AGES 10-17 WELCOME!
1st class: Wednesday 5-8pm, September 6th, 23
Last class: Wednesday 5-8pm, June 5th, 24
Program length: 10 months
The program includes:
+Wednesdays 5-8pm Aerial ensemble & team building w/ Coach Candi
+Saturdays 5-7pm Sequencing & Act Creation w/ Coach Candi & special guest coaches
+1 secondary focus from our current schedule (of your choice)
- Trapeze
- Lyra
- Contortion or Flexibility
- Silks
- Sling
- Rope (Corde Lisse)
+Basic fundamentals – rigging safety, contemporary dance, improv, floor/in the air choreography, active flexibility, technique and conditioning; mindfulness exercises, injury prevention, PLUS, special topics such as circus history, how to apply/audition for the big time circus & career management.
+Costume & make up workshops
+Professional photoshoot at Studio
+Professional video of act at Theatre
This program is structured to provide an advanced level of training for individuals who are eager to take their skills to the next level, with a focus on becoming a professional circus artist.
The teen professional troupe receives professional caliber circus training. In addition to training their chosen apparatus at an advanced level, students continue enhancing their aerial, circus and performance skills. Our focus will be on technical development, character, act creation, movement quality, stage presence, and preparation for competitions and auditions.
No class dates:
November 22nd, 25th
December 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th
April 3rd, 6th, 17th, 20th
May 25th
Show dates:
December 16th, 2023 – Holiday Fundraiser at the Studio – 6pm
May 19th 2024 – Alberta Rose Theatre (2 shows!) – 3pm & 7pm
June 1st, 2024 – Solo’s Show – dedicated show for individual focused acts – 6pm
Cost options:
Early bird special, pay in full $4,950 must be paid 2 weeks ahead of start date.
Two time payment special $2,640 (first payment due 2 weeks before start date, 2nd payment due before January 15th, 2024) for total cost $5,280
General monthly price $550/month for 10 months for total cost of $5,500, due before the 15th of each month, includes all rehearsal fees & costume costs.
NEW STUDENTS: To inquire about our program, email afterglowpdx@gmail.com for any questions.
*There is 1 discounted scholarship spot on the team, it can be applied for by a written letter stating why circus/aerial/acrobatics is important and beneficial to you. For scholarship application, email afterglowpdx@gmail.com with your letter. (this spot has been filled for 2023-2024)
REFUND POLICY: No refunds are given for cancellation requests made less than 7 days prior to program start date. Program is non-transferable. If you need to cancel please do so in writing at afterglowpdx@gmail.com more than one week prior. Refund for program is given, minus a $250 fee before 7 days of the program start date (September 6th, 2023), or a credit may be applied to your account.
