JOIN US FOR OUR AERIAL SILKS CLASSES!
PRE-registration required (See Schedule Below)
DESCRIPTION
Get all wrapped up in this fabulous and exciting circus art form – all it takes is confidence and strength to learn basic climbs, locks, hangs, wraps and more!
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- Wear athletic clothing (Leggings, Fitted Shirt, Socks)
- Please remove all jewelry prior to class start.
- Bring a water container to fill.
WAIVERS:
The Circus Arts Conservatory requires any person entering campus to fill out our Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and General Liability Waiver.
Click the following link to fill out the Google Form. One form must be filled out for each participant (including one for each minor). CLICK HERE
You must fill out these forms prior to visiting our campus. Printed versions of these forms will not be accepted.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Participants: 5* Minimum* – 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.
- Class Cancellations will be determined 1 hour prior to class start by the head instructor. If cancelled by the instructor, a full refund will be given. All other cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to class start. Cancellations made within a 48 hour window are non-refundable.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- Wear athletic clothing (Leggings, Fitted Shirt, Socks)
- Please remove all jewelry prior to class start.
- Bring a water container to fill.
WAVERS:
The Circus Arts Conservatory requires any person entering campus to fill out our Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and General Liability Waiver.
Click the following link to fill out the Google Form. One form must be filled out for each participant (including one for each minor). CLICK HERE
You must fill out these forms prior to visiting our campus. Printed versions of these forms will not be accepted.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Participants: 5* Minimum* – 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.
- Class Cancellations will be determined 1 hour prior to class start by the head instructor. If cancelled by the instructor, a full refund will be given. All other cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to class start. Cancellations made within a 48 hour window are non-refundable.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- Wear athletic clothing (Leggings, Fitted Shirt, Socks)
- Please remove all jewelry prior to class start.
- Bring a water container to fill.
WAVERS:
The Circus Arts Conservatory requires any person entering campus to fill out our Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and General Liability Waiver.
Click the following link to fill out the Google Form. One form must be filled out for each participant (including one for each minor). CLICK HERE
You must fill out these forms prior to visiting our campus. Printed versions of these forms will not be accepted.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Participants: 5* Minimum* – 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.
- Class Cancellations will be determined 1 hour prior to class start by the head instructor. If cancelled by the instructor, a full refund will be given. All other cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to class start. Cancellations made within a 48 hour window are non-refundable.
Pre Registration & Mask Required
Practice at your own pace during our Open Gyms. No Coach present.
BY INVITATION ONLY: If interested in joining us, please email Tonia Bichler at Tonia@circusarts.org for details.
REQUIREMENTS: OPEN GYMS available for Advanced Students Only – Prior coach approval required. Pre Registration required by 10 p.m. on the evening prior to each morning session.
CLASS DURATION: 1 hr
TIMES: Please see schedule for details.
LEVELS: Adult 18+ (Must already be an Advanced Silks Student. Prior coach approval required.)
(ONLY CLASS PARTICIPANTS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE ARENA)
COST: $15 Open Gym Drop In/ Included in $250 Advanced Silks Class & Open Gym Monthly Membership
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- Wear athletic clothing (Leggings, Fitted Shirt, Socks)
- Please remove all jewelry prior to class start.
- Bring a water container to fill.
WAVERS:
The Circus Arts Conservatory requires any person entering campus to fill out our Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and General Liability Waiver.
Click the following link to fill out the Google Form. One form must be filled out for each participant (including one for each minor). CLICK HERE
You must fill out these forms prior to visiting our campus. Printed versions of these forms will not be accepted.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Participants: 5* Minimum* – 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.
- Class Cancellations will be determined 1 hour prior to class start by the head instructor. If cancelled by the instructor, a full refund will be given. All other cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to class start. Cancellations made within a 48 hour window are non-refundable.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
- No enrollment fee.
- Pay month to month. Not a recurring annual membership.
- Memberships are NOT automatically renewed and must be purchased each month.
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- Membership commences on the date of sign up (purchase) and amount will be charged on that date / not on the first of the month.
- Membership ends one month after the date of purchase.
- Once the membership expires, any unused classes can not be rolled over to the next month or used at a later date, under any circumstances.
- A credit/debit card must be on file in Mind Body even if paid by Cash or Check.
- A $35 fee will be charged for all insufficient funds, late payments, and returned checks.
- The CAC retains the right to auto-draft member’s dues (unpaid classes or open gym’s) on the credit card on file in the members Mind Body Account.
- Memberships paid upfront are not refundable under any circumstances.
- No refunds , substitutions, or transfers of monthly memberships are allowed.
- Memberships may not be shared between family members or friends.
- On occasion classes may not be available due to special events in the Arena.
- Class times may vary during performance weeks. Check schedule for changes.
- Classes cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control such as inclement weather, holidays and government mandated closings, etc. will not be refunded or rescheduled.
- Pre Registration required by 10 p.m. on the evening prior to each Open Gym morning session.
Membership subscriptions are not required monthly, allowing members to postpone purchase if they know in advance they can not attend all 8 classes. Drop in / single classes may be purchased between memberships.
If a member does not, for whatever reason, attend all 8 classes within the month, any remaining unused class credits will expire. Unused credits will not roll over the next month and as such there are no “Make Up” classes.
If a member would like to attend more than eight (8) classes in a membership month, members can purchase extra classes at the drop in / single class rate.
Advanced members may attend an Intermediate class only if unable to attend their scheduled Advanced class within the membership period. Intermediate classes are one (1) hour, no additional credit will be given.
Intermediate members may NOT join an Advanced Only class.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Pre-Registration Required (Pre Registration required by 10 p.m. on the evening prior to each morning session.)
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- Wear athletic clothing (Leggings, Fitted Shirt, Socks)
- Please remove all jewelry prior to class start.
- Bring a water container to fill.
WAVERS:
The Circus Arts Conservatory requires any person entering campus to fill out our Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and General Liability Waiver.
Click the following link to fill out the Google Form. One form must be filled out for each participant (including one for each minor). CLICK HERE
You must fill out these forms prior to visiting our campus. Printed versions of these forms will not be accepted.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Participants: 5* Minimum* – 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.
- Class Cancellations will be determined 1 hour prior to class start by the head instructor. If cancelled by the instructor, a full refund will be given. All other cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to class start. Cancellations made within a 48 hour window are non-refundable.
If you need have questions or need assistance with directions, you can reach
Tonia Bichler at 941.355.9335 Ext. 326 or by email at Tonia@CircusArts.org.
(Private Training/ Group Sessions for Birthday Party and Team Building Workshops Available upon Request)
Olga Coronas
Instructor

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CAC COVID Family Guide
Stay home if you have these symptoms:
Fever of 100 or higher
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
Cough
Headache
Chills
Sore throat
Muscle pain
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Nausea
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ARENA RULES
Arena Rules:
No parents or visitors will be allowed into the arena
Physical Distancing:
Everyone will maintain 6 feet of separation except when specifically necessary for safety.
Everyone will wear masks at all times unless otherwise instructed on circus equipment.
CAC COVID Precautions
Extra Cleaning:
Everyone will wash their hands and have their temperature checked before entering the arena.
Hands will be washed or sanitized in between each activity.
The arena, mats, and equipment will be completely sanitized at the end of the day using a fogging chemical agent. Common space equipment will be cleaned after each use.
Most equipment will not be shared and will be for individual use. Anything shared will be sanitized between users.
Silks Schedule at Sailor Circus Arena
To Sign Up for one of our Aerial Silks Classes, Click the on specific class title or clock on the “Register Now!” button
Click HERE to open Maps
LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena
2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
• From Interstate 75- Take exit 210 heading West on Fruitville Rd/Historic Florida 780 W. Turn left (South) onto North Tuttle Avenue. Turn right (West) onto Bahia Vista Street. Our arena is located on the right with Parking available in the Sarasota High School parking lot adjacent to the east side of the building.
• From US 41/ North Tamiami Trail.- Turn onto Bahia Vista Street. Our arena is located on the left with Parking available in the Sarasota High School parking lot adjacent to the east side of the building.
Interested in private classes?
Please fill out this request form and we will contact you to schedule your session(s).
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