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Sailor Circus Academy Gold Troupe

Registration for Fall Opens in the Summer

Gold Troupe

Registration for the fall session has ended.

Want to join the Sailor Circus Academy?

Gold Troupe is a preparatory Circus Arts Training program for students ages 6 – 18. Gold Troupe is offered in the Fall and Spring seasons and provides a foundation for circus students to advance and prepare for the Sailor Circus Academy Red Troupe Performance Program.

The troupe aims to enhance the natural abilities of students, boost their strength and confidence, and prioritize training safety, performance technique, and performance etiquette. These skills are crucial in developing a well-rounded set of circus skills and becoming a refined athletic circus arts performer.

Students will get the rare opportunity to experience quality instruction by Elite Professional Circus Arts Coaches. Each Fall and Spring session trains for an average of nine (9) weeks. As part of the Gold Troupe, students will participate in a costumed, ticketed showcase after each session. Live performances will be held at CAC’s air-conditioned arena, providing an opportunity for students’ families and friends to attend. Before the showcase, students will have a full week of rehearsals that will enable the student to be comfortable performing in front of a live audience. During the showcase, students will experience the excitement of performing under bright lights, with colorful costumes, while learning about staging, performer etiquette, and camaraderie. 

At the Circus Arts Conservatory, we welcome students of all levels to register and believe that there’s something for everyone in the Circus Arts. Our Academy Gold Troupe’s focus is to give our students the opportunity to experience and learn the many facets of Circus Arts, including Aerial Skills, Rebound and balance Skills, Acrobatic Arts, Clowning, Specialty Acts, and Performance Techniques. These are ALL essential to being a well-rounded performer. If you are interested in quality, progressive Circus Arts training, The Sailor Circus Academy Gold Troupe is your golden opportunity!

Important Dates:

Registration Dates

  • Registration for the fall session has ended.

Orientation

  •    Students and at least one parent/guardian
  •    Sailor Circus Arena
  •    Date: 
  •    Time: 

Training Sessions

  •    Start Date: Week of August 26

Showcase

  •    Date: Saturday, November 23
  •    Showtimes: 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Click HERE to review the complete program information. (Information is only available during open enrollment)

Age Requirements:
To enroll, students must be six (6) years old by September 1st of the current school year AND have already completed kindergarten.

How to register 

Step 1 

  • Click the Register Now Button below.
  • If you prefer to make monthly payments, you must click on “contracts” at the top of the payment page and then choose 1 act or 2 for the gold troupe.

Step 2

  • Open your emailed Purchase/Confirmation receipt and click on the Gold Troupe Registration Form.
  • Forms are due on the same day as your purchase to avoid late fees.

Step 3

  • Mark the orientation date on your calendar.
  • Once registration closes, you will receive an email with information about required attire, important dates to remember, and a warmup/duffle bag order form. For more details on these items, please refer to the Gold Troupe Program Information Guide (only available during open enrollment).

*If applying for a scholarship, you do not need to complete steps 1-3 now. Please fill out the application, and we will reserve a spot for your child while we review your application.

Training Schedule: Students will receive their personalized schedule at the orientation.

Acts – Students can select up to three acts of interest (in the registration form). Nevertheless, it is essential to note that they may not be placed in those specific acts if the class is already full or if they do not meet the training / physical criteria. Make your act selections in the registration form. Please do not email your preferences to staff, as they won’t be recorded or considered.

Students who are 6 and 7 years old can only participate in acts with an asterisk (*) symbol next to them.

For the full schedule, click the link above to access the program information.

All new Gold Troupe students are required to take acro, regardless of their prior training, including recreational classes and camps.

Sailor Circus Academy Gold Troupe students will learn:

Foundation & Fundamentals
Sailor Circus Academy Gold Troup students embark on their circus journey by beginning their training focusing on obtaining a solid circus arts foundation. By learning the circus fundamentals, exploring and having fun in the four main circus categories – Balance, Acrobatics, Aerials and Specialties – they will  safely learn proper warm-up, flexibility & strength training, which will help them in their progression.

The fun in the journey of finding your act
With the opportunity for students to explore and try a variety of acts within the four categories, students can enjoy the fun process of finding their act(s) and help their coaches guide them through that journey.                          

How to showcase what they’ve learned
At the end of their session, Sailor Circus Academy Gold Troup students will showcase what they’ve learned in two ticketed performances with state of the art lights and sound in front of an audience, giving them the amazing experience of being a young artist and the feeling of being a star that only circus can bring.

Sailor CircusAcademy NEED BASED Scholarship 

Gold Troupe 

The Circus Arts Conservatory actively seeks contributions throughout the year and awards scholarships based on financial need to deserving students. Thanks to our generous donors, we can offer scholarships to families that meet financial criteria to help offset fees. 

Applications are now closed for the Fall session. 

Frequently Asked Questions

This is an after-school, circus-arts training program in the Sailor Circus Arena in Sarasota. Students train in a variety of circus arts disciplines learning teamwork, building self confidence and learning life-lessons.

Sailor Circus has been serving area families since 1949, and is known as America’s Longest Running Youth Circus.  Our experienced and caring staff and coaching team come from a variety of backgrounds such as retired or working professional circus artists, teachers, early childhood professionals, Sailor Circus alumni, gymnasts and more. One thing that they all have in common is a desire to pass on their love of the Circus Arts to the students engaged at The CAC!

We strive to provide a fun, safe and educational experience through the circus arts.  We know that giving your child the opportunity to learn circus skills is one of the best decisions a parent can make for their child.  Circus Arts teach important life skills such as determination, courage, strength development, flexibility, coordination, self-confidence, team work, discipline – and the list could go on and on….

The RED troupe is the original program started by the Sarasota High School back in 1949.  The RED troupe performs in the Holiday and Spring shows to a live ticketed audience.  The program beings in September and ends with the last Spring show performance.  The commitment is for the duration of the school year with students training from two (2) to five (5) nights a week after school.  How the long student trains each night depends on how many acts they are in. Auditions are required for the RED Troupe.

The GOLD Troupe was started in 2019 to help students develop circus skills and to possibly move up to RED Troupe, if they so desired. The Gold Troupe offers a Fall and Spring session, each session running for nine (9) weeks with a costumed showcase at the end of each session.  Students are not required to join both Fall and Spring sessions.

Children must be six years old by September 1st of the current school year and have completed kindergarten.

Evaluations are required for all new students and those with lapsed enrollment.

No, there is one fee for the session regardless of how many days the student trains. There are no refunds for missed or canceled classes due to inclement weather or any other reason.

During evaluations students will be asked what act(s) they are interested in. Act placements are determined by evaluation results and coach and staff recommendations. Coaches and staff have the final say.

All new troupe students are mandated to take acro; there is no option to “opt-out.” This requirement applies to all students, regardless of their previous training, attendance at summer camps, or participation in recreational classes.

There are no make up days for missed or canceled classes. Due to a full schedule of programs, training in the arena canceled or missed classes can not be rescheduled/made up.  Occasionally classes are canceled due to events in the arena.

Each session ends with a costumed, ticketed performance. Exact show dates and times are posted when registration information becomes available.  Tickets can be purchased through our box office or on our website. 

No. The Circus Arts Conservatory is a professional organization with expertly trained artists, and our coaches are experienced in working with students at all levels. Though the training is rigorous, we evaluate each student’s individual potential and push them only to their limit and ability. Students start on the ground and slowly, one step at a time – and only when they are ready – do they advance. Students are never in an unsafe environment, as they are harnessed or over nets when above ground. We use top of the line gymnastics mats and safety equipment. This is a hands-on training program in a safe environment.

We have professional coaches from around the world. Click here to see a line up of our coaches.

Contact Aaron Watkins at volunteer@CircusArts.org

No. If classes are canceled for ANY reason, coach is out, event scheduled in the arena, inclement weather (including hurricanes) or any other reason, there will not be any make up days/classes. Due to several programs running simultaneously throughout the year we can not hold make up classes. Tuition will not be refunded or prorated due to canceled classes.

No. It is our policy to invite new Red Troupe Students in summer to begin in August when the season starts.

Red Troupe runs from August – April, whereas Gold Troupe has two separate sessions, one in the Fall and one in Spring.

Enrollment

  • Student’s are enrolled on a first-come, first-serve basis as per the date of receipt of the registration form and fees
  • Confirmation of enrollment and receipt will be sent via email through MindBody

Registration Form

  • The Google registration form must be submitted upon enrollment and before any training begins. If forms are not completed at the time of enrollment, a late fee will incur.

Release

  • Parents/Guardians are required to sign a “General Release” and a “Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement” before Students being admitted.
  • Proof of insurance is required for all participants.

Questions?