Kids Classes

For over 25 years, Actors Gym’s classes have helped thousands of kids discover they are capable of more than they’ve ever imagined.

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The transformation in Safiya over the school year was remarkable . . . This experience of AG isn’t just a class, it’s a life skill my daughter is acquiring. She is learning to be her best self, to have fun, to take risk, and to always stretch to do more.

– Melissa B., Parent

All ages. All levels. No experience necessary.

Classes start at $495 for the full semester. Tuition is automatically prorated when you sign up, and payment plans are available for everyone.

Financial aid and payment plans are available!

 

☀️Summer Classes

June 9 - August 17

*We are unable to accommodate walk ins. Must be registered for classes in advance of start times

  • Young student smiling with arms outstretched on a lyra

    Circus Arts

    INTRO
    1st – 2nd grade:
    Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:00pm
    Saturdays 11:15 – 12pm

    MIXED LEVEL
    3rd – 5th grade:
    Saturdays 10 – 11am
    5th – 8th grade:
    Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:15pm

    Experience all things acrobatic in our Circus Arts classes! Each class includes tumbling, a ground skill, and an aerial skill. This class is perfect for kids interested in learning a wide variety of skills: gymnastics, silks, lyra, trapeze, Spanish web, rolling globe, juggling, stilt walking and more.

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  • Student stretching with yoga blocks

    Contortion

    Ages 10+: Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00pm

    Get 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.

    *This is a blended class available to both youth students as well as adult students

    Taught by Oyuna Yadamajav

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  • Parent-Tot Gymnastics (Ages 2-3)

    Saturdays 9:15 - 10:00am

    Join us for a session of active and creative play! Through a combination of theater games and physical activities, students will learn about physical awareness, balance, and the connection between movement and imagination.

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  • Kid forming a bridge with instructor's assistance

    Imaginastics (ages 4-5)

    Saturdays 10:15 – 11am

    Join us for a session of active and creative play! Through a combination of theater games and physical activities, students will learn about physical awareness, balance, and the connection between movement and imagination.​

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 FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes! If you register online after the class has started, your tuition will be automatically pro-rated.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.