Choose your own circus adventure…
Youth & teen classes for young people aged 3-17 who enjoy physical activity and are inspired by the circus arts.
Class sizes are limited and taught by our highly experienced coaches in a participant-focussed and supportive environment.
Youth Classes
Homeschool Circus
$310/$248 (Concession)- 10 WEEK TERM
Participants learn basic skills in aerials (such as trapeze and silks), tumbling, acrobalance (human pyramids) and tight-wire. They also build strength, coordination, flexibility and social skills in a playful and supportive environment. We can also tailor the class for older students who want more of a challenge. This class will allow students to work on specialist skills and work towards performance.
This class is for young people aged 6-16 years. Homeschooling classes operate the same as our after-school classes but at a convent time during the day.
REQUIRED SKILLS: None
Dates and times: Thurs 1-2:30pm
Circus Family
$253/$202.4 (concession) Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday - 11 WEEK TERM
You and your active and curious 3-4 year old will work together to discover new ways to play and enhance balance and coordination whilst building social skills.
You’ll be introduced to circus skills such as forward rolls, cartwheels, acrobalance, and juggling in a supportive environment.
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES (45 MINUTES):
Tues 9.15, Fri 9:30, Sat 9 & 9:15
REQUIRED SKILLS: None, however this class involves active participation by a parent/carer
Kinder
$253/$202.4 (concession) Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday - 11 WEEK TERM
This class teaches circus skills at a basic level through games and fun play, developing physical and social skills along the way.
For children aged 4-5 years who are ready for a little independence. This is a great preparation for starting Primary school.
DATES & TIMES (45 MINUTES):
Tue 10, Fri 10:30, Sat 9 & 9:45
REQUIRED SKILLS: None, however children need to be comfortable without a parent/guardian in the room
Prep–8 Beginners
$319/$255.2 (concession) Wednesday & Saturday 11-WEEK TERM
$290/$232 (concession) Monday & Thursday 10-WEEK TERM
An introductory circus class for young people aged prep-8 years.
Participants learn basic skills in aerials (such as trapeze), tumbling, acrobalance (human pyramids), and tightwire. They also build strength, coordination, flexibility, and social skills in a playful and supportive environment.
DATES & TIMES:
Mon 4-5pm, 4:30-5:30pm, & 5-6pm; Wed 4-5pm; Thurs 4-5pm; Sat 10:30-11:30am & 11:30-12:30pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: None
Prep–8 Intermediates
$341/$272.8 (concession) Wednesday & Saturday 11-WEEK TERM
$310/$248 (concession) Thursday 10-WEEK TERM
An intermediate class for young people aged prep to 8 who are confident in the basics and keen to build on what they’ve learned.
Participants will work towards higher-level circus skills with an increased focus on strength, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and performance-making, further increasing confidence and teamwork skills.
DATES & TIMES:
Wed 4:30-6pm; Thurs 5-6:30pm; Sat 1-2:30pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: Rolls forwards/backward, kick up to a handstand, and cartwheels.
9-12 Beginners
$341/$272.8 (concession) Tues, Wed, Sat 11-WEEK TERM
$310/$248 (concession) Monday 10-WEEK TERM
An introductory circus class for pre-teens aged 9-12.
Participants learn basic skills in aerials (such as trapeze), tumbling, acrobalance (human pyramids), unicycle, juggling, and tightwire. At the same time they build strength, coordination, flexibility, and social skills in a playful and supportive environment.
DATES & TIMES:
Mon 4:30-6pm; Tues 4-5.30pm; Wed 4-5:30pm; Sat 10-11:30am
REQUIRED SKILLS: None.
9-12 Intermediates
$341/$272.8 (concession) Tues, Wed, Sat 11-WEEK TERM
$310/$248 (concession) Thursday 10-WEEK TERM
An intermediate class for young people aged 9-12s who are confident in the basics and keen to build on what they’ve learnt.
Participants will work towards higher-level circus skills with an increased focus on strength, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and performance-making, further improving confidence and teamwork skills.
DATES & TIMES:
Tues 4.30-6pm; Wed 5-6.30pm; Thurs 4.30-6pm; Sat 10-11:30am
REQUIRED SKILLS: Rolls forwards/backward, kick up to a handstand, and cartwheels.
9-12 Advanced
$385/$308 (concession) Saturday 11-WEEK TERM
An advanced class for those who have high-level skills and are preparing to move into our Teen classes.
Participants will work towards higher-level circus skills with an increased focus on strength, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and performance-making, further increasing confidence and teamwork skills.
DATES & TIMES:
Sat 1-3pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: Dive rolls, backward roll, cartwheels in a row, kick up to handstand flatback, backbend, rope climb.
6-9 Aerials All Levels
$319/$255.2 (concession) 11-WEEK TERM
Aerials are much more than hanging upside down from the ceiling and swinging through the air! If building strength in your arms and core is your passion then the sky’s the limit.
Suitable for student 6-9 years who wants to begin or build on their aerial skills, participants will focus on developing physical strength and competency across a range of aerials equipment, the importance of teamwork within the ensemble and be able to put together sequences that build routines.
DATES & TIMES:
Wed 5:30-6:30 pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: The ability to climb a rope.
9-12 Aerials All Levels
$290/$232 (concession) Monday 10-WEEK TERM
Aerials are much more than hanging upside down from the ceiling and swinging through the air! If building strength in your arms and core is your passion then the sky’s the limit.
Suitable for student 9-12 years who want to begin or build on their aerial skills, participants will focus on developing physical strength and competency across a range of aerials equipment, the importance of teamwork within the ensemble and being able to put together sequences that build routines.
DATES & TIMES:
Mon 5:30-6:30 pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: The ability to climb a rope.
Teen Aerials- All Levels
$310/$248 (concession) Monday 10-WEEK TERM
Aerials are much more than hanging upside down from the ceiling and swinging through the air! If building strength in your arms and core is your passion then the sky’s the limit.
Suitable for young persons aged 13-17, participants will focus on developing physical strength and competency across a range of aerials equipment, the importance of teamwork within the ensemble and being able to put together sequences that build routines.
DATES & TIMES:
Mon 6pm-7:30pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: No previous aerial experience is required.
Teen Aerials- Experienced
$350/$280 (concession) Monday 10-WEEK TERM
Aerials are much more than hanging upside down from the ceiling and swinging through the air! If building strength in your arms and core is your passion then the sky’s the limit.
Suitable for young persons aged 13-17, participants will focus on developing physical strength and competency across a range of aerials equipment, the importance of teamwork within the ensemble and be able to put together sequences that build routines.
DATES & TIMES:
Mon 6:30pm-8:30pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: High-level aerial experience
6-9 Years Tumbling & Acro
$319/$255.2 (concession) 11-WEEK TERM
This class teaches jumps, twists, flips and a whole lot of cool tricks. Young People aged 6-9 will learn to tumble. Learn how to cartwheel, handstand and more! No required skills beforehand. Your coach will teach you how to roll, jump and flip.
DATES & TIMES:
Tues 5.30-6.30pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: None
9+ Years Tumbling & Acro
$350/$280 (concession) 10-WEEK TERM
For the dynamic and physically daring person, this class teaches jumps, twists, flips, and a whole lot of cool tricks.
Young people aged 9-17 will learn to tumble and work closely with others in various acrobalance exercises and poses
DATES & TIMES:
Thurs 4.30-6.30pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: Basic tumbling and acrobalance including the ability to complete a forward and backward roll, a cartwheel, and handstand.
Teen Circus
$385/$308 (concession) Tuesday or Saturday 11-WEEK TERM
A vibrant and varied class for young people aged 13-17.
Participants will explore a wide range of circus skills including aerials, tumbling, acrobalance, juggling, hula hoops, tight wire, walking globe, rola bola, unicycle, and more. A great place to build confidence through increasing strength, flexibility, coordination, and teamwork skills. All levels are welcome.
DATES & TIMES:
Tues 4.30-6.30pm; Sat 1-3pm
REQUIRED SKILLS: None
Hour of Power 5-11 years
$315/$255.2 (concession) 11-WEEK TERM
Hour of Power offers you and your favourite crew the opportunity to try all the circus apparatus. This class is an all-abilities class and is spectrum friendly, aimed at participants who require a more informal and relaxed setting than our other classes. Our coaches provide opportunities for participants to play and learn skills at their own pace. Family members, guardians and carers are welcome to come and join in the fun. Learn aerial silks, juggling, tumbling, trapeze and more!
DATES & TIMES:
Fridays 4-5pm
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: NONE. For younger participants, parents and carers are actively involved throughout the workshop. For older participants, assistance from a familiar adult or carer can be decided on an individual basis.
Hour of Power 12+
$315/$255.2 (concession) 11-WEEK TERM
Hour of Power offers you and your favourite crew the opportunity to try all the circus apparatus. This class is an all-abilities class and is spectrum friendly, aimed at participants who require a more informal and relaxed setting than our other classes. Our coaches provide opportunities for participants to play and learn skills at their own pace. Family members, guardians and carers are welcome to come and join in the fun. Learn aerial silks, juggling, tumbling, trapeze and more!
DATES & TIMES:
Fridays 5:15-6:15pm
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: NONE. For younger participants, parents and carers are actively involved throughout the workshop. For older participants, assistance from a familiar adult or carer can be decided on an individual basis.
Troupe
$446/$357 (concession) 11-WEEK TERM (this rate is for 2 classes per week)
Troupe is a class for young people who love circus passionately and who have been training with Circus Nexus for a while. The classes offer the participant the opportunity to future develop their chosen individual skills, ensemble work, and work towards creating a performance in term 3.
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES:
Tues 6-8pm and Sat 3-5pm (participants need to attend both weekly classes.)
REQUIRED SKILLS: Advanced
Some extra info:
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You can book in an obligation free trial class. If you do not wish to continue after the trial there will be no charge, if you do decide to enrol this will be included in your term fees.
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A water bottle
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Please wear comfortable and loose clothing that allow you to move around easily (T-shirt and pants or leggings are recommended). No shoes are required as classes are done in bare feet.
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Once you have an enrolment in one class, any additional enrolments for that family member or other family members will receive an automatic 10% discount.
Concession card holders will receive an additional 20% discount - please contact us so that we can add this to your booking.
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Classes are taught in term blocks with no youth classes on Public Holidays. Mid-term enrolments are available and charged on a pro-rata basis.
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Make up tokens can be used for the same class type on a different day. Make up classes are subject to class availability and must be booked in via reception (in person, email or phone).
Make up tokens are valid from 3 months from issue and cannot be extended. Each student is allowed 3 make up tokens per term. We require contact to be made by email or phone within 7 days of your missed class to claim a make up token. Failure to contact us within 7 days of the missed class will mean you will not be issued a make up token.
