The Underground Circus
8440 Fraser Street V5X 0A4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hello all Handstanders! I’m going to be borrowing a sensor pad from Joe Pratile. (www.VancouverMuscleDoctor). It’s an analytic device that has many sensors on it, usually used to see where people are putting weight on their feet. I want to use it to do some research on where people put weight on their hands in handstands I’m looking for beginner, intermediate and advanced handstand people. Also, different paths, such as hip hop, acro, gymnastics, and circus, I only have the... pad Monday and Tuesday, and Sunday evening (Nov. 1st, 2nd& 3rd) , so I’ll be trying to jam pack the day as much as possible. I’m guessing 10 to 15 minutes per person. I’d like to get as many people as possible, of all levels.. If you’re interested, let me know, and pass this on to others if you like, anybody interested can email me. ([email protected]) Also, if think of any movements, positions or drills that might give interesting results, please let me know, anything that you might have thought, I wonder what’s happening when I do this This hasn’t been done before, and the results will be publicly released, I hope the results will be useful. Peter See more

A brilliant show, something to inspire us for possibilities of observing restrictions, but not being restricted.

The Underground Circus will begin open training at and earlier time in the evening until Christmas and we will also add Saturday morning. Monday to Saturday, morning 10h30 to 13h30 Monday to Friday, evening 17h to 21h30 Because we have cubicles for COVID-19 it will help accommodate more people's. Please let me know witch time at night you want 17h to 19h15 or 19h30 to 21h30. All drop in: $15... Ninon cell 604 328-1891 Reminder that the drop in session are for you to practice what you already know, if you don't have any knowledge in the structure you want to practice on, we can refer you to class or give you privates, we have 30 year of circus experience in performing and coaching. See more

A brilliant show, something to inspire us for possibilities of observing restrictions, but not being restricted.

The Underground Circus will begin open training at and earlier time in the evening until Christmas and we will also add Saturday morning. Monday to Saturday, morning 10h30 to 13h30 Monday to Friday, evening 17h to 21h30 Because we have cubicles for COVID-19 it will help accommodate more people's. Please let me know witch time at night you want 17h to 19h15 or 19h30 to 21h30. All drop in: $15... Ninon cell 604 328-1891 Reminder that the drop in session are for you to practice what you already know, if you don't have any knowledge in the structure you want to practice on, we can refer you to class or give you privates, we have 30 year of circus experience in performing and coaching. See more

Emma Dutton will begin a hammock aerial fabric circus class next Thursday the 17 Sept, for 4 weeks at 20h to 21h30, price $160, 6 spot available. Meaning 6 individuals cubicles, bring your own hammock or we will provide one for you.

We have a class for beginner silk twice a week 1 hour at 18h00 to 19h00, every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 September till the 24 September 2020 there is 3 more spot open, price $160. Contact Ninon cell 604 328 1891, w 604 521 8131. We have safe COVID-19 practice. We have individual cubical for each person, see previous post.

Introduction to Rigging and Rigging Design for Aerial Performance 12 hours, (four three hour sessions, two weekends) $240.00 plus GST Maximum 8 spots. Social distancing, masks and gloves will be mandatory. Individual sets of gear for practical work will be provided...Continue reading

Underground Circus Studios is open for training all summer long! Because of COVID-19 the spot are limited please: Contact Ninon (cell 604 328 7295, or tel 604 521 8131) to reserve your spot in advance or if you have any questions. There are 5 partitioned training spaces, 4 on the main floor divided by plastic sheeting to ensure no spread of respiratory droplets and 1 in the upstairs studio suitable for 2 people from the same household. Disinfectant is available and all comm...on touch points are regularly cleaned. We also have created hooks to help reduce touch points. COVID-19 procedure must be followed. The Underground Circus provides training and rehearsal space for professionals, pre-professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. Not suitable for absolute beginners, unless they’re interested in taking private lessons, as this is self lead training. There are options for guided training, and regular lessons, (aerial, handstands, hand to hand, choreographic development, performance training, character development) ask Ninon about creating an appropriate program. Guest professionals give various workshops regularly, let us know your interest, and we’ll keep you in the loop. Drop in schedule is Monday to Friday, morning session is 10:30am - 1:30pm and evening session 6:30-9:30pm Other times may be available upon request Drop in for either morning or evening is $15, (GST included), either cash or email payment. A monthly payment of $100 ( begin on the first of the month) is possible, for either morning or evening session, (but not both. If you pay monthly for mornings, you can drop in the evening for $5, and vice versa)

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The underground circus is holding open training during the coronavirus pandemic. You are welcome to bring your own equipment, and are encouraged to read all current information on best practices. Do not come to the studio if you have any symptoms. I'll attach a link to a great article curated by Steven Santos at the Circus and Aerial Safety group. Training times are Monday to Friday, Mornings 10:30 to 1:30, and evenings, 6:30 to 9:30. https://docs.google.com//1PGXdGoCLTEuXRB1Xpfapk574cg/edit

This last Monday February 2 and 3 we had a blast to host the work shop of Courtney Julia @driftingmaple , Devin DeAngelis @acro.devin and Blox Acrobatics @bloxacrobatics. It was a privilege to have so many people working to a higher degree of competency in hand to hand balancing and to see the coaching of Courtney, Devin and Blox. Merci to all that attend the workshop.

My new take on The Show Must Go On It’s preferable and desired that performances are executed as planned, as long as all performers and technicians are conf...idant that the performance can be executed safely. There should be no misgivings on skill level, suitability of gear, training of technicians, show calls, safety procedures, or presence of appropriate emergency procedures. Openness of sharing safety information, and the willingness to abort a questionable performance, on the part of the client, event planner, circus director, riggers, support personnel, stage management, and fellow performers, and ourselves as performers must be maintained. Quality of life must go on. - doesn’t slip off the tongue, though.

I'm going to "Hidden Wonders" Tonight! - it's a show created and performed by Shawn Farquhar, one of the most brilliant magicians in the world, and a BC resident. He's been on Penn & Teller's "Fool me" twice, and fooled them...twice! He's been on the Ellen Degeneres show a couple of times, and has performed for a dizzying amount of celebrities around the world. It's going to be awesome. The show's on until Sept 26th, and you can see more info at: https://www.hiddenwonders.show

Qirques5: Call for artists: The Underground circus will be hosting its 5th Quirques cabaret: an evening of new and questionable circus, -and we are looking for performing artists to showcase their creations! The cabaret will take place at the Underground studio at 8440 Fraser on Oct. 18/19.... We welcome performing artists of all disciplines, the only parameters are: no fire, sparkles, or anything illegal, other than that, anything goes Performers will be compensated with 4 hours of free use of the Underground Circus studio space for filming or photo shoots. Some studio specs: Rigging height: 26 ft Maximum dynamic load limit: 1000 lbs If your concept exceeds this, we can potentially create a sub grid to accommodate Stage area: Roughly 16 x 20 ft Tech rehearsal time in house will be provided We welcome experimentation. If you’re interested, please send a description of your act, or any questions you may have, to [email protected]