East London Circus Hub

07/06/2026

This week at East London Circus Hub there will be a workshop, beginner friendly and donation based.

Workshop Title:
Partner Acrobatics for Everyone!

Workshop description:

Join Joey for a dive into circus & partner acrobatics! This is an introductory workshop to support the community in developing new skills, or refining existing ones. We’ll explore standing tricks, transitions, safer training techniques, and playful ways to collaborate with others in movement.

NO PARTNER OR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ❤️

*if you have some experience, content will be adapted to suit your level.��Bio

Joey (they/she) possess 9+ years of experience in acrobatics, having taught thousands of hours of classes, intensives, conventions and retreats around the UK, Europe and beyond.�
Their style is drawn from many disciplines including; circus, sports acro, acro yoga, psychology, neuroscience, biomechanics and much more, forming an approach to partner acrobatics for everyone.

Expect accessible and fun training balanced with a technique-driven approach which is interpersonally and nervous system-informed.

Follow them at: | www.evolutionmovement.co.uk

What do I need to bring?

Just yourself, with an open heart for collaboration! We recommend coming dressed in what is comfortable for you. Yoga-type clothes and more fitted cuts we recommend as being safer and more practicable.
Oh, and a notebook if you are one who likes to make notes or sketches to support your learning!

How do I book?

Joey is offering this as a free/donation based workshop for the community, no need to book in advance, walk-ins on the day are welcome.

See you there!

24/03/2026

led jam and clothes swap

16/03/2026

This Wednesday

Title: Movement&Balance workshop
Bio:
Mona is a lover of all things movement, from gymnastics to flow arts to dancing to swimming to team sports. She loves teaching others and seeing them achieve&progress, and can break down the basics and first steps to certain movements, as well as help with skill progression.
Description:
We will cover movement patterns including jumping, balancing, rolling and weight on hands.
Prerequisites:
Any injuries or individual circumstances should please be communicated prior to starting the workshop so I am aware of ability level and can instruct accordingly.
Clothing:
Please bring comfortable stretchy clothing free from any metal which may cause injury during movement.
Level:
This workshop welcomes all levels

19/02/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
Want to win an aerial lesson at flying fantastic for this monday? https://www.instagram.com/flyingfantastic

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One winner will be chosen randomly on [Saturday 21st]. Must be [age, e.g., 18+] and able to get to Peckham before 11:45am for the class].
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Good luck! 🍀

17/02/2026

This week at elch
Gymnastics with steve
Steve Dorrington is a gymnastics coach with over 30 years of experience coaching both recreational and competitive athletes. He is the owner and head coach of Firefields Gymnastics Club and specialises in strength development, body control, and technical skill progressions. Steve is known for clear, practical coaching methods that help gymnasts build solid foundations and improve skills safely and efficiently.

Clothing: Please wear well-fitting, flexible sportswear suitable for gymnastics movement. Clothing must not have buttons, zips, buckles, or hard parts that could catch on equipment or cause injury.
As some skills may involve physical support or spotting, please avoid loose tops, crop tops, or strappy garments. A fitted T-shirt or similar top that stays in place is ideal and helps ensure safe and professional hands-on coaching when needed.

There are no fixed prerequisites for this workshop. I coach progressively and will work from each participant’s current ability level on the day. The session will be structured so that exercises and skill progressions can be adjusted up or down as needed.
If participants have specific skills they’d like to work toward, it would be helpful for them to share what they'd like to work on and their current experience level in advance so I can have in mind appropriate progressions and support.
Please remind people to keep expectations realistic. ie don't ask me to teach a tuck back somersault to someone who can't do a backward roll

13/02/2026

next party utility at the town hall tomorrow is not a valentine's day party

https://voodoo.party/

13/02/2026

hey guys we got a poll going in the groupchat about future non circus stuff.
one is
Is there an interest in an instrument jam at the start of an elch? People can play some instruments until they don't wanna or til announcements? Say once a month or every other month. please either do the poll in the WhatsApp group or comment below about it.

Would people like an arts and crafts workshop the first week of the month? Some ideas would be Arts and crafts, collage, writing, sewing, basic repairs, prop fixing/making, boardgames, computer skills? Editing, photography? and hands off workshop or hands on. if you got ideas or things you'd like to do.
And
please comment below or ask to join the group chat, you can always mute it.

11/02/2026

Today at elch

This week at elch

Bio: Wayne has been a Street Dancer for over 20 years and learned the artform and culture from the Original Generation pioneers and creators from the West Coast. He is well-versed in a number of foundational Street Dance styles like: Robot – Waving - Tutting – Strutting – Scarecrow – Toyman - Puppet and Boogaloo.

Description: Dive into the flow of Waving and Snaking style. One of the main popular dance styles from West Coast Popping! In this class you will learn foundational body and arm Waves as well as wave concepts to create your own free-style movement within the dance. Wayne is an experienced professional teacher and classes are fun, friendly and informal. You are encouraged to learn at your own pace and to ask any questions if you like along the way.

Prerequisites: Nothing required.

Clothing: Relaxed, loose clothing is preferable but anything is fine as long as you are comfortable.

Requirements: Just brings yourself and the desire to learn, explore and have fun!

Level: This class is for complete beginners with no experience who want to start to learn about Waving and body movement.

09/02/2026

This week at elch

Bio: Wayne has been a Street Dancer for over 20 years and learned the artform and culture from the Original Generation pioneers and creators from the West Coast. He is well-versed in a number of foundational Street Dance styles like: Robot – Waving - Tutting – Strutting – Scarecrow – Toyman - Puppet and Boogaloo.

Description: Dive into the flow of Waving and Snaking style. One of the main popular dance styles from West Coast Popping! In this class you will learn foundational body and arm Waves as well as wave concepts to create your own free-style movement within the dance. Wayne is an experienced professional teacher and classes are fun, friendly and informal. You are encouraged to learn at your own pace and to ask any questions if you like along the way.

Prerequisites: Nothing required.

Clothing: Relaxed, loose clothing is preferable but anything is fine as long as you are comfortable.

Requirements: Just brings yourself and the desire to learn, explore and have fun!

Level: This class is for complete beginners with no experience who want to start to learn about Waving and body movement.