Adult Aerial Silks

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

Note: please contact jen@torontocircuscentre.com ahead of registering

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.

2025/2026 Schedule

  • Friday Schedule

    Fall/Winter Session

    • Dates: September 5th – January 30th (18 weeks)
    • Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Fee: $ 540+ HST (30/class)
    • Note: No class on October 17th (church Awesome Sale), Oct 31st, Dec 26th, Jan 2nd (winter break).

    Winter/Spring Session

    • Dates: February 6th – June 26th (17 weeks)
    • Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Fee: $510 + HST (30/class)
    • Note: No classes on March 20th (march break), April 3rd (Good Friday), May 8th (church Awesome Sale) and June 19th (Performance Troupe show)

    Class Details

    • Student Limit: 6 students
    • Ages: 16+
    • Drop-ins: Not available
Class Details
Ages 16+
Fridays
1hr
(P) Aerial Silks Intensive - Adult

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If minimum class size is not met, TCC reserves the right to cancel class with advance notice and full refund.

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Toronto Circus Centre Inc. is committed to creating an environment of safe, non-competitive learning and activity for the physical and overall well-being of all its participants and staff. We challenge our participants to be their physical best while nurturing attitudes of mutual respect and cooperation. With an emphasis on personal accomplishment at one’s own pace and skill level, we share and celebrate our successes to strengthen positive mental state and create a foundation for a fit and active life. As a part of this commitment, Toronto Circus Centre Inc. requires its participants, coaches/staff, parents, etc. to treat one another with courtesy, respect, and fairness.

The following behaviour by participants, friends or any others will not be tolerated and will lead to dismissal of the participants from the program offered by Toronto Circus Centre Inc., including but not limited to:

1. Any act that violates federal, provincial or municipal laws or by-laws, or a violation of the Toronto Circus Centre Inc.'s policies and procedures.
2. Gross misconduct, inappropriate horseplay, theft, fighting, or any behaviour which may lead to property damage or which may affect the safety and well being of others.
3. Willful destruction of property (including that caused by inappropriate horseplay, fighting, etc.).
4. Disregard of the coach's instructions during class, being abusive, belligerent or in any way compromising the safety of, delivery of instruction to, or the enjoyment of the class by, other participants of the program.
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For Single Class: payment is due before beginning of class.

For withdrawal from class up to seven days before the session begins refund will be processed in full minus a $50 cancellation fee. For withdrawal from class later than 7 days before the start of session written requests are required. Refund of 50% of the remaining classes will be sent for classes following receipt of written request.

In case of unanticipated class cancellation, make up classes will be offered.

You may switch to a different class day and/or time once you have registered if space is available. If you are unable to attend one of your classes a makeup class will be offered where space permits. All makeup credits must be used within the session they are offered or they will be forfeited. No refund shall be provided in the event of dismissal for breach of the Conduct Policy. Failure to issue payment on time may result in cancellation of enrollment and/or a late payment charge of 1.5% per week of the total outstanding balance.
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