The learning, practice and theatrical use of circus skills provide countless benefits for the participant involved in these activities. The discipline we need to improve in any sport or physical activity is coupled with freer creative and imaginative processes associated with the performing arts.
This learning process helps our self esteem, self confidence and teamwork apart from developing our sense of balance, rhythm and co-ordination.
Over the years Malabaracirco has developed a comprehensive programme of courses and workshops in circus skills and physical theatre. Our programme includes a wide range of formats from 1-2 hour “taster” workshops through intensive week-end specialisation courses to term-long foundation courses.

A. Juggling, manipulation and balancing
1 – Introduction to juggling and balancing workshop.
2 – Course: Juggling and object manipulation.
3 – Specialisation: advanced juggling and manipulation workshop.

B. Acrobatics and aerials
1 – Introduction to acrobatics workshop.
2 – Course: Acrobatics, acro-balance and aerials.

C. Physical theatre
1 – Course: Introduction to clown.
2 – Course: The actor in movement; Character and space creation.
3 – Course: The basics of physical theatre.

D. Circus and Physical Theatre: Foundation course (3 months)
As a joint initiative Torrelavega City Council, the Department of Youth Affairs of the Cantabrian Government and Malabaracirco have developed and set up a three-month Foundation Course in Circus and Physical Theatre with the intention of integrating a variety of circus skills and working towards an end of course show.
The course has been adapted for 2 age groups: 8-13 years and 14 and over.
The course includes acrobatics, juggling and manipulation, balancing and a physical approach to theatre.