All flying trapeze classes start with a quick warm up and a stretch, followed by our "ground school" lesson, where we teach you the trick you will do on a low practice bar. Then everyone is fitted with a safety harness, and the rest of the class is spent doing the flying trapeze.

Flying trapeze classes have a minimum of 3 students, and a maximum of 10.

Members & Drop-in Classes

Flying Trapeze - Tricks & Catching (Ages 6–96)

We recommend this class for first-time flyers.

Tricks & Catching classes start the same as all of our other classes, but end with a round or two (depending on class size) of catching, where everyone who is ready is given the opportunity to do their trick and then be caught and swing with one of our instructors. Students who are not ready to attempt the catch will continue to work on their trick, so they will still get the same amount of turns.

Flying Trapeze - Skill Development (Ages 6–96)

Skill Development classes do not have catching. If a student masters their trick before the end of the 2-hour class, we will teach them a new trick. This is a great class for those who want to focus on perfecting a trickier skill that might not be ready for a catch.

Flying Trapeze - Intermediate (Ages 16–96)

Take your flying trapeze skills to the next level. The intermediate class is intended for students who are doing independent take-offs, and are working on their swings and towards taking tricks out of safety lines. The intermediate class includes catching.

Pay-per-Flight

Please note that Pay-per-Flight has been canceled for the summer, and will resume in the fall.

Try the flying trapeze without committing to a full class. Pay-per-Flight runs every Friday night from 7-9 pm, and is open to all ages and skill levels. No need to pre-register; show up anytime and fly! There is no warm-up for this class as students may arrive at various times. We will go over ground school to teach new tricks, however; first-timers and beginners are welcome.

First flight: $10 + GST
Subsequent flights: $5 + GST
All-you-can-swing: $50 + GST

*Please note that if no one shows up in the first hour, the drop in session will end early. If you are planning to show up after 8pm, please call ahead to ensure we are open.

Session Classes

Kids Silks (Ages 6-12)

Silks session students will get to focus in on aerial silks, and learn footlocks, inversions, and various climbs, poses, and drops. We will pay particular attention to technique, working towards straight-leg inversions, pointed toes, clean transitions, and "presenting" poses. We will build the strength and stamina to link combinations of skills in the air, and musicality to put a routine to music. Each class will finish with aerial-specific conditioning and stretching. All levels are welcome. 

Teen & Adult Silks (Ages 13+) - Session

Silks Choreography (Ages 13+, or by instructor permission)

Straps (Ages 13+)

Aerial straps are two thick straps of materials with loops to hang from. This apparatus is great for those who are—or want to get—circus strong! Straps students will learn tricks and conditioning exercises to build the muscle necessary to master strength-based skills.

Duo Trapeze (Ages 13+)

Duo trapeze classes teach partners to work together on one trapeze. Classes will include two styles: Partnering with a “base” (or “porter”) and a “flyer,” where one person supports the other person’s weight to learn swinging and other tricks; and partnering where both partners create similar, symmetrical shapes on the trapeze, generally supporting their own weights.

Please note that coming with a partner is required for this class.

Aerial Bungee (Ages 13+, or by instructor permission)

Aerial bungee is a fun apparatus where students wear a harness attached to bungee cords. Bounce high, and learn to flip forwards and backwards. Bungee is great for learning body awareness and building core stability.

Hoop Lab (Ages 18+)

Members & Drop-in Classes

Handstand Beginner (All Ages)

This class explores the fundamentals of how to be upside-down, whether it’s in handstand, forearm stand, or teddy-bear stand. We will work on building strength and control at the same time to progress towards intermediate handbalancing. It’s a fun way to work out and to get in shape.

Handstands (Ages 6–96)

Handstands are a fundamental skill for all circus arts. Classes begin with a warm-up, and then students are led through a number of exercises designed to improve handstand technique, strength, balance, and more. This class is appropriate for all levels, including beginners.

Tumbling Beginner (All Ages)

We all need to start somewhere, and this is a great class to start learning the basics of tumbling. From rolls, cartwheels, and roundoffs, to front and back handsprings. This class will help to build the body awareness and strength required to safely perform these fundamental skills.

Trampoline (Ages 6–96)

Trampolines are a great way to build body awareness in the air. Classes will teach various ways of flipping and twisting, and will focus on building the control that will help us to learn how to flip—and land—safely and consistently.

Partner Acrobatics (Ages 6–96)

Partner acrobatics teaches counterbalancing and holding each other through sequences of positions. Our partner acro classes are primarily focused on hand-to-hand and standing skills, rather than acro yoga or L-basing partner acrobatics. This class is appropriate for all levels, including beginners.

Please note that coming with a partner is recommended for this class.