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We have developed a pillar system of education within our academy to guide our students. While major and minor disciplines are essential, it is the surrounding elements that truly enable you to become a well-rounded artist.
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The 6 Pillars of Our Program
Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of circus arts, creating versatile and skilled performers.
Aerial
Our Aerial Pillar covers core aerial disciplines like Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Rope, and more. These skills build upper body strength and body awareness in the air.
Ground
Ground disciplines include Handstands, Tumbling, Juggling, Stilts, Hula Hoop, and Chinese Pole. These areas build balance, coordination, and body control.
Rebound
Rebound focuses on flight-based skills such as Trampoline, Russian Swing, Teeterboard, and Banquine. This training builds explosive power and air awareness.
Dance
Dance training covers Ballet, Contemporary Dance, and Acrobatic Movement, fostering fluidity, rhythm, and expression to enhance storytelling on stage.
Clown
Clowning introduces improvisation, commedia dell’arte, and Slapstick, teaching students to convey humor and connect with audiences through character and play.
Foundation
Foundation includes conditioning, flexibility, rigging knowledge, injury prevention, and career development, forming a solid base for an athlete-artist.
Our Academy Programs
Choose the program that best fits your circus arts journey and career goals.
Preparatory
The 9-month Preparatory Program equips aspiring circus artists (ages 17-23) with full-time training to prepare for admission into leading international circus schools. Students in the Prep program will train full-time, with a schedule consisting of strength, flexibility, ground, aerial, and other classes to prepare them for the applications and auditions for these schools.
- Full-time structured training across all 6 pillars
- Preparation for applications to schools like ENC, ECQ, CODARTS, ESAC
- Personalized mentorship and audition coaching
- Students who don’t find placement can progress to ProTrack
ProTrack
The Protrack Program provides up to two years of full-time training for artists (ages 18-28), blending advanced skills with professional development to prepare for a circus career. This intensive program combines technical mastery with real-world performance opportunities and industry connections.
- Advanced skills training across all 6 pillars
- Professional development and career preparation
- Performance opportunities and industry connections
- Individualized training plans and act development
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