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Recreational Activities

The National Circus School (NCS) recreational activities offer young people aged 2 to 17 the opportunity to have fun while learning basic circus arts techniques. The ÉNC also offers a yoga course for adults.

Through these activities, which will take place over 11 weeks, participants will develop their coordination, concentration, perseverance and motor skills while having fun. Most of the courses are given at the National Circus School with professional quality equipment. Our partner l'École Saint-Bernardin will also host some activities during the week.

Pedagogical approach

The National Circus School emphasizes above all the playfulness of the activities. It is therefore important that the different circus disciplines and techniques taught by a team of professional instructors are presented as a game.

Courses offered by the National circus school :​​​​​

  • Famille-cirque / 2 to 5 years oldOpen or Close

    This class is an opportunity for shared learning and exploration, geared towards connection and communication. In your family group, you will develop physical literacy through circus games and creative movement.

    2-3 years old - Classes schedule (Time: 1h)
    JourHoraireDate
    Tuesday6:30pm to 7:30pm13 sept. au 6 dec.
    Thursday6:30pm to 7:30pm15 sept. au 8 dec.
    Saturday9am to 10am10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Sunday9am to 10am11 sept au 4 dec.

     

     

     

    4-5 years old - Classes schedule (Time: 1h)
    DayTimeDate
    Tuesday6:30pm to 7:30pm13 sept. au 6 dec.
    Thursday6:30pm to 7:30pm15 sept. au 8 dec.
    Saturday

    10am to 11am

    11am to 12am

    		10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Sunday

    10am to 11am

    11am to 12am

    		11 sept. au 4 dec
  • Acro-cirque / 6 to 12 years oldOpen or Close

    Focused on the development of new motor, cognitive and technical skills, the acro-cirque course offers a circuit of activities and fun workshops through which a child can explore acrobatic and aerial disciplines as well as those related to balance and manipulation. The instructors adapt the course to the physical abilities and knowledge of each child. No prerequisites are necessary.

    Please note that the acro-cirque classes given during the week (Monday to Thursday) take place at Saint-Bernardin School, 2950 Jarry Street.

     

    6-8 years old - Classes schedule (Time: 1h30)

    Day

    		TimeDate
    Monday6 pm - 7:30 pm12 sept. - 21 nov.
    Tuesday6 pm - 7:30 pm13 sept. - 6 dec.
    Wednesday6 pm - 7:30 pm14 sept. - 30 nov.
    Saturday

    9am - 10:30am

    10:30am - 12am

    		10 sept. - 3 déc.
    Sunday9am - 10:30am11 sept. - 4déc

     

    9-12 years old - Classes schedule (Time: 1h30)
    DayTimeDate
    Thursday6 pm - 7:30 pm22 sept. - 8 dec.
    Saturday9:30am to 11am10 sept. - 3dec.
    Sunday10:30am to 12am11 sept. - 4 dec.

     

  • Acro-cirque Plus / 6 to 12 years oldOpen or Close

    This course focuses on the overall development of the child and takes the form of circuits where basic and intermediate techniques of acrobatics, balancing and manipulation (including juggling) are explored.

    Focused on the acquisition of new physical, technical and artistic skills, the Acro-cirque Plus course offers children the opportunity to learn and master acrobatic and aerial disciplines as well as those related to balance and manipulation. The course also includes an introduction to acting and musicality so that he or she can develop creative expression and artistic sensitivity. The child must attend all the sessions indicated in the table corresponding to the selected course.

    Registration for this course requires an assessment.

    PLUS 5H – 6 to 8 years old
    DayTimeDate
    Wednesday5:30pm to 7:30pm10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Saturday9am to 12am10 sept. au 3 dec.
     

     

     

    PLUS 7H – 6 to 8 years old
    DayTimeDate
    Monday and Wednesday5:30pm to 7:30pm10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Saturday9am to 12am10 sept. au 3 dec.

     

     

     

    PLUS 9H – 8 to 11 years old
    DayTimeDate
    Monday and Wednesday5:30pm to 7:30pm10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Saturday9am to 13am10 sept. au 3 dec.

     

  • Acrobats / 8 to 17 years oldOpen or Close

    Focused on deepening the learning of acrobatic techniques, this course allows young people to explore different disciplines including floor acrobatics, trampoline, hand to hand and parkour. Participants are divided into groups according to their level. This course is open to beginners, no prerequisites are required.

     

    Classes schedule (Time: 2h)
    DayTimeDate
    Tuesday6pm to 8pm13 sept. au 6 dec.
    Sunday9am to 11am11 sept. au 4 dec.
     
  • Specialist / 13 to 17 years oldOpen or Close

    Oriented towards initiation and development, this course allows participants to perfect their technical skills in one or two disciplines.  However, it requires that young people be autonomous, as part of the course is dedicated to individual practice. The final choice of disciplines is made at the beginning of the session with the help of the instructors.

    Here are the disciplines offered

    - Acrobatics: Hand to hand, Chinese hoops, Chinese pole, Icarian games, German wheel, Cyr wheel

    - Balancing: Hand to hand, Balancing, Stilts, Ladder, Monocycle, Rola-bola, Wire

    - Aerial: Trapeze dance, Hoop.

    An evaluation is required for some disciplines

     

    Classes schedule (Time: 1h30)
    DayTimeDate
    Thursday7:30pm to 9pm15 sept. au 8 dec.
  • Aerials / 8 to 17 years oldOpen or Close

    Focusing on aerial disciplines, this course explores the basic techniques of these disciplines (fabric, hoop, fixed trapeze and dance trapeze). It is adapted to all levels of learning; no prerequisites are required.

     

    8-12 years old - Classes schedule (Time: 1h30)
    DayTimeDate
    Saturday12am to 1:30pm10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Sunday12am to 1:30pm11 sept. au 4 dec.

     

     
    13-17 ANS - Classes schedule (Time: 2h)
    DayTimeDate
    Saturday2:30pm to 4:30pm10 sept. au 3 dec.
  • Yoga / AdultOpen or Close

    Take some time for yourself! In a relaxing atmosphere, our certified staff will teach you techniques that combine postures, movements, stretching and breathing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our yoga classes allow you to progress at your own pace. Take part in a calming experience that unites the body and the mind.

     

    Classes schedule (Time: 1h)
    DayTimeDate
    Saturday

    9am to 10am

    10am to 11am

    11am to 12am

    		10 sept. au 3 dec.
    Sunday

    9am to 10am

    10am to 11am

    11am to 12am

    		11 sept. au 4 dec.

Fees and Admission Requirements

  • Have the age prescribed by the course.

 

Registration fees - Autumn 2022
Courses Fees ($)
Acro-cirque 225$
Acro-cirque Plus 5h 550$
Acro-cirque Plus 7h 770$
Acro-cirque Plus 9h 990$
Acrobats 255$
Famille-cirque 110$
Specialist 255$
Aerials - 8 to 12 years old 250$
Aerials - 13 to 17 years old 315$
Yoga 140$

 

Circus disciplines and techniques taught
Acrobatics Balancing Aerials Manipulation

Hand to hand (pyramide)
Floor acrobatics
Trampoline
Chinese Pôle
Parkour

Unicycle
Rola-bola
Tight rope

Smooth rope
Hoop
Aerial silk
Danse trapeze
Static trapeze

Juggling
Devil stick
Diabolo

 

Cancellation Policy
We apply the cancellation policy of the "Office de la protection du consommateur", consult the webpage in English to learn more. Please contact us for any cancellation request and changement of group schedule.

Registrations are closed
For more information, please contact Sara Deull by email at [email protected]

National Circus School employees: a 20% discount applies automatically.