Aerial & Circus Classes for Children and Teens in North London
Rebel Youth Circus hosts vibrant, inclusive aerial and circus classes, workshops and events, based in North London.
We believe circus is for everybody: every personality, every learning style, every body, and every level of confidence.
Our mission is to create a space where young people can move, play, express themselves, and grow stronger in every sense — physically, mentally, and creatively.
At Rebel Youth Circus, students don’t just learn to climb silks or hang from a hoop (although yes, they absolutely will). They learn how to be brave, how to trust themselves, how to work with others, and how to shine in their own unique way.
Our classes are fun, safe, supportive, and full of energy, designed to help kids:
Build strength and coordination
Improve focus and resilience
Grow confidence
Explore imagination and creativity
Make real friendships
What We Teach
Aerial Hoop
Aerial Silks
Aerial Sling
Static Trapeze
Juggling & Circus Prop Play
Gymnastics and Tumbling
Strength & Conditioning
Creative expression & performance confidence
Our Values
Inclusivity Everyone is welcome. All bodies, all backgrounds, all abilities.
Creativity Circus is art. Kids are encouraged to play, explore and express.
Community We grow stronger together. Students support and cheer each other on.
Confidence We celebrate bravery — big moves and little steps count equally.
Our Amazing Teachers
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Lindsey Higgins
Founder & Director
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Cheyenne Barnes
Manager & Teacher
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Lucy Finn
Teacher
Aerials & Acro -
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Lucie Brown
Teacher
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Amelia Sparkles
Teacher
Aerials & Hula Hoop
FAQs
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We are based in North London at Rebel Circus Collective — a fully accessible aerial and circus studio with plenty of space to climb, create and move.
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Not at all!
Most students join us with no previous circus or aerial training.
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Apart from our Stay & Play classes, parents typically drop off. We encourage this as it helps the children build confidence and independence however we’re also happy if you’d like to stick around for their first class, and we generally invite parents to pick up early on the last day of term so the kids can show off a little!
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Comfortable, fitted, soft clothing (like leggings and a t-shirt). Aerials can be tough on bare skin so we try and encourage as much coverage as possible.
Avoid zips, buttons, denim, skirts, or anything that can catch on equipment.
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Absolutely!
We are experienced in teaching:Neurodivergent young people
Children with sensory differences
Students with physical disabilities
Children with anxiety or confidence challenges
We also offer smaller, supported & adaptive classes led by instructors trained specifically in inclusive circus education.
If you’d like to talk through your child’s needs before booking, we’re very happy to chat.scription
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The Aerial Academy is an elevated training program for young aerialists who are ready for:
More focused technique
Strength development
Longer sequences
Choreography & performance skills
It’s supportive, structured, and perfect for the kids who really want to fly.