kids spring session
March 31 - June 7, 2025
Centre Closed: April 18 Good Friday, April 20 Easter Sunday and May 19 Victoria Day
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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
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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
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CONTORTION AND SEASONAL CLASSES
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 Montreal's National 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 ​-Closed class setting.  Parents who choose to wait during class must stay in waiting  area outside of circus room -Family Viewing Day on last class of session
1 hr 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. ​ 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. closed class setting. No viewing as we will use our entire studio room for the circuit.
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 and other interactive stations for babies. 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 parents 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 exersise
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 on Sunday, June 1st at 2pm and 5pm. ​This session's theme is  "The Four Elements" - Students will pick one of the four elements, Earth, Air, Wind or Fire, to inspire the creation of their act. ​*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
KIDS BEGINNER CIRCUS PROGRAMS
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 ​​
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 parent 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 can do so in our front lobby 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
Explore life under the Big Top! Circus Starter is your child's first step in our Kids CIicus Programming. 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 -closed class setting -Family viewing day on first & last class of session
KIDS INTRO TO CIRCUS TRIAL CLASS
​​Ages 6 - 11
TBA
$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: -create or sign into your Rising account -click on the WORKSHOPS & EVENTS CALENDAR -find trial class and enrol -complete checkout
LION TAMERS Ages 6-8
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 ​Mini aerial circus performance for families on last class closed class setting except for last class of session ​Prerequisites: Circus Starter or equivalent from another circus school ​​
Upon successful completion of 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 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 minimum 4 sessions (1 full year) in Lion Tamers Lv 1 - parents must receive office approval via email to move into level 2 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​
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. -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus act ​Prerequisites: ​ -office approval must be received to move into LV 3 - 1 full year in Lion Tamers Lv 2 (4 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, skin the cats, single and double foot locks in air, X back, comfortable working with spin
RING MASTERS Ages 9-11
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 ) Mini aerial circus performance for families on last class - closed class setting except for last class of session ​Prerequisites: Circus Starter or equivalent ​​
Upon successful completion of Ring Masters Lv 2  students move into Lv 3. This is the final level in the Ring Masters 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. -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session. Students will perform a mini circus act Prerequisites: ​ -office approval must be received to move into LV 3 -1 full year in Ring Masters Lv 2 (4 sessions) 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
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 -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session Prerequisites: ​​ -1 full year in Ring Masters Lv 1 (4 sessions) Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds,  straddle inversions on all 4 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 (SILKS ONLY)
* for Ring Masters Lv 3 studenst
Age 9 - 11
on pause for Spring 2025
*To access this course your child MUST be enrolled in Ring Masters LV 3 this session The Show Team Prep class is a supplementary course. Does your child aspire to be on The Rising's Show Team? Want to prepare for the upcoming Show Team audition? Does your child want to focus on their aerial silks training? This preparatory 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. -closed class setting -family viewing last class of session -Mini Aerial circus show on last class of session ​Prerequisites:​ -student must also be enrolled in Ring Masters LV 3 -must receive office approval to enrol -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.