Hand balancing or Handstands is the art and practice of holding an inverted body shape using the hands and arms as the main support. There can be many variations to the hand stand position such as tuck, pike, and straddle legs positions, including the more advanced one arm hold. Handstands can be performed from the floor, canes, blocks or more creative sub structures. Handstands can be trained individually or as part of a partner or group acrobatic team.
In this class we will always start with a warm up and some flexibility/conditioning. We will look at low arm balances, like crocs and crows, to get a feel for putting our weight into our hands in a safe way. Over the course of the term we will go through low arm positions, head stands and variations of shapes and entries, ways to use the wall for our practice, kicking to handstand, falling safely, finding shape and balance.
The class is aimed to help people conquer the fear of being upside, building strength and control in the body, and finding balance in a variety of inversions to keep it interesting and fun.
Beginner friendly. No experience required but can accommodate people with experience also.
Bring some water, wear comfy pants you can move in. A well fitted t-shirt if you're conscious of your t-shirt lifting when you're upsidedown.
Circus Factory has a microwave, kettle and small kitchen.
1 hour 15mins
Haj Murphy
This Term:
12 week term | Sep 15th - Dec 8th, 2026
1 week break for October mid-term Oct 26th - Nov 1st
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6.30PM - 7:45PM
Price: €140*
You can pay the full cost of the course as one payment or avail of our new payment plan.
*Payment Plan
We are introducing a payment plan for the course. You can purchase a training pass. You will pay a portion of the cost up front and the remainder over the next months of the course. To use the training pass on the course, in the checkout, you will select your training pass instead of entering your card details. See here for an instructional video on how to apply your class pass.
Note: You must purchase the training pass through your GoTeam Up account. If you don't have a Go Team Up account, you will need to create one.
Purchase a Handstands for Beginners Class Pass
**Your space is not confirmed until you apply your pass to the class
10% Students and Unwaged Discount Code at check out: CFCONC10%
10% Discount for Practitioner Members
20% Discount for Professional Members
Single session registrations will only be made available should the the course not fully book out.
Drop in price: €13 (No discounts apply)
Next Term:
Our next term will start in January 2027.
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Circus Factory has professionally installed aerial rigging and all equipment and hardware undergoes regular inspection. All equipment is rigged at a low accessible level with professional landing mats mandatory for practice training. Our aerial Coaches are experienced aerial artists and have a high level of previous teaching experience. All classes are conducted with Covid 19 protocols in place.
The circus factory is such a fantastic place with amazing tutors. There is never any pressure to go higher or do anything I'm uncomfortable with but I still always find myself pushing my boundaries from the support and enthusiasm of Brenda and the students. Couldn't ask for a better environment to see what I'm capable of or better people to share a passion with.
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