AGES 10-17 WELCOME!
1st class: Wednesday 5-7pm, September 3rd, 2025
Last class: Saturday 5-7:30pm, June 13th, 2026
Program length: 10 months
The program includes:
- Trapeze
- Lyra
- Contortion or Flexibility
- Silks
- Sling
- Rope (Corde Lisse)
- Other creative apparatus like the Tippy Lyra, Cloud Swing, Chains, The Soup Can & a maybe a newly invented surprise apparatus!
+Wednesday 5-7 PM Aerial ensemble & team building w/ Coach Candi
+Saturdays 5-7:30 PM Sequencing & Act Creation w/ Coach Candi + special guest coaches
+Members make up missed classes in Open Gyms (send email to reserve spot)
+Members pick 1 bonus class of their choice from the schedule for added focus training.
+A brief look in to the program:
- Contemporary dance/improve/partner acrobatics & in air choreography on apparatuses of members choice (Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Sling & Code Lisse) using active flexibility, proper technique & smart conditioning.
- Rigging safety
- Costume & makeup workshops w/ Kate Cloud
- Mindfulness exercises, injury prevention, history of circus/aerial & career management.
- Professional photoshoot at Studio w/ Louie Paul
- Professional video & photos of acts at Theatre by Zuszsanna Mangu
- Participating in the Aerialympics Competition in Eugene, Oregon
- 4 big shows at The Alberta Rose Theatre
- PRO Circus/Aerial Audition Prep focus: How to apply/audition, technical mastery, unique artistry, stage presence, versatility/open to direction, ability to fit in an ensemble & collaborate and emotional expressiveness related to creativity.
- Solo’s Recital at studio
- Sleepover party!
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 troupe receives professional caliber circus training and a solid mentor. In addition to training their chosen apparatus at an advanced level, students continue enhancing their aerial, circus and performance skills solo and as a team. Our focus will be on technical development, character, mindset, professionalism, act creation, acrobatics, rigging knowledge, movement quality, stage presence, and preparation for future competitions and auditions. (and all the fun and new friendships that come along with this incredible journey)
No class dates:
November 26th & 29th, 2025
December 20th, 24th, 27th & 31st, 2025
January 3rd, 2026
April 8th & 11th, 2026 (we are taking off Vancouver’s spring break for our WA students. We will be at Aerialympics for the PPS spring break)
Important dates:
December 6th, 2025 5-7:30pm – Pro Photoshoot w/ Louie Paul at studio
February 28th, 2026 5-7:30pm Costume + Makeup w/ Kate Cloud at studio
March 21st, 2026 5-7:30pm – Dress Rehearsals for Aerialympics at studio
March 27th, 28th & 29th, 2026 – Aerialympics competitions in Eugene, Oregon
May TBA, 2026 – Tech Rehearsal at Alberta Rose Theatre (pending confirmation)
May 16th & 17th, 2026 – Alberta Rose Theatre – 4 shows 1pm & 5pm (professional photographer + videographer)
June 6th, 2026 6:30pm – Solo’s Recital at studio
June 13th, 2026 7pm – Troupe sleepover party!
Cost options:
Early bird special, pay in full $5,950 must be paid 2 weeks ahead of start date.
Two time payment special $3,085 (first payment due 2 weeks before start date, 2nd payment due before January 15th, 2025) for total cost $6,170
Monthly price $650/month for 10 months for total cost of $6,500, due before the 15th of each month, includes all rehearsal fees.
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 essay stating why circus/aerial/acrobatics is important and beneficial to you.
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 4th, 2024), or a credit may be applied to your account.
