
Adults Winter 2023 Session
Jan 9-March 18​
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CENTRE CLOSED: Family Day Monday Feb 20
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ONE TIME YEARLY REGISTRATION FEE REMINDER:
$25 per student for 2023
Registration fee will automatically be applied at registration if this is your first time registering within the 2023 calendar year
* does not apply to drop in programs
Your registration fee entitles you to receive 15% off our Circus Parties for all ages. Plus, 1 free open training drop in or Kids Circus Happy Hour Drop in. Must be used within 2023 calendar year.
To activate your party discount or free open training/Happy Hour pass please email or call the office to request at admin@therisingcircus.com tel: 250-857-1785 ​
FAMILY DISCOUNT
Save 10-15% automatically on our AERIAL classes if you register 2 or more family members
* excludes show team, workshops, non-aerial classes, drop in classes
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT
Save 10-15% automatically if you register for 2 or more aerial classes.
* excludes show team, workshops, non-aerial classes, drop in classes
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
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enroll at checkout
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50% due upon registration
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remaining 50% due Feb 6

Intro Classes

ADULT AERIAL ABC'S- Hammock & Silk
ADULT AERIAL ABC'S - Hoop & Trapeze
Ages 18+
Fridays 6:15-7:15pm- Hammock & Silk
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm- Hoop & Trapeze
These courses are your first step in aerial circus training. Choose to register for either the Silk & Hammock class ( fabric ) AND/OR the Hoop & Trapeze class ( bar ), depending on what interests you. You will learn the foundations such as how to mount and dismount, proper hanging alignment, basic skills while sitting / standing / hanging / inverting.
Once you complete the course you can then move into our Basics level classes and specialize on the apparatus of your choosing.
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Cost: $ 240 +tax Silk & Hammock
$ 240 + tax Hoop & Trapeze
Location: Studio A
Dates: Tuesdays Jan 10-March 14
Fridays Jan 13-March 17
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HOW TO REGISTER:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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click on enrol in class
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for to WINTER 2023 Calendar
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find desired class and add yourself to class
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remember to complete the check out process with payment to confirm your registration
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Prerequisites: none
MASTERS CIRCUS
Ages 55+
Wednesdays 11:45am-12:45pm
Are you 55+ and always dreamed of being in the circus? Looking for a class to ease you into training?
In this 10 week course we will study 3 different aerial apparatus- silk, hoop, & trapeze. Equipment will be rigged with safety mats at a height appropriate for you. Learn the foundations while you increase your strength, agility and smiles!
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Cost: $180 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 11-March 15
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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click on enrol in class
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go to WINTER 2023 Calendar
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find desired class and add yourself to class
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remember to complete the check out process with payment to confirm your registration
Hammock Classes

ADULT AERIAL HAMMOCK BASICS
Ages 18+
Class cancelled due to low enrolment. Will return in Spring Session 2023 April-June
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. This course will solidify your foundational knowledge of the apparatus to give you the skills to attempt higher level skills with inversions or a drop or more complicated wraps.
*This is a split level class with Novice.
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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please remember to COMPLETE the checkout process even if your balance is ZERO
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Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
ADULT AERIAL HAMMOCK NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 18+
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
NOVICE: Taking your basic Hammock skills a notch up explore skills, hangs, spins, and sequences plus the introduction of simple drops or saltos. Sequences to music will be taught. Gain strength, flexibility, and coordination to build your skill repertoire.
INTERMEDIATE: Higher level aerial hammock class focusing on skills and drops with spin and more intricate wraps. Sequences to music on aerial hammock
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Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 10-March 14
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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please remember to COMPLETE the checkout process even if your balance is ZERO
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NOVICE Prerequisites: Adult Hammock Basics
pullover and knee hook mount, comfortable inverting, gazelle, arabesque standing, tootsie roll, flexed arm hang 15 seconds, able to mount / dismount safely & with ease
INTERMEDIATE Prerequisites: Hammock Novice or equivalent. 30 sec flexed arm hang, 5 straight leg lifts, minimum 1 yr consistent training, must be able to invert into same side knee hook and a crochet off ground while standing in loop
ADULT AERIAL HAMMOCK ADVANCED
Ages 18+
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Our highest level aerial hammock class focusing on skills and drops with spin and more intricate wraps. Routine to music will be taught during last half of session.
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Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 10-March 14
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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Prerequisites: Hammock Intermediate​, 5 pullovers without kicking or pushing off of poles, salto drop, inversions in air with ease, ability to work with spin with ease, minimum 2 yrs consistent training
Hoop Classes

ADULT AERIAL HOOP INTERMEDIATE
Ages 18+
Mondays 7:45-8:45pm
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
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Cost: $216 +tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 9-March 13 ( no class Feb 20 )
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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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
ADULT AERIAL LOW FLOW HOOP - INTRO
Ages 18+
Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm
Incorporate floor work and dance into your aerial hoop practice.
Hoop is rigged at a low height where the ground is easily accessible for spins, hangs, rolls, and more!
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Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 12- March 16
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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Prerequisites: Hoop basics or equivalent. Must be comfortable working with spin
ADULT AERIAL HOOP BASICS & NOVICE
Ages 18+
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
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.
NOVICE: Take your aerial hoop a step further in our Novice class now that you've got a solid foundation. Work below, inside and on top of the hoop as you finesse your transitions.
* this is a mixed levels class
Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 12- March 16
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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BASICS Prerequisites: Adult Aerial ABC's
NOVICE Prerequisites: Aerial Hoop Basics or equivalent. Solid grasp of basics. Able to mount/dismount hoop with ease. Knee Hang 20 sec. Able to work on all levels of hoop- under hoop, inside hoop, on top of hoop. Flexed arm hang 15 sec
ADULT AERIAL HOOP ADVANCED
Ages 18+
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
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.
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
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Cost: $216 +tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 9- March 13 ( no class Feb 20 )
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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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 lifts, 5 skin the cats, comfortable with fast spin and release skills
Silk Classes
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ADULT AERIAL SILK BASICS
AGES 18+
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
This class will help you solidify your skills from Aerial ABC's and expand your skill library. Work on your foot locks, inversions, and basic foundations. Stretchy silk will be introduced.
Cost: $240+tax
Location: Studio A
Dates: Jan 11-March 15
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below.
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please remember to COMPLETE the checkout process even if your balance is ZERO
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Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
ADULT AERIAL SILKS INTERMEDIATE
Ages 18+
Wednesdays 7:45-8:45pm
Students work on increased vocabulary, drops, sequences and building aerial endurance and strength.
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.
Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 11-March 15
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below​
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Prerequisites: Silk Novice or equivalent.
minimum 1 year consistent training
PLUS: Climb 2x's to top without rest, inversion into single knee hook with good form, cross back straddle, 30 sec flexed arm hang, hip key & thigh hitch in air with proper technique , knee drop, monkey drop, salto drop ( all with good form)
ADULT AERIAL SILK INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED-
Drop In Class
Ages 15+
Closed for Winter 2023. We will bring it back if a more times lot becomes available
An extra INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED silk class for you to drop in to!
Class must reach 3 students minimum each drop in. If the minimum is not reached class that day will be cancelled. Students will receive a cancellation email the day before if the class did not reach minimum. Payment for class can be kept as a credit for a future registration or a refund can be requested.
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Cost: $24 +tax
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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click on enrol in class & go to Open Training & Class Drop In 2023 Calendar
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scroll to desired date & class
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add yourself to class
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complete payment
ADULT AERIAL SILKS NOVICE
Ages 18+
Thursdays 7:45-8:45pm
This level will build your aerial strength on stretchy silk to be able to climb to the top in various ways , invert in the air, and make your footlocks off the ground. You'll also learn fun poses and sequences and some beginner drops once you're ready.
Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 12-March 16
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below​
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Prerequisites: Silk Basics or equivalent. Solid grasp of how to climb and make your footlocks in the air, classic/russian climb to the top of stretchy silk, flexed arm hang 20 seconds, ability to properly invert in the air and hold position
ADULT AERIAL SILKS ADVANCED
Ages 18+
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
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
Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 11-March 15
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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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
Trapeze
Classes

ADULT TRAPEZE NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 18+
Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm
The trapeze is an iconic circus apparatus and in this class it is rigged from a single point allowing for spin.
The class will focus on High Beginner and Intermediate level skills, combinations and strength & conditioning exercises.
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Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 14-March 18
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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Prerequisites:
Trapeze or Aerial Hoop ABC's or equivalent, must be able to invert, single knee hang
ADULT DUO TRAPEZE
Ages 18+
Saturdays 3:45-4:45pm
Learn how to work with a partner on the trapeze and have double the fun! Learn how to be either the "porter" or "flyer" and master various duo skills. Typically, the Porter is the base or support for the Flyer. The porter is in a locked position often sitting or hanging and the Flyer connects to the Porter via hands/wrists, ankles, knees, or waist and performs various shapes
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Cost: $240 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 14-March 17
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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Prerequisites:
Trapeze or Aerial Hoop foundations, must be able to invert, single knee hang.

ADULT AERIAL ROPE ( Corde Lisse)
BASICS
Ages 18+
Wednesdays 7:45-8:45pm
Not your typical climbing rope! This vertical apparatus is covered in a strong cotton sheath and even has a bit of bounce to it. Learn beginner level skills and gain strength while climbing and wrapping.
Cost: $216 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 18-March 15
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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Prerequisites:
none. Overall good health
Specialty Classes

UNIQUE APPARATUS TASTE TESTER
Ages 18+
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
A specialty class where we explore unique apparatus that are not a part of our regular curriculum. This session we will do:
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Lollipop Lyra ( 3 classes )
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Stilt Walking ( 3 classes )
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Cube ( 3 classes )
*Drop ins are available for this course if a registered student will be missing a class. Sign up via Open Training & Class Drop In Calendar
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Cost: $198 +tax
Location: Studio B
Dates: Jan 9-March 15
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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
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create or sign into your Rising account by clicking on button below
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Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent. Must be able to invert with ease and mount/dismount aerial apparatus safely