Prepare To Be Amazed By What You Can Do!

Jump, swing, twirl and tumble! Our tiniest troupe members explore aerial and ground circus acrobatics, encouraging fundamental movement skills and play. A parent/guardian and tot program.

Creativity, confidence and co-ordination are at play in our Kinder Cirque class where our growing performers tackle circus feats of ground and aerial acrobatics.

Experience life under the big top. There is something for every junior circus star in training in this program. Juggling, floor and partner acrobatics, aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks. Increase strength, flexibility, co-ordination, confidence and creativity. Enhance performance in any sport. Students invite parents to a circus show at the end of the year – an attraction not to be missed!

Students train on aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks, as well as floor and partner acrobatics and juggling, with an option to focus on one apparatus if they wish. Whether they are a beginner, cross training for a primary sport, transitioning out of competitive sport or have aspirations towards a career in the circus, this is great class to keep in shape while having fun. Students invite parents to a circus show at the end of the year – an attraction not to be missed!

A more intense circus training regimen for kids and teenagers with professional circus aspirations. This twice-weekly class focuses on individual acts and full show creation. Previous circus experience & required.

Note: Students must be enrolled in two classes per week and commitment is full season (Sep-June)

Join us for a family circus class! It’s a delightful opportunity for kids and parents alike to tumble, clown, and create unforgettable memories together. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this class promises fun and laughter for everyone. Don’t miss out on making an ordinary day spectacular!

Fly through the air with the greatest of ease! Have fun as you build strength, flexibility and agility through circus training! Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks are used in combination with ground-based training techniques to get you up, up and away in no time.

A full day of circus fun!  First time under the big top or one of our advanced students, you will be amazed at the skills to be gained in a full day of circus-ing!  Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning. There’s something for every junior circus star in training! Indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). A great way to spend a day away from the desk!

Note: kids need to be turning 5 in 2025 to qualify

A full week of circus fun! You’ll be amazed at what children can achieve in this immersive week of circus-ing. Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning. There’s something for every junior circus star in training! Indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). Students invite parents to circus show at the end of the week – an attraction not to be missed!

Note: kids need to be turning 5 in 2026 to qualify

A full day of circus fun!  First time under the big top or one of our advanced students, you will be amazed at the skills to be gained in a full day (or week) of circus-ing!  Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning. There’s something for every junior circus star in training! Indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting).

A full week of circus fun! You’ll be amazed at what children can achieve in this immersive week of circus-ing. Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning. There’s something for every junior circus star in training! Indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). Students invite parents to circus show at the end of the week – an attraction not to be missed!

Note: kids need to be turning 5 in 2025 to qualify

A chance for current intermediate TCC adult students to come in for additional training. There is no instruction during open gym however coaches will be there for rigging and supervision.

A class for intermediate to experienced students wanting more intense training focused on aerial silks.

Emily Hughes is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist, creator, curator, educator and producer, drawing on her life long foundation in circus as the heart of all of her work. Having trained in circus arts since childhood she made her debut as a professional aerialist at age 18. While pursuing her BFA in Theatre Performance at Toronto Metropolitan University, Emily solidified her passion for storytelling and creating characters through (acrobatic) movement. In 2009 she co-founded Hercinia Arts Collective as a means to combine her passions into creative, multi-disciplinary circus work. 

Emily is one of Toronto’s foremost circus instructors.  Over the past 20+ years she has created solo and collaborative circus pieces using aerial hoop, silks, hammock, static and dance trapeze, loop straps, harness work, aerial ladder, clown, playground equipment and rocks, and has dabbled in basic partner balancing, hand balancing and juggling. She’s guided others working with hula hoops, acrobatic dance, poi, BMX flatland and Cyr wheel in addition to a variety of aerial apparatus.  Emily has a focus on foundational aerial technique and encouraging creative pathways in students ranging from beginner to professional.

An adult class for all levels looking to focus their time on the aerial hoop.  

Kiera is an aerial hoop artist with a passion for self-expression through art. Growing up as a competitive figure skater, Kiera represented her synchronized skating team at a national level. Kiera represented Team Canada at the IPSF World Championships, placing 5th in the world for Aerial Hoop after placing 1st in Canada in IPSF National for Aerial Hoop. Kiera grew up as a student at TCC, from summer camp to performance troupe, she’s now thrilled to share her love for aerial with our future circus stars!

Dramatically increase your flexibility with top contortionist from the Chinese circus Gulnar. Improve posture, relieve pain, increase range-of-motion for all sports and improve your lines for dance or aerial acrobatics.

A solo- and partner-stretching class whose curriculum is taken from gymnastics, personal training, Chinese and Russian professional circus coaching techniques. Advanced students will properly learn contortion technique on floor and handstand pegs.

Don’t just get fit, get Circus-Fit!  Join us for a one-hour class that will get you in big-top shape using the circus equipment.

Don’t just get fit, get Circus-Fit!  Join us for a one-hour class that will get you in big-top shape using the circus equipment. Intro to handstands will be included.

Dramatically increase your flexibility with top contortionist from the Chinese circus Gulnar. Improve posture, relieve pain, increase range-of-motion for all sports and improve your lines for dance or aerial acrobatics.

A solo- and partner-stretching class whose curriculum is taken from gymnastics, personal training, Chinese and Russian professional circus coaching techniques. Advanced students will properly learn contortion technique on floor and handstand pegs.

A class for experienced students wanting more intense training focused on aerial hoop.  Students must meet skill requirements to qualify.  Please speak with Jen or TCC coaching staff ahead of registering.

Kiera is an aerial hoop artist with a passion for self-expression through art. Growing up as a competitive figure skater, Kiera represented her synchronized skating team at a national level. Kiera represented Team Canada at the IPSF World Championships, placing 5th in the world for Aerial Hoop after placing 1st in Canada in IPSF National for Aerial Hoop. Kiera grew up as a student at TCC, from summer camp to performance troupe, she’s now thrilled to share her love for aerial with our future circus stars!

Students must be registered in an additional TCC class.

Note: This class is currently full — please contact Jen for other options

A class for experienced students wanting more intense training focused on aerial silks.

Students must be registered in an additional TCC class.

Emily Hughes is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist, creator, curator, educator and producer, drawing on her life long foundation in circus as the heart of all of her work. Having trained in circus arts since childhood she made her debut as a professional aerialist at age 18. While pursuing her BFA in Theatre Performance at Toronto Metropolitan University, Emily solidified her passion for storytelling and creating characters through (acrobatic) movement. In 2009 she co-founded Hercinia Arts Collective as a means to combine her passions into creative, multi-disciplinary circus work. 

Emily is one of Toronto’s foremost circus instructors.  Over the past 20+ years she has created solo and collaborative circus pieces using aerial hoop, silks, hammock, static and dance trapeze, loop straps, harness work, aerial ladder, clown, playground equipment and rocks, and has dabbled in basic partner balancing, hand balancing and juggling. She’s guided others working with hula hoops, acrobatic dance, poi, BMX flatland and Cyr wheel in addition to a variety of aerial apparatus.  Emily has a focus on foundational aerial technique and encouraging creative pathways in students ranging from beginner to professional.