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General Class Information


Session
Dates
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Summer '08
May 27 - July 19
Summer Camps '08
June 2 - July 18
Class Prerequisites
 

Work-Study Program

A work-study program is available for advanced-level students who display a good work ethic, respect for fellow students and CJ staff, and who maintain a high level of commitment to the Circus Juventas mission. All students who are interested in participating must have their schedules, registration, and work-study packets completed and turned in by the first day of the session. Work-study application packets are available at the Circus Juventas front desk.

Skill Levels

Skill levels are provided for most acts to establish minimum required abilities. However, please note that placement in all intermediate and advanced classes is now done through an application process.  Please see the registration page for details of the application process.

  • Level I: Classes provide an introduction to those students with no previous experience.
  • Level I-II: Classes will build on beginning fundamentals of the acts.
  • Level II: Classes will build on the fundamentals of the acts.
  • Level II-III: Classes will prepare students for advanced level training.
  • Level III: Classes are for advanced level students only.
  • Team: Invitation only. Extensive gymnastics and/or dance background. Development and accelerated training in aerial, acrobatics, dance/theatre, and juggling.

Performances

May Shows

The May performances allow our beginning and intermediate students to experience the thrill and the challenge of a full-scale performance that integrates music, costuming and presentation.  This experience is an integral and very special component of our programming.  We strongly believe that all students benefit from it, and we are proud to offer extraordinarily high production values.  Accordingly, May show preparations start many months in advance.

Winter session enrollment will determine which acts a student will perform in for the May shows.  Unless otherwise noted in the winter class schedule, all beginning and intermediate classes will perform in the May shows, and all students enrolled in those classes will be expected to participate.  Costume measurements for the show will be taken in early December.  Parents must purchase costumes at a cost of $60 per act.  For some acts accessories (e.g. fishnet stockings, shoes) may also be required.

Summer Shows

The Summer show is reserved for the most advanced performers in the most advanced acts.  Students appearing in Highland Fest shows are seasoned, well-rounded performers who train year-round.  Advanced students will begin preparing for the Highland Fest performances during the winter months.  Staff will review student capabilities and commitments and make performer selections by April 12.