When you register for a class, you're registering for that specific class that meets at the same time each week.
For those students that can't commit to a regular schedule, we recommend signing up for a class that you think you'll be able to attend most of the time. For the classes you can't make, you can mark the absences in advance and then schedule in make-ups. We don't guarantee make-up availability, but it's usually possible as long as you have flexibility to attend classes on several days of the week.
We don't offer an option to book in single, trial or one-off classes. It's disruptive to the flow of a class when there are new students trying the class each week. Additionally, sometimes one class isn't enough of an experience to know if you like something. It can take a few weeks for some adults or kids to get into a new routine, feel comfortable in a new environment and find your groove in a new class.
When you advance cancel your class, you are eligible to book a make-ups into another classes (space permitting). Not all classes will have suitable make-ups and we don't guarantee make-ups. Make-up tokens expire after 2 months or when you drop a class (whichever comes first). You can read more about our make-up policies at the link below.
Absolutely! Most of our classes are beginner friendly. Clients progress at an individual level rather than at a group level. If the course description doesn't mention a pre-requisite level or skill, then total beginners are welcome in the class! You do not need to work out at a gym before attending, you will build the strength & flexibility that you need doing the activity.
No, it's never too late to join! We keep our class sizes small so that we can progress clients at their individual levels. Clients are welcome to join at any point in the term and prices are pro-rated automatically when you register online. Most of our classes run year round without a scheduled end date and you can join at any time (space permitting)
We don't offer an option to hold your space in a class without payment. If you will be travelling, you have two options.
1) You can mark your absences in advance and aim to schedule in make-ups before and/or after your trip.
2) You can put a drop on file and re-register (space permitting) when you return.
Aerial refers to the programs we offer with suspended equipment from the ceiling like silks, trapeze or hoop.
You should wear flexible pants that cover the backs of your knees and a tee/tank/leo that won't fall over your head when you invert. As you progress in the levels, you will want to purchase a leotard or unitard to properly protect your skin while training. You will be barefoot and long hair should be tied back. For the silks, clothes should be free of metal fasteners, nails should be short and all jewellery should be removed. As you progress on silks, there will be some skills that will need a long sleeve tee or leotard to protect the armpits.
Please read the specific aerial class description for that answer. In some of our classes like mixed aerial or 2 hour aerial and acro you will learn skills on various apparatuses. In most of our aerial programs, you will choose one apparatus to remain on for the term. Some clients take multiple classes a week to learn multiple apparatuses.
For the Aerial, Silks or Trapeze classes, you will work through our level system at your own pace. We cap our classes at 6-8 participants so that we can gear each class to your individual level rather than the collective group level. If you have experience, you'll start at the beginning of our level system and review and skip over the skills that you've already mastered. If you don't have any experience, don't worry, you will start at the very first lesson whenever you join and we will teach you everything you need to know!
We strongly discourage setting up aerial equipment at home. Aerial is safest with maintained rigging, experienced coaches and proper training mats. Our staff are not permitted to advise you on setting up home equipment, but you can always ask for complimentary strength or flexibility exercises to do at home!
When we say tumbling, we're referring to what can also be known as floor gymnastics or acrobatics. Ex. Cartwheels, handstands, flips, etc.
We recommend athletic clothes that you can move easily in. It could be shorts/leggings/sweats and a tank/tee/leotard. Most students participate bare foot, but if preferred, you can wear grippy socks or gymnastics slippers. Long hair should be tied back and jewellery removed.
We have 3 levels of tumbling; introductory acro, beginner acro and intermediate tumbling. Back tucks (back flips) are introduced in intermediate acro. You will progress through the levels at your own pace. Please read the beginner and intermediate descriptions for prerequisite skill requirements and feel free to contact us if you're not sure which level to start in.
Yes, we have a waiting room for parents who would like to stay onsite. You are also welcome to drop your child off and pick up your child at the end of class.
If your child cannot use the washroom independently, you must stay onsite during your child's class to help with any washroom trips.
We have limited space to store some strollers in the garage. Please ask a coach to point out where the garage is. If you have a child sleeping in the stroller, please find a spot in our waiting room out of the way. Please do not leave strollers in the front entrance. We need to keep that area clear.
Transitions are hard for kids, and sometimes when they are at home relaxing or doing a different fun activity, they may not feel like going to class. Our advice is to not focus on what they say about going to class, but to pay attention to how they come out of class. If they are coming out with a smile on their face and say they want to go back, that's how you know if the activity is a good fit.
If your child comes out of a class and didn't have a good time, first have a conversation about what they didn't enjoy. Sometimes it may be that they had a skill challenge them and felt discouraged or maybe there is a social dynamic in the class that needs coach attention. Please keep our coaches in the loop so they know what is going on or you can always email us at info@cirque-ability.com
If your child is ready to move on to a different activity, you are not locked into the session, you can notify us by the 14th of the month to let us know that the current month will be your child's last month of classes.
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Our gym and office are closed Dec. 21st to Jan. 3rd for holidays. You can find information, pricing and scheduling and register for programs through the website.