Circus

This is a  gymnastic-based circus program for boys and girls. Coaches teach kids skills on aerial silks, hammocks, trapezes, hoops, bars and  trampolines.   Participants are also taught juggling, plate spinning and hooping.

• For kids under 6 years, 2-3 sessions of Kindergym is recommended prior to taking Mini Circus.
• Class is 1 hour once a week.

Flip’s Circus coaches  train  participants on silks, trapeze, aerial hoop and hammock.  This Program is divided into Level 1 and Level 2 classes. Level 1 is for beginner athletes. Participants in Level 2 must be able to do a classic climb to the top of the silks and be comfortable with inversions above the floor.

• Class is 1 hour 15 minutes once a week for 6 years 6 months – 9 years 11 months  and;
• 1 hour 30 minutes once a week for 10y and up

Boys and girls who have mastered intermediate level skills in Circus Aerials can try out for this program. Coaches  teach participants  more advanced skills on silks, trapeze, aerial hoop and hammock. The class also covers acrobatics, tumbling, strength and flexibility training.

• Class is 1h 30m once a week
• This program has prerequisites, contact our office to arrange an evaluation

Participants who have excelled in Intermediate Circus Aerials can try out for this program.  In addition to skill development, coaches assist students in creating choreographed routines.  Performance opportunities are provided for athletes.

• 10 years  – Adults
• Class is 2 hours once a week
• This program has prerequisites, contact our office to arrange an evaluation

Coaches teach kids skills and combinations on:

T: Trampolines, Trampo-walls and Teeterboards

R: Russian Bars

A: Acrobatic and tumbling mats

C: Chinese Poles

No experience is necessary. Boys and girls who enjoy high flying activities like trampoline, diving and freestyle skiing will love TRAC!

• Class is 1 hour 30 minutes once a week.

Boys and girls who have mastered skills in Beginner TRAC can try out for  Flip’s Intermediate & Advanced TRAC.  Coaches teach kids skills and routines on the ‘TRAC’ events:

T: Trampoline, Trampo-wall and Teeterboard

R: Russian Bar

A: Acrobatic and tumbling

C: Chinese Pole

• 12 years - adults
• Class is 2 hours, once a week.
• This program has prerequisites, contact our office to arrange an evaluation

Coaches and athletes create a choreographed circus show with public performances at the end of the session.  Participants need a large base of intermediate to advanced level  circus skills.

• Boys and girls 10 years to adults
• Class is 2 hours, once a week.  Additional rehearsals may be scheduled closer to performance dates
• Fall 2022 Session is September  to  December with performances in early/mid December
• Winter - Spring 2023 Session is January to June with performances in early/mid June
• This program has prerequisites, contact our office to arrange an evaluation
• Enrolment in a skill focused program in addition to Cirque du Flip is encouraged

Students work with coaches to evaluate and combine their respective skills.  Participants create and perform choreographed routines.  Coaches also provide students with the skills and information needed to perform professionally.

• Boys and girls 13 years  – adults
• Class is 1 hour 30 minutes, once a week
• Enrolment in a skill focused program in addition to Developmental Circus is encouraged

Our coaches can design a class  for your circus goals. Private lessons can accommodate 1-5 participants and of mixed levels.  Circus disciplines available for private lessons include:

• Aerial silk, hammock, lyra, trapeze
• Contortion, flexibility & strength training
• Handstand canes
• Trampoline, trampo-wall
• Chinese Pole