teens 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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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
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INTRO, FLEXIBILITY, STRENGTH & SEASONAL CLASSES
TEEN AERIAL ABCS
Ages 12 - 17
Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
on pause
Stay tuned for Beginner Teen Aerial Workshops in this time slot!
This course is your teens first step in aerial circus training.
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Beginner Students must complete this course before signing up for our other aerial classes.
Students will learn the foundations of aerial hammock, silk, hoop, 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
Apr 1 - June 3
Studio A
$200 +gst
10 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
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**Improvement in flexibility is acquired through consistency and repetition
Take what you learn here and practice at home
​Prerequisites: none, overall good health​
YOUTH CONTORTION
Ages 8 - 13
Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Apr 1 - Jun 3
Studio A
$220 +gst
10 Weeks
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 the National Circus School's Coaching program.
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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
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IMPORTANT INFO
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Closed class setting. Parents who choose to wait during class must stay in waiting area outside of circus room
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Family Viewing Day on last class of session
ACT CREATION
Show Dates:
Sunday, June 1st at 2pm & 5pm
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Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Mar 31 - May 26
Studio A
Fee: $180 +gst​​
8 Weeks​
No class May 19
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 on Sunday, June 1st at 2pm and 5pm.
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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
This Aerial Conditioning class focuses on building strength and endurance through aerial-based exercises using a combination of exercises both on the ground and using aerial hammock. This class combines bodyweight training with aerial movements to target muscles used in circus arts, helping students improve their core strength, grip, and overall fitness. Suitable for all skill levels.
HOOP & TRAPEZE CLASSES
HOOP & TRAPEZE
NOVICE
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Mar 31 - June 2
Studio A
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class May 19
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.
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Prerequisites:
Basics: Aerial ABC's or equivalent​
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HOOP & TRAPEZE
INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Mar 31 - Jun 2
Studio A
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class May 19
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
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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 NOVICE
Ages 12 - 17
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Apr 2 - Jun 4
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!
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Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
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SILK INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Wednesday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Apr 2 - Jun 4
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.
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Prerequisites:
minimum 1 year training in Novice, inversion, same side knee hooks, hip key, knee drop, flexed arm hang 30 sec
HAMMOCK
NOVICE
Ages 12 - 17
Fridays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Apr 4 - Jun 6
Studio A
$216 +gst
9 Weeks
No class April 18
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!
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Prerequisites:
Aerial ABC's or equivalent
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HAMMOCK
INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12 - 17
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30pm
Apr 2 - June 4
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.
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Prerequisites:
minimum 1 year training in Novice, inversion from standing in hammock, pullover mount, knee drop, flexed arm hang 30 sec
THE RISING SHOW TEAM
* Currently full for 2024-25 season
* Next audition date Saturday, May 24 4 - 7pm
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
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks:
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm w/Sarah
Fridays 4:00-6:00pm w/Chloe
Fees: $708 +gst ( includes 1/3 fee for off-site performances & rehearsal week)