adults Summer session
July 7-Aug 29, 2025
Centre Closed: Monday Aug 4
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SUMMER DROP IN CLASSES FOR ADULTS Age 18+
AERIAL CONDITIONING DROP IN- all levels welcome. No experience needed
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Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm
Choose from: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27
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Fee: $18 +gst​
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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.
ADULT INTRO TO AERIAL TRIAL CLASS- for beginners. No experience needed.
Adults 18+
Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm
Choose from: July 15, Aug 26
Fee: $25 +gst
60 min Intro to Aerial Class for adults. Learn foundational skills on 2 aerial apparatus- hammock and hoop. This is a good introduction for beginners and will help you decide if you'd like to pursue aerial arts. If so, students can then register for Adult Aerial ABC's in the Fall. No prerequisites
ACT CREATION DROP IN
Show Date: Saturday, Oct 25
Adults 18+
Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm
Choose from: July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug 7, Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28
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Fee: $25 +gst​​
To perform in our Halloween Act Creation show students must register for a minimum of 4 Act Creation drop in classes over the summer. In the Fall, you will then register for act creation which will be offered on at least 2 different days/week. We will make sure all those who attended 4+ AC classes in the summer will have a spot in the Fall act creation class.
Do you love to perform and create? Is the stage calling your name? Want to learn tools on 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 Oct 25. *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.   A note on the theme: while it will be an adult only show we still want to keep it classy. No nudity or offensive material ( religious or otherwise). If you have any questions in this regard, feel free to speak to our director, Sarah.
HOOP
NOVICE DROP IN
Adults 18+
Mondays 7:45 - 8:45pm
Choose from: July 7, July 21, July 28, Aug 11, Aug 18, Aug 25
* July 24 7:15-8:15pm
$25 +gst
This class will cover all you need to know from mounts and dismounts, hangs, inverting, poses, and building your spin tolerance. Work below, inside and on top of the hoop as you finesse your transitions. Prerequisites: Adult Aerial ABC's
HOOP
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DROP IN
Adults 18+
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Choose From: July 7, July 21, July 28, Aug 11, Aug 18, Aug 25
* July 16 7:15-8:15pm
$25 +gst
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​​. 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
INTERMEDIATE DROP IN
Adults 18+
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
Choose From: July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug 7, Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28
$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 NOVICE DROP IN
Adults 18+
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Choose From: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27
$25 +gst
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
ADVANCED DROP IN
Adults 18+
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Choose From: July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26
$25 +gst
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
SILK NOVICE DROP IN
Adults 18+
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Choose From: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27
$25 +gst
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 & ADVANCED DROP IN
Adults 18+
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
Choose From: July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug 7 Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28
$25 +gst
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. Prerequisites:Â Â 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+