KIDS CIRCUS AGES 4-12
Winter Session 2022 Information
10 weeks Jan 10-March 20
* centre closed Mon Feb 21 Family Day *
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All new students/beginners ( ages 6-12 yrs) must complete a Circus Starter Session before entering our Levels 1-3. Near the end of the session you will receive an email stating whether your child can move into the Level 1-3 class or sign up for another Circus Starter Session to have more time to develop their circus fundamentals.
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Children move through our leveled system at their own pace. Currently, levels 1-3 are in the same class. As our school grows we will be able to separate the levels into individual classes
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Skill Charts kept to track progress and parents can review them on the last class
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Showteam enrollment is by invitation only ( ages 12+)
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All Classes PRO-RATED at checkout if registering late
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Automatic 10-15% discount at checkout if registering 2 or more children from same family or enrolling child in 2 or more classes/week ( excluding Show Team, non-aerial classes, workshops )
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All students must sign our online waiver which you will be prompted to do when you create your Rising account
HOMESCHOOL / DAYTIME CIRCUS CLASS AGE 6-12
SESSION 1
Wednesdays
10:45-11:45am
Jan 12- Feb 2
4 weeks
SESSION 2
Wednesdays
10:45-11:45am
Feb 16- March 9
4 weeks
Are you a homeschooler?
Looking for a daytime physical activity for your child?
This 1 hr circus class is the perfect introduction into the magical world of circus!
Children will receive 1 class in each of the 4 aerial apparatus at our school.
Silk, hoop, hammock, trapeze, and ground circus skills such as juggling, plate spinning, and acro will be taught in a safe and progressive format
Focus is on FUN, physical fitness, and creativity!
Prerequisites: none
Cost: $96 + tax for a 4 week session
MINI CIRQUE AGE 4-5
Tuesdays
3:45-4:30pm
Jan 11- March 15
10 weeks
Does your child love climbing, rolling, spinning, hanging?
This 45 min class is the perfect introduction into the magical world of circus !
Silk, hoop, trapeze, acrobatics, and ground circus skills
Focus is on FUN and IMAGINATION!
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Child must be able to participate and use washroom on their own.
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Closed class setting. Parents who choose to wait during class must stay in waiting room area outside of circus room
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Family Viewing Day on mid and last class of session
Prerequisites: none, must be able to participate without accompaniment and use washroom on their own
Cost: $170 +tax
CIRCUS STARTER AGE 6-12
Tuesdays
4:45-5:45pm
Jan 11-March 15
10 weeks
Explore life under the Big Top!
Circus Starter is your child's first step in our Kids Programming.
Learn foundational skills on aerial silk, aerial hoop, trapeze, and ground circus skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Circus improves strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and is a non-competitive and creative outlet
Near the end of the session you will receive an email stating whether your child can move into the Level 1-3 class or sign up for another Circus Starter Session to have more time to develop their circus fundamentals.
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Family Viewing Day last class of session. Parents must remain in our waiting area outside of circus room. If your child is nervous on the first day you are welcome to come into circus room and stay until they are comfortable.
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Photos may be taken during class time and posted on our social media. Please email us if you do not want your child appearing in any photos.
Prerequisites: none, must be age 6 to start
Cost: $240 + tax
KIDS CIRCUS LEVEL 1-3
Thursdays Age 6-8
4:00-5:00pm
10 weeks Jan 13-March 17
( spots available. Must have prior experience)
Thursdays Age 9-12
5:15-6:15pm
10 weeks Jan 13-March 17
( CLASS FULL)
Fridays Age 6-12
4:30-5:30pm
10 weeks Jan 14-March 18
( CLASS FULL)
Saturdays Age 9-12
9:30-10:30am
10 weeks Jan 15-March 19
(CLASS FULL)
Explore life Under The Big Top!!
Aerial silk, hoop, trapeze, and ground circus training such as juggling and spinning plates!
Children progress at their own pace through skills needed for each level.
Children do NOT have to complete level within the session.
Often 2+ sessions are needed to complete a level.
Multi-level class. Skill charts will be tracked and parents can review on last class
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Choose from class times listed here and ensure you have chosen the correct age group
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Class meets once/week or students can sign up for more than 1 class/week for more practice time.
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Automatic 10-15% discount when registering for 2 or more class/week
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Automatic 10-15% discount when signing up siblings
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Family Viewing Day on last class of session
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Photos may be taken during class time and posted on our social media. Please email us if you do not want your child appearing in any photos.
Prerequisites: Circus Starter or equivalent
Cost: $240 + tax
RISING CIRCUS SHOW TEAM AGE 12+
Tuesdays
6:00-7:30pm
Saturdays
10:45-1:00pm
10 weeks
Jan 11-March 19
The Rising's Student performance team. For students committed to their circus training and interested in going beyond a recreational level. The Show Team is a full year commitment. Students train year-round to create a full-length circus show which will be performed at The Rising's Studio to a public audience every June, along with other performance opportunities through out the year. Students also learn Stage Tech skills by working other shows that occur at The Rising. Students must show a love of performance/showmanship, strong training ethic in class, and meet the strength & flexibility requirements listed below
Includes 1 hour weekly Handstand class with Coach Emrah ( graduate of National Circus School's Coaching Program and professional Handbalance Artist ) working on foundations of Handbalance which is beneficial cross-training for aerialists.
* No handstand class Feb 19, Feb 26, March 5
Admission to the Show Team is by invitation only.
Competitive Dance and Competitive Gymnastics backgrounds beneficial
Prerequisites: full splits in 1 direction minimum, backbend with straight arms/legs hold for 30 sec, cartwheel, fwd and bwd roll, back or front walkover, climb to top of stretchy silks 3 x's in a row, clean inversions in air, skin the cat x 5, 3 full chin ups, 3 full leg lifts, hip key, thigh hitch, single knee hang 30 sec, clean foot locks in air, must be at an intermediate+ level in at least 2 aerial appratus'
COST: 585 + tax