The Sailor Circus Is 2 Unique Troupes
Gold Troupe (Beginner – Intermediate)
- The Sailor Circus Gold Troupe is for students in First through Twelfth grades
- No experience is required to join.
- There is no evaluation to join.
- 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 a path to the advanced, performance-oriented Red Troupe.
Red Troupe (Advanced)
- The Sailor Circus Red Troupe is for students through Twelfth grade.
- 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 work toward and present a spectacular, full-length production at the end of each season.
Evaluations
Gold Troupe – Joining the Gold Troupe promises to be an exciting experience with no evaluations required, paving the way for future opportunities and adventures!
Red Troupe – To become a member of the Red Troupe, students must complete an evaluation to receive an invitation. If an invitation is not extended, the evaluee may join the Gold Troupe.
Evaluations for the upcoming school year will take place in the spring and summer on scheduled days for students who have pre-registered. Please check this page in the spring for information about the upcoming season.
During each evaluation, a panel of coaches will lead students through a warm-up and introductory sessions on both ground and aerial circus apparatus. Coaches will assess strength, flexibility, agility, ability to pay attention and follow instructions, and a desire to learn and succeed.
To ensure a fair and thorough evaluation, prospective students must attend one of several scheduled evaluations. Individual evaluations cannot be conducted at other times. If you miss your scheduled evaluation, there will be no makeup dates, as a panel of coaches is required and individual evaluations cannot be conducted at other times.
Evaluations are scheduled in May and June and are by registration only. The CAC cannot accommodate individual evaluations for those unable to attend the scheduled evaluations.
- Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins are strictly prohibited. Any individual attempting to attend an evaluation without a reservation will be denied entry.
- Missed the eval sign up? No one will be added to the evaluation list if you miss the signup. You must wait for the next open signup opportunity.
- Missed your scheduled eval? If you fail to attend your scheduled evaluation, there will be no makeup dates available. A panel of coaches is required for these evaluations, and individual assessments cannot be arranged at other times.
- Campers will not be evaluated for the academy during camp, nor before or after camp. We do not assess any campers for other opportunities while they are at camp. All participants must register for an evaluation during the designated sign-up period and attend the scheduled evaluation.