FAQ

SHOW STREAM - “Show” classes will focus on developing sequences and the art of performance—the main focus will be creating a routine to perform at the Student Showcase at the Capitol Theatre. “Show” classes are only open for registration in the Fall, and require a year long commitment (September - June)—they are not offered per term. Students who participate in the show will be required to pay a “Show Fee” in the spring.

SKILLS STREAM - “Skill” classes will work on strength, conditioning and skills development—as they always have. “Skill” classes will not be performing in the Student Showcase. “Skill” classes open each term for re-registration (September & January for kids & Youth, September, January & April for Adults)—as per usual.

ARTIST EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM STREAM - “Artist Empowerment Program” (AEP) is a creative development program for circus artists ready to take their training beyond the weekly class. Explore all circus disciplines, create original work, and perform in the Student Showcase, with additional opportunities for performances, special events, and community outreach throughout the year. “AEP” classes are only open for registration in the Fall, and require a year long commitment (September - June)—they are not offered per term.

Our registration will open for our Fall season of classes. You can register directly on our schedule page. You will need to make an account on our registration platform Uplifter to register for any classes (even a single drop in.)

Drop-in registration opens two weeks after classes start, giving full-session registrants priority during that initial window. Our aerial hoop classes are also drop in friendly and you can register and pay at the door. We recommend coming fifteen minutes early so we can process payment and get your waiver signed.

We are a not for profit organization and do everything we can to keep our registration fees low and accessible to the community. Please visit the registration page to see the cost for each class.

Classes are all priced per hour. You can find exact hourly pricing under the Classes -> Pricing drop down. Please see the registration page.

All students are required to sign up for our mailing list to receive relevant information and communication. You can find the registration form on the Contact Us page.

If you aren’t a student yet, but hope to be one soon - sign up for our mailing list to find out everything you need to know about upcoming classes including upcoming schedules, registration dates and new programming. 

Yes! Circus is for everyone. You don’t need any experience to start. Check out our Intro to Aerial Classes or Level 1 posted on our Schedule page. Circus Kiddos is also a great place for the little ones to start.  

Discover Circus’ open gym time is posted on our schedule. During open gym time anyone who has been approved to attend by their instructor can use the space to practice aerials, acro and/or flow arts. 

We get a lot of requests for more open gym time. As a small non-profit, we don't always have the staffing capacity to offer additional sessions, and since we're primarily a school, priority time slots go to scheduled classes. Keep an eye on our schedule for any open gym slots we're able to add.

1. Always come to class with a refillable water bottle and your hair tied back. 

2. We advise opting for comfortable and breathable workout attire that facilitates unrestricted movement, similar to yoga or dancewear. Loose-fitting clothes are discouraged, especially for classes involving inverted movements like handstands or silks or bar apparatus’ where loose shirts can get wrapped up or caught by the apparatus.

3. When attending classes involving the trapeze, hoop, silks or other apparatuses (such as Aerial Conditioning), it is most comfortable to wear workout pants that extend to cover the knees.

4. Please remember no zippers, jewelry, perfumes or lotions, as they can damage the equipment.

Please refer to our cancellation policy in our student handbook Here or in our Policies drop down menu

Our instructors have private coaching available outside of our class times. Contact us for availability.

Lots of students stay in the same levels for a year or even more! Our leveling system is long term and judged by each instructor specifically. If your child hasn't been given the go ahead to advance to a new level they should still continue in the same one they were in previously. Having students in the wrong level can be a safety concern for everyone.

Fun Fact! We run classes on most Holidays. Our teachers love to keep teaching and our students love to keep learning. Our schedule posted online -> HERE <- is live and gets updated weekly. If you are wondering about a class on a specific holiday you can check here. If the class is on the schedule - it's happening. If classes are canceled we will contact you.

Yes! We have lots of students that are funded through many organizations. If your child wants to use funding to pay for classes just contact us.

Yes! We still have some limited merch on our website -> HERE <-

Uplifter is the platform we use for all registration, student info and billing. You can register online for an Uplifter account here -> HERE <- . Once you have done that you can login to your account check your balance, registered classes and all the info you need!