Is your preteen or teen enchanted by the beautiful aerial acts they’ve seen performed in shows like Cirque du Soleil, or in popular movies or pop acts like The Greatest Showman and P!nk? Now they can try aerial arts for themselves. Aerials are a great way for youth to build strength, coordination, and confidence. This class focuses on introducing the foundations of both fabric and bar apparatuses using hammocks (slings), dance trapeze, aerial hoops and silks. No experience required; brand new aerial students should register for this class.
Please note there will be apparatus sharing in this class.
Pre-requisite: None. New students welcome.
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This class is a continuation of the Youth Aerials program, geared towards students who have already completed at least one term of Youth Aerials 1 and have progressed to the Beginner level of our curriculum. Students who have aged up but have several terms of Cirque Kids experience may be able to move directly into Youth Aerials 2. Enquire with the studio if you're not sure if this is the right level for your child.
In this Winter/Spring term of Youth Aerials 2, Youth will be invited to perform in the studio production of AQUARION; a themed circus show that will be put on as part of the Brass Butterflies Spring Circus Showcase being held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Kitchener on April 11 and 12, 2026 (two shows). There are no additional class fees for choosing to perform in the show, and most choreography will be taught and learned during the Thursday class times. However, if your Youth chooses to participate in AQUARION, please be aware that there will be additional rehearsals on Sunday afternoons during March and mandatory attendance at tech and dress rehearsals on Tuesday, April 7 and Friday, April 10. Emily will ask for a commitment to perform or not by no later than the first class of the term. A communication will be sent out after registration and you will have the opportunity to ask more questions before committing.
Please note there will be apparatus sharing in this class.
Pre-requisite: Completion of at least one term of Youth Aerials 1 or equivalent. By instructor invitation.
In this special, intergenerational class, we invite families to have fun and explore movement while learning aerial hammock together. Kids and Youth ages 7-17 can join this class with a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or other responsible adult to learn in a fun, collaborative, environment. Up to two kids or youth can join with each adult (if you'd like to request an exception to this ratio, please reach out to the studio before registering). Family members who reside at the same address get a 10% discount for each additional person registering (e.g. adult pays full price, each related child that lives at the same address gets 10% off).
This class will focus on Aerial Hammock as the primary aerial apparatus and will also feature play based warm-up and ground based skills and even some partner skills that families can work on together. Skills taught will be tailored to the age, ability, and experience of the students. No experience required.
Please note, there will be apparatus sharing in this class.