Circus School - Teen Classes

Teen Classes – Cirque-Ability (Toronto)
These circus-inspired programs help teens build strength, flexibility, and creative expression through aerial arts and tumbling. Whether recreational or performance-focused, each class supports physical literacy and artistic growth in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

What to Expect
Aerial Silks

• Learn climbs, wraps, poses, and drops using suspended fabric

• Includes warm-up, strength training, new skills, and endurance routines

• Progress through Cirque-Ability’s unique level system

Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

• Perform moves under, in, and above a suspended ring

• Develop core strength, balance, and spatial awareness

• Includes skill-building and creative exploration

Aerial Trapeze

• Use a static bar and ropes to perform poses and transitions

• Build upper body strength and coordination

• Progress at your own pace through structured curriculum

Aerial & Tumbling Combo

• Split class time between aerial apparatus and floor acrobatics

• Great for teens who want variety and cross-training

• Includes silks, hoop, trapeze, and tumbling circuits

Silks & Tumbling Combo

• Focuses on aerial silks and floor tumbling

• Develops strength, flexibility, and technical precision

Mixed Level Tumbling

• Level 1: Rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges

• Level 2: Round-offs, walkovers, handsprings

• Teens work toward personal goals with coach support

Performance Aerial (Hoop, Silks, or Trapeze)

• For teens interested in performing

• Learn character development and routine creation

• Work toward solo and collaborative acts for June showcase

• September–June commitment required

Performance Acrobatics

• Focus on tumbling, acrobalance, handbalancing, contortion, and movement

• Skill-building in first half; routine creation in second half

• Requires Level 1–2 tumbling skills or coach recommendation

Performance-Focused Aerial & Tumbling

• Combines aerial and acrobatics with creative performance training

• Includes informal presentations and in-class showcases

• Ideal for experienced teens ready to push themselves physically and artistically