Kids & Teens Class Descriptions (ages 18 months –16 years)
All Tots, Kids, Youth, and Teens enrolled for Fall 2009 are invited to take part in a student recital performance, the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 22 (time TBA). Save the date!
The following is a list of quick links to jump down the page to specific class descriptions. At the bottom of the page you will also find general class information. For times, dates, and prices, please visit our Schedule page.
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Gymfoolery
Introduce your little one to the basics of pre-gymnastics and movement on our colorful shape mats. Class begins with circle time rhymes and finishes with parachute play. New walkers and up. Adults come prepared to participate and have fun!
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Homeschool Circus
Designed for the homeschooled or unschooled child, this class is a great outlet for physical exercise and creative energy. Rope-climbing, trapeze, tightwire, juggling, and tumbling are just some of the skills they will be developing this fall.
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Kids & Teens (ages 8-15) Juggling & Balancing
Juggling, diabolos, devil sticks, plate-spinning, tightwire, rolling globe, rola-bola & unicycle!
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Kids (ages 8-11) Chinese Acrobatics
Kids who enjoy tumbling will be thrilled to work with veteran circus performer Lin Junming. He'll coach handstands, rolls, cartwheels and other acrobatic foundations with discipline and precision unique to the Chinese method. Kids will get plenty of one-on-one attention in this small class.
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Kids Aerials (ages 8-11)
For kids who are ready to really train on the aerial equipment. Class includes static trapeze, rope, fabric, and physical conditioning.
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Kids Troupe
See full details on the KIDS TROUPE page of the Web site. Students must audition for slots.
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Kindercircus (ages 5 & 6)
This will be your child's favorite time of the week! Get that energy out with rope-climbing, trapeze tricks, juggling, balancing, & tumbling.
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Teen Aerials (ages 12-15)
For teens who are ready to really train on the aerial equipment. Class includes static trapeze, rope, fabric, and physical conditioning.
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Tots Circus (ages 3 & 4)
Bring your little circus performer to this fun and challenging class. Under the guidance of our seasoned instructors, they'll be climbing ropes, hanging from trapezes, learning to walk on the tightwire and juggle scarves. In this safe and supportive environment, they'll explore gross-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and circus playtime as a group.
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Youth Circus (ages 7-10)
Our 7-10 year-olds are at the perfect age for learning circus skills. They are confident, enthusiastic, and thrilled by new challenges. We have plenty to offer them! Rope-climbing, trapeze, tightwire, juggling, rolling globe, plate-spinning, tumbling. They'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize what great exercise and coordination development they're getting.
General Class Information
- Circus skills are a great form of recreation and exercise for kids of all ages and abilities
- Non-competitive and play-based
- Classes have a student:teacher ratio of 6:1
- Family & friends welcome to watch from our observation deck
