This class is for preschoolers age 3-5 who are ready to see what they can try on their own! This is such a remarkable age, when children are known for testing their own limits and trying out their new-found confidence. A circus class is just the place to safely let them climb, run, jump and get upside down all while building their self-esteem and giving them a creative place to be silly and explore with friends. In addition to learning physical skills, this class will focus on age-appropriate social skills including following directions, sharing and working with others.

DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS

• Cognitive: Two-part directions, colors, shapes, counting, left vs. right, forward, backward, sideways, recognize patterns, recognize differences and changes, and cause and effect.
• Motor: Running, jumping with two feet together, balance, squatting, rolling, throwing and catching, skipping, balancing on one foot, climbing a ladder, and holding onto a bar.
• Social: Taking turns, working with group (i.e. cleaning up together), sharing, and using their words.

PREREQUISITES

Students in this class must be able to work independently without the help of an adult.

This is the place to start for anyone 5-7 who wants try out the flipping, flexing, friend-building fun that is circus arts. This class does it all-giving students a chance to learn skills on a variety of circus equipment all while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, not to mention making a few like-minded friends on the way.

DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS

• Cognitive: Follow 2-3 part directions, left vs. right, spatial awareness, awareness of others, problem solving, reading & writing, simple math.
• Motor: Running, jumping, throwing and catching, hop on one foot, balancing, skipping, galloping, climbing, working slowly with control.
• Social: Interacting with the group, communication skills, sharing, taking turns, respect for the space & others in the space.

PREREQUISITES

None! The only prerequisite for this class is age.

This is the place to start for anyone 8-11 who wants try out the flipping, flexing, friend-building fun that is circus arts. This age group has multiple classes, including acrobatics, general circus, aerials, trampoline, and stunts. These classes give students a chance to learn skills on a variety of circus equipment all while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, not to mention making a few like-minded friends on the way.

DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS

• Cognitive: Follow complex directions, setting and working toward goals, and problem solving.
• Motor: Refining and improving basic motor skills, body control, and coordination.
• Social: Relate to peers, identify and describe emotions, promote sense of independence & confidence, respect for self, the space, and others in the space.

PREREQUISITES

Check in with each classes’ specific requirements on our registration page.

This is the place for anyone 11-14 who wants try out the fun that is circus arts. This age group has multiple classes, including aerial classes and stunts. These classes give students a chance to learn skills on a variety of circus equipment all while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, not to mention making a few like-minded friends on the way.

DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS

• Cognitive: Follow complex directions, setting and working toward goals, problem solving, accepting others’ point of view.
• Motor: Improving basic motor skills, body control, and coordination. Increasing strength and reaction time. Working slowly with control.
• Social: Self-efficacy, develop deeper moral reasoning and leadership skills, respect for self, the space, and others in the space.

PREREQUISITES

Check in with each classes’ specific requirements on our registration page.

This is the place for teens 14-18 who want try out the fun that is circus arts. This age group has multiple classes, including aerial classes and acrobatics.

DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS

• Cognitive: Follow complex directions, setting and working toward goals, problem solving, accepting others’ point of view.
• Motor: Improving basic motor skills, body control, and coordination. Increasing strength and reaction time. Working slowly with control.
• Social: Self-efficacy, develop deeper moral reasoning and leadership skills, respect for self, the space, and others in the space.

PREREQUISITES

Check in with each classes’ specific requirements on our registration page.