Dream Big, Push Limits, and Defy Gravity—All While Having Fun
CircusWest is a comprehensive circus arts centre for all ages. We offer children, teens, and adults an opportunity to explore circus arts in an encouraging, non-competitive environment. CircusWest is a creative space where individuals can dream big, push limits, and defy gravity.
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Alumni Interview – Claire Hopson
Hello, David here with a CircusWest alumni interview! This time, we're chatting with a recent graduate of Quebec Circus School, Claire Hopson. We [...]
Youth Resources List
For students needing someone to talk to, a source of community, or just needing information about a difficult subject - the following organizations [...]
Walkabout with CircusWest
Dear world, Well, it’s that time again---the air is getting colder, the rain is falling and the CirKids are getting ready for the [...]
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Community Events
Let our talented CirKids bring "wow factor" to your event, fair, or festival through compelling, artistic circus solos, duos, and group circus performances. We can provide for all your circus and entertainment needs from roving performers, to processions, to workshops, to circus acts, and even original theatrical circus productions.
Corporate Events
CircusWest is a one-stop shop for all things circus. Verve Inspired Circus, our corporate entertainment division, focuses on the delivery of high-quality professional circus acts and shows. If you need artistic circus with West Coast flair for your event, Verve Inspired Circus can help make your vision a reality!
CircusWest in Action
The staff and students of CircusWest work and play on the unceded, ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Sto:lo, Stz'uminus, Qayqayt and Squamish Nations. We are grateful for this land and the ongoing stewardship of it by these nations.
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GIVING TUESDAY - CIRCUSWEST PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
Across Canada and around the world, GivingTuesday unites people by sharing their capacity to care for and empower one another. GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the spirit of generosity to effect real change in their communities.
As such, CircusWest is raising funds this season to support outreach and bursaries for CirKids camps and classes. This fall, CircusWest launched the Renee Withers Memorial Bursary Fund initiative to allow kids, who may otherwise not be able, to afford circus training and experience the magic of performance and to find their tribe. Circus was a passion for Renee Withers connecting her, with people who, like herself, saw and approached the world in a different way.
CircusWest & Renee’s family honour her memory with an ongoing fund to provide circus training and performance opportunities for other youth. To donate to the CircusWest Renee Withers Memorial Bursary Fund, please visit ow.ly/EYeY50H0hg9
We thank you for your consideration and support.
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON CIRCUS
Apprentice, Ensemble and Performance youth train on Saturday afternoon at CircusWest. Notice anything new? Hint: Big and yellow!
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CIRCUSWEST 2021 AGM -- NOVEMBER 24TH
The CircusWest Performing Arts Society is holding our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th @ 6PM in the PNE Hastings Room.
We encourage CIRCUSWEST MEMBERS to attend & show support our amazing non-profit organization, it's staff, board, volunteers & students.
This is an exciting time for CircusWest as we start to shift towards our new-normal & a great time to GET INVOLVED & come out & meet our DEDICATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. This is also a GREAT TIME TO VOLUNTEER as we are always looking for diverse skill-sets to compliment our skill based board.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering on the CircusWest Board of Directors, please follow the link to the NOMINATION GUIDELINES.
ow.ly/GpM050GSsGy
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We’re the one-stop hub for circus arts on the West Coast. Based in Vancouver we help kids, teens & adults develop skills in circus arts & performance.
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Nov 30
GIVING TUESDAY - CIRCUSWEST PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
Across Canada and around the world, GivingTuesday unites people by sharing their capacity to care for and empower one another. GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the spirit of generosity to effect real change in their communities.
As such, CircusWest is raising funds this season to support outreach and bursaries for CirKids camps and classes. This fall, CircusWest launched the Renee Withers Memorial Bursary Fund initiative to allow kids, who may otherwise not be able, to afford circus training and experience the magic of performance and to find their tribe. Circus was a passion for Renee Withers connecting her, with people who, like herself, saw and approached the world in a different way.
CircusWest & Renee’s family honour her memory with an ongoing fund to provide circus training and performance opportunities for other youth. To donate to the CircusWest Renee Withers Memorial Bursary Fund, please visit http://ow.ly/rKJJ50H0hg8
We thank you for your consideration and support.
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
#givingtuesday #circuswest #circusbursary #dreambig #pnecircus #supportyourlocalcircus #circusforall #youtharts
#youthcircus #circusisfamily #hastingssunrise #eastvan #bethechange ...
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Nov 21
SATURDAY AFTERNOON CIRCUS
Apprentice, Ensemble and Performance youth train on Saturday afternoon at CircusWest. Notice anything new? Hint: Big and yellow!
#circuswest #cirkids #pnecircus #circussaturday #circusairpit #pushlimits #circusgym #newskills
#eastvan #hastingssunrise #airbag ...
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Nov 20
CIRCUSWEST 2021 AGM -- NOVEMBER 24TH
The CircusWest Performing Arts Society is holding our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th @ 6PM in the PNE Hastings Room.
We encourage CIRCUSWEST MEMBERS to attend & show support our amazing non-profit organization, it's staff, board, volunteers & students.
This is an exciting time for CircusWest as we start to shift towards our new-normal & a great time to GET INVOLVED & come out & meet our DEDICATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. This is also a GREAT TIME TO VOLUNTEER as we are always looking for diverse skill-sets to compliment our skill based board.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering on the CircusWest Board of Directors, please follow the link to the NOMINATION GUIDELINES.
http://ow.ly/GpM050GSsGy
Come to the AGM & Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...
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Nov 18
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
CircusWest is offering UNLIMITED ACCESS to CATS (Circus Artist Training Sessions) November and December for ONLY $75. Come and train your circus goals before it is 2022. Have access to our circus facility complete with aerials equipment, trampolines, air pit, dance floor, handstand rigs, mats, tumble tracks and more -- until the end of our 2021 season. What more could you want for the remainder of 2021?
Register for your CATS pass at http://ow.ly/mJqx50GRqYH
Push LIMITS with CircusWest!
#circuswest #circusgym #vancouvercircus #acroyoga #vancouveracro #vancouveryoga #airpit #vancouvermovment #dancevancouver #circusartistvancouver #vancouverfitness #eastvan #hastingsunrise #circusgoals #pushlimits #bccircus ...
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Nov 14
Eva-Mairead, from CircusWest’s performance program, collaborates with Japanese folk musician, opera singer & actor Kevin Takahide Lee at the Richmond Arts & Cultural Centre. The collaboration told chronicled the life cycle of a Cherry Blossom tree in Richmond using tradition Japanese instrument and vocalization fused with balance, handstands and acrobatics.
The ‘Lets’s Celebrate Together’ showcase was filmed today and will be broadcast in early December. Stay tuned for the premiere! ...
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Nov 13
Only 30 minutes until CircusWest performs at Richmond Arts Coalition’s ‘Let’s Celebrate Together’ inaugural performance. This show blends artistic disciplines, cultures, visual & performing arts in a celebration of creativity at the Richmond Arts & Cultural Centre. Stay tuned for some clips from the performance.
#circuswest #circusarts #letscelebratetogether #dreambig #richmondartsandculture #handstands #shabusen #cherryblossoms #artsislife #celebratearts #yvrarts #circuscollaboration ...
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Nov 11
Lest We Forget... ...
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Nov 7
JOIN OUR CIRCUS!
Have you ever wanted to JOIN THE CIRCUS & INSPIRE OTHERS? CircusWest is looking for YOU! We have a FEW OPENINGS for Circus Instructors as we have expanded our programming this year! If you have experience teaching/doing circus, dance, acrobatics, trampoline, juggling, unicycle or dance contact us -- we'd LOVE to chat!
More info at http://ow.ly/5JFT50GeV7V
Join the Circus! Join the Fun!
#circuswest #cirkids #ringmasters #jointhecircus #jointhefun #circusinspiration #circusjobs #pnecircus #vancouvercircus #circusinyourblood #circusdna #circuscoach #sheerverve ...
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Nov 4
TRAIN YOUR CRAFT!
CircusWest offers Circus Artist Training Sessions (CATS) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30pm-3:30pm. Come & train in our large dedicated circus facility complete with aerial points, dance floor, matted spaces, tumble track, rod floor, trampolines and tramp wall.
CATS is training time for movement professionals, dancers, circus artists, acrobats, partner acrobats, jugglers, flow artists, contortionists, trampolinists & hand balancers.
Proof of vaccination is mandatory!
Find your balance & expand your community at CircusWest!
Sign up @ http://ow.ly/SPNK50GvO3t
Push LIMITS at CircusWest!
#circuswest #gymbc #pne #circusvancouver #vancouvercircus #vancitycircus #eastvan #dancevancouver #dancebc #circusgoals #pushlimits #yvrcircus #cirquevancouver
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Nov 3
THIS COULD BE YOU!
JOIN THE CIRCUS! We still have some SPACES available in our CIRKIDS programs but we are nearing CAPACITY! CIRKIDS learn juggling, handstands, unicycling, acrobatics, tightwire, stage presence & aerials in a fun-filled, non competitive atmosphere. Classes start for ages 3 & up! Reach NEW HEIGHTS with CircusWest.
Enrol at http://ow.ly/PS0h50GcqOy
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
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#circustigers #nottoolatetojointhecircus #bigtopcircus #ensemblecircus #ringmasterscircus #pnecircus #centreringcircus #pushlimits ...
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