Aerial Flow
Sundays, November 16- December 14 @ 4:30pm-5:30pm
Aerial Flow will help you to strengthen your creative muscles in a safe to play environment. Bring moves and skills that you’ve mastered in your regular weekly classes and start to challenge yourself to find new pathways into and out of them. Each week Coach Melissa will give you a new prompt to work on without the pressure of only making something performance worthy.
Level: Beginner +
Apparatus Options: lyra (single or double point), sling, fabric, rope, static trapeze, dance trapeze, aerial pole
Sundays 4:30-5:30pm
- November 16
- November 23
- December 7
- December 14
$130 for unlimited members, $150 for non-unlimited
December 2025
Winter Solstice Fire Jam
Sunday, December 21 @ 5:00-7:00pm
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a ceremonial burn to honor the return of light after the darkest day. Come together, meet new folks, and make new rituals. Make sure to dress in (very warm) fire safe clothing and bring your props! We’ll supply the fuel.
Sunday, Dec 21 5:00-7:00pm, $15
*Must have completed Fire 1 (or equivalent) in order to sign up. Please email melissa@phillycircus.com about your fire safety history if you did not train at PSCA.
Do You “C” What I See?: an Intro to C-Shaping
Monday, December 29 @ 6:30-8pm
Have you been hearing the term “C-shaping” but not exactly sure what it means? This workshop will explore how to get started on your C-shaping journey. We will discuss multiple ways to think about the C-shape and go through drills on the floor and in the air. This workshop includes a long warmup, a “lecture” portion, and time to explore drills and movements on multiple apparatuses. We will touch on some intermediate-advanced roll up techniques, but most of the workshop will focus on theory and drills.
This workshop is great for:
Students who are interested in C-shaping, but have no idea where to start
Students who have started working on C-shapes (like back balances) but want more time to deep dive into this material
Students who want to explore funky new drills & skills!
Dec 29 at 6:30pm, $35 per person.
Biohacking 101 for Circus Artists
Tuesday, December 30 @ 3-4:30pm
Unlock your next level as a circus artist with this dynamic 90-minute workshop blending movement, lifestyle strategies, breathwork, and neuro-optimization. In this session, you’ll learn how to build a personalized plan to improve your strength, endurance, flexibility, mood, focus, and skill acquisition using science-backed tools that enhance both body and brain.
We’ll cover fitness programming basics, nutrition and recovery best practices, wearable biometric tracking, as well as simple daily protocols to reduce stress and improve performance. You’ll also experience hands-on demos including some beginner-friendly physical exercises, breathwork strategies for state regulation, and a short guided meditation with live neurofeedback (using the Muse EEG headband).
Every participant will receive a complimentary 60-minute private Human Performance coaching session (virtual or in-person) with Justine plus access to “Teeni”, Justine’s custom AI companion.
Tuesday, December 30 @ 3-4:30pm, $20
New Years’ Eve at Noon
Wednesday, December 31 @ 10:45am-12:00pm
Participants ages 5 – 105 are invited to try their hand at circus arts, from juggling and acrobatics to aerial sling and tightrope walking. Expert instructors will guide everyone through hands-on activities in a safe, encouraging environment—perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to start the new year with a twist!
The excitement doesn’t stop there. At noon, the workshop will reach its grand finale with a high-flying countdown. As the clock strikes twelve, an awe-inspiring group of aerialists will descend dramatically from death-defying heights, marking the start of a breathtaking new year in true circus style. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a curious beginner, this workshop promises laughter, learning, and a finale you’ll be talking about all year. Here’s your chance to turn 2025 on its head and ring in 2026 in true circus style!
Ages 5 – 105, Spectators Welcome
Wednesday, Dec 31, 10:45am-12:00pm, $20/person
January 2026
Dance Trapeze
Sundays, January 4-25 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm
In this 4 week series we’ll work on swinging, spinning and dancing with single point trapezes. We will work on interacting with the trapeze as a dance partner vs an apparatus. Some partner or duo work will also take place. Coach Melissa trained dance trapeze with the amazing Nate Dryden, so you’ll see some of his influence in this workshop as well.
This class is open level, but students must be able to hang their full body weight in their hand grip for the full class.
Jan 4th – 24th, Sundays 5:30 – 6:30pm
$150 Class Card, $130 Unlimited Members
Tippy Lyra Series
Tuesdays, January 6-27 @ 6:45pm-7:45pm
Join acro/circus instructor Maria Noorigian in this unique tippy Lyra series! Normal Lyra is rigged from either one or 2 points on the top of the hoop, tippy Lyra is rigged from 2 points directly opposite each other, allowing the hoop to rotate and be horizontal to the floor. Tippy Lyra opens a new world of creating different shapes & transitions. This series is perfect for students looking to explore a familiar apparatus in a new and challenging way. We will work on the apparatus over a 4 week series learning a variety of new tricks, flows, and even some partnering. Don’t miss out on this unique apparatus.
Open to student Beginner Level and up
Tuesdays in January 6:45pm-7:45pm
$140 for unlimited, $160 for class card
Sign up for Acro Counter Balance / Handstands at 7:45pm for $240 total! Choose Maria Tuesdays at checkout!
Acro Counter Balance/Handstands
Tuesdays, January 6-27 @ 7:45pm-8:45pm
Join Acro/ circus instructor Maria in this 4 week balance, Acro, & strength series. We will focus on core and shoulder strength, which is critical for all things aerial / acro. This particular workshop will be ground based. The Structure will include finding balance within your own mind & body, from head stand, forearm balance, and handstands, to other acro / yoga balance & skills. We will also introduce some acro counterbalances. Beginner Friendly. Over the 4 weeks we will work both solo and some duo/ trio + more Partner work. You not only will learn some new skills and tricks but build strength and flexibility don’t miss this one, new year new goals!
Tuesdays in January 7:45-8:45pm
$140 for unlimited, $160 for class card
Sign up for Tippy Lyra at 6:45pm for $240 total! Choose payment Maria Tuesdays at checkout!
Intro/Beginner Cyr Wheel
Tuesday, January 13 @ 6:45pm-7:45pm
Spend the hour with Alexandra Feit to discover the fundamentals of cyr wheel in this Intro workshop. We’ll cover the wheel’s 3 types of movement, the basics of manipulation, and how to work with the wheel’s movement and momentum. We’ll work on some drills and skill combinations, and end with what you’re all here for, some SPINNING! Perfect if you’ve never touched a wheel, or if you’ve only recently started and aren’t yet waltzing.
Space is limited, so secure your spot today! Please wear thin soled shoes or tennis shoes and clothes that you can move in.
Tuesday, January 13
6:45-7:45pm, $55 per person
Conversations in the Air: Duo Lyra Storytelling
Thursday, January 15 @ 7:45pm-9:15pm
Partners will work with Alexandra Feit to learn to create dialogue through movement – responding, questioning, supporting, and challenging each other using basic aerial vocabulary. Explores themes like power dynamics, playfulness, conflict resolution, and celebration through simple interactions that don’t require advanced moves but do require deep listening and response.
Thursday, January 15, 7:45-9:15pm, $90 per duo
Prerequisites: Workshop must be booked as a duo. Duos must have some shared duo vocabulary on their apparatus, and each artist individually must be comfortable on that apparatus. High technique is not required, as this workshop focuses more on the relationship between the artists rather than the tricks.