- Acro Yoga
- Acrobatic Dance
- Aerial Hoop
- Aerial Silks
- Aerial Straps
- Calisthenics
- Flexibility & Contortion
- Hand-to-Hand
- In-House Shows
- Lollipop Hoop
- Storytelling Acts
- Original Characters
- Choreography
- Trapeze
- Tumbling
- Power Lifting
- Self Defense
- Kettlebells Training
- Sport-specific Training
- Teen Strength Training
- Nutrition Workshops
- Parents Night Out Pajama Party
- Birthday Parties
- Handbalance/Handstand Training
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.
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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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Flexibility & Contortion
Flexibility and Contortion programs for original circus arts are designed for both kids and adults to safely develop mobility, strength, and body control through progressive stretching and specialized techniques. These programs not only enhance acrobatic and performance abilities but also improve posture, balance, and overall physical health.
For children, training builds discipline, patience, and confidence as they discover the potential of their bodies, while for adults it promotes longevity, stress relief, and greater ease of movement in daily life.
Beyond physical benefits, flexibility and contortion cultivate focus, resilience, and self-awareness, empowering participants to push past limits and achieve goals—skills that carry over into both performance and everyday living.
Self Defense
Self-Defense Training is a valuable service offered for both kids and adults, designed to build confidence, awareness, and practical skills for personal safety. Through learning effective techniques, situational awareness, and controlled responses, participants develop strength, coordination, and agility while also improving focus and self-control.
For children, self-defense fosters discipline, resilience, and respect for others, empowering them with tools to feel safe and confident.
For adults, it provides both a practical means of protection and a powerful way to reduce stress, improve fitness, and sharpen mental clarity.
Beyond physical readiness, self-defense training cultivates confidence, responsibility, and emotional resilience—qualities that enhance well-being, self-esteem, and everyday life.
Nutrition Workshops
UPA Monthly Nutrition Workshop
Sunday, December 14 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
$30 per family (all family members welcome)
Agenda:
- Current Scientific Research on a Key Nutrition Topic Stay informed with up-to-date, evidence-based insights. Knowing the “why” behind recommendations makes it easier to apply them in daily life.
- Moral Support & Group Help Being surrounded by others who share the same goals makes healthy changes easier to stick to. Support reduces feelings of isolation and keeps motivation high.
- Accountability Partners Having someone check in on your progress helps build consistency. It turns good intentions into lasting habits through encouragement and gentle reminders.
- Open Discussions of Ongoing Issues & Obstacles Talking through challenges in a safe environment gives clarity and new solutions. Often, someone else has already faced — and overcome — the same barrier.
- Sharing of Ideas to Improve Habits Practical, real-life strategies from others in the group can inspire fresh approaches. Small habit changes often lead to big, long-term health results.
- Hands-On Recipe with “Spoiling” Foods (e.g., smoothie) Learn to waste less food and make quick, nutritious meals. This creative skill saves money, reduces waste, and helps you eat healthier at home.
Family-friendly: Everyone can participate, learn, and benefit together.
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Aerial Hoop
Aerial Hoop, also known as Lyra, is a captivating circus arts discipline offered for both kids and adults, combining strength, flexibility, and artistry in a suspended hoop. Participants learn to flow through poses, spins, and transitions that build core and upper body strength, balance, and coordination, while also encouraging creativity and self-expression.
For children, aerial hoop boosts confidence, focus, and resilience as they master new challenges in a supportive environment, and for adults, it offers a fun and empowering way to stay fit, mobile, and strong.
Beyond the physical skills, aerial hoop fosters discipline, determination, and self-awareness—qualities that support mental well-being, personal growth, and success both on stage and in everyday life.
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.
Storytelling Acts
Original Acts with Storytelling is a service that empowers kids and adults to create circus performances that weave acrobatics, movement, and narrative into a meaningful and memorable act.
By combining physical skill with character and story, participants learn how to engage audiences on a deeper level while expressing their own creativity and imagination. This process strengthens communication, emotional awareness, and artistic confidence, while also enhancing physical coordination, endurance, and discipline. For children, it nurtures imagination, teamwork, and resilience, and for adults, it offers a powerful outlet for self-expression, stress relief, and personal growth.
Beyond the stage, storytelling through circus arts builds confidence, adaptability, and creativity—qualities that enrich health, well-being, and everyday life.