High Flying Fun!
Who knew working out could be this fun? Come to Roc City Circus to learn the Aerial Arts of the modern circus.
We welcome both beginners and those familiar with the Circus Arts.
Our Aerial Classes are offered in 4 week sessions which meet once a week. Can’t commit to a month? Check out our one time Circus Fun Workshops.
Did you know that we are the only facility in the Upstate/Western New York area that offers Flying Trapeze Classes?
Aerial Silks
Aerial silks (also called aerial fabric) is a special strength-tested fabric that hangs in two long tails from a single rig point at the ceiling. In aerial silks classes, you will learn how to climb, invert on the fabric, create beautiful shapes and wraps, and eventually, as you progress, learn dramatic drops, dives, and flips in the air. Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Levels offered:
- Beginner 1
- Beginner 2
- Intermediate 1
- Intermediate 2
- Intermediate 3
- Advanced
- Aerial Silk Doubles
Aerial Static Trapeze
Static trapeze is a steel bar connected to either one or two points at the ceiling by two ropes. It’s a classic circus apparatus made popular in old-time circuses. In trapeze classes, you’ll learn various skills and movements below and on the bar and, as you progress, above the bar and in the ropes. Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Levels offered:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Aerial Hoop
Aerial hoop (also called Lyra) is a classic and beautiful circus apparatus. In Aerial Hoop classes you’ll learn a variety of poses and transitions inside, below, and eventually, above and around the outside of the hoop.
Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Levels offered:
- Beginner
- Intermediate 1
- Intermediate 2
- Aerial Hoop Advanced
- Lyrical Lyra Fundamentals
- Lyrical Lyra Intermediate
Aerial Hammock
Aerial Hammock (also called Sling) is a special strength tested fabric that is rigged from the ceiling to create a loop. In
Aerial Hammock classes, you will learn various ways to mount and dismount the apparatus as well as how to invert and support yourself on the fabric. As you progress, you’ll learn dramatic drops and dives. Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Levels offered:
- Beginner 1
- Beginner 2
- Intermediate 1
Aerial Straps
*Now offering Straps Classes
Circus Fun Workshop
Looking for something fun to do? Interested in joining the circus but not sure where to start? This 75 minute workshop will give you a small sampling of our Circus Arts including Aerial Silks, Lyra, Static Trapeze and/or Hammock. There will be a brief warm-up and then it’s off to the Circus. Children ages 8-10 who are accompanied by a registered adult are welcome. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun.
Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Intro to Circus Arts
Learn the basics of each Circus Apparatus
Not sure where you want to start your Circus Adventure? Try our Intro To Circus Arts class. Each week we will focus one one of our aerial apparatuses: Aerial Silk, Aerial Sling/Hammock, Aerial Hoop/Lyra & Static Trapeze.
Can’t commit to the entire session? No worries… you can drop-in to any classes you’d like to attend. Kids ages 7 years and up are welcome to enroll with a participating adult.
Open Aerial Practice
Come in during our hours of operation and practice what you have been learning. At Roc City Circus we always have open practice in our dedicated “Opens Pod”. Need a more private area? No worries, our Little Top has three aerial rigging points to use at no extra charge.
Our “opens” are offered at a drop-in rate $15 or as part of an unlimited Aerial Practice Membership.
Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Youth Aerial Classes
Let your kids runaway with the Circus! Students between the ages of 7 and 12 years will be introduced to the foundations of each of the following Aerial Apparatuses: Aerial Silk, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Hammock and Static Trapeze. Click the “Book Now” button for schedule and pricing information.
Levels offered:
Youth Aerials Beginner 1
Youth Aerials Beginner 2
Youth Intermediate
Not sure about a session class just yet? Contact us to ask about having your child do a drop in class.
60 minute class $25.
See a class you want to join? Give us a call today and talk with one of our outgoing team members!
Hours
Monday - Thursday
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday:
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Address
1344 University Ave Suite 6200
Rochester, NY 14607
Entrances in front and rear of building
(front entrance is shared with Black Button Distillery)