teens spring session
April 2 - June 8, 2024
Centre Closed: Monday, May 20
2024 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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Our office will add the registration fee to your Rising account if this is your first time registering within the 2024 calendar year
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If you have added your credit card to your account our office will process the yearly fee
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If no credit card has been added we will send you a statement to complete payment.
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* 2024 fee does not apply to drop in programs, workshops, camps
Your registration fee includes:
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15% off our Circus Parties for all ages.
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1 free open training drop in (must be used within 2024 calendar year)
To activate your party discount or free open training please email admin@therisingcircus.com
INTRO CLASSES
TEEN AERIAL ABCS
Ages 12 - 17
Saturdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
April 6 - June 8
Studio B
$240 +tax
This course is your teens first step in aerial circus training.
Beginner Students must complete this course before signing up for our other aerial classes.
Students will learn the foundations of aerial hammock, silk, hoop, and trapeze.
Develop your aerial knowledge, strength, and skill base with skills such as Mermaid, Man in the Moon, Catchers Lock, Russian Climb and more!
HOOP & TRAPEZE CLASSES
BASICS/NOVICE HOOP & TRAPEZE
Ages 12 - 17
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00pm
April 4 - June 6
$240 +tax
Studio B
* This is a mixed levels class
Beginner/Novice skills, hangs, spins, transitions and sequences on aerial hoop & trapeze. Gain strength, flexibility, and coordination to build your skill repertoire. Explore the apparatus at different heights and enjoy the spinning beauty of the hoop and the dynamism of the trapeze. A routine will be taught at the end of the session.
Prerequisites:
Basics: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
Novice: Solid grasp of basics. Able to mount/dismount hoop with ease. Knee Hang 20 sec. Able to work on all levels of hoop- under hoop, inside hoop, on top of hoop. Flexed arm hang 15 sec, able to hold your inversion
* If uncertain about level talk to your coach or inquire at office
INTERMEDIATE HOOP & TRAPEZE
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm
April 8 - June 3
$192 +tax
Studio B
Intermediate skills, spins, transitions, and a strong emphasis on sequencing and working with a spin. Start working on progressive skills and learn new mounts/dismounts onto/off the apparatus. The apparatus will be used at various heights. Gain more strength, flexibility, and skill knowledge. A routine will be taught at the end of the session
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
SILK & HAMMOCK CLASSES
BASICS SILK & HAMMOCK
Ages 12 - 17
Fridays 5:15 - 6:15pm
April 5 - June 7
$240 +tax
Studio B
After Aerial ABC's your teen may choose to specialize in aerial Silk & Hammock. This class would be their next step. Students will graduate onto working on stretchy silk, developing the strength needed to invert and work with height. Learn skills such as x back, Rebecca split, knee hooks, arabesque, and more!
Prerequisites:
Basics: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
NOVICE SILK & HAMMOCK
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00pm
April 8 - June 3
$192 +tax
Studio A
This level will build your aerial strength on stretchy silk to be able to climb to the top in various ways , invert in the air, and make your footlocks off the ground. You'll also learn fun poses and sequences and some beginner drops on hammock once you're ready.
Prerequisites:
Novice: Silk & Hammock Basics or equivalent. Solid grasp of how to climb and make your footlocks in the air, classic/russian climb to the top of stretchy silk, flexed arm hang 15 seconds, ability to properly invert hanging in the hammock.
INTERMEDIATE SILK & HAMMOCK
Ages 12 - 17
Saturdays 10:45 - 11:45am
April 6 - June 8
$240 +tax
Studio A
Students work on increased vocabulary, drops, sequences and building aerial endurance and strength. Aerial silk requires a strong upper body and core to continue progressing and help remain safe off the ground; conditioning exercises will be incorporated into the class. Learn progressive skills and sequences on hammock that require greater range of motion and flexibility.
Prerequisites:
Intermediate: Silk Novice or equivalent. Minimum 1 year consistent training, climb 2x's to top without rest, inversion into single knee hook with good form, cross back straddle, 30 sec flexed arm hang, hip key & thigh hitch in air with proper technique, knee drop
ADVANCED SILK & HAMMOCK
Ages 12 - 17
10:45 - 11:45am (This is a mixed-level class with Intermediate Students)
April 6 - June 8
$240 +tax
Studio A
Advanced silk students work with full height of 20 ft on stretchy silk. Students work on increased vocabulary, drops with slack/rolls/twists & and longer complex sequences. Advanced students possess a strong upper body and core, plus good flexibility to continue progressing and remain safe in the air.
Prerequisites:
Advanced: Silk Intermediate or equivalent. Minimum 2 years consistent training, climb 3x's to top without rest, 20 sec flexed arm hang, full split 1 direction, pike with hands passing feet, bridge with straight arms, able to complete routines 4 min long, inversions with proper technique, must be able to execute monkey drop, rebecca split drop, thigh hitches & hip keys in the air with good form.
PERFORMANCE CLASSES
ACT CREATION
Ages 12 - 17
Saturdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
April 6 - June 1
Studio A
$198 +tax per student
Show Date: June 2
2pm & 6pm Show Times
Does your child love performing and creating? Is the stage calling their name?
Do they want to learn how to create their own circus act?
Showcase their 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.
This session's theme is "Circus Through the Ages"
Teen Acts will be inspired by the 70's decade ....DISCO!
THE RISING SHOW TEAM
* Currently full for 2023-24 season
* Next audition date is May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm for 2024-25 season
The Rising's Student performance team for ages 12 - 17.
For students committed to their circus training and interested in going beyond a recreational level.
3 classes per week minimum
The Show Team is a full year commitment July-June
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 must show a love of performance/showmanship, strong training ethic in class, and meet the strength & flexibility requirements
*Admission to the Show Team is by audition held every Spring Session
Next audition date is May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
SPRING SESSION:
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm w/Sarah
5:15-6:15pm w/Sierra
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm w/Sarah
Fees: $496 +gst