- Acro Yoga
- Acrobatic Dance
- Aerial Hoop
- Aerial Silks
- Aerial Straps
- Calisthenics
- Flexibility & Contortion
- Hand-to-Hand
- UPA Performers, Elite Performers, Pre-Competitive & Competitive Shows, Competitions, & Events
- Lollipop Hoop
- Trapeze
- Tumbling
- Power Lifting and Olympic Weight Lifting
- Kettlebells Training
- Sport-specific Training
- Teen Strength Training
- Birthday Parties
- Handbalance/Handstand Training
Teen Strength Training
Teen Strength Training is a structured and supportive service designed to help teenagers build strength, endurance, and confidence through age-appropriate exercises and techniques. This program focuses on developing safe movement patterns, improving posture, coordination, and athletic performance, while also fostering healthy lifestyle habits early on.
Physically, teens gain increased muscle strength, flexibility, and overall fitness, which can enhance performance in sports and reduce the risk of injury.
Mentally, strength training promotes discipline, focus, resilience, and self-esteem, empowering teens to set and achieve personal goals. Beyond the gym, these benefits carry into everyday life, supporting not only long-term health but also confidence, responsibility, and overall personal growth.
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Birthday Parties
At UPA, our Circus Birthday Parties bring the magic of the big top to life with unforgettable energy and excitement!
Kids get to celebrate under vibrant party lights and a sparkling disco ball while enjoying thrilling games, aerial arts, trampolines, and so much more. Our professional team creates a safe and engaging environment where children can play, explore, and experience the joy of circus-inspired activities.
With a perfect mix of entertainment, movement, and fun, every birthday party at UPA is a one-of-a-kind celebration that kids will talk about long after the day is over.
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Calisthenics
Calisthenics is a form of strength and fitness training that uses a person’s own body weight for resistance, focusing on natural movements like pushing, pulling, bending, jumping, and balancing.
It improves strength, mobility, endurance, coordination, and flexibility without the need for equipment, making it accessible anywhere.
From basic exercises like push-ups and squats to advanced skills such as handstands and muscle-ups, calisthenics develops both functional power and body control, combining physical fitness with artistry and discipline.
Aerial Silks
Aerial Silks and Hammock are dynamic circus arts disciplines offered for both kids and adults, allowing participants to climb, wrap, and flow through the fabric to perform graceful poses, drops, and transitions. Training in silks and hammock develops full-body strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness, while also enhancing endurance and balance.
For children, these practices boost confidence, focus, and resilience as they learn to navigate challenges safely, and for adults they provide a fun and effective way to improve fitness, relieve stress, and express creativity.
Beyond the physical benefits, aerial silks and hammock foster discipline, determination, and self-expression—skills that support personal growth, emotional well-being, and everyday confidence.
Lollipop Hoop
Lollipop Aerial Hoop is a unique circus arts discipline offered for both kids and adults, combining the elegance of aerial movement with the strength and creativity of pole and hoop work. This versatile apparatus allows participants to explore spins, balances, and dynamic tricks close to the ground, making it accessible while still challenging.
Training on the lollipop hoop develops full-body strength, coordination, flexibility, and endurance, while also encouraging creativity and artistic expression. For children, it builds confidence, focus, and resilience through playful exploration, and for adults, it provides an exciting way to stay fit, improve mobility, and relieve stress.
Beyond physical skills, lollipop aerial hoop fosters self-discipline, determination, and self-expression—qualities that support both personal growth and overall well-being.
Hand-to-Hand
Hand-to-Hand Acrobatics is a dynamic circus arts service offered for both kids and adults, focusing on partner-based skills such as lifts, balances, and coordinated movements. This training develops strength, flexibility, balance, and precise body control, while also teaching teamwork, communication, and trust.
For children, hand-to-hand acrobatics builds confidence, resilience, and social skills as they learn to work safely and effectively with a partner, while for adults it provides a challenging full-body workout that enhances fitness, coordination, and mental focus.
Beyond physical development, the discipline fosters discipline, determination, problem-solving, and self-expression—skills that support personal growth, emotional well-being, and everyday life.
UPA Performers, Elite Performers, Pre-Competitive & Competitive Shows, Competitions, & Events
UPA Perfomers, Elite Performers, Pre-Competitive & Competitive Events Schedule:
UPA Programs, Levels, Class ScheduleIn-House Practice Acrobatics Shows are an exciting part of our 4-show yearly curriculum, giving kids the opportunity to showcase their progress in a supportive and familiar environment. These shows help children build confidence by performing in front of peers and family, while also developing teamwork, responsibility, and stage presence.
Each performance allows them to set goals, practice discipline, and experience the joy of accomplishment, which strengthens both their physical and emotional growth. By participating regularly, kids not only refine their acrobatic skills but also gain valuable life skills such as resilience, creativity, and self-expression.
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Year 2026-27 Events
UPA Halloween Party Social: November 1st, 2026
UPA Winter Show: January 10th, 2027 (UPA Winter Rehearsal: January 3rd, 2027) UPA April Fools Comedy Party Social: April 4th, 2027 UPA Motivational Gala Show & Awardes: June 27th, 2027 (UPA Motivational Rehearsal: June 20th, 2027) UPA Competitions: Care dance Aerial Date 10-11 April, 2027 Aerialympics Date 5-6 June, 2027 Northern Stars Dance Date: 29-30 May, 2027 Canadian Pole and Aerial Championship Date: February 27–28, 2027 UPA Elite Performers Shows: TBA; for Public Performances please Contact Us for more information.
Toddler Training
Toddler Training is a fun and engaging service designed for toddlers and their parents, with the option to train together when suitable and appropriate, creating a bonding experience that supports both physical and emotional growth.
Through playful movement, basic acrobatics, balance exercises, and interactive activities, toddlers develop coordination, strength, flexibility, and motor skills, while also enhancing focus, confidence, and social interaction. Parents benefit by actively participating in their child’s progress, encouraging healthy habits, and building trust and connection through shared experiences.
This early introduction to movement lays the foundation for lifelong physical fitness, while also supporting mental development through problem-solving, creativity, and resilience.
Beyond the physical and cognitive benefits, toddler training fosters joy, confidence, and a love of movement that carries into everyday life.
Tumbling
Tumbling is a dynamic and foundational discipline offered for both kids and adults, focusing on rolls, flips, handsprings, and powerful floor skills that build strength, coordination, and agility.
Beyond the physical techniques, tumbling develops balance, flexibility, and body awareness, which enhance performance in all sports and movement practices. For children, it nurtures confidence, discipline, and perseverance as they conquer new skills step by step, while for adults it provides a fun, energizing way to stay fit, mobile, and strong. The practice not only improves overall health and fitness but also cultivates resilience, focus, and a growth mindset—valuable skills that carry over into everyday life.