teens 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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1 free open training drop in (must be used within 2025 calendar year)
To activate your party discount or free open training please email admin@therisingcircus.com and make request
INTRO, STRENGTH & GROUND BASED CLASSES
TEEN AERIAL ABCS
Ages 12 - 17
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30am
Jan 11 - Mar 15
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
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 & rope
Develop your aerial knowledge, strength, and skill base with skills such as Mermaid, Man in the Moon, Catchers Lock, Russian Climb and more!
FLEXIBILITY BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Teens and Adults 13+
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Jan 14 - Mar 11
Studio B
$180 +gst
9 Weeks
Along with strength and endurance, flexibility is a key component to your circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive and level appropriate exercises with Coach Adgam to improve your range of motion in active and passive flexibility and help prevent injury.
No matter what level of flexibility you have this class will meet you where you are and support you on your quest to become more limber
This class is mixed ages- teens & adults
**Improvement in flexibility is acquired through consistency and repetition
Take what you learn here and practice at home
Prerequisites: none, overall good health
HOOP & TRAPEZE CLASSES
HOOP & TRAPEZE
BASICS & NOVICE
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 6 - Mar 10
Studio A
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class Feb 17
* 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 email the office
HOOP & TRAPEZE
HIGH NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Jan 6 - Mar 10
Studio A
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class Feb 17
High Novice & 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, straddle inversions, 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
SILK
BASICS & NOVICE
Ages 12 - 17
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Jan 8 - Mar 12
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
After Aerial ABC's your teen may choose to specialize in aerial Silk. 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 Basics, minimum 6 months training, single foot lock in air, classic climb to top of stretchy silk, x back, inversion low to ground
SILK
HIGH NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Wednesday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 8 - Mar 12
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Students work on increased vocabulary & sequences 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 silk that require greater range of motion and flexibility.
Entry level drops may be introduced if student is ready.
Prerequisites:
High Novice: 6 months in regular Novice class, able to make 2 footlocks in air, invert in air, climb to top of stretchy silk 2xs in row, russian hip key, same side knee hook from ground, x back straddle
Intermediate: minimum 1 year training in High Novice, same side knee hooks, hip key, thigh hitch, knee drop, salto drop
HAMMOCK
BASICS & NOVICE
Ages 12 - 17
Fridays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Jan 10 - Mar 14
Studio B
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
After Aerial ABC's your teen may choose to specialize in aerial 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: Hammock Basics, minimum 6 months training, single foot lock in air, classic climb to top of stretchy silk, x back, inversion low to ground
HAMMOCK
HIGH NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30pm
Jan 8 - Mar 12
Studio A
$240 +gst
10 Weeks
Students work on increased vocabulary & sequences building aerial endurance and strength. Aerial hammock 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.
Entry level drops may be introduced if student is ready.
Prerequisites:
High Novice: 6 months in regular Novice class, able to make 2 footlocks in air, invert in air, climb to top of stretchy silk 2xs in row, russian hip key, same side knee hook from ground, x back straddle
Intermediate: minimum 1 year training in High Novice, same side knee hooks, hip key, thigh hitch, knee drop, salto drop
THE RISING SHOW TEAM
* Currently full for 2024-25 season
* Next audition date TBA in May 2025
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.
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, strong training ethic in class, and meet the strength & flexibility requirements
*Admission to the Show Team is by audition held every Spring Session
WINTER SESSION 10 weeks:
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm w/Sarah
Fridays 4:00-6:00pm w/Chloe
Fees: $640 +gst ( plus 1/3 fee for off-site performances & rehearsal week)