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 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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FRIDAY NIGHT HEIGHTS!

Due to popular demand, we are offering a new LEVEL ONE SILK CLASS for Adults on Fridays from 6:00pm-7:30pm --- starting April 5th and running to May 10th.

Our Adult & Teen aerials classes fill up so fast, and we are always happy to start new classes to meet the demand!
Sign up early at www.circuswest.com/programs-classes/sessionals/adult-teen/ to secure a spot. They go fast!

Come and join the circus this April!

Push LIMITS with CircusWest!

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!

CircusWest is honoured to work with so many talent women of all ages --- now and throughout the past 40 years. Pictured here, are two talented groups of young women on the stacking bike working together to perform a precise pyramid balance while moving forward on two wheels-- essentially defying gravity. You may have seen these two photos before as we post them often due to the powerful image of circus teamwork and accomplishment.

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day – devoted to celebrating the achievements of women and seeking gender equality. The theme in 2024 is #InspireInclusion, while the official theme of the UN observance of the day is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’.

International Women’s Day is also a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

Empower Women, Empower the World!

Dream BIG with CircusWest

#InspireInclusion #circuswest #cirkids #stackingbike #essentiallydefyinggravity #internationalwomensday #empowerwomen #empowertheworld #accelerateprogress #pne_playland #eastvan #hastingssunrise #defygravity #dreambig
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY!

CircusWest is honoured to work with so many talent women of all ages --- now and throughout the past 40 years. Pictured here, are two talented groups of young women on the stacking bike working together to perform a precise pyramid balance while moving forward on two wheels-- essentially defying gravity. You may have seen these two photos before as we post them often due to the powerful image of circus teamwork and accomplishment. 

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day – devoted to celebrating the achievements of women and seeking gender equality. The theme in 2024 is #InspireInclusion, while the official theme of the UN observance of the day is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’.

International Women’s Day is also a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

Empower Women, Empower the World!

Dream BIG with CircusWest 

#InspireInclusion #circuswest #cirkids #stackingbike #essentiallydefyinggravity #internationalwomensday #empowerwomen #empowertheworld #accelerateprogress #pne_playland #eastvan #hastingssunrise #defygravity #dreambigImage attachment
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SPRING INTO CIRCUS CAMP!

CircusWest's Spring Break Camps are almost here! We also have some GOOD NEWS to share! Both camps are SOLD OUT but we have added 7 NEW SPOTS to the March 18th-22nd Camp --- to meet the demand! So, there still is time to get into the popular Spring Break Circus Day Camp before all the spaces areg one for good.

CircusWest Spring Campers learn acrobatics, trampoline, juggling, unicycling, aerials and work together to build a circus show for a Friday afternoon performance for family and friends.

CircusWest is excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary of teaching, performing and running circus camps this year. Come celebrate with us!

Dream BIG with CircusWest!

#circuswest #cirkids #circusspringcamp #circuswest40 #springisintheair #circusspring #pnegardens #cartwheelcircus #pne_playland #eastvan #hastingssunrise #CelebrateWithUs #dreambig
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HOP TO IT!

Due to popular demand, we are adding a NEW TGIC TRAMP CLASS starting Friday, February 23rd at 6:00pm.
The acrobatic class, as part of our THANK GOODNESS IT'S CIRCUS Trampoline Class is geared for youth aged 8-16 --- and focuses on Tramp Level 1 and 2 fundamentals. The Friday 6:00pm class runs Fridays for 5 weeks.

Hop to it and register at https://www.circuswest.com/programs-classes/sessionals/cirkids-sessionals/

Dream BIG and Defy GRAVITY at CircusWest!

#circuswest #cirkids #tgic #trampoline #fridaynightcircus #eastvan #pne_playland #hastingssunrise #defygravity
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INVERT THYSELF!

Come and invert yourself at CircusWest! We have openings in our core Cirkids program for you youth aged 5-19. We have NEW openings in our weekend LIONS and TIGERS, & RINGMASTERS classes too. Cirkids youth learn circus fundamentals in acrobatics, trampoline aerials, juggling and unicycling to start. And, we also spend time working on the very important HANDSTAND. In circus, a good handstand is a vital skill as it reinforces an engaged core, proper alignment, strength, hand eye coordination, and focus.

We also have a big roster of Adult & Teen Circus specialty classes starting this February where you can also invert yourself -- including aerial silks, aerial hoop and trapeze, handstands, main a main, roue cyr, swing trapeze and more.

So, get to a computer and JOIN THE CIRCUS! Sign up now at https://www.circuswest.com/programs-classes/
It's time to INVERT THYSELF!

Dream BIG with CircusWest!

#circuswest #cirkids #inverttheyself #jointhecircus #circus2024 #eastvan #hastingssunrise #pneplayland #dreambig
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NATIONAL CIRCUS SCHOOL (ENC) AT CIRCUSWEST! Today, CircusWest hosted the western leg of the Montreal’s National Circus School auditions. Circus hopefuls from Arizona, San Diego, Washington State, and across BC tried out for a spot at the prestigious Quebec professional circus training school. Since 2004, CircusWest has hosted the ENC auditions and their coaches have delivered a MASTERCLASS for our Performance Stream students. Here, they are learning finer techniques of handstands. We look forward to their visit each year and the chance to share our love of circus with our friends from across the country. Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...

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HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!

Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, sees its shadow and then returns, winter will last for another six weeks. If it doesn’t see its shadow, winter will be shorter.

In Vancouver, IT MEANS RAIN EITHER WAY!

So, emerge from your burrow and JOIN THE CIRCUS! We have classes for all ages and levels. Check it out at https://www.circuswest.com/programs-classes/

We invite you to CircusWest (shadow or no shadow) so you can Push LIMITS and Defy GRAVITY!

Dream BIG with CircusWest!

#circuswest #cirkids #adultandteencircus #jointhecircus #groundhogdaycircus #circus2024 #lotuslandcircus #shadowcircus #dreambig
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THREE HIGH! Stefan, Maya and Momiji train their standing three high skill with coach Sylvain tonight. They are preparing an act for May 30th-June 2nd show of THE LITTLE PRINCE CIRCUS! Tickets will go on sale in February for our circus adaptation of Le Petit Prince — a novella written and illustrated by French aristocrat, writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The show chronicles a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Our show will be presented twice daily at 12:30pm and 7pm the PNE Forum. Tickets on sale soon. Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...

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WHEN IT RAINS….
Join the Circus!
We have openings in our Lions, Tigers and Ringmasters classes for the 2024 season. Pour your heart into learning new circus skills and perform in June for family and friends. Escape the rain and start to train at https://www.circuswest.com/programs-classes/ Dream BIG with CircusWest!
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THE REVIEWS ARE IN! The school kids have spoken. CircusWest is FUN! CircusWest welcomed a school group today to our special 13000 square foot circus gym. Participants tried trampoline, acrobatics, juggling, human pyramids, and aerials. In the past, we have welcomed all types of groups for special circus training group workshops. These include: elementary schools, high schools, colleges, universities, TED conference attendees, youth groups, Indigenious groups, dance troupes, theatre students, deaf students, blind students, and the list goes on and on. If you have a group and would like to add some circus fun, we are here to help. Simply, contact us at https://www.circuswest.com/camps-workshops/school-groups/ and we can set up a CircusWest workshop for you! We’d love to add your testimonials to our bulletin board as well.
Dream BIG with CircusWest! #circuswest #circusworkshops #jointhecircus #circusfun #steprightup #dreambig
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THE SNOW HAS MELTED!

SNOWMAGGEDON has come and gone!
The snow has melted and the days are getting longer. Flower buds are even starting to do their thing! Spring is on its way!

Spring Break is only 55 days away! Yes, you heard that right! 55 days...

This year, CircusWest is running two weeks of SPRING BREAK camps for youth aged 8-14. Campers learn circus fundamentals and put on a circus show for family and friends at the end of the week. Spaces are filling up!

Cartwheel into Spring with CircusWest!
Sign up now at https://www.circuswest.com/camps-workshops/camps/

Dream BIG with CircusWest!

#circuswest #circus #springbreakcircus #pne #pne_playland #eastvan #cartwheels #cartwheelintospring #dreambig
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SPRING INTO CIRCUS!

The winter snow is melting and the forecast is for 10 days of rain. You know what means! Spring is just around the corner! You cannot see that today but when the snow is gone and the sun is shining -- you will!

So, now is the best time to sign up for our popular SPRING BREAK CIRCUS DAY CAMPS? We are running two weeks of SPRING BREAK camps for youth aged 8-14. Campers learn circus fundamentals and put on a circus show for family and friends at the end of the week. Circus, Spring, Cartwheels and a Show...what more could you ask for?

Sign up now at https://www.circuswest.com/camps-workshops/camps/

Dream BIG with CircusWest!

#circuswest #circus #springbreakcircus #cartwheels #pnegardens #springintocircus #pne #pne_playland #eastvan #cartwheels #thistooshallpass #dreambig
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CIRCUSWEST IS OPEN TODAY! We are clearing the path for those in our Thursday day and evening circus programming that want to train. Our doors are OPEN for our scheduled Thursday programming. However, we leave it to your discretion as to if you wish to navigate the snow and winter weather conditions. Be safe and keep warm whatever you choose to do today! Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...

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