​Class Format

Classes are available at a limited number for one hour, or one hour private lessons.  Classes are for members 8 years old and up.  For private lessons, please call
(941) 544 - 4172 to arrange.

What you'll do in class

Classes include a warm up, stretching, strength training, and conditioning tips.  Students will learn at their own pace and interest level.  Beginners will focus on proper body position, muscle usage, basic positions and basic balancing.  Advanced students will learn more difficult skills, choreography, and artistry.  

What to wear

It is important to wear clothing that covers the backs of your knees and under your arms.  Shirts that protect the back and can be tucked in are recommended.  Yoga pants or tights are also encouraged.  Tight fitting clothing gives the full range of motion, shorts or baggy clothing may get in the way.
Safety is our top priority. Students will be directly working with active circus performers and professionals to gain knowledge and correctly learn the proper techniques and movements in order to ensure safety and comfortability. 

*For people who are afraid of heights, aerial silks, Spanish web, lyra hoop or trapeze will help gradually overcome the fear.  

Aerial silks

Aerial silks are two long pieces of fabric from which the aerialist hangs from.  Like many other aerial acts, this requires lots of upper body and core strength, as well as flexibility.  Starting from the ground, students will learn basic wraps and drops and will eventually gain the strength needed to excel.

Aerial hoop

Aerial hoop, also known as aerial lyra, is a large metal circle suspended in the air.  Students will have the opportunity to learn many different shapes, tricks, and spins to do on the hoop.  Students will start with the basics, such as how to get on and off the hoop correctly and then work towards more advanced tricks.

Aerial Hammock

Aerial hammock is made from the same material as aerial silks, but is looped to make a U-shape. Similar to silks, students will use different wraps and climbing techniques to fly through the air. Complex drop sequences are most common in aerial hammock since you are able to support yourself on the bottom of the loop. 

Spanish Web

Spanish web is another one of our many aerials that we offer.  It resembles a vertical oriented hanging rope with a loop attached for the purpose of other spins and tricks.  Spanish web works all parts of the body and is a classic circus act that requires lots of mobility and flexibility.  It is beauty suspended in the air.

Dancing Trapeze

Dance trapeze is one of our more versatile aerials that is a bar held horizontally by two ropes. This apparatus can be used to perform poses, drops, and wraps from a single point. Dance trapeze used a lot of coordination and elegance while using your arm and core mobility. This aerial take grace and strength to a whole new level.

German Wheel

German Wheel consists of two metal circles parallel to each other will handles and bars between them.  The wheel rotates allowing the performer to execute various acrobatic tricks along the outside rim or inside of the wheel.
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Photo by Michael Mostellar

Tight wire, Rola-Bola & Unicycles

Tight wire, rola-bola and unicycles can all be performed at different heights and levels with more experience.  They all require core, center, and balance.  While the tight wire is only one inch thick, different tricks, jumps, and props can be performed on the wire, requiring extreme focus.  Rola-bola also requires balance and focus to ensure the plank being stood on does not tilt pass the cylinder that is underneath it.  Unicycling works on your balance, cardio and coordination.  
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Photo by Michael Mostellar

Acrosport

Acrosport is the practice of partner work, lifts, and balancing.  Acro includes two or more people to create different shapes and formations.  Acro helps teach trust and communication with your peers.

Trampoline

Trampoline gives you that extra boost to develop your skills as an acrobat.  Learn new stunts, flips, and jumps safely while having fun.

Juggling, Diablo & Spinning plates

Juggling, diabolo and spinning plate all involve focus, balance, and hand-eye coordination.  Juggling is a good act that can be practiced anywhere, even at home with balls of socks.  Diabolo, also known as Chinese yo-yo, are two cups shaped like an hour glass that is balanced on a single string, held between two handle sticks.  Spinning plates are an easier, yet fun balancing act that is always entertaining.
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Photo by Michael Mostellar
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Photo by Michael Mostellar

Hula hooping

Hula hooping is a great way to improve your balance and core strength.  It can also be used as an accessory to choreography or other acts like dance or contortion.

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