OPEN TRAINING & DROP IN CLASSES
EASTER OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - April 5 Sunday 2:00pm
60 min Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS A MAKEUP CLASS.
CANCELLATION: 24 hours notice MUST be given via email to admin@therisingcircus.com if you need to cancel your reservation. No refunds with less than 24 hours notice
60 min Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS A MAKEUP CLASS.
CANCELLATION: 24 hours notice MUST be given via email to admin@therisingcircus.com if you need to cancel your reservation. No refunds with less than 24 hours notice
Sunday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - Sunday March 15
60 min Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
Upon arrival, supervising coach will ask if this is a make up class or regular drop in. If it is a make up class, coach will document in our log books. If it is a regular drop in the office will process the $12 +gst drop in fee.
CANCELLATION: 24 hours notice MUST be given via email to admin@therisingcircus.com if you need to cancel your reservation. You will be charged the full amount and forfeit your makeup class if 24 hours notice is not given
60 min Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
Upon arrival, supervising coach will ask if this is a make up class or regular drop in. If it is a make up class, coach will document in our log books. If it is a regular drop in the office will process the $12 +gst drop in fee.
CANCELLATION: 24 hours notice MUST be given via email to admin@therisingcircus.com if you need to cancel your reservation. You will be charged the full amount and forfeit your makeup class if 24 hours notice is not given
Sunday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
INTERMEDIATE SILK WORKSHOP FOR TEENS with guest artist Mitchell Eckert- April 11
75 min Intermediate Silk workshop with guest artist Mitchell Eckert
Working on Essential Conditioning for Silks Endurance, learning how to turn climbs and wraps into transitions, drilling momentum, and tips for spin technique.
Eckert is a multi-disciplinary professional aerialist from Vancouver and has worked for companies such as Cirque Du Soleil and Virgin Voyages cruise lines.
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 6th- register now to grab your spot!
Prerequisite: Intermediate silk level, Hip key, Single star drop, and is comfortable learning drops & spins.
75 min Intermediate Silk workshop with guest artist Mitchell Eckert
Working on Essential Conditioning for Silks Endurance, learning how to turn climbs and wraps into transitions, drilling momentum, and tips for spin technique.
Eckert is a multi-disciplinary professional aerialist from Vancouver and has worked for companies such as Cirque Du Soleil and Virgin Voyages cruise lines.
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 6th- register now to grab your spot!
Prerequisite: Intermediate silk level, Hip key, Single star drop, and is comfortable learning drops & spins.
Saturday
3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ALL LEVELS AERIAL HOOP WORKSHOP FOR TEENS- with guest artist, Mitchell Eckert April 11
🩵⭐️ All levels Aerial Hoop: [ Essential Hangs]
This will be a foundational skills workshop for anyone from Beginner to Advanced levels! For everyone wanting to learn some progressions towards some pretty hard (and Essential!) skills. We'll be going over all our hangs (foot, heel, neck, elbow, armpit, knee, hip), as well as spin-technique, and movement style.
Do not be afraid If you are just starting out on hoop.These skills can be daunting, but you will learn some very useful and fun exercises on the ground to practice until you're ready to go for it one day! For advanced students, there will be plenty of opportunities for progressions.
Prerequisite: Knee hang, invert to knees.
Advanced class version prerequisites; elbow hang, single knee hang, attempted foot & heel hangs
🩵⭐️ All levels Aerial Hoop: [ Essential Hangs]
This will be a foundational skills workshop for anyone from Beginner to Advanced levels! For everyone wanting to learn some progressions towards some pretty hard (and Essential!) skills. We'll be going over all our hangs (foot, heel, neck, elbow, armpit, knee, hip), as well as spin-technique, and movement style.
Do not be afraid If you are just starting out on hoop.These skills can be daunting, but you will learn some very useful and fun exercises on the ground to practice until you're ready to go for it one day! For advanced students, there will be plenty of opportunities for progressions.
Prerequisite: Knee hang, invert to knees.
Advanced class version prerequisites; elbow hang, single knee hang, attempted foot & heel hangs
Saturday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS NITE IN- with THE RISING SHOWTEAM * SPECIAL EDITION* 5:30-9:30pm April 18
🎪 Kids Circus Nite with The Rising Showteam! 🎪
Join us for a 4 hour fun-filled night under the circus spotlight!
✨ Enjoy:
• Live circus demos by our talented Rising Showteam
• Fun games for kids
• Popcorn & a movie: The Greatest Showman 🎬
• Interactive circus fun —Supervised open circus play alongside our showteam, inspiring our future circus stars!
📅 Date: April 18
⏰ Time: 5:30–9:30 PM
👧👦 Ages: 6–12
💲 Fee: $40 + GST per child
🎟 Sibling Discount: Use promo code CNI2 for 15% off
📝 How to Register:
Log in or create a Rising account.
Find the event on the Workshops & Events Calendar.
This special event is a fundraiser supporting our Rising Showteam — our youth performance troupe (ages 13–17) — as they prepare for their year-end production of The Wizard of Oz!
Your support helps fund:
🎭 Costumes & set design
🎪 New circus equipment (including aerial straps)
🎉 Spots are limited—register early so your child doesn’t miss out on the circus magic!
🎪 Kids Circus Nite with The Rising Showteam! 🎪
Join us for a 4 hour fun-filled night under the circus spotlight!
✨ Enjoy:
• Live circus demos by our talented Rising Showteam
• Fun games for kids
• Popcorn & a movie: The Greatest Showman 🎬
• Interactive circus fun —Supervised open circus play alongside our showteam, inspiring our future circus stars!
📅 Date: April 18
⏰ Time: 5:30–9:30 PM
👧👦 Ages: 6–12
💲 Fee: $40 + GST per child
🎟 Sibling Discount: Use promo code CNI2 for 15% off
📝 How to Register:
Log in or create a Rising account.
Find the event on the Workshops & Events Calendar.
This special event is a fundraiser supporting our Rising Showteam — our youth performance troupe (ages 13–17) — as they prepare for their year-end production of The Wizard of Oz!
Your support helps fund:
🎭 Costumes & set design
🎪 New circus equipment (including aerial straps)
🎉 Spots are limited—register early so your child doesn’t miss out on the circus magic!
Saturday
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
PRIVATE LESSON with Mitchell Eckert
6:45-7:45pm
Book on Workshops & Events Calendar
send us a follow up email with what you would like to work on during your lesson, your previous experience, and anything else you would like Mitchell to know. Email admin@therisingcircus.com
$90+gst
Would you like to work one on one with Mitchell? Have a specific goal you are working on?
Mitchell is available for privates in: silk, hammock, straps, hoop, act development, handstands, contortion
6:45-7:45pm
Book on Workshops & Events Calendar
send us a follow up email with what you would like to work on during your lesson, your previous experience, and anything else you would like Mitchell to know. Email admin@therisingcircus.com
$90+gst
Would you like to work one on one with Mitchell? Have a specific goal you are working on?
Mitchell is available for privates in: silk, hammock, straps, hoop, act development, handstands, contortion
Saturday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADVANCED SILK WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS- with Mitchell Eckert 10 am April 12
In this big and exciting workshop, we will be working on advanced skills like
-ping-pongs/rebounds out of popular drops
practice climbing with style
-multi-directional drops & slack movements
-Open wrap theory
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 6TH- GRAB YOUR SPOT NOW!!
Requirements: Double Star Drop (or very confident Single Star Drop), Hip Key (both sides), Helicopter Rolls (any entrance), experience with beats/swings, excitement to expand your comfort zone!
In this big and exciting workshop, we will be working on advanced skills like
-ping-pongs/rebounds out of popular drops
practice climbing with style
-multi-directional drops & slack movements
-Open wrap theory
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 6TH- GRAB YOUR SPOT NOW!!
Requirements: Double Star Drop (or very confident Single Star Drop), Hip Key (both sides), Helicopter Rolls (any entrance), experience with beats/swings, excitement to expand your comfort zone!
Sunday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
AERIAL CHOREOGRAPHY ON SILK WORKSHOP- with Mitchell Eckert
⭐️ Aerial Choreography & Movement Workshop – Silks
Go beyond tricks and explore the art of movement in the air. In this workshop, you’ll learn not just choreography, but how to move with intention on and around the silks.
We’ll cover:
Creating smooth, seamless transitions
Captivating audience engagement
The balance between connecting skills, flowing movement, and intentional pauses
This is a fantastic class for building your own sequences or developing a full act with clarity and style.
REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY APRIL 6th!!! Grab your spot now!
Level: Intermediate or higher
Prerequisite: Able to easily invert to straddle, single knee hang, comfortable spinning and small drops on silk
⭐️ Aerial Choreography & Movement Workshop – Silks
Go beyond tricks and explore the art of movement in the air. In this workshop, you’ll learn not just choreography, but how to move with intention on and around the silks.
We’ll cover:
Creating smooth, seamless transitions
Captivating audience engagement
The balance between connecting skills, flowing movement, and intentional pauses
This is a fantastic class for building your own sequences or developing a full act with clarity and style.
REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY APRIL 6th!!! Grab your spot now!
Level: Intermediate or higher
Prerequisite: Able to easily invert to straddle, single knee hang, comfortable spinning and small drops on silk
Sunday
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ALL LEVELS AERIAL HOOP WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS- with guest artist, Mitchell Eckert April 11
🩵⭐️ All levels Aerial Hoop: [ Essential Hangs]
This will be a foundational skills workshop for anyone from Beginner to Advanced levels! For everyone wanting to learn some progressions towards some pretty hard (and Essential!) skills. We'll be going over all our hangs (foot, heel, neck, elbow, armpit, knee, hip), as well as spin-technique, and movement style.
Do not be afraid If you are just starting out on hoop.These skills can be daunting, but you will learn some very useful and fun exercises on the ground to practice until you're ready to go for it one day! For advanced students, there will be plenty of opportunities for progressions.
Prerequisite: Knee hang, invert to knees.
Advanced class version prerequisites; elbow hang, single knee hang, attempted foot & heel hangs
🩵⭐️ All levels Aerial Hoop: [ Essential Hangs]
This will be a foundational skills workshop for anyone from Beginner to Advanced levels! For everyone wanting to learn some progressions towards some pretty hard (and Essential!) skills. We'll be going over all our hangs (foot, heel, neck, elbow, armpit, knee, hip), as well as spin-technique, and movement style.
Do not be afraid If you are just starting out on hoop.These skills can be daunting, but you will learn some very useful and fun exercises on the ground to practice until you're ready to go for it one day! For advanced students, there will be plenty of opportunities for progressions.
Prerequisite: Knee hang, invert to knees.
Advanced class version prerequisites; elbow hang, single knee hang, attempted foot & heel hangs
Sunday
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ACTIVE FLEXIBILITY FOR AERIALISTS WORKSHOP- with Mitchell Eckert
Active Flexibility for Aerialists
Discover the difference between active and passive flexibility—and why both matter for aerial training. This workshop will explore the benefits of each, touch on mobility, and teach you how to target and strengthen specific muscles for better control and range of motion.
Expect a mix of learning and movement: we’ll be stretching, drilling, and applying concepts, so come ready to participate (and consider bringing something to take notes with).
Band exercises are a favourite tool in this class—feel free to bring your own resistance bands if you have them!
All levels welcome!
Active Flexibility for Aerialists
Discover the difference between active and passive flexibility—and why both matter for aerial training. This workshop will explore the benefits of each, touch on mobility, and teach you how to target and strengthen specific muscles for better control and range of motion.
Expect a mix of learning and movement: we’ll be stretching, drilling, and applying concepts, so come ready to participate (and consider bringing something to take notes with).
Band exercises are a favourite tool in this class—feel free to bring your own resistance bands if you have them!
All levels welcome!
Sunday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
HANDSTANDS BASICS WORKSHOP- with Mitchell Eckert
⭐️ Handstands: Basics for Beginners
Build a strong foundation in this beginner-friendly handstand workshop. We’ll break down all the key components of finding, maintaining, and improving your balance—so you can start building confidence upside down.
You’ll learn:
Which muscles to engage (and how)
Essential conditioning and mobility drills
Safe ways to practice at home
Foundational shapes, with progressions for quick learners
Handstands require a lot of focus, so bringing a notebook is recommended to help you remember exercises and key concepts from class!
No prerequisites
⭐️ Handstands: Basics for Beginners
Build a strong foundation in this beginner-friendly handstand workshop. We’ll break down all the key components of finding, maintaining, and improving your balance—so you can start building confidence upside down.
You’ll learn:
Which muscles to engage (and how)
Essential conditioning and mobility drills
Safe ways to practice at home
Foundational shapes, with progressions for quick learners
Handstands require a lot of focus, so bringing a notebook is recommended to help you remember exercises and key concepts from class!
No prerequisites
Sunday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTIES
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 2:45pm April 4
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
2:45 PM to 4:30 PM
2:45 PM to 4:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD-1:30pm April 11
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 2:45pm April 18
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
2:45 PM to 4:30 PM
2:45 PM to 4:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 12:30pm April 25
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
12:30 PM to 2:15 PM
12:30 PM to 2:15 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- with Silk Performance- 2:45pm April 25
2.00 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Includes live aerial silk performance
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
2.00 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Includes live aerial silk performance
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
2:45 PM to 4:45 PM
2:45 PM to 4:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 1:15pm July 25
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 11am July 25
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 1:15pm Aug 8
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 11am Aug 8
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 1:15pm Aug 15
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 11am Aug 15
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 1:15pm Aug 22
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- STANDARD- 11am Aug 22
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
1.75 hr Circus Party for up to 14 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Learn skills on the aerial silk, hoop and trapeze! Plus, juggling and spinning plates. Receive a circus surprise at the end and have a Circusly good time with your friends! includes 30 min for food & drink provided by host family
Saturday
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
11:00 PM to 12:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
SPRING CLASSES 2026
DAYTIME HOMESCHOOL CIRCUS - March 30-April 27
Is your child ready to climb, spin, soar, and shine? Our homeschool circus class is the perfect blend of movement, creativity, and confidence-building fun!
🎈 Students Will Learn:
✨ Aerial Silks – Climb, wrap, and strike beautiful poses
✨ Aerial Hoop – Spin and balance in the air
✨ Trapeze – Build strength with exciting skills
✨ Juggling – Hand-eye coordination made fun
✨ Plate Spinning – Focus and fine motor mastery
✨ And other engaging ground circus skills!
This is a beginner-friendly 4 week course and focus is on safety and skill progression. Each class is 90 min.
🎉 No experience necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to try!
Is your child ready to climb, spin, soar, and shine? Our homeschool circus class is the perfect blend of movement, creativity, and confidence-building fun!
🎈 Students Will Learn:
✨ Aerial Silks – Climb, wrap, and strike beautiful poses
✨ Aerial Hoop – Spin and balance in the air
✨ Trapeze – Build strength with exciting skills
✨ Juggling – Hand-eye coordination made fun
✨ Plate Spinning – Focus and fine motor mastery
✨ And other engaging ground circus skills!
This is a beginner-friendly 4 week course and focus is on safety and skill progression. Each class is 90 min.
🎉 No experience necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to try!
Monday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
DAYTIME HOMESCHOOL CIRCUS - May 4-June 1
Is your child ready to climb, spin, soar, and shine? Our homeschool circus class is the perfect blend of movement, creativity, and confidence-building fun!
🎈 Students Will Learn:
✨ Aerial Silks – Climb, wrap, and strike beautiful poses
✨ Aerial Hoop – Spin and balance in the air
✨ Trapeze – Build strength with exciting skills
✨ Juggling – Hand-eye coordination made fun
✨ Plate Spinning – Focus and fine motor mastery
✨ And other engaging ground circus skills!
This is a beginner-friendly 4 week course and focus is on safety and skill progression. Each class is 90 min.
🎉 No experience necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to try!
Is your child ready to climb, spin, soar, and shine? Our homeschool circus class is the perfect blend of movement, creativity, and confidence-building fun!
🎈 Students Will Learn:
✨ Aerial Silks – Climb, wrap, and strike beautiful poses
✨ Aerial Hoop – Spin and balance in the air
✨ Trapeze – Build strength with exciting skills
✨ Juggling – Hand-eye coordination made fun
✨ Plate Spinning – Focus and fine motor mastery
✨ And other engaging ground circus skills!
This is a beginner-friendly 4 week course and focus is on safety and skill progression. Each class is 90 min.
🎉 No experience necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to try!
Monday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS STARTER - Mondays 4pm
This class is your child's first step in circus training at The Rising. Students learn foundations on 4 different aerial apparatus: silk, hammock, hoop, and trapeze.
Closed class setting. Family viewing day on last class of session.
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
This class is your child's first step in circus training at The Rising. Students learn foundations on 4 different aerial apparatus: silk, hammock, hoop, and trapeze.
Closed class setting. Family viewing day on last class of session.
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HOOP & TRAPEZE- NOVICE Mondays 4pm
Teen novice aerial hoop & trapeze class.
Prerequisites: Teen Aerial ABC's
no class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Teen novice aerial hoop & trapeze class.
Prerequisites: Teen Aerial ABC's
no class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 1 - Mondays 5:15pm
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Closed class setting. Family viewing day on last class of session. Students will perform an aerial act.
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
No Classes Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Closed class setting. Family viewing day on last class of session. Students will perform an aerial act.
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
No Classes Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HOOP & TRAPEZE - INTERMEDIATE Mondays 5:15pm
Teen intermediate hoop & trapeze class.
Prerequisites: hoop & trapeze novice minimum 2 sessions, single knee hang 20 sec, inversion & pullover without tapping, flexed arm hang 20 sec, 1 arm hang, skin the cat, comfortable performing skills with spin
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Teen intermediate hoop & trapeze class.
Prerequisites: hoop & trapeze novice minimum 2 sessions, single knee hang 20 sec, inversion & pullover without tapping, flexed arm hang 20 sec, 1 arm hang, skin the cat, comfortable performing skills with spin
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK NOVICE Mondays 6:30pm
Adult aerial Hammock novice level class
Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
No classes Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Adult aerial Hammock novice level class
Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's or equivalent
No classes Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP - INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED Mondays 6:30pm
Mixed level aerial hoop class ( intermediate & advanced )
Prerequisites: Hoop novice or equivalent. Inversions without tapping, single knee hangs 20 seconds, can perform skills while spinning with ease, pullover without tapping, skin the cat, 1 arm hang
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Mixed level aerial hoop class ( intermediate & advanced )
Prerequisites: Hoop novice or equivalent. Inversions without tapping, single knee hangs 20 seconds, can perform skills while spinning with ease, pullover without tapping, skin the cat, 1 arm hang
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ACT CREATION- Mondays 7:45pm
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must have completed at least one novice level session or higher in the apparatus they want to perform on
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
No class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must have completed at least one novice level session or higher in the apparatus they want to perform on
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP - NOVICE Mondays 7:45pm
Novice level aerial hoop class
Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's
no class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Novice level aerial hoop class
Prerequisites: Aerial ABC's
no class Easter Monday & Victoria Day
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 1 - Tuesdays 4pm
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session. Students will perform an aerial act.
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session. Students will perform an aerial act.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS PARKOUR- Tuesdays 5:15pm
1 hour Kids Circus Parkour Class. Experience and explore our Circus parkour circuit where you can swing on the ropes, climb the silks, jump off the blocks, and more! Each week we will change up our circuit to try new things. Coach provides safety supervision & instruction in our circuits
11 weeks
March 31-June 9
Students must be able to follow The Rising Circus Safety Rules. Continual violation of our rules will result in dismissal from the class without refund.
1 hour Kids Circus Parkour Class. Experience and explore our Circus parkour circuit where you can swing on the ropes, climb the silks, jump off the blocks, and more! Each week we will change up our circuit to try new things. Coach provides safety supervision & instruction in our circuits
11 weeks
March 31-June 9
Students must be able to follow The Rising Circus Safety Rules. Continual violation of our rules will result in dismissal from the class without refund.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 1 - Tuesdays 5:15pm
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
Closed class setting
Family viewing on last class of session.
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
Closed class setting
Family viewing on last class of session.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK - ADVANCED Tuesdays 6:30pm
Adult advanced aerial hammock class.
Prerequisites: hammock intermediate, inversions in the air, able to spin and perform skills with ease, flexed arm hang 30 sec. Experience with salto and release drops, able to complete a 3 min sequence without rest
Adult advanced aerial hammock class.
Prerequisites: hammock intermediate, inversions in the air, able to spin and perform skills with ease, flexed arm hang 30 sec. Experience with salto and release drops, able to complete a 3 min sequence without rest
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN SILK NOVICE- Tuesdays 6:30pm
Aerial Silk class for Teens focusing on building aerial strength, basic level skills, and aerial endurance.
Prerequisites: Teen Aerial ABC's
March 31-June 9
Aerial Silk class for Teens focusing on building aerial strength, basic level skills, and aerial endurance.
Prerequisites: Teen Aerial ABC's
March 31-June 9
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT AERIAL ABC'S- Tuesdays 7:45pm
Beginner aerial circus for adults. Learn the foundations of aerial silk, hammock, hoop & trapeze. This class is a prerequisite for all higher level aerial classes.
Beginner aerial circus for adults. Learn the foundations of aerial silk, hammock, hoop & trapeze. This class is a prerequisite for all higher level aerial classes.
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN SILK- INTERMEDIATE Tuesdays 7:45pm
Teen Intermediate Silk class.
Prerequisites: classic climb 2xs to top of stretch silk, inversions in air, footlocks in air, x back straddle, flexed arm hang 30 sec
March 31-June 9
Teen Intermediate Silk class.
Prerequisites: classic climb 2xs to top of stretch silk, inversions in air, footlocks in air, x back straddle, flexed arm hang 30 sec
March 31-June 9
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
MINI CIRQUE- Wednesdays 3:45pm
45 min Circuit- style Circus class for kids age 4-5.
Learn, play and explore on the aerial hoop, silk, hammock and trapeze. Ground circus and light acrobatics included.
Closed class setting. Family viewing first and last class of session
April 1-June 10
45 min Circuit- style Circus class for kids age 4-5.
Learn, play and explore on the aerial hoop, silk, hammock and trapeze. Ground circus and light acrobatics included.
Closed class setting. Family viewing first and last class of session
April 1-June 10
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS STARTER - Wednesdays 4:45pm
This class is your child's first step in circus training at The Rising. Students learn foundations on 4 different aerial apparatus: silk, hammock, hoop, and trapeze.
Closed class setting. Family viewing day on last class of session.
April 1-June 10
This class is your child's first step in circus training at The Rising. Students learn foundations on 4 different aerial apparatus: silk, hammock, hoop, and trapeze.
Closed class setting. Family viewing day on last class of session.
April 1-June 10
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 2 - Wednesday 4:45pm
Ring Master Lv 2 class
Prerequisites: Minimum 3 full sessions in Ring Masters LV 1. The Rising may recommend a different level if we feel your child is better suited for another level
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session
Ring Master Lv 2 class
Prerequisites: Minimum 3 full sessions in Ring Masters LV 1. The Rising may recommend a different level if we feel your child is better suited for another level
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HAMMOCK INTERMEDIATE- Wednesdays 6pm
Teen intermediate level hammock class
Learn aerial skills with more intricate wraps and drops
Prerequisites: inversions in air, ability to work with spin, 20 second flexed arm hang, ability to perform 1 basic drop, teen novice hammock, minimum 1 year consistent training
Teen intermediate level hammock class
Learn aerial skills with more intricate wraps and drops
Prerequisites: inversions in air, ability to work with spin, 20 second flexed arm hang, ability to perform 1 basic drop, teen novice hammock, minimum 1 year consistent training
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK - INTERMEDIATE Wednesdays 7:15pm
Adult Intermediate aerial hammock class.
Prerequisites: Hammock Novce
Adult Intermediate aerial hammock class.
Prerequisites: Hammock Novce
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LION TAMERS Level 3 / RING MASTERS Level 3- Thursday 4:00pm
LV 3 class for ages 6-11
Prerequisites: must receive school / coach approval and completed 3 full sessions in either Lion Tamers or Ring Masters Lv 2
LV 3 class for ages 6-11
Prerequisites: must receive school / coach approval and completed 3 full sessions in either Lion Tamers or Ring Masters Lv 2
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 1 - Thursdays 4:00pm
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
closed class setting
Family viewing on last class of session
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
closed class setting
Family viewing on last class of session
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS ACT CREATION- Thursdays 5:15pm
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must be in a kids level 2 or 3 class
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must be in a kids level 2 or 3 class
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LION TAMERS Level 2-Thursdays 5:15pm
Lion Tamers LV 2 class ages 6-8
Prerequisites- 3 full sessions in Lion Tamers LV 1
Lion Tamers LV 2 class ages 6-8
Prerequisites- 3 full sessions in Lion Tamers LV 1
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED- Thursdays 6:30pm
adult intermediate & advanced silk class
Prerequisites: classic climb to top of stretchy silks 3xs in row, inversions with good technique, same and opposite side knee hooks, hip key, thigh hitch, flexed arm hang 45 sec, experience with various types of drops eg. slack, bomb, salto, star
Minimum 1-2 yrs experience
adult intermediate & advanced silk class
Prerequisites: classic climb to top of stretchy silks 3xs in row, inversions with good technique, same and opposite side knee hooks, hip key, thigh hitch, flexed arm hang 45 sec, experience with various types of drops eg. slack, bomb, salto, star
Minimum 1-2 yrs experience
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HAMMOCK - NOVICE Thursdays 6:30pm
Teen novice aerial hammock class.
Prerequisites: Teen Aerial ABC's
Closed class setting.
Family viewing on last class of session
Teen novice aerial hammock class.
Prerequisites: Teen Aerial ABC's
Closed class setting.
Family viewing on last class of session
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ACT CREATION- Thursdays 7:45pm
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must have completed at least one novice level session or higher in the apparatus they want to perform on
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must have completed at least one novice level session or higher in the apparatus they want to perform on
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- NOVICE Thursdays 7:45pm
Adult novice silk class. Foot lock skills and focus on building aerial endurance & strength to invert and start working with more height.
Prerequisites: Adult aerial abc's or equivalent
Adult novice silk class. Foot lock skills and focus on building aerial endurance & strength to invert and start working with more height.
Prerequisites: Adult aerial abc's or equivalent
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LITTLE CIRQUE PLAYGROUND ( parent supervision required)- Fridays 10am April 10-May 8
A 45-minute open play class where toddlers explore circus equipment with their caregiver in a fun, low-pressure setting.
The coach leads a short group warm-up and end of class wrap-up, sets up a circus circuit, and provides safety supervision.
This is not a structured teaching class—parents guide and support their child through the activities at all times.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
5 week session
A 45-minute open play class where toddlers explore circus equipment with their caregiver in a fun, low-pressure setting.
The coach leads a short group warm-up and end of class wrap-up, sets up a circus circuit, and provides safety supervision.
This is not a structured teaching class—parents guide and support their child through the activities at all times.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
5 week session
Friday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LITTLE CIRQUE PLAYGROUND ( parent supervision required)- Fridays 10am May 15-June 12
A 45-minute open play class where toddlers explore circus equipment with their caregiver in a fun, low-pressure setting.
The coach leads a short group warm-up and end of class wrap-up, sets up a circus circuit, and provides safety supervision.
This is not a structured teaching class—parents guide and support their child through the activities at all times.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
4 week session
NO CLASS MAY 29
A 45-minute open play class where toddlers explore circus equipment with their caregiver in a fun, low-pressure setting.
The coach leads a short group warm-up and end of class wrap-up, sets up a circus circuit, and provides safety supervision.
This is not a structured teaching class—parents guide and support their child through the activities at all times.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
4 week session
NO CLASS MAY 29
Friday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TINY TOP CIRCUS ( Parent supervision required) Fridays 11am April 10-May 8
Step right up! This 45-minute parent & child class is all about playful exploration in a circus-themed setting.
Enjoy open play on a coach-designed circus circuit, with a short group warm-up and wrap-up. Coaches provide safety supervision and will introduce a fun “Skill of the Day” each day (aerial and/or ground) for families to try together.
This is not a structured class—caregivers actively guide and support their child throughout.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
5 weeks
Step right up! This 45-minute parent & child class is all about playful exploration in a circus-themed setting.
Enjoy open play on a coach-designed circus circuit, with a short group warm-up and wrap-up. Coaches provide safety supervision and will introduce a fun “Skill of the Day” each day (aerial and/or ground) for families to try together.
This is not a structured class—caregivers actively guide and support their child throughout.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
5 weeks
Friday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TINY TOP CIRCUS ( Parent supervision required) Fridays 11am May 15-June 12
Step right up! This 45-minute parent & child class is all about playful exploration in a circus-themed setting.
Enjoy open play on a coach-designed circus circuit, with a short group warm-up and wrap-up. Coaches provide safety supervision and will introduce a fun “Skill of the Day” each day (aerial and/or ground) for families to try together.
This is not a structured class—caregivers actively guide and support their child throughout.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
4 weeks
NO CLASS MAY 29
Step right up! This 45-minute parent & child class is all about playful exploration in a circus-themed setting.
Enjoy open play on a coach-designed circus circuit, with a short group warm-up and wrap-up. Coaches provide safety supervision and will introduce a fun “Skill of the Day” each day (aerial and/or ground) for families to try together.
This is not a structured class—caregivers actively guide and support their child throughout.
Minimum 3 participants required to run.
4 weeks
NO CLASS MAY 29
Friday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LUNCHTIME FLEXIBILITY FOR ADULTS ( 5 weeks)- Fridays 12noon April 10-May 8
Take a break and reset with this energizing midday class focused on improving flexibility and mobility. Through a blend of active and passive stretching, you’ll increase range of motion, release tension, and leave feeling refreshed and recharged.
Suitable for all levels.
5 weeks
Take a break and reset with this energizing midday class focused on improving flexibility and mobility. Through a blend of active and passive stretching, you’ll increase range of motion, release tension, and leave feeling refreshed and recharged.
Suitable for all levels.
5 weeks
Friday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LUNCHTIME FLEXIBILITY FOR ADULTS ( 9 weeks)- Fridays 12noon April 10-June 12
Take a break and reset with this energizing midday class focused on improving flexibility and mobility. Through a blend of active and passive stretching, you’ll increase range of motion, release tension, and leave feeling refreshed and recharged.
Suitable for all levels.
9 weeks
NO CLASS MAY 29
Take a break and reset with this energizing midday class focused on improving flexibility and mobility. Through a blend of active and passive stretching, you’ll increase range of motion, release tension, and leave feeling refreshed and recharged.
Suitable for all levels.
9 weeks
NO CLASS MAY 29
Friday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
LION TAMERS Level 2- Fridays 4pm
Lion Tamers LV 2
Prerequisites- 3 full sessions in Lion Tamers LV 1
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session.
Lion Tamers LV 2
Prerequisites- 3 full sessions in Lion Tamers LV 1
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session.
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 2 - Fridays 5:15pm
Ring Master Lv 2 class
Prerequisites: Minimum 3 full sessions in Ring Masters LV 1. The Rising may recommend a different level if we feel your child is better suited for another level
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session
Ring Master Lv 2 class
Prerequisites: Minimum 3 full sessions in Ring Masters LV 1. The Rising may recommend a different level if we feel your child is better suited for another level
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN ACT CREATION- Fridays 6:15pm
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must have completed at least one novice level session or higher in the apparatus they want to perform on
Students create their own act from choosing their apparatus & music, to creating choreography & designing their costume. Instructor gives tools to use in the creation process and provides feedback & guidance.
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on Sunday, June 14
SHOW THEME: The Journey
Performers will choose one, two, or all 3 stages of The Journey— dreams, challenges, and/or triumph/overcoming — as the foundation for their act. Using circus arts as a storytelling tool, participants will develop both their technical skills and their ability to express emotion and meaning through performance.
*Dress Rehearsal will be held during the last class of the session. You must be able to attend this class to be able to perform in the show
Prerequisites: students must have completed at least one novice level session or higher in the apparatus they want to perform on
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN AERIAL ABC'S - Saturdays 9:30am
your teen's first step in their aerial training. Learn the foundations on 4 different aerial apparatuses - Silk, hammock, hoop, trapeze
No class June 6
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session.
your teen's first step in their aerial training. Learn the foundations on 4 different aerial apparatuses - Silk, hammock, hoop, trapeze
No class June 6
Closed class setting. Family viewing on last class of session.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ROPE- INTERMEDIATE Saturdays 9:45am
Adult aerial rope class Intermediate level
Prerequisites: Rope Novice, climb to top of rope, inversions, foot locks in air
Adult aerial rope class Intermediate level
Prerequisites: Rope Novice, climb to top of rope, inversions, foot locks in air
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:45 PM
9:45 AM to 10:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT TRAPEZE- INTERMEDIATE Saturdays 11am
Adult trapeze class Intermediate level
Prerequisites: Adult Trapeze Novice, inversions, single knee hangs, 1 arm hangs
Adult trapeze class Intermediate level
Prerequisites: Adult Trapeze Novice, inversions, single knee hangs, 1 arm hangs
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts