Circus is for all! All levels, ages, and body types are welcome. Students move through our progressive program levels at their own pace. We celebrate accomplishments while respecting our bodies' limits. Please consult with your doctor if you are unsure if you should participate.
We offer classes for youth, teens, and adults. Learn more about our youth and teen program here.
Click HERE to register and to check out the most up-to-date class schedule and class descriptions (click on session classes). Types of circus disciplines offered:
Aerial Hoop/Lyra
The aerial hoop also called Lyra is a circular steel aerial apparatus suspended from the ceiling and can be used static, spinning, or swinging aerial movement. This is a beautiful apparatus that teaches grace, strength and power.
Aerial Silks
Aerial silks is a fabric apparatus hung from the ceiling that is climbed, wrapped around the body, and/or tied to create dramatic drops, poses and movements in the air. Beginner students will learn the fundamentals while building strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Flow ARts & Ground SKills
Walking globe, hula hoop, dragon staff, poi, and more! In this class you will learn the foundation of several flow arts props. This class will have a "go at your own speed" focus. Student will work at their skill level from to develop their flow arts further. This is a great class to learn the basics or for more advanced students, learn new flows!
Juggling
Join Chris for a class that explores juggling techniques, different sequences, and fun skills. Chris will work with folks of all skill levels from beginner to advanced to continue to train your juggling craft.
Sling/Hammock
Sling also called Hammock is an aerial fabric hung in a U shape. This class will teach basic mounts, poses, drops and choreography from a sitting and standing position. Conditioning and flexibility exercises using the apparatus and on the floor will be included.
TRAPEZE
Trapeze focuses on body awareness, strength, and balance above and below the bar. Often referred to as the ballet bar of circus, this apparatus builds clean form and vocabulary in a playful environment. The fundamentals of static trapeze is a class for beginning aerialists.
partner Acro
Combine the physical practice of yoga and acrobatics! Play with good alignment and momentum to let the “base” balance and move a partner “flyer” in different movements and shapes. Everyone has the opportunity to practice each part based on their own comfort and does not need a partner to sign up. It’s a low-stress, safe, and fun environment to improve fitness, balance, and communication. Students need to be comfortable getting up close and personal with another body.
Yoga
Flexibility & Recover - Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help restore and condition your body while training strength and flexibility. This class is perfect for all levels; no pre-requisites or experience required. Each session features a new sequence built from the ground up, learning proper pose alignment & progression/modification options each week. With practice, plan to see a decrease in your recovery times and an increase in your flexibility! A yoga mat is required for this class.
Recover & Restore - Looking for the perfect way to unwind at the end of the week? Look no further! This class is a yin yoga inspired slow flow designed to nurture tired bodies and minds. Yin yoga is a slow paced series of postures held for longer periods of time, allowing for deep muscle restoration. This class is perfect for all levels; no pre-requisites or experience required. Each week features a new flow tailored to your body, as Holly guides you through poses that feel just right. A yoga mat is required for this class, and props like pillows & blankets are encouraged.
LEVEL 2 Class Prerequisites:
Level 2 classes expand student’s vocabulary. Classes focus examining movements and using different twists and turns to find new pathways and create unique sequences. You'll leave these classes with a greater understanding of the apparatus and the confidence to experiment.
Silks 2
Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least one or more full seven week sessions of Beginner Silks, have instructor approval, or have trained at another facility. Students must be able to basic climb, foot knot in the air, invert to crochet hooked feet in the air, and x-back in foot locks
Sling 2
Prerequisite: Dolphin/pullover mount, Basic understanding of rollups from standing, Straddle invert from standing, Hanging tuck for 15 sec, front and back body balance, Birds nest from seated, Hip key and reverse hip key from seat
LYRA 2
Prerequisite: Dolphin over unassisted, do 4 straddle-ups, double knee hand unassisted, be able to sequence at least 6 moves together, and comfortably stay in the air for 2 minutes without assistance