CircusWest offers advanced training opportunities for those serious about circus arts, we offer advanced training opportunities for those serious about circusarts. From our preparatory program to private coaching and audition mentoring, we offer awide range of professional development opportunities for CircusWest graduates andcommunity members who want to take their training to the next level.
Informal Training: Enrolled teens and adults can access our gym and equipment withminimal supervision. Enjoy a relaxed training atmosphere with professional rigging and anon-site coach available for support.
Circus Artist Training (CATS): Designed for professional circus artists, this programprovides access to our space and equipment—or you can bring your own.
Professional Development Programs: From preparatory training to private coaching andaudition mentoring, we provide comprehensive support for CircusWest graduates andcommunity members ready to take their training to the next level.
Our Provincial Performance Preparatory Program “4P” governs the post-secondary andprofessional programming options at CircusWest. This includes pathways for existingstudents, adults looking to expand their skill set, and athletes interested in cross-trainingand professional development.
CATS is for circus artists with previous professional training and experience on the apparatus upon which they wish to practice. Artists are asked to have any personal equipment or apparatus inspected by our on-site rigger.
The CATS Skills Assessment is conducted on-site by one of our head coaches. Artists are appraised based on a series of base criteria including athletic readiness, command of equipment, and general experience within a circus gym setting.
Circus Artist Training Session
Informal Training
While we want everyone to feel safe in our gym, we recognize the inherent risks associated with circus activities. Participating in formal insurance coverage allows us to keep our doors open safely and confidently for everyone.
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As a nonprofit organization we rely on Membership fees to cover our operational costs. Members are also included in decision making and community initiatives. Our yearly membership will be valid for any training session, class, workshop from September 1st till August 31st. Membership is a once per year fee due upon your first visit to our facility in a given season.
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Looking to level up your professional training? Our 4P and Pro Pathway programs offer coach support, custom circus curriculum, and a calendar with fixed benchmarks - designed to move you from inspiration to activation! More information is available on our Pathways page
Yes - We love meeting other members of the circus community! Please email us at info@circuswest.com for training options.
We follow the Vancouver School Board Calendar. Notice of additional closures will be sent to all members by email. We will be close annually in August during the PNE Fair.
Circus West is a non-profit organization dedicated
to delivering memorable experiences to students
and circus lovers of all ages.
The staff and students of Circus West 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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