teens Fall session
Sept 16-Dec 8, 2024
Centre Closed: Oct 14, Oct 31, Nov 11
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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10% 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 and make request
INTRO, STRENGTH & GROUND BASED CLASSES
TEEN AERIAL ABCS
Ages 12 - 17
Saturdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Sept 21 - Dec 7
Studio A
$288 +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 & 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
FULL / JOIN WAITLIST
Ages 13+
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Sept 17-Dec 3
Studio B
$240 +tax
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
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Sept 17- Dec 3
$288 +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 email the office
HOOP & TRAPEZE-
HIGH NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Sept 16- Dec 2
no class Oct 14 & Nov 11
$240 +tax
Studio B
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 & HAMMOCK
BASICS & NOVICE FULL / JOIN WAITLIST
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Sept 16- Dec 2
No class Oct 14 & Nov 11
$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 Basics, minimum 6 months training, single foot lock in air, classic climb to top of stretchy silk, x back, inversion low to ground
SILK & HAMMOCK
HIGH NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
FULL / JOIN WAITLIST
Ages 12 - 17
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15pm
Sept 17 - Dec 3
$288 +tax
Studio A
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 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
SILK & HAMMOCK
ADVANCED
Ages 12 - 17
On pause
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 FULL / JOIN WAITLIST
Ages 12 - 17
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
Sept 20-Nov 22
Studio B
$220 +tax per student
Show Date: Nov 24
2pm & 6pm Show Times
Does your teen 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 Goodie Bag"
an open theme for students to work with a favourite piece of music and create their dream routine
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
FALL SESSION 12 weeks:
Thursdays w/Sarah
6:00-8:00pm w/Sarah
Saturdays 9:30-11:45am w/Chloe
Fees: $836 +gst ( includes 1/3 fee for off-site performances)