Current Classes
All classes take place at the Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI unless otherwise noted.
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Intro Youth Wheel Series
Saturdays 9-10am
For new wheel students ages 7 and up, this 5 week intro class series will teach the basics of German wheel. Students will work in groups, pairs, and individually to learn new skills, practice fundamentals, and become familiar with the wheel. We’ll work on body awareness and balance while connecting and collaborating with others. We’ll introduce skills in straight-line, spiral, and vault. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, and free time.
Beginning/Intermediate Youth Wheel
Tuesdays 5-6pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
For new and continuing wheel students, ages 7 and up. Students will work in groups, pairs, and individually to learn new skills, practice fundamentals, and become familiar with the wheel. We’ll work on body awareness and balance while connecting and collaborating with others. We’ll introduce skills in straight-line, spiral, and vault. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, and free time.
Intermediate/Advanced Youth Wheel
Wednesdays 6-7pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
For youth students who have taken beginner wheel classes and have a comfortable sit-rock. Continuing wheel will grow on skills in straight-line, spiral, and vault. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, and free time. Drop-ins welcome; we’ll learn and play with new things each week while reinforcing fundamentals. Ages 7 and up.
Beginning/Intermediate Youth Trapeze
Tuesdays 6-7pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
Build a foundation of skills and good habits of movement on the static (double-point) trapeze. Students will get an introduction on how to navigate the trapeze bar and ropes, balance in sitting and standing poses, place the bar correctly in the hip fold, block with various body parts, mount the trapeze, grip the bar with the knee pits, and more. We’ll work on body awareness, strength, and balance while connecting and collaborating with others. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, conditioning, and cool down. Ages 7 and up.
Prerequisites: must be able to do at least three controlled pull-up negatives (jump up and slowly lower) and invert independently (foot tagging is okay).
Youth Circus Acrobatics
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
Learn various circus beginning acrobatics skills, such as tumbling basics, partner acro, rolla bolla, slackline, and tightwire. Ages 7 and up.
Private Lessons
Private lessons available in German wheel, trapeze, slackline, and/or juggling.
1 person: $65/hour
2 people: $50/person
3 people: $40/person
4+ people: $30/person
Email [email protected] to schedule.
Register for Classes Here
Intro Youth Wheel Series
Saturdays 9-10am
For new wheel students ages 7 and up, this 5 week intro class series will teach the basics of German wheel. Students will work in groups, pairs, and individually to learn new skills, practice fundamentals, and become familiar with the wheel. We’ll work on body awareness and balance while connecting and collaborating with others. We’ll introduce skills in straight-line, spiral, and vault. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, and free time.
Beginning/Intermediate Youth Wheel
Tuesdays 5-6pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
For new and continuing wheel students, ages 7 and up. Students will work in groups, pairs, and individually to learn new skills, practice fundamentals, and become familiar with the wheel. We’ll work on body awareness and balance while connecting and collaborating with others. We’ll introduce skills in straight-line, spiral, and vault. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, and free time.
Intermediate/Advanced Youth Wheel
Wednesdays 6-7pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
For youth students who have taken beginner wheel classes and have a comfortable sit-rock. Continuing wheel will grow on skills in straight-line, spiral, and vault. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, and free time. Drop-ins welcome; we’ll learn and play with new things each week while reinforcing fundamentals. Ages 7 and up.
Beginning/Intermediate Youth Trapeze
Tuesdays 6-7pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
Build a foundation of skills and good habits of movement on the static (double-point) trapeze. Students will get an introduction on how to navigate the trapeze bar and ropes, balance in sitting and standing poses, place the bar correctly in the hip fold, block with various body parts, mount the trapeze, grip the bar with the knee pits, and more. We’ll work on body awareness, strength, and balance while connecting and collaborating with others. Class structure will vary by week but will typically include check-in, warm-up, skills, conditioning, and cool down. Ages 7 and up.
Prerequisites: must be able to do at least three controlled pull-up negatives (jump up and slowly lower) and invert independently (foot tagging is okay).
Youth Circus Acrobatics
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
$30/class drop-in. Register in advance; classes with low enrollment (fewer than 4 students) will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
Learn various circus beginning acrobatics skills, such as tumbling basics, partner acro, rolla bolla, slackline, and tightwire. Ages 7 and up.
Private Lessons
Private lessons available in German wheel, trapeze, slackline, and/or juggling.
1 person: $65/hour
2 people: $50/person
3 people: $40/person
4+ people: $30/person
Email [email protected] to schedule.