Adult Classes
For over 25 years, our circus classes have helped thousands of people discover they are capable of more than they’ve ever imagined.
The Actors Gymnasium is amazing! I’m a new student and the more I learn about the organization, the more impressed I become . . . It is hard to put into words, but the place really does feel like a safe space to grow and learn emotionally, physically, and creatively.
– José Valencia
All levels. No experience necessary.
Classes range from $475-$515 for the full semester or $45 per drop in (we do not offer drop-ins for select Specialty classes). Tuition is automatically prorated when you sign up, and payment plans are available for everyone.
New student? Your first class* is on us! Just select the “free trial offer” at checkout.
Financial aid is available!
*Select specialty classes do not qualify for free trials or drop-ins
Summer 2025 Workshops & Intensives
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Clown & Physical Theatre with Amanda Crockett
All Levels
July 10 & 17
Thursdays 6:16 - 8:15pmYou're probably funnier than you think. Come find out! Drawing from mime, clown, improvisation, and your unique perspective on it all, we will use play to find the funny. We'll laugh a lot as we learn to access what our child-selves knew, and hone our onstage skills to become more present, more confidant and more spell-binding in front of audiences and in life.
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Intro to Cyr Wheel
All Levels
May 21 - July 9
Wednesdays 7:45 - 9:15pmIn this course for beginners, we’ll learn the foundations of this mesmerizing apparatus beginning with wheel manipulations, body mechanics, and learning to waltz. Whether you’re after a new apparatus, a unique workout, or just enjoy being dizzy, come take a spin!
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Partner Acro
All Levels
July 30 - August 13
Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:15pmIn this all-levels class you will learn and practice various fundamental acrobatic positions and modalities. From adagio, to stacking, to swinging, to banquine, this class will offer something to the advanced acrobat as well as the novice. you will work in pairs and groups. in addition to learning safely and efficiently with drills and progressions, we will also spend time on creative acrobatics.
Individual or pre-paired acrobats welcome (each pair will still need to register individually).
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Rope
Come learn how to use dynamic movement in your aerial practice! In this workshop we'll cover different beats, and pathways into familiar vertical skills. Learn how to harness momentum to gain more power in your movements.
Class Pre-Reqs:
-Ability to invert in the air on rope or silks (bent arms okay)
-Hipkey on both sides
-30 second straight arm hang on any apparatus
☀️Summer Classes
June 9- August 17
*We are unable to accommodate walk ins. Must be registered for classes in advance of start times including drop ins and free trials
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Aerial Arts
All Levels
Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00amBeginners
Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pmAdvanced
Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30pmOur signature “Learn to Fly” class. Build strength and flexibility while learning sequences on trapeze, lyra, Spanish web, and aerial silks. Discover your daring side as you execute a variety of climbs, inversions, and drops.
Our Aerial Arts classes are perfect for performers looking to add new skills to their arsenal as well as for non-performers seeking a unique physical challenge.
**Advanced Aerial Arts Prereq:
- Trapeze (high apparatus): Tuck and Pike under the bar from 1/2 beats
- Trapeze or Lyra (low apparatus): Clean Pullover from floor (no feet on ropes or hoop), 10 Second Hip Balance (no hands)
- Silks or Rope: Consistent Consistent Inversions/Straddle-Ups in the air (no feet on apparatus), 3 Straddle Climbs in a row, 10 second straight arm hang, 10 second bent arm hang -
Ballet for Aerialists
All Levels
Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45pmA basic ballet class focused on the fundamentals of the technique. A strong emphasis on alignment, proper muscular engagement, and upper/lower body connectivity.
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Circus Arts (Adult)
All Levels
Mondays 8:15-9:30pmExperience all things circus in our Circus Arts classes! Each week includes training in the foundations of tumbling, ground skills, and aerial skills. This class is perfect for those interested in training strength, flexibility, and balance across a wide variety of skills: handstands, tumbling, juggling, aerial skills, and more.
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Contortion
All Levels
Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00pmGet ready to get bendy! In this all levels class we will focus on building a balance of flexibility and strength to increase mobility and work towards becoming a human pretzel. Different classes will focus on different body regions including hip, back, and side bending/twisting.
Taught by Oyuna Yadamajav
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Gymnastics
All Levels
Tuesdays 8:15-9:15pmPeople of all physical backgrounds are welcome in this multi-level class! Students work with an instructor to push their individual tumbling abilities and develop increased coordination and agility.
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Handstands & Handbalancing Level 1
Beginner
Tuesdays 7:15pm-8:15pmStart from scratch and learn the fundamentals of flight in inversions training. Gain access to your strength and confidence to de-mystify headstands, forearm stands, & handstands
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Lyra and Trapeze
Intermediate/Advanced
Saturdays 12:00 - 1:00pmThis class offers a specific focus on the bar apparatuses: Lyra and Trapeze. Geared towards students who have a confident foundation in these apparatuses, this specialty class will build towards more advanced tricks and performance skills on lyra and trapeze.
Pre-requisites:
-Clean pullover, tuck under, and straddle up from bar at eye level height (no tagging of feet on apparatus)
-Consistent half beat to tuck under trapeze (high bar)
-10 second hip balance
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Rope
Intermediate/Advanced
Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:15pmThis specialized class is designed to help aerialists hone their skills on a single apparatus-- rope! Prepare to condition, skill up, and sequence throughout the course of this class.
**Class Requirements:
-Ability to hang for 10 seconds
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Silks
All Levels
Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced
Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pmWhether you're brand new to aerial silks or you're working on perfecting your technique this is the class for you! Beginning silks will focus on classic skill building, climbing, foot locks, inversions, endurance, conditioning, and (the icing on the cake) even some choreography!
⚔️SAFD Combat
June 15 - August 17
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Stage Combat: Small Sword
Sundays 10:00am - 1:30pm (in Gym)
Requiring a light touch and great precision this quick and beautiful weapon style is considered by many to be the pinnacle of European swordplay. This class will focus on the subtle blade play and footwork that make this weapon unique. Students will have the opportunity to take the Society of American Fight Directors skills proficiency test in small sword at the end of this course.
Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) certification classes offer at least 30 hours of training in a specific weapon with a SAFD certified instructor. After completing training, students have the opportunity to perform a staged fight in that specific weapon for the instructor and receive a certificate in basic or recommended proficiency.
FAQs
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A full refund, minus the $25 administrative fee, will be issued for students cancelling prior to the start of the first class session. If cancellation is made prior to the date of the third class session a refund, minus the $25 administrative fee and the prorated cost of the first classes, will be issued.
We do not offer any refunds after the the third class session has taken place.
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In general, students start with and repeat recreational-level classes until they develop a higher level of confidence, strength and proficiency. While a background in dance, gymnastics or other athletic pursuits will be an advantage, circus arts and physical theatre employ our muscle groups in different ways than other activities and it most often takes several sessions for students of all ages to adapt and master skills necessary to move to the advanced level.
Students need to receive instructor permission to take advanced classes and in some cases, advancement is subject to passing a skills test. If you feel ready to advance to an advanced-level class, we encourage you to talk to your instructor, who can assess if you are ready.
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We recommend wearing clothing you are comfortable moving in, that is not too loose fitting.
Close-toed gym shoes should be worn to Parkour and all Circus Arts classes to use during stilting and unicycling. All other classes require bare feet.
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Yes! If you register online after the class has started, your tuition will be automatically pro-rated.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to allow make-ups for missed classes, as it makes it challenging for us to ensure a safe ratio of students to instructors in each class.
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We operate on a philosophy that using multiple apparatus in conjunction with each other builds the increased strength, confidence, and performance skills critical to help artists achieve a level of competence that allows for the meaningful concentration on a specialized skill or apparatus. Because of that, most of our classes teach multiple apparatus.
Foundational skills remain constant from one apparatus to another. Wraps, climbs, hangs and most baseline tricks can be learned and improved on any apparatus. Until students reach an advanced skill level with sufficient strength and knowledge, the benefits of specializing will be minimal.
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No, the parking lot at the Noyes Cultural Arts center is easy for students to be dropped off and picked up before and after class.
For those who want to stay nearby, there are benches throughout the building where you can wait for your child as well as Tallmadge Park just outside our doors.
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No, parents are not allowed to sit in on their child’s class, unless the class is a parent-participation class.
Still have questions? We're here to help! Please feel free to email us at hello@actorsgymnasium.org.
SAFD Combat FAQs
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A full refund, minus the $25 administrative fee, will be issued for students cancelling prior to the start of the first class session. If cancellation is made prior to the date of the second class session a refund, minus the $25 administrative fee and the prorated cost of the first classes, will be issued.
We do not offer any refunds after the the second class session has taken place.
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Yes! The last class of each semester will be a testing day. We will have an adjudicator either on Zoom or in-person to adjudicate the end of term scenes.
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All Combat classes will not be pro-rated for the term. Students will not be able to join after the second class
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To have enough hours to test at the end of the term, students are able to miss up to 2 classes.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to allow make-ups for missed classes, as it makes it challenging for us to ensure a safe ratio of students to instructors in each class.
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No, to keep classes from going over the maximum capacity, we do not offer makeup classes. Please check in with your instructor if you know you will be missing a class to see if there is anything that will need to be made up at another time.
Still have questions? We're here to help! Please feel free to email us at hello@actorsgymnasium.org.