KIDS Winter session
January 8 - March 16 2024
Centre Closed: Monday, February 19th (Family Day)
ONE TIME YEARLY REGISTRATION FEE REMINDER:
$30 per student for 2024
Registration fee will automatically be applied at registration if this is your first time registering within the 2024 calendar year
* does not apply to drop in programs
Your registration fee includes:
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15% off our Circus Parties for all ages.
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Kids Circus Acrobatics class drop in (must be used within 2024 calendar year)
To activate your party discount or free Circus Acrobatics class pass please email admin@therisingcircus.com
NEW PROGRAMS AT THE RISING
Family Circus (Parent and Child Class)
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
January 10 - February 7 (5 week session)
or
February 14 - March 13 (5 week sessions)
Studio A
$75 +tax per student
Have double the flying fun and learn together with a class that is sure to bring you closer and get you stronger!
This is a 5 class session that will introduce you and your child to the wonderful world of circus. Each class will focus on one of the most popular aerial apparatuses: aerial silk, aerial hoop, aerial hammock and static trapeze. You will learn solo and duo tricks on each apparatus, so bring your cameras as this is one experience you won't want to forget! We'll finish the last class off with some ground circus and partner acrobatics.
**class listed on the WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 2024 page when you register.**
Prerequisites: None or Beginner Experience.
Child's Age must be between 5-12 yrs.
Due to our limited number of aerial points Max 3 students per family registration
eg. 1 adult & 2 children or 2 adults & 1 child
Kids Acrobatics & Ground Circus
Ages 6 - 11
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
January 9 - March 12
Studio B
$180 +tax
Experience the thrill of tumbling, cartwheels, and more! Kids Acrobatics is an upbeat class for all skill levels. Learn age and level appropriate skills in balance, tumbling, partner & group acrobatics. We will also study juggling and spinning plates
No experience necessary, but a desire to learn and a positive attitude is a must!
KIDS DROP-IN & MAKE-UP OPTIONS
Tiny Tots Cirque Drop-In
Ages 2-4
Wednesdays 10:15 - 11:00am (twice monthly)
$10 +tax per child
Jan 10 / Jan 31 / Feb 14 / Feb 28 / Mar 13
Come explore our indoor circus playground with your little one! Aerial silk, trapeze, rings and more! Swing, spin, roll, and balance. A great way for your child to have fun while developing their physical and creative capabilities.
Parent participation & supervision of child required at all times. This is not a structured class. Coach provides safety supervision only. The Rising's school rules must be followed for safety. We will go over them with you on your first visit.
*cut off time to register for each Tiny Tots is by 8pm on the day prior. If we do not meet our minimum enrolment the class will be removed that day from the schedule and centre will remain closed. You will receive an email if we do not reach our minimum.
To register go to our OPEN TRAINING & CLASS DROP IN 2024 Calendar
Kids Acrobatics
Ages 6 - 11
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00pm
January 9 - March 12
Studio B
Does your child take regular circus classes with us but missed a class and wants to make it up? You can make it up by dropping into the Kids Acrobatics class! To reserve your make-up spot, please email director@therisingcircus.com
* Please note this program is a closed class setting.
KIDS INTRO TO CIRCUS CLASSES
Mini Cirque
Ages 4 - 5
Thursdays 3:45 - 4:30pm
January 11 - March 14
Studio B
$180 +tax
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!
Prerequisites: none, must be able to participate without accompaniment and follow the coach's instruction. Must be able to use the bathroom by themselves. If we feel your child is struggling we recommend signing up for Tiny Tots Cirque Drop In.
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Closed class setting. Parents who choose to wait during class must stay in waiting area outside of circus room
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Family Viewing Day on first and last class of session
Circus Starter
Ages 6 - 11
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
January 10 - March 13
Studio B
$240 +tax
Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45pm
January 11 - March 14
Studio B
$240 +tax
Explore life under the Big Top!
Circus Starter is your child's first step in our Kids Programming.
Register for either Wednesdays or Saturdays. Class meets once/week.
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 next level or sign up for another Circus Starter Session to have more time to develop their circus foundations.
LION TAMERS Ages 6-8
Lion Tamers Lv 1
Ages 6 - 8
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
January 9 - March 12
Studio A
$240 +tax
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15pm
January 9 - March 12
Studio A
$240 +tax
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30am
January 13 - March 16
Studio B
$240 +tax
Lion Tamers Lv 2
Ages 6 - 8
Fridays 4:00 - 5:00pm
January 12 - March 15
Studio B
$240 +tax
This class is your child's second step when they join The Rising. Once they complete Circus Starter they are ready to join this class.
Building on the aerial foundations students will progress at their own pace on aerial Silk, Hammock, Hoop, and Trapeze. Plus ground circus skills.
Generally, it takes up to 2 years of consistent training to move into Lv 2
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Mini aerial circus performance for families on last class
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closed class setting except for 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
Upon successful completion of Lion Tamers Lv 1 and coach approval students can move into Lv 2. Continuing to study the 4 main aerial apparatus students will learn higher level skills such as cross back straddle, knee drop, inversion skills, skill sequencing. Students will learn an aerial routine during last 1/3 of session and perform it for their parents on the last class of the session
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closed class setting
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family viewing last class of session
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Mini Aerial circus show on last class of session
Prerequisites:
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coach/school approval
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Lion Tamers Lv 1
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Minimum 2 yrs consistent training
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Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds, 5 straddle inversions, climb 3/4 to top of stretchy silk, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, 10 tuck leg lifts, single knee hangs 20 sec each leg, 5 skin the cats
RING MASTERS Ages 9-11
Ring Masters Lv 1
Ages 9 - 11
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
January 10 - March 13
Studio B
$240 +tax
Saturdays 10:45 - 11:45am
January 13 - March 16
Studio B
$240 +tax
This class is your child's second step when they join The Rising. After completing Circus Starter your child can move into this class to further develop their circus skills.
Building on the aerial foundations students will progress at their own pace on aerial Silk, Hammock, Hoop, and Trapeze. Plus ground circus skills.
Generally, it takes up to 2 years of consistent training to move into Lv 2
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Mini aerial circus performance for families on last class
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closed class setting except for 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
Ring Masters Lv 2
Ages 9 - 11
Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45pm
January 11 - March 14
Studio A
$240 +tax
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30am
January 13 - March 16
Studio A
$240 +tax
Upon successful completion of Ring Masters Lv 1 and coach approval students can move into Lv 2. Continuing to study the 4 main aerial apparatus students will learn higher level skills such as hip keys, thigh hitch, inversion skills, skill sequencing. Students will learn an aerial routine during last 1/2 of session and perform it for their parents on the last class of the session.
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closed class setting
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family viewing last class of session
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Mini Aerial circus show on last class of session
Prerequisites:
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coach/school approval
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80% of level 1 skills on all apparatus
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Minimum 2 yrs consistent training
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Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds, 5 straddle inversions, climb to top of stretchy silk, even foot locks in the air, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, 10 tuck leg lifts, single knee hangs 20 sec each leg, 5 skin the cats
Show Team Prep Class (Silk Only)
for Ring Masters Lv 2 students*
Age 9 - 11
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
January 10 - March 13
Studio A
$240 +tax
*To access this course your child MUST be registered in a regular Ring Masters LV 2 class on either Thursday. or Saturday This is only a supplementary course.
Does your child aspire to be on The Rising's Show Team? Want to prepare for the upcoming Show Team audition in June 2024? Does your child want to focus on their aerial silks training?
This 10-week preparatory Ring Masters Lv 2 class focuses solely on learning aerial silk skills, sequences, and drops. An emphasis is placed on building strength and proper technique in the air with a greater attention to clean lines and artistry.
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closed class setting
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family viewing last class of session
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Mini Aerial circus show on last class of session
Prerequisites:
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Minimum 2 yrs consistent training in Ring Masters Lv 2
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2 climbs to top of stretchy silk in classic and Russian climb no rest, ability to invert in air and hold 5 sec, foot locks in air, knee drop, hip key in the air.