World Circus Day Workshops

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025


11:00am – 12:00pm

Youth Trampoline (ages 8 – 17)
FREE! – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Coach Halley will show you the basics of our trampoline!  Learn to jump and drop in several high flying poses. Open to all skill levels, ages 8-17.

Adult Intro to Aerial Pole (ages 18+)
FREE! – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
This introductory pole class is designed with the complete beginner in mind and is made for all fitness levels. Orbiting, mounting, climbing, and introductory tricks will be taught. 
Removable layers are suggested. Please take note not to wear any lotion or jewelry to class.
Prerequisites for Intro to Aerial Pole: 1-2 classes of Intro to Pole

Family Aerial Duo (ages 10+)
$35.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Bring your kiddoes to join you upside down.  In this workshop you will learn duo poses and create new shapes together on the aerial cube and aerial lyra.  Each spot will be for the guardian and child, ages 10+. 


12:00pm – 1:00pm


Adult Sling to Cloud Swing (ages 18+)
$40.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Take your love of twisty sling on to a new apparatus – The Cloud Swing!  Experience some of your favorite drops and sequences in a completely new way.  Prerequisites for Sling to Cloud Swing: Intermediate Sling

Adult Aerial Duo (ages 18+)
$30.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Explore new partnerships, poses, and pathways on the aerial sling and aerial lyra.  Find a buddy at the workshop, or peer pressure your bestie into signing up with you.

Adult Intro to Pole (ages 18+)
FREE! – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Have you been interested in trying pole classes? Here’s your chance! This class is specifically designed for people who have never done a pole class before. Pole does require skin-to-pole contact, so shorts are recommended. No lotion or jewelry.


1:00pm – 2:00pm


Youth Trampoline (ages 8 – 17)
FREE! – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Coach Halley will show you the basics of our trampoline!  Learn to jump and drop in several high flying poses. Open to all skill levels, ages 8-17.

Youth Hula Hoop (ages 8+)
$15.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Grab a hoop and come play!  This 45 min workshop will help our youth students get started with the many ways in which we can use and perform with hula hoops.  Ages 8+

Teen Open Gym (ages 13 – 17)
$15.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
This Open Gym is for current students only, ages 13 – 17. This time is for you to work on moves that you are confident in and can perform safely, or to get in some extra practice or conditioning. Coaches will be monitoring on the floor. 

Family Intro to Circus (age 6+)
FREE! – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
In this Introduction to Circus Arts class, participants ages 6 to adult will  learn basic aerial acrobatics on static trapeze &  sling/hammock, juggling, plate spinning, and tight wire. 

Open Level Handstands (ages 18+)
FREE! – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Enjoy life upside down as you build a consistent handstand. Learn safe techniques and drills for strength, coordination, and body awareness while working toward holding a solid handstand. Learn alongside a variety of different experienced balancers. Exercises will be modified for all different abilities and levels of experience. Emphasis on core stability, shoulder flexibility, and injury prevention will contribute to a handstand practice that is safe, productive, and FUN. No prerequisites.


2:00pm – 3:00pm


Adult Sling to Cloud Swing (ages 18+)
$40.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Take your love of twisty sling on to a new apparatus – The Cloud Swing!  Experience some of your favorite drops and sequences in a completely new way.  Prerequisites for Sling to Cloud Swing: Intermediate Sling 

Adult Scary Tricks on Trapeze (ages 18+)
$45.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Feeling nervous about trying big tricks? Me too. Come prepared to try out some of your dream tricks over the airbag. Suggestions for tricks will be given, but you can also bring your wishlist. Drills will be given on the other bars.
Prerequisites for Scary Tricks on Trapeze: Intermediate Trapeze. Comfort working on beats under the bar. Feeling emotionally ready to release the bar and ropes.

Adult Intro to Chinese Pole (ages 18+)
$45.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
If you’ve ever been curious about trying out Chinese pole, here’s your chance to jump in! Learn the basics of climbing and some basic poses on our two Chinese poles.
The poles are covered with friction tape, so students should wear full coverage pants (no exposed skin on legs/feet) and flexible athletic shoes.

Open Level Juggling
FREE! spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
It’s a Juggle Jam!  We have all the props, just bring your desire to learn!


3:00pm – 4:00pm


Adult Intro to Spanish Web (ages 18+)
$40.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Learn to twirl and whip in this Intro to Spanish Web workshop.  We’ll go over setting as well as spin mechanics.  And there will be A LOT of spinning!  Pre-requisites: intermediate rope or fabric, with the ability to climb multiple times and invert in the air.

Adult Hula Hoop (ages 18+)
$30.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
Hoop Hoop, Hurray! Adult Hula Hoop is a workshop designed to provide students with a taste for all things hula hoop! No previous experience is needed for this fun workshop. Come hoop with TanookiTwirls, and explore the child inside of you in this fun, energetic hour!


4:00pm – 5:00pm


Adult Aerial Playground (ages 18+)
$45.00 per participant – spots are limited, please pre-register HERE
This workshop is for our intermediate level aerial students.  The playground will consist of aerial equipment that is not typically used in our regular classes.  This time is for you to explore and put your existing aerial knowledge to use as you interact with different equipment. Coaches will be monitoring on the floor.

Equipment may include: Tippy Lyra, Helix, Ladder, Cube, Aerial Pole, Cloud Swing


7:00pm – 8:30pm
Spectacular Staff Show Fundraiser

The World Circus Day Celebration will culminate at 7:00pm with a pay-what-you-can “Spectacular Staff Show”, this circus show featuring professional artists from our faculty, will take you on a journey exploring the history and the heart of circus.

All proceeds from the show will help to donate camp sessions to youth in the area. For every session that is raised, PSCA will match it!

pay-what-you-can