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Aerial Arts
We offer aerial silks, static trapeze and lyra (hoop) classes for children who are 8 years old and above. The class structure allows each participant to progress at their own pace. Safety is a priority and techniques are taught progressively and low to the ground, over crash mats at first. Our ratio of 1:7 (regular classes) or 1:4 (low-ratio classes) allows for lots of individual attention and spotting. Part of each class is floor work to build strength, flexibility and body awareness to then learn the fun and exhilarating moves on the aerial apparatus! If children are new to aerials it is recommended to start with the 4-class Intro to Aerials session before joining an ongoing weekly class.
Floor Gymnastics and Acro
Floor gymnastics and acro includes tumbling, handstands, partner lifts, and strength and flexibility training. This class helps kids develop strength, flexibility and body awareness and is a great foundation for all the other circus arts. It is also a great complementary class to aerials or other circus arts when students come for 2 or more classes each week. In this class, children will learn floor gymnastics techniques such as dive rolls, front walk-overs, cartwheels moving towards hand springs and flips as well as the basics of hand-to-hand acrobatic lifts, acro-sport and human pyramids. Some contortion training is included for those who are interested.
Mixed circus arts
This class will offer children the opportunity to learn a wider variety of circus arts. In this 1.5 hour class: 1/3 of each class is aerial silks, 1/3 is floor gymnastic/tumbling/acro and 1/3 is juggling and prop manipulation such as balls, scarves, clubs, rings, flower sticks, diabolo, poi and more. Learn to pass clubs, do impressive tricks, create sequences and find your flow. Some integration of unicycling and other aerial arts such as trapeze and lyras are introduced.
This is a great way for the children to try different things and see which circus discipline they enjoy the most or continue to learn all 3.
Our coaches are mainly all bilingual (English/French).
Dress code for aerials: Absolutely no zippers, buttons, eyelets, plastic, velcro or metal of any kind on clothing or jewelry, as any of these could tear the fabrics as well as be uncomfortable for the trapeze and lyra. Wear athletic clothing that is stretchy, shorts that are either fitted or can be tucked in so you can move freely and go upside down. Long leggings or track pants are good and shirts with sleeves are usually ideal for certain moves. We will work barefoot.
Dress code for tumbling: Wear athletic clothing that is stretchy, but fitted so you can move freely. A fitted shirt or one that can be tucked in so you can go upside down. Leggings, shorts or track pants are good and shirts with sleeves are usually ideal for certain moves. We will work barefoot.
Dress code for unicycling: Clean indoor shoes.
Dress code for juggling and balancing: Athletic clothing that allows freedom of movement.
Bring: A water bottle.
Level 1A and All-level classes: ongoing year-round
Join a weekly Level 1A or all-level class in September, no experience is necessary
Level 1B and All-level classes: ongoing year-round
This class is for students who have been practicing aerial silks for several months to a year, mastered at least half of the Level 1 skills, and are eager to complete the remaining skills without starting from the basics. The group will progress together, and everyone will likely reach Level 2 at some point during the year.
Level 2 classes: ongoing year-round
For those with more experience under their belts, our Level 2-3 classes are tailored to your skill level. These classes offer a faster-paced and challenging environment, pushing you to refine your technique and artistic expression. We look forward to exploring the next level of your aerial journey together.
Prerequisites for Silks level 2, do the following skills with good form: perform 1 slow chin up from the ground on the silks, climb at least 4 steps, invert in the air, make a foot lock, make a knot (chin height) in the silks, pull-over mount to front of hips on high knot, demonstrate the basic moves on a knot and the basic drops on the knots.
Prerequisites for Silks Level 3 do the following skills with good form: perform 1 slow chin-ups in the air, 3 types of climbs, Dancer footlocks in the air, Fan-kick into hip key, make double foot locks in the air, perform basic shapes with footlock (flamenco, splits, etc), perform drops off the knots (waterfall-crochet to front salto, etc).
Pre-requisites for trapeze Level 2 do the following skills with good form: 1 slow pull up on the bar, straddle ups from the ground (frog legs and straddle legs) or tuck invert from the ground, 15 sec dead hang, can perform basic tricks and can perform 3 of these tricks consecutively
Pre-requisites for Lyra Level 2 do the following skills with good form: Safely mount with single and double knee hook mounts and dismount safely, 1 slow pull up from sitting on the bar, 5-10 sec lock off chest hold,30 sec dead hang, Invert into shapes from the ground and hold for 3 sec, Front hip balance or hip hang, Holding a knee hang without hands, Perform basic moves and a sequence of 3-4 tricks consecutively.
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Youth volunteer opportunities
For intermediate to advanced kids and teens, 12+ years of age
Youths of 12 years old or more who have done at least a full year of circus programs and have a good grasp of the basic techniques in some or most of the art forms can offer to be assistant teachers. They would help teach the basics to the younger and more beginner kids while also having the opportunity to learn new tricks every week themselves as well as practice their circus skills and provide inspiration for beginner students. If they come as volunteer helpers, their participation is free. If interested, please contact us in advance to see if they qualify.
A few of our volunteers have now become instructors.
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