Classes

Learning the circus arts not only builds strength, but also confidence and the list of benefits is virtually endless. We like to think of our classes as a unique way to get fit while having fun.  As for our company members, they are not only our top notch performers, but also highly qualified coaches in the circus arts.  Many members of our company have trained at prestigious professional circus schools while others have competed and ranked highly in both national and international competitions. Our program offers 40+ classes a week for both adults and children.  Our home studio is at the Mobtown Ballroom located in Baltimore City.  Please visit their website for class offerings www.mobtownballroom.com 

2023 Session 6: Oct - Nov will be up for registration ~9/11/23! Please check back soon.

2023 Session 4: Aug - Sept

Sunday 8/13-9/10

8-9am German Wheel

9-10am Cyr Wheel

10-11am Fabric Special Topics - Drop it like it's hot

11-12:30pm Showcase

12:30-1:30pm Fabric L4

1:30-2:30pm Mixed Level Fabric

2:30-3:30pm Sling L1

3:45-4:30pm Kid's Circus 4-7 yr olds

4:30-5:30pm Lyra L1

4:30-5:30pm Fabric Partnering

5:45-6:45pm Showcase

7-8pm Rope

8:15-9:15pm Independent Study/ Tippy Lyra

Monday 7/31-9/18

11-12pm Mixed Level Fabric

12-1pm Mixed Level Trapeze

1:30-2:30pm Mixed Level Lyra/Tippy Lyra

2:30-3:30pm Handstands

5-6pm Aerial Conditioning

6-7pm Lyra L3

Tuesday 8/1 - 9/19

12-1pm Mixed Apparatus

1-2pm Aerial Conditioning

5-6pm Trapeze L3

6:15-7:15pm Lyra L2

7:15-8:15pm Fabric L7/8

8:30-9:30pm Strappy Loops

Wednesday 8/2 - 9/20

12-1pm Hula Hoops: Basics & Beyond

1-2pm Fabric L1

4-5:15pm Showcase

5:15-6:15pm Cyr Wheel

6?15-7:15pm Fabric L3

Thursday 8/3 - 9/21

5-6pm Trapeze L1

6-7pm Fabric L1

7-8pm Fabric L3

8:15-9:15pm Sling L3

Fridays 8/11 - 9/22

12-1pm Rope

1-2pm Open Hang

5-6pm Lyra L4

6-7pm Fabric L7/8

Saturdays 8/12 - 9/23 no class 9/16

9-10am Kids Circus 8-12yr olds

10-11:15am Showcase

11:15-12:15pm Fabric L5

12:15-1:15pm Fabric L6

1:15-2:15pm Open Hang

Register here: https://www.mobtownballroom.com/circus-arts

OUR NEXT STUDENT SHOWCASE WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 16 & 17 2023. Please see the Performances page for tickets

  • Please note that ALL LEVELED CLASSES REQUIRE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL! Please ask this week in class what level you should sign up for!

  • Contact Kelly Jo at inthedarkcircusarts@gmail.com with any questions!

  • Please remember classes sell out often and quickly, so don't hesitate to sign up!

  • For classes that are sold out - especially Beginner Fabrics 1 and 2, we have overflow class times designated. Please email us to get on the list to join these classes!

  • For all fabric students - you must complete the skill checklist listed under your current class before moving on to the next level. To move on to the next level please get permission from Kelly Jo or your coach before registering!

  • Point rentals are available for students who are looking to add more training time. you must contact Kelly jo for booking.

Workshops

Register here: https://www.mobtownballroom.com/circus-arts?category=Specialty+Workshops

9/5: Parent & Me Circus 10-10:45am

9/23: Beginner Aerial Dance workshop 10-11:15am

Mentorship Program

Come learn with us!

Do you envision yourself taking your love of circus arts to another level?  Do you aspire to do circus outside of recreational classes?  Do you want to share the joy of circus with others? In the Dark Circus Arts is here to help you meet your goals! We want to help you achieve bigger and better things with our new mentorship programs. We will be offering two different mentorship opportunities - one for those aspiring to coach and one for the burgeoning performer.  

We will be offering our Coaching Mentorship Program twice a year and our Performance Mentorship on a rotating basis.  Our 5 month (minimum) coaching program will offer courses in Anatomy and Rigging, minimum 12 contact hours of Teacher Trainings, a minimum of 40 hours apprenticing, weekly private lessons, personal feedback and much more. 

What will be included?

  • Anatomy Workshops

  • Rigging Workshops

  • Weekly Private lessons

  • 12 + hours Private and Group Teacher Training

  • Unlimited Open Studio Practice Time

  • Practical experience through assisting in various leveled classes (40+ hours)

  • Written materials

  • Access to online video materials

  • Weekly meetings (minimum 30 minutes of planning and feedback) in person or via zoom

  • BiMonthly Workshops in special topics

    • Curriculum development 

    • Progression coaching 

    • Business coaching 

    • Anatomy coaching

    • Culture of safety

    • Methodology training of coaching without demonstrating

    • Method training on power of words vs actions

    • And Much More…

We will help you:

  • Set goals

  • Map a plan to your success

  • Cultivate new habits

  • Create accountability 

  • Gain appreciation for all demographics of people who want to do circus

This program is designed to work around your schedule!

To apply students must have a minimum of 4 years aerial training in a specific apparatus.  Please email inthedarkcircusarts@gmail.com to apply.


Testimonials

"Before discovering aerials, there weren't many fitness outlets that I really enjoyed. Now, I train with Kelly Jo every week and am dedicated to practicing because I love it so much – I can actually do pull-ups! Aerial-dance is extremely satisfying because you can challenge yourself through physical and mental goals that you never felt were possible; and be artistic at the same time. Kelly Jo is a great and inspiring trainer that helps me push my boundaries every day! "--Dani Baer

 

A story on circus arts and physical fitness!  Have a look and see what it is like to learn circus arts!

Learning the aerial fabrics

Learning the aerial fabrics

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