PLEASE NOTE: A non-refundable yearly Registration Fee of $40 per student is to be paid at the time of registration. Registration forms may be faxed to us at 702-896-0642
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
INTRO TO CIRCUS ARTS
Intro To Circus Arts classes is a basic introduction to the many skills associated with circus performance, with the skill level coordinating with the age group of the class members.
Students will be introduced to both ground and aerial work. Skills will include warm-up and stretch, elementary gymnastics, tumbling and acrobatics, trampoline work, hand balancing, low trapeze and tightwire, rola bola, aerial silk and aerial hoop, and aerial straps. Also included will be juggling, ball balancing, plate spinning, unicycle riding and stilt walking.
The emphasis is on having fun, working together, and learning the basics of some very unique new skills.
ADVANCED CIRCUS SKILLS
Advanced Circus Skills classes are for students who have been a part of the basic Intro to Circus Arts classes, our Circus Summer Camps, or who are receptive to a more advanced level of instruction.
Skills include more advanced levels of those in the Introductory class, and likewise include aerial trapeze, aerial silk, hoop or straps, trampoline and fast track, hand balancing an rola bola, gymnastics, juggling, and more.
This class is also for fun and recreation, but is focused on increasing skill level and allowing students to develop more specific disciplines.
CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading is an exciting and rapidly growing art form that develops excellent physical
ability and coordination, as well as discipline and teamwork.
Our beginners classes are open to both females and males ages six to nine, and more advanced classes for ages ten to thirteen. The instruction program will consist of beginning stunts, cheerdance, techniques, jumping skills, basic tumbling, group cheers and sidelines.
COACHES AND INSTRUCTORS
The Sandou Circus School prides itself on the diversity and exceptional high quality of its coaches and instructors, making sure that students are taught safely and correctly, with attention to style and artistry as well as technique.
Our instructors in the circus arts are all professional performers with many years of working and coaching experience with internationally acclaimed shows, such as the Moldovan State Circus, the Moscow Circus, UniverSoul Circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and Cirque du Soleil. Gymnastic and acrobatic coaches are from both Olympic and U.S. National gymnastic teams, and are also experienced performers in professional shows and events.