adults spring session
March 31 - June 7, 2025
Centre Closed: April 18 Good Friday, April 20 Easter Sunday and May 19 Victoria Day
2025 ONE TIME YEARLY REGISTRATION FEE REMINDER:
$30 for 1st student in a family
$25 for 2nd student in a family
$15 for any remaining students in a family
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fee will automatically be added when you register for your first session class in 2025
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you will only be charged this fee once for 2025
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registration fee does not apply to drop in programs, workshops, camps, special events & other select classes
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Your registration fee includes:
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10% off our Circus Parties for all ages.
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1 free open training drop in for 2025
To activate your party discount please email admin@therisingcircus.com
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FLEXIBILITY, STRENGTH & SEASONAL CLASSES
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FLEXIBILITY- BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Teens & Adults 13+
Mondays 6:30-7:15pm ( 45 min)
March 31-June 2
Loft
9 weeks
$162 +gst
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Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Apr 1 - Jun 3​
Studio A
Fee: $200 +gst​​
10 Weeks
​Along with strength and endurance, flexibility is a key component to your circus training or for any sport you love.  Learn progressive and level appropriate exercises with Coach Adgam to improve your range of motion in active and passive flexibility and help prevent injury. No matter what level of flexibility you have this class will meet you where you are and support you on your quest to become more limber This class is mixed ages- teens & adults **Improvement in flexibility is acquired through consistency and repetition Take what you learn here and practice at home Prerequisites: none, overall good health
CONTORTION
Adults 18+
Mondays 5:25 - 6:25pm
Mar 31 - Jun 2​
Loft
Fee: $198 +gst​
9 weeks
No class May 19
Contortion is a performance art in which artists train their skills of extreme physical flexibility. Learn progressive and level appropriate contortion exercises with Coach Adi to develop strength and proper technique for contortion.  It is important to study under a coach to avoid injury.  Coach Adi is a professional contortionist and graduate of the Nation's Circus School's Coaching program. Prerequisites: ​Above average flexibility, full splits (at least one direction) and back bend with straight arms & legs, full pancake in straddle.
This Aerial Conditioning class focuses on building strength and endurance through aerial-based exercises using a combination of exercises both on the ground and using aerial hammock. This class combines bodyweight training with aerial movements to target muscles used in circus arts, helping students improve their core strength, grip, and overall fitness. Suitable for all skill levels.
BABY & ME AERIAL
Parents with babies up to 18mo
Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45am
Apr 5 - May 3
Studio B
Fee: $64 +gst​​
4 Weeks
No class April 19
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Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45am
May 10 - Jun 7
Studio B
Fee: $64 +gst​​
4 Weeks
No class May 17
Do you have a new baby at home? Â Curious about Aerial Training and looking for a fun, new way to move your body, bond with your baby, and meet others? After a group warm up with our little ones try out various activity stations guided by our instructor and work at your own pace. Learn foundational skills on aerial hammock low to the ground, along with gentle stretching and strength building in a safe and supportive environment For parents with babies 18 months or younger. Â Bring a blanket or seat of your choice for your baby. Â There will be opportunities to interact with your baby and some stations just for them to explore! Â Feel free to bring toys and take breaks as you need. Prerequisites: none, however, we recommend being cleared by your doctor or midwife to resume physical exercise
ACT CREATION
Show Dates:
Saturday, May 31st at 6pm &
Sunday, June 1st at 5pm
Adults 18+
Tuesdays 7:45 - 8:45pm
Apr 1 - May 27
Studio B
Fee: $200 +gst​​
9 Weeks
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Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
Apr 4 - May 30
Studio B
Fee: $180 +gst
8 Weeks
No class Apr 18
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Fridays 7:30 - 8:30pm
Apr 4 - May 30
Studio B
Fee: $180 +gst
8 Weeks
No class Apr 18
Do you love to perform and create? Is the stage calling your name? Want to learn how to create your own circus act? Showcase your talents and join our Act Creation class! Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating  choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance. Acts must be between 2 - 4 minutes The session ends with a Performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Saturday May 31st at 6pm and Sunday June 1st at 5pm. This session's theme is "The Four Elements" - Students will pick one of the four elements, Earth, Air, Wind or Fire, to inspire the creation of their act. *Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
INTRO CLASSES
ADULT AERIAL ABCS
Adults 18+
Tuesdays 7:45 - 8:45pm
Apr 1 - Jun 3
Studio A
Fee: $240 +gst
10 Weeks
This course is your first step in aerial circus training. You will learn the foundations such as how to mount and dismount, proper hanging alignment, basic skills while sitting / standing / hanging / inverting. 2-3 classes each on Silk, Hoop, Hammock, and Trapeze Once you complete the course you can then move into our Basics level classes and specialize on the apparatus of your choosing.
AERIAL YOGA
Adults 18+
TBA
Drop-In Available for $25+gst per class
Aerial yoga combines the movements of aerials with traditional yoga postures. The hammock is kept close to the ground and becomes a swing in which to support and stretch the body in mid-air. Some postures will become more accessible with the assistance of the hammock while others will become more challenging. This class is an excellent place to begin any aerial journey. Aerial yoga has particular benefits in strengthening and stretching the body, decompressing the spine, and lifting one's mood. Join today to elevate your yoga practice!
HOOP CLASSES
HOOP
NOVICE
Adults 18+
Mondays 7:45 - 8:45pm
Mar 31 - Jun 2
Studio B
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class May 19
BASICS: So you've decided to specialize on aerial hoop and want to solidify your foundational skills! This class will cover all you need to know from mounts and dismounts, hangs, inverting, poses, and building your spin tolerance. Prerequisites: Adult Aerial ABC's NOVICE: Â Take your aerial hoop a step further in our Novice class now that you've got a solid foundation. Â Work below, inside and on top of the hoop as you finesse your transitions. Prerequisites: Â Aerial Hoop Basics or equivalent. Â Solid grasp of basics. Â Able to mount/dismount hoop with ease. Knee Hang 20 sec. Â Able to work on all levels of hoop- under hoop, Â inside hoop, on top of hoop. Â Flexed arm hang 15 sec, able to hold your inversion * this is a mixed levels class
HOOP
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Adults 18+
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Mar 31 - Jun 2​
Studio B
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class May 19
Intermediate skills, spins, transitions, and a strong emphasis on sequencing and working with a spin.  Hoop will be used at various heights.  Gain more strength, flexibility, and skill knowledge​​. Routine will be taught at end of session Prerequisites:  single knee hangs 20 sec, 10 chin up feet on ground, 10 tuck leg lifts, 5 skin the cats, 1 arm hangs 10 sec each arm, comfortable working with spin, minimum 1 year consistent training, pull over on bottom and top bar with proper technique If uncertain about level talk to your coach or inquire at office Advanced hangs, spins, transitions, release skills and a strong emphasis on sequencing and working with a spin.  Hoop will be used at various heights. Routine will be taught at end of session. Advanced Aerial Hoop requires a strong upper body and core, plus good flexibility to continue progressing and help remain safe off the ground.  We strongly encourage our students to make use of Open Training Drop In to do muscle conditioning, stretch and review skills learned in class. Prerequisites:  Intermediate Hoop or equivalent, minimum 2 years consistent training, 1 arm hang 15 sec, 30 second single knee hang, 2 full chin ups, 1 full leg lift, 5 skin the cats, comfortable with fast spin and release skills
HAMMOCK CLASSES
HAMMOCK NOVICE
Adults 18+
Wednesdays 7:45 - 8:45pm
Apr 2 - June 4
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Aerial Hammock ( sometimes called Aerial Sling) is an apparatus similar to aerial silk but is rigged to create a loop in the bottom giving you a shelf to sit or stand on. Â This course will solidify your foundational knowledge of the apparatus and build your strength to give you the skills to attempt higher level skills with inversions, a drop, or more complicated wraps. Â Prerequisites: Â Aerial ABC's or equivalent
HAMMOCK
INTERMEDIATE
Adults 18+
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Mar 31 - Jun 2
Studio A
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class May 19
Intermediate skills, drops, transitions, with a strong emphasis on sequencing and working with a spin.  Gain more strength, flexibility, and skill knowledge​​. Prerequisites:  1 year training minimum,pullovers without kicking or pushing off of poles, knee drop/salto drop, inversions from backpack & from standing in hammock, ability to work with spin with ease
HAMMOCK
ADVANCED
Adults 18+
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Apr 1 - Jun 3
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Our highest level hammock class where you will learn skills and build sequences that require a higher level of strength, flexibility, and endurance. Prerequisites: Intermediate Hammock, same side knee hooks, flexed arm hang 45 sec, inversions with ease, experience with slack/salto/bomb drops, ability to work with a spin
TRAPEZE CLASSES
TRAPEZE
NOVICE
Adults 18+
The trapeze is an iconic circus apparatus and in this class it is rigged from a single point allowing for spin.  The 5 week course will focus on Basic and Novice level skills under the bar and in the ropes, combinations and strength & conditioning exercises. Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
TRAPEZE
INTERMEDIATE
Adults 18+
The class will focus on Intermediate level skills, combinations, spinning, introduce balancing on the bar, and strength & conditioning exercises. Increase your knowledge of skills in the ropes. Prerequisites:  single knee hangs 20 sec, 10 chin up feet on ground, skin the cats, 1 arm hangs 10 sec each arm, comfortable working with spin, minimum 1 year consistent training, pull over with proper technique, ability to invert
SILK CLASSES
SILK
NOVICE
Adults 18+
Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
Apr 3 - Jun 5
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
This class will help you solidify your skills from Aerial ABC's and expand your skill library. Â Work on your foot locks, gaining height in your climbs, inversions, and basic sequences., footlocks in the air, hip keys, & simple drops when you're ready. Â Stretchy silk will be used. Prerequisites:Â Â Aerial ABC's or equivalent
SILK INTERMEDIATE
Adults 18+
Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15
Apr 3 - June 5
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
This class will continue to build your aerial endurance, strength and vocabulary. Multi directional or stacked drops may be taught along with skills & sequences that require a greater range of flexibility. Work on various skills with entries from Xbacks, hip keys, thigh hitch, same and opposite side knee hooks, and S-locks. Aerial silk requires a strong upper body and core to continue progressing and help remain safe off the ground.  We strongly encourage our students to make use of Open Training Drop In  to do muscle conditioning, review skills learned in class and stretch.  Prerequisites:  1 year minimum in Silk Novice or equivalent, hip key, must be able to complete 2 different drops with good form, can stay on the silk for 3min+
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SILK
ADVANCED
Adults 18+
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00pm
Apr 3 - Jun 5
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Advanced silk class working with full height of 20 ft on stretchy silk.  Students work on increased vocabulary, drops with slack/rolls/twists/releases, longer sequences Aerial silk requires a strong upper body and core, plus good flexibility to continue progressing and help remain safe off the ground.  We strongly encourage our students to make use of Open Training Drop In to do muscle conditioning, stretch and review skills learned in class Prerequisites: Silk Intermediate or equivalent, minimum 2 years consistent training, climb 3x's to top without rest, 45 sec flexed arm hang, full split 1 direction, pike with hands passing feet, bridge with straight arms, able to complete routines 4 min long, straight leg inversions, must be able to demonstrate a solid grasp of at least 5 different drops with good technique, hip key, thigh hitch, same & opposite side knee hooks
ROPE CLASSES
ROPE
BASICS & NOVICE
Adults 18+
Not your typical climbing rope! Â This vertical apparatus is covered in a strong cotton sheath and even has a bit of bounce to it. Â Learn beginner and novice level skills and gain strength while climbing and wrapping. Prerequisites: must be able to hold body weight off the ground and climb the rope. Comfortable working with height. Aerial ABC's or equivalent
ROPE
INTERMEDIATE
Adults 18+
Work on more dynamic skills like beats and multi directional drops, including higher level flexibility skills. Â Prerequisites: Rope Novice or Silk high novice or silk intermediate, minimum 1 year aerial training