right for you, you're a complete beginner, or you want to join a level 3+ class, get in touch before booking.
Monday
5.50pm: Aerial hoop (level 3–4) | Ground-based open training
7.40pm: Aerial hoop (level 3–4) | Ground-based open training | Aerial open training
Tuesday
5.50pm: Mixed aerial (level 2–3) | Ground-based open training
7.40pm: Aerial open training | Private lessons | Ground-based open training
Thursday
5.50pm: Static trapeze (level 2–3) | Aerial hoop (level 2–3) | Ground-based open training
6.30pm (monthly): Strength and flexibility (ground based, all levels)
7.40pm: Silks and rope (mixed class, two instructors covering levels 2–4) | Ground-based open training
Look out for one-off workshops in aerial and ground-based skills—on the booking page and advertised on our social media.
We release aerial open training slots for existing, signed-off students where there is availability. You must have prior agreement to book. Private lessons are also available during these sessions—contact us direct to book.
Private group workshops for birthdays, hen parties, etc. available during and outside our usual class days/times—contact us for details.
Our space
We're excited to welcome you to our mirrored, air-conditioned circus space in Cardiff's Templar Parc (close to the magic roundabout, just off Ocean Way). We're based in the PIF Hub (unit 2) at the amazing charity, Boomerang, and we are thrilled to be involved with their community focus and vision.
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News
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19 January start: Introduction to aerial (4-week course)
30 January: Photo shoot with Evita Pics
2026
December
7: Trapeze/hoop catch and release workshop with @pretzelarts
November
3 and 10: Trapeze/silks workshops (Cardiff University Aerial Fitness society members only)
16: Doubles aerial hoop workshop—FULL
30: Juggling workshop
30: Trapeze/aerial hoop rolls workshop with @pretzelarts
October
26: Poi-spinning beginners' workshop
September
We held a silks, rope, trapeze and aerial hoop photo shoot with Evita Pics.
June
We ran another doubles aerial hoop workshop, and Joe led a juggling workshop for beginners and improvers.
May
We ran a fun doubles aerial hoop workshop, and held a silks and aerial hoop photo shoot with Broken Doll Images.
April
To celebrate World Circus Day, we partnered with Boomerang PIF Hub and Circus of Positivity for a free family event featuring have-a-go aerial and ground-based circus skills, and mini aerial performances by Kylie, Chloe and Rebecca.
March
We performed "New Beginnings"—our fabulous community showcase featuring aerial and ground-based acts accompanied by original music from our live band, Something Something Avocado.
February
We ran a 6-week introduction to silks course for Cardiff University Aerial Fitness society.
January
We welcomed beginner students in our 4-week introduction to aerial course, and held an aerial hoop photo shoot with Evita Pics.
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December
We ran fun ground-based workshops—juggling with Joe and poi spinning with Liz.
November
We hosted silks and trapeze workshops run by Healey for Cardiff University Aerial Fitness society.
September
Our Ampersand Social event included a visit from Hedfan o Ffansi's musical sheep; amazing performances by students Rachel, Rebecca, Joe and Meg, compèred by Mike on stilts; poi (Liz), juggling (Joe) and tablecloth whip-off (Chris) workshops; giant games; clothes swap (managed by Lily); raffle and student photo quiz.
August
Hele, Sam, Liz and Joe were at Ffos Caerffili running have-a-go aerial and ground-based circus sessions as part of a family fun day (with dinosaurs!).
July
Meg and Sam were at Ffos Caerffili running have-a-go aerial hoop sessions as part of a kids' fun fitness day.
May
Rebecca, Liz, Henry, Lydia, Emma, Joe, Mike, Healey and Sam performed at the beautiful Blue Lagoon Festival in Pembrokeshire.
Community
We keep everyone updated on what we're up to within classes and on our Instagram account—@ampersandcircus. Keep in touch with friends and share your photos, comments and achievements with us there. We love to see what you've been learning!
Join our Ampersand Social WhatsApp community to get class announcements, keep up to date with what everyone is up to outside classes and get involved.
Images © Evita Pics
Get in touch
Have a question? We'd love to hear from you—email us direct (ampersandcircuswales@gmail.com) or complete the contact form.
Ampersand Circus
PIF Hub, Unit 2, Templar Parc, Cardiff CF24 5EW
