kids winter session
Jan 6-Mar 16, 2025
Centre Closed: Feb 17 Family 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
Your registration fee includes:
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10% off our Circus Parties for all ages
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$10 off one Kids Circus Nite In in 2025 calendar year. Use promo code: reg2025
To activate your party discount please email admin@therisingcircus.com
CONTORTION AND SEASONAL CLASSES
Youth Contortion
Ages 8 - 13
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15pm
Jan 14 - Mar 11
Studio B
$198 +gst
9 Weeks
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: Full front splits with straight legs, back bend with straight arms & legs, must be able to hold each for minimum 20 sec, above average flexibility
IMPORTANT INFO
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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 last class of session
Circus Parkour
Ages 8 - 13
Fridays 4:00-5:00pm
5 classes on dates as follows:
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Jan 17
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Jan 24
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Feb 7
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Feb 14
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Feb 28
Studio B
$99 +gst for 5 classes
OR drop in for $25 +gst
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drop ins must reserve a spot via our Open Training & Class Drop In Calendar
1 hour Kids Circus Parkour Class.
Explore and experience our circus parkour circuit where you can swing on the ropes, climb the silks, jump off the blocks, roll on the mats, and more!
Each week we will change up our circuit to try new things. Coach provides safety supervision, introduction to our circuits and some instruction of skills.
Class dates: Jan 17, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 28 ( 5 weeks )
No prerequisites
*Students must be able to follow The Rising Circus Safety Rules. Continual violation of our rules will result in dismissal from the class without refund.
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closed class setting. No viewing as we will use our entire studio room for the circuit.
Baby & Me Aerial
Parents with Babies up to 18mo
Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45am
Jan 11 - Feb 1
Studio B
Fee: $64 +gst
4 Weeks
Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45am
Feb 8 - Mar 1
Studio B
Fee: $64 +gst
4 Weeks
Do you have a new baby at home? Curious about Aerial Training and looking for a new way to improve your fitness?
This class allows you to bring your baby into the studio while you train with them on aerial hammock.
Learn simple foundational skills on aerial hammock low to the ground with safety mats, along with gentle stretching and strength building in a safe and supportive environment
For moms with babies who are 18months or younger. Babies will lay close to you either on a blanket or seat of your choice. There will be opportunities to interact with your baby in certain poses if they are feeling up to it! Feel free to bring toys and take breaks as you need.
Prerequisites: none, however, we recommend your doctor/midwife has cleared you to resume physical excersise
KIDS BEGINNER CIRCUS PROGRAMS
Mini Cirque
Ages 4 - 5
Thursdays 3:45 - 4:30pm
Jan 9 - Mar 13
Studio B
$165 +gst
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, movement exploration, 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
KIDS CIRCUS HAPPY HOUR
Ages 5 - 11
Fridays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Select dates only:
Jan 31, Feb 28, March 14
Studio B
$15 +gst per drop in
Is your child already a Rising student and wants additional practice to work on their skills learned in class?
Is your child curious about circus and wants to check out our centre before enrolling?
Then join us for Kids Circus Happy Hour.
Games and warm up led by coach followed by supervised open play on various circus equipment- aerial & ground.
* this is not an instructional class. Coach provides safety supervision only.
** closed class setting
MAKEUP CLASS OPTION FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS: email our office at admin@therisingcircus.com to request a makeup class. Include your child's name, date of missed class, and which Circus Happy Hour date you wish to attend. If space is available we will add your child to the drop in at no extra charge. You can make up a missed class before or after it is missed as long as it is made up in the same session. Makeup classes do not carry forward into the next session. Make up class not guaranteed. Dependent on space available.
Prerequisites: none, must be able to participate without accompaniment and follow the coach's instruction. Must be able to use the bathroom by themselves.
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Closed class setting. Parents who choose to wait during class can do so in our front lobby
TO REGISTER:
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create or sign into your Rising account
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find the class on the OPEN TRAINING & CLASS DROP IN CALENDAR
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find desired date and enrol in class
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complete checkout
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if you are doing a make up class please follow instructions above
Circus Starter
Ages 6 - 11
Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 6 - Mar 10
Studio B
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class Feb 17
Saturdays 9:15 - 10:15am
Jan 11 - Mar 15
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Explore life under the Big Top!
Circus Starter is your child's first step in our Kids Programming.
Class meets once/week.
Learn foundational skills on aerial silk, aerial hoop, trapeze, rope, and ground circus skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Circus improves strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and is a non-competitive, physically active and creative pursuit.
Near the end of the session you will receive an email with your child's class level recommendation for the following session. On average, it takes 1-2 sessions for a child to pass through Circus Starter. Because aerial circus is a higher risk activity it's important they feel confident and comfortable with their circus foundations before moving into a higher level.
Prerequisites: none
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closed class setting
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if your child is nervous on the first day parents are welcome to bring their child into the class and stay until they are comfortable
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Family viewing day on last class of session
KIDS INTRO TO CIRCUS TRIAL CLASS
Ages 6 - 11
Friday 4:00 - 5:00pm
Jan 10
Studio B
$24 +gst
Friday 4:00-5:00pm
March 7
Studio B
$24 +gst
1 hour Intro to Circus Workshop for Kids ages 6-11
After a group game and quick warm up children will learn various circus skills in 3 different circus disciplines
- aerial hammock
- trapeze
- spinning plates
This workshop is a great way to try out circus and get to know The Rising circus centre.
Prerequisites: none, must be able to participate without parent accompaniment and follow the coach's instruction.
TO REGISTER:
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create or sign into your Rising account
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click on the WORKSHOPS & EVENTS CALENDAR
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find trial class and enroll
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complete checkout
LION TAMERS Ages 6-8
Lion Tamers Lv 1
Ages 6 - 8
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Jan 6 - Mar 10
Studio B
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
no class Feb 17
Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 7 - Mar 11
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
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, Rope, and Trapeze. Plus ground circus skills.
Generally, it takes 1 year ( 4 sessions ) to pass Lv 1
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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
Lion Tamers Lv 2
Ages 6 - 8
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Jan 7 - Mar 11
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 8 - Mar 12
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Upon successful completion of 1 full year ( 4 sessions) in Lion Tamers Lv 1 students move into Lv 2. Continuing to study the 5 main aerial apparatus, students are taught skills which require more height, strength, flexibility and aerial maturity. Students will learn an aerial routine during last 3-4 classes 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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students perform mini circus act on last class of session
Prerequisites:
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student must have completed minimum 4 sessions ( 1 full year ) in Lion Tamers Lv 1
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Strength: flexed arm hang 15 seconds, straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus, russian climb to top of silk, comfortable hanging upside down, 2 knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks from ground, pullovers
Lion Tamers Lv 3 *this class is combined with Ring Masters Lv 3 students
Ages 6 - 8
Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 7 - Mar 11
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 weeks
Upon successful completion of Lion Tamers Lv 2 students move into Lv 3. This is the final level in the Lion Tamers program.
Continuing to study the 5 main aerial apparatus students will learn higher level skills such as cross back straddle, knee drop, inversion skills, & skill sequencing.
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closed class setting
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family viewing last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus act
Prerequisites:
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coach/school approval must be received to move into LV 3
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1 full year in Lion Tamers Lv 2 ( 4 sessions)
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Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds, straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus with good form, classic climb to top of stretchy silk, single knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks in air, X back, comfortable working with spin
RING MASTERS Ages 9-11
Ring Masters Lv 1
Ages 9 - 11
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Jan 8 - Mar 12
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm
Jan 9 - Mar 13
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
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, Rope and Trapeze. Plus ground circus skills.
Generally, it takes up to 1 year of consistent training to move into Lv 2 ( 4 sessions )
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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
Prerequisites: Circus Starter or equivalent
Ring Masters Lv 3 * this class is combined with Lion Tamers Lv 3 students
Age 9 - 11
Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 7 - Mar 11
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 weeks
Upon successful completion of Ring Masters Lv 2 students move into Lv 3. This is the final level in the Lion Tamers program.
Continuing to study the 5 main aerial apparatus students will learn higher level skills such as cross back straddle, knee drop, inversion skills, & skill sequencing.
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closed class setting
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family viewing last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus act
Prerequisites:
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coach/school approval must be received to move into LV 3
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1 full year in Ring Masters Lv 2 ( 4 sessions)
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Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds, straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus with good form, classic climb to top of silk, single knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks in air, X back, comfortable working with spin
Ring Masters Lv 2
Ages 9 - 11
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Jan 7 - Mar 11
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45pm
Jan 9 - Mar 13
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Upon successful completion of 1 full year ( 4 sessions ) in Ring Masters Lv 1 students move into Lv 2. Continuing to study the 5 main aerial apparatus, students are taught skills which require more height, strength, flexibility and aerial maturity. Students will learn an aerial routine during last 1/4 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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students perform mini circus act on last class of session
Prerequisites:
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1 full year in Ring Masters Lv 1 ( 4 sessions)
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Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds, straddle inversions on all 5 apparatus with good form, russian climb to top of silk, single knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks in air, X back
Show Team Prep Class (Silk Only)
for Ring Masters Lv 3 students*
Age 9 - 11
on pause for Winter 2025
*To access this course your child MUST be enrolled in Ring Masters LV 3 this session
The Show Team Prep class 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 3 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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enrolled in Ring Masters Lv 3 in Spring Session
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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.