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Shaping the Evolution of Contemporary Circus in Victoria

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We’re excited to bring the joy of circus arts to our community. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, we offer classes for all ages and skill levels that will ignite your creativity.

Our mission is to build a strong contemporary circus scene in Victoria, fostering an environment where people can create, collaborate, stay active, and develop professional talent.

At Island Circus Space, we’re dedicated to more than just teaching circus skills – we aim to cultivate a vibrant, creative community passionate about circus and beyond. Join us and help elevate the circus experience in Victoria!

Welcome to Island Circus Space, Victoria's first & largest contemporary circus school

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The Studios

Two Dedicated Spaces. One Movement Community.

Whether you are stepping into your very first class or training high-level acrobatics, our facilities are built specifically for circus arts, aerial discipline, and athletic conditioning. We operate two custom-outfitted locations in Victoria, BC equipped with professional-grade safety gear, specialized impact-absorbing flooring, and engineered rigging.

Esquimalt Facility

The largest circus and circus training space on Vancouver Island.

Spanning 4,000 square feet, our flagship Esquimalt venue is a high-ceiling facility engineered specifically for dynamic floor acrobatics, high-flying aerial arts, and comprehensive youth and adult programming.

Features & Specs:

  • 4,000 sq ft Total Training Footprint: Ample space for multi-discipline training, dynamic movement, and expanded class capacities.

  • 11 Engineered Aerial Points: Rigged for silks, trapeze, hoop, straps, rope, cube, spiral, and specialized apparatuses.

  • 2,000+ sq ft Sprung Floor: Built to absorb impact for tumbling, handstands, hand-to-hand, and floor acrobatics.

  • 1,000+ sq ft Marley Dance Floor: Specialized surface for dance, footwork, and fluid ground movement.

  • Tumble Track & Progression Gear: Dedicated setup for safe acrobatic training.

Rockbay Facility

Our upgraded original space and strength conditioning hub.

Our Rockbay location has undergone a massive upgrade, functioning as a versatile movement studio and dedicated strength-and-conditioning venue.

Features & Specs:

  • 1,800 sq ft Training Space: Outfitted with Harlequin impact-absorbing dance flooring and full Flexi-Roll mat coverage.

  • 7 Engineered Aerial Points: Rigged for silks, trapeze, hoop, straps, rope, cube, spiral, and specialized apparatuses.

  • Engineered Steel Rigging: Custom-built steel beam framework featuring seven pulley aerial points and an integrated spotting belt system.

  • Fully Equipped Strength Box: Outfitted with barbells, free weights, kettlebells, squat racks, and cross-training gear for acrobat-specific conditioning.

  • Upper Loft Area: Dedicated zone for ground work, mobility, and focused training.

Safety & Progression First

Safety is the absolute priority across both venues. Both facilities feature impact-tested crash mats, engineered structural rigging, and purpose-built athletic flooring.

Our coaches train through structured, progressive technique—ensuring every student, from beginner youth to professional performer, develops skills in a safe, controlled, and supportive environment.

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