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Youth Session Classes

Youth classes at Esh run in multi-week sessions and meet once per week. View the schedule and sign up for classes by visiting the Schedule & Registration page.

children in a group circle
children in a group circle

About Our Youth Session Classes

We are committed to offering only the highest quality of recreational circus instruction to our students. Classes at Esh are small in order to maximize student-teacher interaction, safety, and personalized instruction.

Our youth instructors are all highly-trained, professional circus instructors. Many have additional professional experience in fields such as primary and secondary education, child psychology, and child development. We are committed to providing the safest and best circus experience possible!

Youth Classes at Esh require pre-registration. To sign up, visit the Schedule & Registration page.

Questions? Check out our FAQ or drop us a line at info@eshcircusarts.com!

Youth Circus Class Descriptions

Teen Aerials – Beginner

As with our adult classes, Teen Aerials classes focus on form and technique in a fun, engaging setting. Rather than simply teach trick after trick, aerials classes at Esh aim to teach students the fundamental “hows” of moving in the air, with the goal of creating versatile and adaptable aerialists. Students will have the opportunity to explore multiple aerial apparatuses, including fabric, single point and static trapeze, lyra, rope, sling, and Spanish web.

Beginner Level

No background in circus or gymnastics is required! We work with each student’s individual skill level and interests in small classes to create a fun and focused learning environment.

Teen Aerials – Intermediate

Intermediate/Advanced Level

For students who have a solid foundation in aerial acrobatics, the intermediate/advanced level class continues to build on students’ skills, grow their movement vocabulary, and refine technique and movement quality in the air. Prior approval is required to join the intermediate/advanced class – contact us at info@eshcircusarts.com prior to registration.

Teen/Tween General Circus

General Circus classes focus on form and technique in a fun, engaging setting, with the goal of creating versatile and adaptable acrobats. Students will have the opportunity to explore many circus arts, including aerial acrobatics, partner balancing, juggling, tumbling, hula hooping, clowning, handbalancing, and more!

General Circus classes are open level – all experience levels are welcome, and no background in circus or gymnastics is required. We work with each student’s individual skill level and interests in small classes to create a fun and focused learning environment. Ages 9+.

Teen/Tween Contortion

This class will focus on building strength, balance, and flexibility in splits, straddle, and backbending. We’ll also work on contortion handstands, elbowstands, and chest stands, as well as some choreography and sequencing to put our skills together! Students will receive personalized attention and will work at a pace that is in line with their experience, strength, and mobility.

Students signing up for this class must be able to push up into a bridge/backbend from the floor and hold it for at least 30 seconds.  Ages 9+.

Tween Aerials

As with our adult classes, Tween Aerials classes focus on form and technique in a fun, engaging setting. Rather than simply teach trick after trick, aerials classes at Esh aim to teach students the fundamental “hows” of moving in the air, with the goal of creating versatile and adaptable aerialists. Students will have the opportunity to explore multiple aerial apparatuses, including fabric, single point and static trapeze, lyra, rope, sling, and Spanish web.

Tween Aerials classes are open level – all experience levels are welcome, and no background in circus or gymnastics is required. We work with each student’s individual skill level and interests in small classes to create a fun and focused learning environment.

Teen/Tween General Circus

General Circus classes focus on form and technique in a fun, engaging setting, with the goal of creating versatile and adaptable acrobats. Students will have the opportunity to explore many circus arts, including aerial acrobatics, partner balancing, juggling, tumbling, hula hooping, clowning, handbalancing, and more!

General Circus classes are open level – all experience levels are welcome, and no background in circus or gymnastics is required. We work with each student’s individual skill level and interests in small classes to create a fun and focused learning environment. Ages 9+

Teen/Tween Contortion

This class will focus on building strength, balance, and flexibility in splits, straddle, and backbending. We’ll also work on contortion handstands, elbowstands, and chest stands, as well as some choreography and sequencing to put our skills together! Students will receive personalized attention and will work at a pace that is in line with their experience, strength, and mobility.

Students signing up for this class must be able to push up into a bridge/backbend from the floor and hold it for at least 30 seconds.  Ages 9+.

Circus Kids (Age 8-9)

In this exploration of all things circus, students will learn a wide variety of fun and exciting circus skills, including ground acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, wire-walking, hula hooping, basic aerial acrobatics, and much, much more!

No background in gymnastics or acrobatics is required. We work with your child’s individual skill level and interest to provide a fun and enriching experience. Feel free to contact us for more information or with specific questions at info@eshcircusarts.com.

Circus Kids (Age 6-7)

In this exploration of all things circus, students will learn a wide variety of fun and exciting circus skills, including ground acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, wire-walking, hula hooping, basic aerial acrobatics, and much, much more!

No background in gymnastics or acrobatics is required. We work with your child’s individual skill level and interest to provide a fun and enriching experience. Feel free to contact us for more information or with specific questions at info@eshcircusarts.com.

Current & Upcoming Session Dates

If you have questions about a class, please contact us.

Current Adult Session

2024 FALL SESSION I

Monday August 19th – Sunday October 13th

No classes August 31st – September 2nd

Next Adult Session

2024 FALL SESSION II

Monday October 14th – Friday December 20th

No classes October 31st nor November 25th – December 1st

Registration: Sunday September 29th at 9:30pm

Current Youth Session

2024 SUMMER SESSION

Monday June 17th – Sunday August 11th

No classes July 4th

Next Youth Session

2024 FALL SESSION

Monday September 9th – Friday December 20th

No classes November 25th – December 1st

Registration: Monday August 5th at 10:00am