Our 5000 sq ft facility offers 24 ft of vertical space and has 16 aerial points. The school offers a dedicated ground circus zone, class/events space, and dedicated membership area. We offer a variety of apparatuses including but not limited to: aerial hoop, aerial lyra, aerial silks, aerial hammock, large aerial cube, small aerial cube, trapeze, hula hoops, teeterboard, juggling balls, walking globes and more.
Our custom engineered aerial rigging safety system was designed, fabricated and installed by Kevin Clarke (P. Eng., MBA) at Ancam Solutions Company Ltd. Collingwood Circus School’s aerial rigging system was developed to allow one person to raise/lower/exchange apparatuses without having to leave the ground. It’s application is designed for one operator to safely and promptly lower a user to the ground should the user be unable to do so safely.
All components are designed to accommodate a 5,000 lb load on each apparatus; this represents the code requirements for industrial applications. The anchor beam is designed such that if multiple apparatuses are engaged in drops it can withstand the anticipated loads; it is also designed to allow one person to lower a user in the event of entanglement or other issue above the gym floor.
Collingwood Circus School
Adult Aerial Beginner
The Circus Company and the Collingwood Circus School offers a gentle introduction to aerial arts for beginners only. Join us for a fun aerial adventure at whatever pace suits you best. This aerial class focuses on learning foundation skills on the aerial silks or aerial lyra, building core strength, and learning from the ground up. This class is “first time flyer friendly” which means that everyone is welcome to join and everyone is a beginner. It is the perfect way to build up your strength and flexibility while trying out aerial arts in comfortable environment.
Adult Aerials
Learn the fundamentals of aerial silks or Lyra and have fun while doing it! Our Collingwood circus programs focus on your progressive development on your apparatus of choice while increasing your core strength and flexibility. Students participating in class will come from a wide variety of backgrounds from a beginner to an intermediate level. Students new to the activity will learn the fundamentals of the aerial arts, while intermediate students will continue to increase their skills, tricks and techniques.
Circus Youth
Learn the fundamentals of aerial silks and have fun while doing it! For ages 13-17, Collingwood Circus School offers programs that focus on your progressive development on the aerial silks while increasing your core strength and flexibility. Students participating in class will come from a wide variety of backgrounds from a beginner to an intermediate level. Students new to the activity will learn the fundamentals of the aerial arts, while intermediate students will continue to increase their skills, tricks and techniques.
Circus Kids
Circus Kids 1- 60 minute program is designed for children ages 6-8 years.
Circus Kids 2- 60 minute program is designed for children ages 9-12 years.
Students of the Collingwood Circus School will have the opportunity to learn about the world of the aerial and circus arts in a safe and fun environment. The class will cover a variety of circus practices including; aerial silks, aerial lyra, aerial hammock, static trapeze, hand balancing tricks, body balancing, juggling, hula hoop, slack line and much more. Classes are designed to develop students strength, coordination and flexibility while promoting a healthy active lifestyle.
Circus Kinder Kids
This program is designed for students aged 4-6 years of age. This program is for little humans to develop fundamental movement skills , coordination, balance and muscle development. Through an instructed obstacle course of climbing, jumping, swinging and rolling., and various play activities.
Circus Parent / Tot Class
For children aged: 18 months – 3 years. Our Parent and Tot class introduces younger children to gymnastics in the company of their parent or caregiver. Direction is provided by a qualified coach. Children enjoy activities that promote body awareness, coordination, balance, self-confidence and achievement. Circuits are set up to encourage little humans to walk, run, jump, roll and balance in a safe environment. This is playful time to engage and connect with the development of your child.
Youth PerformanceTeam
If you can’t get enough of the circus arts, then this class is for you. Barrie Circus School's Senior & Junior Demo Team is designed for those looking for more of a challenge, who want to work in a competitive type of class with more challenging wraps, locks and climbs. This is a performing focused class. Conditioning and stretching is emphasized. You can expect more performance time during our student shows as well as potential community performances. Must sign up for 2 classes / week. Coach recommendation is required to join this class. Ask us about it
Open Gym
Offered on a first come, first serve basis.
If you are a beginner or advanced aerialist, this is your opportunity to practice your skills. Open gym is for extra training time only. It is not set up to learn wild skills that are out of your current limits. Please note that at Open Gym time, it is your responsibility to know your limits. If you are not practicing “safe silks”, you will be asked to leave
Private lessons are a great way to increase your skill level, strength and flexibility. Get one on one instruction on any or all apparatus of your choice. contact us to set up your class time that works for you!
Private Lessons
1 HOUR
Private 1-1
$60.00 pp
1 HOUR
Semi Private 2-1
$50.00pp
1 HOUR
Trio 3-1
$35.00 pp
Welcome to our Summer Circus Camp! We offer a one-of-a-kind experience for kids ages 6-12 who are interested in learning the art of circus performance. Our camp is held at the Collingwood location and runs from Monday to Friday for one week. We have three dates available in July and August: July 24-28, August 14-18, and August 21-25.
Our summer circus camp is focused on skills-based learning and customized coaching. We understand that each child is unique, and we strive to provide individualized attention to help them develop their circus skills. Our experienced coaches specialize in a variety of circus apparatuses, including aerial silks, hula hoop, trapeze, acro, and juggling.
In addition to our core coaching staff, we also bring in guest coaches who are industry professionals in other circus specializations. This allows our campers to learn from a diverse range of experts and gain exposure to different areas of circus performance.
Our summer circus camp is perfect for children who are new to circus performance as well as those who have previous experience. We encourage our campers to challenge themselves and push their limits, while also emphasizing safety and proper technique.
Overall, our summer circus camp provides an exciting and supportive environment for kids to learn and grow as circus performers. We can't wait to see what amazing skills our campers will develop!
Summer Circus Camp
Designed for Intermediate to Advanced level students
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Ages 8-16
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4 hours of training a day.
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Catered to intermediate and advanced ability levels.
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Learn from professional instructors with over 11 years of coaching experience.
This workshop is a one-week intensive program allowing young people ages 8-16 to experience professional training in circus arts. Students will choose a major and minor in various disciplines and will focus on increasing strength and flexibility as well as developing a higher skill set. We designed this program for Intermediate to Advanced level students. Previous experience in circus arts required to join (if new to the studio please email thecircuscompanyinc@gmail.com).
Participants must at least be at an intermediate level of their major. However, no experience is needed for their minor. This course can also cover choreography, character expression, sequencing, acro and partner acro.
Intensive Program
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The Circus Company specializes in teaching aerial silks, aerial lyra, aerial hammock, static trapeze, hula hoop, slack line and partner acro balance. Book your group with us and learn one or all of the above apparatuses! We offer 1 hour, 1.5 hour and 2 hour lessons. Our group booking minimum is 5 with a maximum capacity of 24.
*We can accommodate larger numbers upon request.
1 HOUR
4 - 14 participants
$25 per person
2 HOURS
4 -14 participants
$35 per person
1.5 HOURS
4 - 14 participants
$30 per person
Group Rates
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to combine or cancel a class due to low enrolment.