Swansea Academy of Syrcas
We are a dedicated space where circus and dance meet fitness, creativity and community in Swansea, South Wales. We offer classes for children and adults led by former Cirque du Soleil Acrobats in a welcoming and inclusive studio.
We proudly offer a diverse range of classes designed to embrace every skill level. Here, every individual finds their pathway to growth: from taking your very first step into circus arts to refining advanced performance techniques, your aspirations are met with expert guidance.
We invite you to explore our comprehensive class list and discover your perfect fit to begin your circus journey today.
OUR CLASSES
Circus Arts & Fitness in Swansea
AERIAL HOOP
POLE
HANDSTANDS
SYRCAS KIDS
This class focuses on the fundamental techniques and progressions needed for strength, control, and fluidity on the hoop. Through structured drills, conditioning, and personalized coaching, you’ll develop clean execution, dynamic movement, and artistic expression. Whether you're building a strong foundation or refining your technique, this class will help you gain confidence and precision in the air.
Pole dancing is a wonderful way to build strength and improve fitness, as well as develop dance technique and artistic expression. Our classes are fun, supportive and welcoming and we teach a variety of styles and levels so there really is something for everyone. Most students start with our pole classes as we offer different levels to cater for different capabilities and here you will learn pole technique and tricks on a static pole. For those looking for an extra challenge we offer spinning pole lessons where you will learn how to manage working with a rotating pole. And for students looking to focus on the dance element as well as embrace their sexy side we offer sass class.
This class breaks down the key techniques needed for a solid, sustainable handstand, whether you're a complete beginner or working on one-arm balances and advanced progressions. Through progressive drills, conditioning, and personalized coaching, you'll develop the strength, balance, and body awareness to achieve greater control and precision in your handstand training.
Designed for different age groups, our Kids Syrcas classes introduce children to aerial and acrobatics while incorporating juggling, object manipulation, and movement-based games. Through structured progressions, they’ll develop coordination, strength, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment. These classes encourage creativity, resilience, and teamwork, giving young students a strong foundation in circus arts while keeping them engaged and challenged.
Meet the Team
Expert Instructors at Swansea Academy of Syrcas
Alan Carlin
Co-director
Former owner of Swansea Pole and Aerial since 2019, Alan holds a BA hons in performing arts, an MA in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Xpert qualifications as a coach and has worked as an acrobatic performer since 2011.
Bethan Williams
Co-director
Beth trained as a classical ballet dancer from the age of 3 years, studying with the Royal Academy of Dance and as a student at the Central School of Ballet in London. She took a 4 year break from dance to complete a BA degree in French studies before becoming a competitive pole artist and coach. She won the British Isles Pole dance Championships twice as well as IPAAT professional pole and hoop categories in 2016. Beth Studied at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London, graduating in 2013 with a first-class post-grad degree in circus arts, specialising in aerial straps. After graduating she worked as an aerialist touring with various companies including Cirque du Soleil for many years. She also won the bronze trophy and Audience Choice award at the Artistika festival in Switzerland with an innovative duo flying pole act with husband Martin Alvez.
Martin Alvez
Co-director
Martin is a former elite level gymnast. He competed for fourteen years before becoming a circus performer. He then performed internationally for 20 years in many different shows including two Cirque du Soleil shows as a solo and duo aerialist. In 2008 he won the silver prize at the Golden Circus Festival in Rome and in 2018 he won the bronze award and Audience Choice at Artistika Festival in Switzerland. Martin is a qualified personal trainer (level 3) and has more than 20 years of circus coaching experience.
Gemma Sexton
Instructor
Gemma, our intermediate instructor has been Poling since 2017 and teaching since 2019. She is Xpert qualified in Levels 1,2,3 & 4 and enjoys incorporating resistance training and HIT conditioning into her Intermediate classes. Gemma has a wide variety of performance experience - she sang Lead vocals for 10 years with a rock band, as well as performing as a Caberet artist. Gemma’s passion is choreographing heels based routines, and encouraging people of all abilities to embrace dance and gain body confidence.
Adele Morgan
Instructor
Adele has trained pole fitness for 10 years and has been coaching for 4 years. She is an Xpert qualified instructor in levels 1,2,3 and 4 and also has a keen interest in other fitness activities outside of pole fitness. She trains boxing, hyrox, circuits, kettlebell and boot camp classes and enjoys the strength and endurance required in pole to achieve high level tricks and combinations.
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