The core program is the heart of CirKids. Core program parents (except Lions and Tiger parents), are required to fulfil a volunteer commitment.
The program is 10 months, with classes offered evenings and weekends. Levels are:
- Lions ages 5 & 6
- Tigers ages 6&7
- Ringmaster age 7 and up
- Centre Ring age 10 and up
- Centre Stage age 10 and up
- Performance Troupe by audition
Which level is right?
We allow kids to progress at their own rate so we place kids into core classes
appropriate for their age and personal commitment. Student to coach ratios
are no more than 7:1. Typically, kids find their place and friends and
fit in with confidence.
All Core Program classes include:
- physical preparation: core body stability, strength, flexibility, dance and movement
- acrobatics: trampoline, tumbling, teeterboard (where appropriate) and handstand work
- aerials: tissu, trapeze, lyra, bungee
- object manipulation: juggling with scarves, balls, and clubs; Diablo; foot juggling; etc
- balance: tightwire, unicycle, stilts, handstands, pyramids
- character Work and Performance Preparation
- the opportunity to perform
Performing!
Performance is an essential part of the world of circus and one of the most popular reasons for joining CirKids. Opportunities we provide:
- December Showcase - kids demonstrate their new skills for parents and friends
- June - end of year show with costumes and music
- Throughout the year kids present class work to fellow students
Cirkids also has a performance troupe with admission by audition. This group presents an annual spring theatrical performance and performs at festivals and community events.