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September 2026 Monthly Newsletter

September 2026 News and Events

2026 September News and Events! We have reached the end of summer. The air will soon get cooler and the days shorter. Join us for class to keep your end-of-summer-blues at bay!

Read below about our 2026 September News and Events! We have a new scheduling system that we are so excited to launch. You’ll need to make an account to register for future classes starting now!

And we have released our fall Performance Prep classes!

NEW Scheduling System – IMPORTANT; PLEASE READ!

We are so excited to announce we have officially launched our new scheduling software! If you have signed up for classes with us in the past, you should have received an email inviting you to create a login and profile in our new scheduling system. Please let us know if you missed this or need help.

A few things to note:

  • Starting Sept 1st, we will be fully using StudioTrack for all scheduling!
  • We are working on getting all class packs and memberships transferred from the old scheduling system into the new system. Please let us know if we missed anything!
  • You will be prompted to sign a new waiver and fill out any necessary forms.
  • If you have a training membership with us, we will reach out directly to get you set up.
  • There is an app for iphones which can be found in the app store. The android app is still being developed and will be launched within the next couple of weeks. If you’re an android user, you can still use the StudioTrack software on a web browser.
  • Our cancellation policy remains the same. You can find this on our website or on the footer of the scheduling page.
  • We appreciate your patience as we make this huge transition!
New Scheduling Signup!

Fall Showcase & Performance Prep

Performance Prep Classes
Prep series class session starts on Thursday, Sept 17th

  • Thursdays at 3:15pm with Kristen – All Apparatus
  • Thursdays at 7pm with Lynn – All Apparatus
  • Saturdays at 10:45am with Staaj – Youth Group
  • Sundays at 10:30am with Lynn – All Apparatus
  • Mondays at 5:45pm with Jenn – Trapeze/Lyra/Flying Pole
  • Mondays at 7pm with Kristen – All Apparatus
  • Wednesdays at 5:45pm with Staaj – All Apparatus
  • Wednesdays at 7pm with Anja – All Apparatus
    *You can receive one makeup in an Open Gym if you can’t make all six classes.
Learn More and Signup

More Youth Programming!

We’ve expanded our youth class schedule and offer several weekly classes and a performance prep class for youth!

Performance Prep Class for Youth
  • Youth Group Performance Prep with Staaj – Saturdays at 10:45am *starts on Sept 19th.
  • This class will meet weekly, for six weeks, to work on creating/choreographing a group aerial piece! Dress rehearsal is at 6pm on Thursday, October 29th, and our Fall show is at 2pm on Saturday, October 31st, 2026.
  • Some aerial experience is required.
Ongoing Weekly Youth Classes
  • Youth Aerial (Ages 6-10) with Josie – Sundays at 3:45pm
  • Youth Beginner Silks (11 -15 years old) with Staaj – Sundays at 3:45pm
  • Youth Aerial (Ages 8 – 12) with Josie on Tuesdays at 4:30pm
  • Youth Level Up Silks (Ages 10 – 16) with Valerie on Wednesdays at 4:30pm
  • Youth Mixed Level Lyra (Ages 10 – 16) with Valerie on Thursdays at 5:45pm
  • Youth Intermediate Silks (Ages 12-16) with Staaj – Saturdays at 10:45am – please note this class on pause until after showcase and will resume in November
  • 5-Week Series: Youth Contortion (Ages 12 – 16) with Gunnar – Fridays at 4:30pm
Youth Classes!

Upcoming Event – Performance Opportunity

We are going to be setting the rig up in Northfield, MN for their Fall Festival at the Riverwalk Market. We will be performing during the outdoor festival on Saturday, October 10th from 9am – 1pm.

If you are interested in joining us please email the studio.

 

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2025 Summer Camp Registration is Open

2025 Youth Summer Camp Registration is open!

2025 Youth Summer Camp

2025 Youth Summer Camp registration is open! There are 2 different camps for different age groups. Each session is 5 days running from 9am – 3pm and costs $290. Make sure to read about both below!

2025 Youth Summer Camp Ages 5-9
Session 1: June 16 – 20
Session 2: July 7 – 11
This is an opportunity for kids ages 5-9 to spend a week in the air exploring movement, strength, and creative expression, plus having lots of fun! Each week we will sample a variety of aerial and floor techniques, play games, and learn age appropriate ways to keep our bodies safe and strong. Perfect for total beginners or kids with previous aerial experience alike.

*Snacks and lunches will need to be packed and brought from home. We have a water bottle filling station so students should bring a re-usable water bottle.

*New* Young Performers Camp for Ages 10 -15
Session 1: June 23 – 27
Session 2: July 14 – 18
This year our older youth camps will focus on artistry, performance, and the skill of developing a circus act! Students will spend the week training on chosen apparatuses as well as finding their creative voice through improv, exploration, and collaborative movement exercises. As a group we will learn to expand beyond memorizing specific “tricks” and into the exciting world of using circus arts as a tool for self expression. The week will culminate in a small showcase for parents where students will have the opportunity to perform solo and/or as part of a group act.

*Snacks and lunches will need to be packed and brought from home. We have a water bottle filling station so students should bring a re-usable water bottle.

Check out 2025 Youth Camp Information here!

Register for 2025 Youth Camp here!

 

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Spring Performance Prep Class and Showcase!

Click here to read our March Newsletter!

Spring Performance Prep Class Series Starts the Week of March 19th! 

Join us for our Spring Student Showcase Performance Prep Class and show!

In this is a seven-week class session, beginning the week of March 19th, you will meet weekly to work on creating and choreographing a piece on your apparatus of choice!

After the seven weekly classes, you get to debut your new act in our showcase happening the weekend of May 5th and 6th.

Experience on your apparatus is required. Come with tricks and sequences in mind that you would like to incorporate into your choreography. Please note this is not a learn-new-skills type of class. Your coach will be there to assist you in creating flow between your tricks and sequences to compile a new piece of artistry!

You may miss up to one class and make it up during an Open Gym.

Classes start the week of March 19th

Performance Prep with Lynn – Sundays 10:30am – FULL

Performance Prep with Alissa – Sundays 1:15pm 

Performance Prep with Kristen – Tuesdays 5:45pm – FULL

Spring Student Showcase – May 5th and 6th, 2023

Schedule Performance Prep Class

 

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February Studio Updates

 February Studio Updates

Open Gym StudioFebruary Studio Updates. We are officially in the depths of winter. Lucky for us our studio is cozy, warm, and full of plants. Come escape the winter and move with us!

Early Morning Classes & Conditioning!

For all you early birds, we added two morning classes just for you!

Aerial Yoga with Josie – Wednesdays 8am
Aerial yoga incorporates the asanas (postures) of yoga while using the aerial sling. This class is suited for the regularly practicing aerialist or acrobat as a rejuvenating, gentle conditioning practice. It is also suited for a beginner aerialist looking for a light approach to aerial or for anyone interested in a yoga practice. This is not a tricks-based class. An introduction to inversions in the sling or on another aerial apparatus is helpful, but not required.

Early Morning Lyra or Rope with Alissa – Thursdays 8am
Grab your morning beverage and start your day on a Lyra OR Aerial Rope. We’ll explore sequences and moves that have similarities on both or that have nothing in common. You get to pick which of the two apparatuses you want to be on. All levels welcome!

And we’ve added a couple new evening classes too!

NEW! Aerial Conditioning with Anja – Thursdays 5:45pm
A full body workout designed to increase active flexibility, strengthen and stabilize your core and increase mind body connection to keep you safe and aware in the air. This class will be ground based with occasional use of apparatus for drills. No aerial experience is necessary for this class, it is open to all levels, beginner or advanced. Modifications are provided for every drill, whether it be to make it more accessible, or increase intensity.

Beginner Handstands with Katie – Fridays 4:30pm
This class is designed for people who are interested in handstanding but don’t know where to begin. In this weekly class, we will focus on drills to strengthen our core, shoulders, and stabilizer muscles needed for finding that perfect handstand line. These drills will be interspersed with breaks for stretching and technique discussions.

UPCOMING!

Hula Hoop Workshop/Classes
Keep an eye out!

Purchase Class Pack Here

Sign Up for Classes Here

Circus for the Broken Hearted Workshop

In this very special workshop local psychologist and aerialist, Dr. Sherry Walling, will help us explore how physical movement and artistic expression can support our wellbeing and emotional healing.

The integration of circus and healing has generated some interest in the larger community.

***There will be a film crew on site for this workshop. By participating, you consent to your image being included in the filming. Any interviews or personal sharing are completely optional.***

Sign up for Circus for the Broken-Hearted

Memberships

Check out other training options with our membership program! It includes all open gyms, acro jam, handstand happy hour, and dedicated member training times. Read more here.

 

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January Class Updates

Happy New Year!! January Class Updates

January Class Updates. We are so grateful for each and every student that comes into the studio. We hope to continue sharing our space with you and creating the amazing community that is Stomping Ground!

Newly Added Classes & Class Times!

Want MORE CIRCUS!? We do too!! Which is why we’ve added several new classes to our weekly schedule! AND we’ve added more class time availability for some of our more popular classes.

Beginner Intermediate Silks with Kristen – Mondays at 3:30pm
Duo Aerial with Lynn and Kristen – Mondays at 7pm
Handstands & Flexibility with Kristen – Tuesdays at 1:30pm
Aerial Yoga with Josie – Wednesdays at 8am
Beg-Int Silks Foundations with Coco – Tuesdays at 7pm
Early Morning Lyra or Rope with Alissa – Thursdays at 8am
Aerial Conditioning with Anastasia – Thursdays at 5:45pm

Monthly Handstand Happy Hour – Last Friday of every month at 5pm

Purchase Class Pack Here
Sign Up for Classes Here

Rope Palooza is rescheduled for Thursday, January 26th at 7pm!

Pic of Grace by Clockwork SteveLooking to spice up your rope practice? Look no further. In this workshop, we’ll go through a variety of moves including slack drops, half releases, and static poses. This workshop is for intermediate/advanced students with a regular rope or silks practice. Students should be comfortable with inversions and be regularly practicing basic beat pathways (bell, pike, and scissor).
Click here to sign up!

Memberships

Check out other training options with our membership program! It includes all open gyms, acro jam, handstand happy hour, and dedicated member training times. Read more here.

 

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