The Sailor Circus Is 2 Unique Troupes
Gold Troupe (Beginning – Intermediate)
- The Sailor Circus Gold Troupe is for students in First through Twelfth grades
- No experience is required to join, but students must attend a general evaluation before joining.
- Students may enroll in either Fall or Spring sessions or both.
- Students must commit to regular attendance and participation, as they would in any school sport.
- A showcase with full-production values of students’ skills will be the culmination of each season.
- Membership in the Gold Troupe may be primarily for recreation or it can be a path to the advanced, performance-oriented Red Troupe.
Red Troupe (Advanced)
- The Sailor Circus Red Troup is for students in Fourth through Twelfth grades.
- Membership in the Red Troupe is by invitation only.
- Students must enroll for the entire season, including both Fall and Spring sessions.
- Students must commit to regular attendance and participation, as they would in any school sport.
- Participation in the Red Troupe requires practice during the December school holidays.
- Red Troupe students may be invited to perform in outside events, such as parades and other celebrations.
- Red Troupe students work toward and present a spectacular, full-length production at the end of each season.
The Evaluation Process
Evaluations are required for three types of students…
- Students who are new to the program
- Students who are returning to the program after an extended absence
- Students wishing to advance from the Gold Troupe to the Red Troupe
During each evaluation, a panel of coaches will lead students through a warm-up and introductory sessions on both ground and aerial circus apparatus. No experience is necessary, but coaches will assess strength, flexibility, agility, ability to pay attention and follow instructions, and a desire to learn and succeed.
To ensure a thorough evaluation by a variety of coaches, prospective students must attend one of several scheduled evaluations. Individual evaluations at other times are not possible. Following the evaluation, students will be invited to join either the Gold Troupe or the Red Troupe. Invited students must register by July or their spot will be forfeited.
Evaluation space is limited. 2024-25 season evaluations will be held…
Monday, May 20 (Gold & Red Troupe Evaluations)
High school students 3:30 – 4:30. Elementary / Middle School students 5:00 – 6:00pm
Pre-registration is open now and closes Friday, May 17 at 8:00pm.
OR
Tuesday, June 25 (Gold & Red Troupe Evaluations)
High school students 3:30 – 4:30. Elementary / Middle School students 5:00 – 6:00pm
Pre-registration opens Tuesday, May 21 at noon and and closes, Friday, June 21 at 8:00pm.
You will choose the day and time for the evaluation on your registration form. Students may sign up for only one of these evaluation dates and pre-registration is required.
Click below to pre-register now. If you have questions, please email Tonia@circusarts.org
Only if space in the program allows, students who are unable to attend one of the evaluations may join the Gold Troupe once registration closes in July.
Visit this page in December for information on Spring Gold Troupe evaluations.
