Kids Circus Classes
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Classes for All Ages!
Programs for students from preschool to grade 12!
Returning Families
Advanced registration is available for re-enrolling families in each program!
Welcome to our Kids Program!
Here at Island Circus Space, we run a performance-focused, non-competitive circus program for kids of all ages. Our classes are named after our feathered friends to represent the natural strengths and abilities of our incredible, high-flying students.
We have classes for students from 2 years old, all the way up to grade 12. Our program includes instruction in Aerial Acrobatics (silks, lyra, trapeze, and more!), Object Manipulation (juggling, plate spinning, and more!), Floor Acrobatics (handstands, group pyramids, acro, and more!) and Performance.
We have one-on-one coaches available for students who benefit from support in activities like ours, as well as private lessons for students who prefer to learn outside a group class environment. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us.
If you are joining us for the first time and have trained your circus skills elsewhere, please get in touch with us to arrange a visit to the space and we’ll be happy to meet you and help determine which of our classes would best match your current level of experience.
All students who are trying circus for the first time will begin in a foundational class. This includes students who have previous experience in similar sports.
Please visit our Value and Policies page to learn more about our program and contact kids@islandcircusspace.com with any questions or inquiries! Rose, our Program Director, will be excited to speak with you.
We can’t wait to fly into another session of soaring circus.
Scroll down to find the right class for your family!
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Hatchlings & Ducklings
These Early Years programs are our once a week, short-session (Fall, Winter, and Spring) circus classes. If you're looking for classes for your child in preschool, kindergarten, or grade one, these classes are for you!
Hatchlings
Preschool Aged 2-4
Welcome Hatchlings! Looking for a fun, explorative, physical activity to try with your little one? Come play with us! This toddler-and-me class is a great way to introduce your child to our space, meet other families, and try some circus yourself. This class includes wiggles, rolls, and jumps to say good morning to our bodies, time to explore our circus props and toys, partner balances for you and your child to try together with us and at home, and an introduction to hammock and trapeze. Start your Saturday morning with some swinging, spinning, upside-down time! This class can be a stepping stone to our programs for older students or just something fun to do together on the weekend. We’re excited to meet your family!
Students in this class must be accompanied by one adult for every class. It is not required that the same adult attend every week, you can take turns!
This class has no prerequisites and is open to all students in the specified age group.
Program Details
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Saturdays 9:45 - 10:30AM
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Fall Session: September 14th - December 14th 2024
$286+ gst
Winter Session: January 11th - March 8th 2025
$176 +gst
Spring Session: April 5th - June 21st 2025
$220 + gst
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates
Ducklings
Kindergarten & Grade 1
Welcome Ducklings! Our Ducklings are at the beginning of their circus journey! This play-driven class will introduce your child to the basic shapes we use on the floor and in the air. On the floor, we’ll be rolling, cartwheeling, balancing, jumping, and more! In the air, Ducklings will spin, hang, learn, and create circus shapes on the trapeze and the hammock. Students in this class will learn how to interact with our space and each other thoughtfully while learning the basics of their circus skills, their circus listening, and their circus safety. This class will have a Sharing Day at the end of their session, a day when loved ones are invited into the space to check out what we’ve been up to in class!
Students in this class are ready to participate in class and follow instructions without parental supervision.
This class has no prerequisites and is open to all students in the specified age group.
Program Details
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Saturdays 10:45 - 11:45AM
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Fall Session: September 14th - December 14th 2024
$325 + gst
Winter Session: January 11th - March 8th 2025
$200 + gst
Spring Session: April 5th - June 21st 2025
$250 + gst
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates
Hummingbirds & Sparrows
These Foundational programs are our once a week, full session (September - June) circus classes for students from grade 2 all the way to grade 12. Scroll down to find the age group and class time you’re looking for! All students new to circus will begin in a foundational class.
Hummingbirds
Grades 2 & 3
Welcome Hummingbirds! This play-driven class will help students develop the basic shapes, skills, and strength needed to acquire new skills across multiple circus disciplines while exploring physical expression and storytelling through games, activities, and group act creation! This class includes instruction in Aerial Acrobatics, Object Manipulation, Floor Acrobatics, and Performance! Students in this class will learn how to interact with our space and each other thoughtfully while learning the basics of their circus skills, their circus listening, and their circus safety.
This class will have a Winter Welcome in December when loved ones are invited into the space to check out what we’ve been up to in class, and a Spring Show in May when students will present their circus acts as a class!
Students in this class must follow instructions and cooperate with others.
Students with consistent attendance will have the most ease and success during act creation, as we prepare for the Spring Show.
This class has no prerequisites and is open to all students in the specified age group.
Program Details
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Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM
September 9, 2024 - June 26, 2025
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$120 + GST / month for 10 months
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates
Sparrows
Grades 4-6 & Grades 6-12
Welcome Sparrows! This class builds a foundation of strength, flexibility, communication, and body awareness through instruction in Aerial Acrobatics, Object Manipulation, Floor Acrobatics, and Performance! This class is a tasting platter of all our circus disciplines, where students will establish a strong base across apparatuses, and work collaboratively as a class to create and explore together. Our Sparrows will cultivate performance skills, and learn how to apply them to the presentation of their circus skills. Circus is a strength-building and confidence-building activity, this class is an opportunity for kids to challenge themselves physically and creatively!
This class will have a Winter Welcome in December when loved ones are invited into the space to check out what we’ve been up to in class, and a Spring Show in May when students will present their circus acts as a class!
Students in this class must follow instructions and cooperate with others.
Students with consistent attendance will have the most ease and success during act creation, as we prepare for the Spring Show.
This class has no prerequisites and is open to all students in the specified age group.
Program Details
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Grades 4 - 6: Saturdays 1:45 - 3:45PM
Grades 6 - 12: Fridays 4:00 - 6:00PM
September 9, 2024 - June 26, 2025
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Grades 4-6: $160 + GST / month for 10 months
Grades 6-12: $185 + GST / month for 10 months
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates
Herons
This Intermediate program is our twice a week, full session (September - June) circus class for students who have mastered their circus basics and are ready to reach new heights. Sparrows who meet the prerequisites for Herons will be notified at the end of their session. If you are interested in this program and unsure if your child meets the prerequisites, or are not currently enrolled in a class with us, please contact us!
Herons
Grades 4-6 & Grades 6-12
Welcome Herons! Our Herons are excited to work hard to continue building their strength and flexibility while learning new and challenging skills, improving their form and technique, and applying their performance skills. Our Herons will work together on foundational act creation and performance skills including synchronization, musicality, and quality of movement. This class is an exciting and fun space for students to explore their favourite circus disciplines, and use their strong circus foundation to acquire new skills. Our Herons are eager to be challenged, excited to learn, and ready to grow!
This class will have a Winter Welcome in December when loved ones are invited into the space to check out what we’ve been up to in class, and a Spring Show in May when students will present their circus acts as a class!
Students in this class must follow instructions and cooperate with others.
Students with consistent attendance will have the most ease and success during act creation, as we prepare for the Spring Show.
This class has prerequisites related to students' abilities across disciplines taught, as well as demonstration of safe, thoughtful, and productive behaviour in class.
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Climbing the silks to the top with ease
Putting footlocks on in the air with ease
Demonstrating basic skills in single, double, and one on one footlocks
Inverting in the air
Mounting and dismounting the lyra and trapeze safely and with control
Demonstrating basic skills below, on, and above the bars
Hanging under the bar in a tuck, pike, and straddle position
Demonstrating consistent and controlled forward rolls, cartwheels, and bridges
Reaching handstand position from a kick-up
Participating safely and communicating in partner acrobatics and group pyramids
Holding strong shapes and using core engagement in partner acrobatics and group pyramids
Demonstrating cascade juggling pattern with scarves
Program Details
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Grades 4 - 6: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30PM
Grades 6 - 12: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45 - 7:15PM
September 9, 2024 - June 26, 2025
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$216 + GST / month for 10 months
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates
Please DO NOT register for this class if you have not confirmed that your child meets the prerequisites.
If you are not sure, please contact us at kids@islandcircusspace.com
Ensembles
These Performance-Focused programs are our twice a week, full session (September - June) circus classes for students who demonstrate proficiency across multiple disciplines, alongside well-developed act creation and performance skills. Enrollment in these programs is by invitation only. If you are interested in this program and are not currently enrolled in a class with us, please contact us!
Talon Ensemble
Grades 6-8
The Talon Ensemble is our performance-focused program for students grades 6 - 8. This is a class for students who demonstrate proficiency across multiple disciplines and are ready to dive deeper into act creation, collaboration, and individual expression. Students will continue to learn new things on their favourite aerial apparatuses and train more challenging partner acrobatics, group pyramids, hand balancing, and tumbling skills. This class is performance-focused. We will work on new skills, strength, flexibility, discovery, and exploration in the first half of the session, and begin show development when we return from Winter Break. This class requires a commitment to consistent attendance, refinement of technique and body awareness, and conditioning to build strength and flexibility.
This class will have a Winter Welcome in December when loved ones are invited into the space to check out what we’ve been up to in class, and Ensemble Showcases in May when students will present their circus acts to loved ones and community audiences!
Enrollment in this Ensemble is by invitation only.
If your child is interested in being considered for a spot in the Talon Ensemble, please get in touch with us!
Program Details
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Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00 - 6:00PM
Open Training: Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00PM
September 9, 2024 - June 26, 2025
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$250 + GST / month for 10 months
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates
Wingspan Ensemble
Grades 9-12
The Wingspan Ensemble is our performance-focused program for students grades 9 - 12. This class is for students who demonstrate proficiency across multiple disciplines and are ready to dive deeper into act creation, collaboration, and individual expression. Students will continue to learn new things on their favourite aerial apparatuses and train more challenging partner acrobatics, group pyramids, hand balancing, and tumbling skills. This class is performance-focused. We will work on new skills, strength, flexibility, discovery, and exploration in the first half of the session, and begin show development when we return from Winter Break. This class requires a commitment to consistent attendance, refinement of technique and body awareness, and conditioning to build strength and flexibility.
This class will have a Winter Welcome in December when loved ones are invited into the space to check out what we’ve been up to in class, and Ensemble Showcases in May when students will present their circus acts to loved ones and community audiences!
Enrollment in this Ensemble is by invitation only.
If your child is interested in being considered for a spot in the Wingspan Ensemble, please get in touch with us!
Program Details
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Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:10 - 8:10PM
Open Training: Saturdays 5:10 - 6:10PM
September 9, 2024 - June 26, 2025
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$250 + GST / month for 10 months
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Weekly classes do not run through Winter Break and Spring Break
For other statutory holidays and long weekends, please refer to your session key dates