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.


  • 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!

  • Kids & Teens (ages 8-15) Juggling & Balancing

    Juggling, diabolos, devil sticks, plate-spinning, tightwire, rolling globe, rola-bola & unicycle!

  • Youth Aerials (ages 8-15)

    For kids and teens who are ready to really train on the aerial equipment. Class includes static trapeze, rope, fabric, and physical conditioning.

  • 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.

  • Intermediate Youth Aerials (ages 8-15)

    For kids and teens who are ready to really train on the aerial equipment. Class includes static trapeze, rope, fabric, and physical conditioning.  Prerequisites: Must have taken at least one session of Youth Aerials and be able to invert at the top of the rope with straight legs.  Permission of instructor required.  Inquire at jackie at phillycircus.com.

  • 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.

  • 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

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