OPEN TRAINING & DROP IN CLASSES 2024

Name
Days
Location
KIDS CIRCUS HAPPY HOUR - May 30
45 min drop in open play. Climb the silks, cocoon in the hammock, hang from the trapeze! This is not a structured class.  Coach provides safety supervision.  Children must be able to follow our circus school rules to be able to attend.  Drink / appy  (peanut free) will be served at end of the hour while we tell each other our favourite trick we practiced.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - June 1
Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
CANCELATION: 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
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - June 8
Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
CANCELATION: 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
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - May 18
Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
CANCELATION: 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
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - May 25
Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
CANCELATION: 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
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
OPEN TRAINING DROP IN - WEDNESDAY May 22
Self-guided training. Coach provides safety supervision and rigging.
CANCELATION: 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
Wednesday
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate Aug 13
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate Aug 20
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate Aug 27
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate Aug 6
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate July 16
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate July 2
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate July 23
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate July 30
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate July 9
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate June 4
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate May 14
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate May 21
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY DROP IN- Beginner/Intermediate May 28
A key component to circus training or for any sport you love. Learn progressive & level appropriate exercises with Coach Adi to improve your range of motion in active/ passive.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TINY TOTS DROP IN- June 5
45 min drop in open play. Come explore our indoor circus playground with your little circus star! Climb the silks, cocoon in the hammock, hang from the trapeze!
Parent supervision required. This is not a structured class. Centre provides general safety supervision only.
Drop in must have at least 1 participant registered by midnight the day prior or class will be cancelled due to staff consideration.
Wednesday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TINY TOTS DROP IN- May 22
45 min drop in open play. Come explore our indoor circus playground with your little circus star! Climb the silks, cocoon in the hammock, hang from the trapeze!
Parent supervision required. This is not a structured class. Centre provides general safety supervision only.
Drop in must have at least 1 participant registered by midnight the day prior or class will be cancelled due to staff consideration.
Wednesday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 2024

Name
Days
Location
KIDS CIRCUS NITE IN- May 25
3.5 hour Kids circus event for ages 6-12 yrs. Drop off your child for 3.5 hours of supervised circus play, movie and popcorn.
Saturday
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

CIRCUS PARTIES 2024

Name
Days
Location
CIRCUS PARTY- 1:00pm- May 26
75 min Circus Party for up to 10 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Additional participants can be requested at $12 +gst per participant
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!
Sunday
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- 1:00pm- May 5
75 min Circus Party for up to 10 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Additional participants can be requested at $12 +gst per participant
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!
Sunday
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- 2:30pm- May 19
75 min Circus Party for up to 10 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Additional participants can be requested at $12 +gst per participant
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!
Sunday
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- 2:30pm- May 5
75 min Circus Party for up to 10 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Additional participants can be requested at $12 +gst per participant
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!
Sunday
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
CIRCUS PARTY- 3:15pm- Apr 14
75 min Circus Party for up to 10 participants, including birthday boy or girl.
Additional participants can be requested at $12 +gst per participant
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!
Sunday
3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

PRO D DAY CAMPS 2024

Name
Days
Location
Pro-D Day Camp May 17
1 Day Circus Camp.
9:30-3:00pm
Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

SPRING CLASSES 2024

Name
Days
Location
SHOW TEAM- CLASS 1
Show Team class for those who have successfully auditioned and been offered a spot on our Show Team for ages 12-17
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HAMMOCK & SILK- NOVICE
Teen Novice Hammock & Silk class.
Prerequisites- Teen Hammock & Silk Basics, Solid grasp of how to climb and make your footlocks in the air, classic/russian climb to the top of stretchy silk, flexed arm hang 15 seconds, ability to properly invert hanging in the hammock.
9 weeks
No class May 20
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
SHOW TEAM- CLASS 2
show team class for those age 12-17 who have successfully auditioned and received invitation from The Rising to attend
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HOOP & TRAPEZE - INTERMEDIATE
Teen Intermediate Hoop & Trapeze class
Prerequisites: Hoop Novice, school approval, single knee hangs 20 sec, 10 chin up feet on ground, 10 tuck leg lifts, 5 skin the cats, 1 arm hangs 10 sec each arm, comfortable working with spin, minimum 1 year consistent training, pull over on bottom and top bar with proper technique
No class May 20
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT CONTORTION
Study the art of Contortion with professional contortionist and coach Adi Salinas. Learn proper technique and gain strength to help your body support the poses.
Must have above average flexibility, full splits in at least one direction, back bend with straight arms and legs
No class May 20
Monday
5:25 PM to 6:25 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP - ADVANCED
Advanced Hoop class for Adults
8 weeks
No Class May 20
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP- BASICS & NOVICE
adult basics & novice hoop class.
Prerequisites: Adult Aerial ABC's or equivalent
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK- BASICS & NOVICE
adult hammock basics & novice class.
8 weeks
No class May 20
Prerequisites: adult aerial abc's or equivalent
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP- INTERMEDIATE
Adult Intermediate level hoop
Learn intermediate level poses, hangs, spins, transitions and sequences on aerial hoop. Progressive format.
Prereq's: Hoop Novice
8 weeks
no class May 20
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
FAMILY CIRCUS- 4 weeks April 2-April 23
4 week family Circus class. Learn foundational skills on 4 different aerial apparatus- silk, hammock, hoop, and Hammock.
Families will also be introduced to ground circus skills such as partner acro balance, plate spinning, and juggling.
Families must register each individual member in the course separately.
One parent 1 child per aerial point. Child must be 6+ yrs old to register
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
FAMILY CIRCUS- 4 weeks May 7-May 28
4 week family Circus class. Learn foundational skills on 4 different aerial apparatus- silk, hammock, hoop, and Hammock.
Families will also be introduced to ground circus skills such as partner acro balance, plate spinning, and juggling.
Families must register each individual member in the course separately.
One parent 1 child per aerial point. Child must be 6+ yrs old to register
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 1 - TUESDAYS 4
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Prerequisites: KIds Circus Starter
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 2 - TUESDAYS
Ring Master Lv 2 class
Prerequisites: Ring Masters Lv 1 and school approval.
80% of level 1 skills on all apparatus
Minimum 2 yrs training with no more than 2 missed sessions
Strength: flexed arm hang 10 seconds, 5 straddle inversions,  climb to top of silk, even foot locks in the air, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, single knee hang 20s, able to mount & dismount with control
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- BASICS
Adult Silk Basics class.
Prerequisites: Adult Aerial ABC's
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT TRAPEZE- INTERMEDIATE
Adult trapeze class
5 week session
Prerequisites: Adult Trapeze Novice
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT TRAPEZE- INTERMEDIATE - May 7-June 4
Adult trapeze class
5 week session
Prerequisites: Adult Trapeze Novice
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY
Teen & Adult flexibility class for ages 14+. Improve your range of motion and achieve your flexibility goals. Each class will focus on a different body part eg. front splits, side/middle splits, back/front bending
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK- INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
adult int/adv hammock class. Sequences, drops and higher level skills involving inversions and dynamics will be taught.
Prerequisites: Adult Novice Hammock, inversions, ability to work with spin
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ROPE- ALL LEVELS
Adult aerial rope class- all levels welcome
Prerequisites: must be able to hold body weight off the ground and invert, comfortable working with height, prior aerial training a plus
5 week session
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ROPE- ALL LEVELS- May 7-June 4
Adult aerial rope class- all levels welcome
Prerequisites: must be able to hold body weight off the ground and invert, comfortable working with height, prior aerial training a plus
5 week session
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS STARTER - WEDNESDAYS
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.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
SHOW TEAM PREP - SILK ONLY- FOR RING MASTERS LV 3 STUDENTS
Ring Masters LV 3 SILK ONLY class. For those who are interested in auditioning for our Show Team once they are age eligible and taking their circus training beyond a recreational level. This class will help prepare the student for the audition and improve their aerial strength, endurance, and knowledge.
To access this course your child MUST be a Ring Masters LV 3 student and enrolled in one other class ie. Act Creation or Ring Masters Lv 3 regular class
Prerequisites: 2 climbs to top of stretchy silk in classic and Russian climb no rest, ability to invert in air and hold 5 sec, foot locks in air, knee drop, hip key in the air. Ring Master LV 2 skills
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS ACT CREATION- Circus Through The Ages- 50's & 60's
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.
Acts must be between 2 - 4 minutes
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio.
Prerequisites: 1 year of training at The Rising

This years theme is "Circus Through The Ages". Kids are assigned the following decades: 50's & 60's
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 1 - WEDNESDAYS
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT AERIAL ABC'S
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.
10 weeks
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- ADVANCED
adult advanced silk class
Prereqs: adult intermediate silk. See website for further prerequisites
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- INTERMEDIATE
adult intermediate silk class
Prereqs: Adult Intermediate silk. See website for full list of prereqs
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- NOVICE
adult Silks Novice Class
Prerequisites Adult Silk Basics, foot locks in the air, inversion with good technique, climb to top of stretchy silk, and instructor approval.
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
MINI CIRQUE
circus class for ages 4-5. Students will learn skills on the aerial hammock, silk, hoop and trapeze while also practicing motor skills on floor equipment, and fun circus activities like juggling and spinning plates.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS STARTER - THURSDAYS
Your child's first step when learning aerial circus. Students will learn foundations on 4 different aerial apparatus- Silk, Hoop, Hammock, Trapeze along with an introduction to ground circus skills such as juggling and plate spinning.
10 weeks
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 2 - THURSDAYS
Ring Master Lv 2 class
Prerequisites: Ring Masters Lv 1 and school approval.
80% of level 1 skills on all apparatus
Minimum 2 yrs training with no more than 2 missed sessions
Strength: flexed arm hang 10 seconds, 5 straddle inversions,  climb to top of silk, even foot locks in the air, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, single knee hang 20s, able to mount & dismount with control
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
SHOW TEAM- CLASS 3
Show Team aerial class for those who have successfully auditioned and been offered a spot on our Show Team for ages 12-17
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HOOP & TRAPEZE - BASICS & NOVICE
Teen Hoop & Trapeze Class Basics & Novice level
Prereqs: Teen Aerial ABC's
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ACT CREATION- THURSDAYS- Circus Through the Ages- 20's & 30's / 90's & 2000's
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.
Acts must be between 2 - 4 minutes
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio.
Prerequisites: 1 year of training at The Rising
This years theme is "Circus Through The Ages". Adults can choose from the following decades: 20's & 30's OR 90's 2000's ( 2000-2009)
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS CIRCUS STARTER - FRIDAYS
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.
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 2 - FRIDAYS
LV 2 circus class for ages 6-8.

Prerequisites: coach/school approval
Lion Tamers Lv 1 
Minimum 2 yrs consistent training
Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds,  straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus with good form,  climb to top of silk, 10 tuck leg lifts, single knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HAMMOCK & SILK- BASICS
Teen basics aerial silk and hammock class. Learn foundational skills and build your strength for staying in the air, inverting on the silk, performing short sequences.
Prerequisites: teen aerial abc's
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 1 - SATURDAYS
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Prerequisites: KIds Circus Starter
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 3 - SATURDAYS
Ring Masters Lv 3 class
Prerequisites: school approval
80% of level 2 skills on all apparatus
Minimum 2 yrs consistent training with no more than 2 missed sessions
Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds, 5 straddle inversions,  climb to top of stretchy silk, even foot locks in the air, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, 10 tuck leg lifts, single knee hangs 20 sec each leg, 5 skin the cats, knee drop on hammock and/or silk
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 1 - SATURDAYS
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN HAMMOCK & SILK- INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
Teen Int/Adv Silk class
Prerequisites- Teen Hammock & Silk Novice or equivalent, Coach approval, minimum 1 year consistent training, climb 2x's to top without rest, inversion into single knee hook with good form, cross back straddle, 30 sec flexed arm hang, hip key  & thigh hitch in air with proper technique, knee drop 
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN AERIAL ABC'S
Beginner aerial circus for teens. Learn the foundations of aerial silk, hammock, hoop & trapeze. This class is a prerequisite for all higher level aerial classes.
10 weeks
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEENS ACT CREATION- Circus Through The Ages- 70's
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.
Acts must be between 2 - 4 minutes
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio.
Prerequisites: 1 year of training at The Rising

This years theme is "Circus Through The Ages". Teens are assigned the following decade- the 70's
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ACT CREATION- SATURDAYS- Circus Through The Ages- 20's & 30's / 90's & 2000's
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.
Acts must be between 2 - 4 minutes
The session ends with a performance in front of a live audience at The Rising's studio on June 2
Prerequisites: 1 year of training at The Rising
This years theme is "Circus Through The Ages". Adults can choose from the following decades: 20's & 30's OR 90's 2000's ( 2000-2009)
Saturday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
AERIAL YOGA FOR ADULTS
Aerial yoga is a combines the movements of aerials with traditional yoga postures. The hammock is kept close to the ground and becomes a swing in which to support and stretch the body in mid-air. Some postures will become more accessible with the assistance of the hammock while others will become more challenging. This class is an excellent place to begin any aerial journey. Aerial yoga has particular benefits in strengthening and stretching the body, decompressing the spine, and lifting one's mood. Join today to elevate your yoga practice!
Sunday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

SUMMER CAMPS 2024

Name
Days
Location
Kids Circus Camp Aug 6-9
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp July 2-5
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp Aug 19-23
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp Aug 26-30
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp July 15-19
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp July 22-26
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp July 29-Aug 2
FULL DAY CAMP AGES 6-11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Show Team Summer Intensive - Week 1: July 8-12
Show Team Summer Intensive Week 1
For Show Team Members Only.
Must have attended audition and received invitation from The Rising
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Show Team Summer Intensive - Week 2: Aug 12-16
Show Team Summer Intensive Week 2
For Show Team Members Only.
Must have attended audition and been invited by The Rising
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Kids Circus Camp July 8-12- Half Day afternoons only
HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP AGES 6-11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
Teens Circus Camp Aug 12-16
Half-Day Teen Circus Camp Ages 12-17
Have fun in our new CHOREO & CONDITIONING CAMP where building strength and finding fluidity in movements are the focus. Learn a lyrical hoop routine to present to your family at the end of the week.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

SUMMER CLASSES 2024

Name
Days
Location
KIDS CIRCUS STARTER
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 Aug 5
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT CONTORTION- Aug 12-26
Study the art of Contortion with professional contortionist and coach Adi Salinas. Learn proper technique and gain strength to help your body support the poses.
Must have above average flexibility, full splits in at least one direction, back bend with straight arms and legs
3 weeks Aug 12-26
Monday
5:25 PM to 6:25 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT CONTORTION- July 8-29
Study the art of Contortion with professional contortionist and coach Adi Salinas. Learn proper technique and gain strength to help your body support the poses.
Must have above average flexibility, full splits in at least one direction, back bend with straight arms and legs
4 weeks July 8-29
Monday
5:25 PM to 6:25 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP BASICS & NOVICE
1 HOUR DROP IN AERIAL HOOP CLASS
BASICS & NOVICE LEVEL
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
AERIAL YOGA
DROP IN ADULT AERIAL YOGA CLASS
all levels welcome
no prior experience needed
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 AM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HOOP- INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
1 HOUR DROP IN AERIAL HOOP CLASS
Intermediate & advanced level
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 2 - Aug 6-27
LV 2 circus class for ages 6-8.
4 week session Aug 6-27

Prerequisites: coach/school approval
Lion Tamers Lv 1 
Minimum 2 yrs consistent training
Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds,  straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus with good form,  climb to top of silk, 10 tuck leg lifts, single knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 2 - July 2- July 30
LV 2 circus class for ages 6-8.
5 week session July 2-30

Prerequisites: coach/school approval
Lion Tamers Lv 1 
Minimum 2 yrs consistent training
Strength: flexed arm hang 20 seconds,  straddle inversions on all 4 apparatus with good form,  climb to top of silk, 10 tuck leg lifts, single knee hangs, skin the cats, single and double foot locks
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN MIXED AERIALS- BASICS & NOVICE - Aug 6-27
4 WEEK TEEN MIXED AERIALS CLASS
Basics & Novice level
see website for prerequisites
Each class will focus on a different aerial apparatus- silk, hoop, hammock, and trapeze
Aug 6-27
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN MIXED AERIALS- BASICS & NOVICE - JULY 2- 30
4 WEEK TEEN MIXED AERIALS CLASS
Basics & Novice level
see website for prerequisites
Each class will focus on a different aerial apparatus- silk, hoop, hammock, and trapeze
July 2-30
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 1 - Aug 6-27
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
4 week session Aug 6-27
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 1 - July 2- July 30
Ring Masters Lv 1 class for ages 9-11
Prerequisites: Kids Circus Starter
5 week session July 2-30
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
YOUTH CONTORTION- age 8-13 - Aug 6-27
Study the art of contortion with professional contortionist and coach Adi Salinas. Learn poses and develop the strength to support them. A mini routine is presented at end of session.
Prerequisites: full splits in minimum one direction, full bridge/back bend with straight arms/legs
4 weeks Aug 6-Aug 27
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
YOUTH CONTORTION- age 8-13 - July 2-30
Study the art of contortion with professional contortionist and coach Adi Salinas. Learn poses and develop the strength to support them. A mini routine is presented at end of session.
Prerequisites: full splits in minimum one direction, full bridge/back bend with straight arms/legs
5 weeks July 2- July 30
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE
DROP IN ADULT SILK CLASS
Novice & intermediate level
see website for prerequisites
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT TRAPEZE- INTERMEDIATE
DROP IN ADULT TRAPEZE CLASS
Intermediate level
Prerequisites: see website
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY- Aug 6-27
Teen & Adult flexibility class for ages 14+. Improve your range of motion and achieve your flexibility goals. Each class will focus on a different body part eg. front splits, side/middle splits, back/front bending
4 weeks Aug 6-27
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN & ADULT FLEXIBILITY- July 2-30
Teen & Adult flexibility class for ages 14+. Improve your range of motion and achieve your flexibility goals. Each class will focus on a different body part eg. front splits, side/middle splits, back/front bending
5 weeks July 2-30
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK BASICS & NOVICE
DROP IN ADULT HAMMOCK CLASS
Basics & Novice level
See website for prerequisites
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT ROPE- ALL LEVELS
Adult aerial rope class- all levels welcome
Prerequisites: must be able to hold body weight off the ground and invert, comfortable working with height, prior aerial training a plus
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
MINI CIRQUE- Aug 7-28
circus class for ages 4-5. Students will learn skills on the aerial hammock, silk, hoop and trapeze while also practicing motor skills on floor equipment, and fun circus activities like juggling and spinning plates.
4 weeks. Aug 7-28
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
MINI CIRQUE- July 3-31
circus class for ages 4-5. Students will learn skills on the aerial hammock, silk, hoop and trapeze while also practicing motor skills on floor equipment, and fun circus activities like juggling and spinning plates.
5 weeks. July 3-31
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 1 - Aug 7-28
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Prerequisites: KIds Circus Starter
4 week session Aug 7-28
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
KIDS LION TAMERS - Level 1 - July 3 - 31
Lion Tamers Lv 1 class for ages 6-8
Prerequisites: KIds Circus Starter
4 week session July 3-31
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT HAMMOCK INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
DROP IN ADULT HAMMOCK CLASS
Intermediate & Advanced level
see website for prerequisites
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 2 & Level 3- Aug 7-28
Ring Master Lv 2 & Lv 3 class
4 weeks Aug 7-28
Prerequisites: Ring Masters Lv 1 and school approval.
80% of level 1 skills on all apparatus
Minimum 2 yrs training with no more than 2 missed sessions
Strength: flexed arm hang 10 seconds, 5 straddle inversions,  climb to top of silk, even foot locks in the air, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, single knee hang 20s, able to mount & dismount with control
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
RING MASTERS - Level 2 & Level 3- July 3-31
Ring Master Lv 2 & Lv 3 class
5 weeks July 3-31
Prerequisites: Ring Masters Lv 1 and school approval.
80% of level 1 skills on all apparatus
Minimum 2 yrs training with no more than 2 missed sessions
Strength: flexed arm hang 10 seconds, 5 straddle inversions,  climb to top of silk, even foot locks in the air, ability to invert with good form on all 4 apparatus, single knee hang 20s, able to mount & dismount with control
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT AERIAL ABC'S
This class is your first step towards aerial training. Must be completed prior to joining our basics-Advanced level classes.
Students will learn the foundations on 4 different apparatus- silk, hoop, hammock, and trapeze
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN AERIAL ABC'S
Beginner aerial circus for teens. Learn the foundations of aerial silk, hammock, hoop & trapeze. This class is a prerequisite for all higher level aerial classes.
9 weeks July 4-Aug 29
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN MIXED AERIALS-INTERMEDIATE - Aug 8-29
4 WEEK TEEN MIXED AERIALS CLASS
Intermediate level
see website for prerequisites
Each class will focus on a different aerial apparatus- silk, hoop, hammock, and trapeze
Aug 8-29
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
TEEN MIXED AERIALS-INTERMEDIATE - JULY 4-25
4 WEEK TEEN MIXED AERIALS CLASS
Intermediate level
see website for prerequisites
Each class will focus on a different aerial apparatus- silk, hoop, hammock, and trapeze
July 4-25
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts
ADULT SILK- ADVANCED
DROP IN ADULT SILK CLASS
Advanced level
Prereqs: adult intermediate silk. See website for further prerequisites
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
STUDIO A & B
The Rising-Victoria Centre for Circus Arts