Kids Winter Session 2027
JAN 4 - MARCH 13
Centre Closed:
MONDAY FEB 15 FAMILY DAY
2027 ONE TIME YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE REMINDER:
$30 for 1st student in a family
$20 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 2027
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you will only be charged this fee once for 2027
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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. Use promo code: studentparty10 at checkout
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$15 off one Kids Circus Nite In in 2027 calendar year. Use promo code: reg2027
FAMILY VIEWING
All of The Rising’s classes are conducted in a closed class setting. Please refer to the class descriptions below to see which days are designated as Family Viewing Days.
Because Aerial Arts is considered a high-risk activity, we strive to maintain a focused, distraction-free environment during class. Guests are warmly invited to observe on our scheduled viewing days.
Please note that our aerial studios do not have designated spectator areas. Parents and family members are welcome to wait in our lobby if they prefer to remain in the building during class times.
GROUND BASED CLASSES
Swing on ropes, climb the silks, jump off blocks, roll across mats and challenge yourself with new activities each week! Our coach provides safety supervision, introduces students to the circuits and offers instruction and guidance as they explore different movements and skills. Prerequisites: None! Safety Requirements: Students must be able to understand and follow The Rising's Circus Safety Rules. Repeated failure to follow safety rules may result in dismissal from class without refund. Closed Class – 15 min Family viewing on last class of session. We use the entire studio space for our parkour circuits and activities.
KIDS BEGINNER & SEASONAL CLASSES
Ages 2-11
TINY TOP CIRCUS
Ages 2-4 yrs ( parent /caregiver supervision required)
Fridays 11:00-11:45am
Jan 8-March 12
$160 +gst
Step right up! This 45-minute parent & child class is all about playful exploration in a circus-themed setting. Enjoy open play on a coach-designed circus circuit, with a short group warm-up and wrap-up. Coaches provide safety supervision and will introduce a fun “Skill of the Day” each day (aerial and/or ground) for families to try together. This is not a structured class—caregivers actively guide and support their child throughout. Minimum 3 participants required to run.
HOMESCHOOL CIRCUS
Age 6-11
Tuesdays 1:30-3pm
6 weeks Jan 6-Feb 10
$210 +gst
🌟 Homeschool Circus Arts Class (Ages 6–11) 🌟 Is your child ready to climb, spin, soar, and shine? Our homeschool circus class is the perfect blend of movement, creativity, and confidence-building fun! 🎈 Students Will Learn: ✨ Aerial Silks – Climb, wrap, and strike beautiful poses ✨ Aerial Hoop – Spin and balance in the air ✨ Trapeze – Build strength with exciting skills ✨ Juggling – Hand-eye coordination made fun ✨ Plate Spinning – Focus and fine motor mastery ✨ And other engaging ground circus skills! 🎭 Why Circus Arts? ✔ Builds strength, flexibility & coordination ✔ Boosts confidence & stage presence ✔ Encourages creativity and perseverance ✔ Supports social connection This is a beginner-friendly 6 week course and focus is on safety and skill progression. 🎉 No experience necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to try! Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus routine!
MINI CIRQUE
Ages 4 - 5
Wednesdays 4:00-4:45pm
Jan 6-March 10
$200 +gst
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. Closed class setting. Parents who choose to wait during class must stay in waiting area outside of circus room Family Viewing Day on first and last class of session
KIDS INTRO TO CIRCUS TRIAL CLASS
Age 6-11
TBD
$25 +gst
1 hour Intro to Circus trial class for kids age 6-11 In this coach led class students will learn foundational skills on aerial Hammock and Hoop, followed by a short ground circus lesson with spinning plates! A great way to try out the circus centre and an aerial class before registering for a full-length session. No prerequisites To Register: - create or sign into your Rising account - Trial class can be found on our WORKSHOPS & EVENTS CALENDAR via your Rising account
CIRCUS STARTER
Ages 6 - 11
Choose from below:
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 6-March 10
$250 +gst
Saturdays 9:45-10:45am
Jan 9- march 13
$250 +gst
Explore life under the Big Top! Circus Starter is your child's first step in our Kids Circus Programming. Learn foundational skills on aerial silk, aerial hammock, aerial hoop, trapeze, plus a few 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 -closed class setting -Family viewing day on first & last class of session
CIRCUS KIDS HAPPY HOUR
(coach supervised open circus play)
Ages 6 - 11
TBD
$16 +gst per drop in
Is your child curious about circus and wants to check out our centre before enrolling? Or is your child already a Rising student and wants additional practice to work on their skills learned in class? 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. Parents can wait in our lobby if desired. 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 parent accompaniment and follow the coach's instruction. Must be able to use the bathroom by themselves. TO REGISTER: -create or sign into your Rising account -find the class on the OPEN TRAINING & CLASS DROP IN CALENDAR -find desired date and enrol in class -complete checkout if you are doing a make up class please follow instructions above and email office
FLEXIBILITY
Age 8-13
TBD
Build strength, mobility, and flexibility in a fun and supportive environment! Through age-appropriate stretching and movement, students will improve both active and passive flexibility, helping them move with greater confidence while supporting injury prevention. Whether you're naturally bendy or just getting started, this class will meet you where you are and help you become stronger, more flexible, and more confident—one stretch at a time! Please note: Flexibility improves through consistency and regular practice. We'll give you the tools and exercises to continue your progress at home. Prerequisites: None.
KIDS CLASSES AGE 6-8
LION TAMERS LV 1
Ages 6 - 8
Choose from:
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Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 4-March 8 ( no class Feb 15)
$225 +gst
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Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 7-March 11
$250 +gst
This class is your child's next step after Circus Starter. Once they have completed Circus Starter (or an equivalent program from another circus school), they're ready to begin Level 1. Students will build on their aerial foundations while progressing at their own pace on Silks, Hammock, Hoop, and Trapeze, as well as developing a variety of ground circus skills. The Level 1 curriculum is designed to be completed over one year (September–June / three sessions). Students must complete all three sessions of Level 1 before advancing to Level 2. The session concludes with a mini aerial circus performance for family and friends during the final class. Class Format: Classes are closed to spectators throughout the session, with the exception of the final performance class. Prerequisite: Circus Starter or equivalent experience from another circus school.
LION TAMERS LV 3
* this class is combined with Ring Masters Lv 3 students
Ages 6 - 8
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 4-March 8 ( no class Feb 15)
$225 +gst
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 4 main aerial apparatus students will learn higher level skills such as cross back straddle, mini drops if ready, inversion skills, & skill sequencing. -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus act Prerequisites: 1 full year in Lion Tamers Lv 2 (=3 sessions ) 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, single and double foot locks in air, X back, comfortable working with spin
LION TAMERS LV 2
Ages 6 - 8
Choose From:
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Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 5-March 9
$250 +gst
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Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm $250 +gst
Upon successful completion of Lion Tamers Lv 1 students move into Lv 2. Continuing to study the 4 main aerial apparatus, students are taught skills which require more height, strength, flexibility and aerial maturity. Students will learn an aerial routine during last 4 classes and perform it for their families on the last class of the session -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session Prerequisites: -student must have completed 1 year (Sept-June) in Lion Tamers Lv 1 or equivalent from another circus school Strength: flexed arm hang 10 seconds, inversions on all 4 apparatus, climb to top of silk, comfortable hanging upside down, 2 knee hangs, single foot lock from ground, pullovers
CIRQUE EXCEL
Ages 8-11
Wednesdays 5:00-6:15pm
Jan 6-March 10
( By invitation only)
$312.50 +gst
Designed for dedicated young aerialists, Cirque Excel is an accelerated training program for students who have surpassed Level 3 or have demonstrated exceptional progress and commitment to circus arts. Office approval is required prior to registration. In this 75-minute class, students will train on Silks, Hammock, Hoop, and Trapeze, building strength, technique, artistry, and versatility across all four aerial apparatus. The class is designed for students who are eager to be challenged and are committed to advancing their skills. The session concludes with a family viewing during the final class, where students will perform a choreographed aerial routine. Prerequisite: Office approval required.
KIDS CLASSES Ages 9-11
RING MASTER LV 1
Ages 9 - 11
Choose From:
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Mondays 5:15-6:15pm
Jan 4-March 8 ( no class Feb 15)
$225+gst
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Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm
Jan 7-March 11
$250 +gst
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. Students will remain in this level for 1 year ( Sept-June = 3 sessions) to complete the level 1 syllabus Mini aerial circus performance for families on last class - closed class setting except for last class of session Prerequisites: Circus Starter or equivalent
RING MASTER LV 2
Ages 9 - 11
Choose from:
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Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 5-March 9
$250 +gst
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Tuesdays 5:15-6:15pm
Jan 5-March 9
$250 +gst
Upon successful completion of 1 year ( 3 sessions Sept-June ) in Ring Masters Lv 1 students move into Lv 2. Continuing to study the 4 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 -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session Prerequisites: -Ring Masters Lv 1 Strength: flexed arm hang 15 seconds, straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus with good form, climb to top of silk, single knee hangs, single and double foot locks from ground
RING MASTERS LV 3
* this class is combined with Lion Tamers Lv 3 students
Ages 9 - 11
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Jan 4-March 8 ( no class Feb 15)
$225 +gst
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 4 main aerial apparatus students will learn higher level skills such as cross back straddle, mini drops if ready, inversion skills, & skill sequencing. -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus act Prerequisites: 1 full year in Lion Tamers Lv 2 (=3 sessions ) 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, single and double foot locks in air, X back, comfortable working with spin
CIRQUE EXCEL
Ages 8-11
Wednesdays 5:00-6:15pm
Jan 6-March 10
( By invitation only)
$312.50 +gst
Designed for dedicated young aerialists, Cirque Excel is an accelerated training program for students who have surpassed Level 3 or have demonstrated exceptional progress and commitment to circus arts. Office approval is required prior to registration. In this 75-minute class, students will train on Silks, Hammock, Hoop, and Trapeze, building strength, technique, artistry, and versatility across all four aerial apparatus. The class is designed for students who are eager to be challenged and are committed to advancing their skills. The session concludes with a family viewing during the final class, where students will perform a choreographed aerial routine. Prerequisite: Office approval required.