Circability – Accessible Circus for Children and Youth

Designed for children and young people with disabilities who attend with a caregiver, this sensory-friendly circus class offers flexible ways to participate, move and explore.

Participants can join in from a chair, with mobility aids or moving freely, with activities adapted to suit different bodies, energy levels and ways of moving.

Juggling & Object Play — Low-pressure activities that encourage focus, rhythm, creativity and connection.

Aerial Exploration — Supported time on hammocks and low aerial equipment to explore movement, build confidence and develop body awareness.

Circability is all about connection, playfulness and shared creativity, with space for everyone to participate in their own way.

Find out more about Circability at Circability.org.nz



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Explore Circability Accessible Circus in Christchurch

Circability is a sensory-friendly circus class for children and young people with disabilities, designed for participants who attend with a caregiver. The class offers flexible ways to participate, move and explore, with activities adapted to suit different bodies, energy levels and ways of moving.

Participants can join in from a chair, with mobility aids or by moving freely. There’s no single way to take part — Circability creates space for everyone to participate in a way that works for them.

What to expect

Each session explores a range of circus activities in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Juggling & Object Play — Low-pressure activities using objects and props to explore focus, rhythm, creativity and connection.

Aerial Exploration — Supported time on hammocks and low aerial equipment to explore movement, build confidence and develop body awareness.

Activities can be adapted to suit individual participants, with flexible options for how and when they join in.

Connection, play and creativity

Circability is about more than learning circus skills. It’s a space for connection, playfulness and shared creativity, where children and young people can explore movement alongside their caregivers and other participants.

Whether someone joins in from a chair, uses mobility aids or moves freely, there is space to participate in their own way.

Who is Circability for?

Circability is designed specifically for children and young people with disabilities who attend with a caregiver. The class welcomes different abilities, movement styles and energy levels, with flexible participation options throughout the session.

Accessible Circus in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Looking for accessible circus classes for children and young people in Christchurch? Circability provides a sensory-friendly space where disabled children and young people can explore juggling, object play, hammocks and low aerial movement in their own way.

Find out more about Circability at Circability.org.nz.

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Requirements:

Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle and shoes appropriate for the studio floor. 

Timing and location:

Term 4 (from 12 October): Fridays @ 3:30-4:30pm

Movement Studio 2,

Level 2, Parakiore

Price:

$15 (on-line booking only, bookings essential)

Your tutor

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Valentina Piasente

Valentina discovered circus in 2010 and hasn’t looked back. With a background in artistic swimming, she specializes in aerial silks, rope, and vertical dance. She co-founded the contemporary circus collective “Aria Alta Tessuti Aerei” in Venice and has trained with leading schools across Europe. Combining her Master’s in Social Work with her love of circus, Valentina has taught socially engaged projects worldwide. With over seven years of teaching across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, she inspires creativity, confidence, and connection in every student. Valentina is also a proud mum of two energetic boys who keep her grounded and inspired.

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