- 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
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.
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Handbalance/Handstand Training
UPA’s Handbalance and Handstand Training is designed for those who want to master the art of balance, strength, and body awareness. Participants learn proper techniques and progressions that build both physical control and mental focus, while exploring the philosophy of the handstand as a symbol of a fully connected mind and body.
Training emphasizes alignment, breathing, and the artistry of equilibrium—transforming the handstand into more than just a skill, but a practice of discipline, patience, and self-expression.
UPA unique workshop will be announced soon, offering a rare opportunity to dive deep into the craft of balance and elevate your movement practice.
Contact us to reserve a spot.
Acro Yoga
Acro Yoga is a playful and empowering service offered for both kids and adults that combines the strength and balance of acrobatics with the mindfulness and flexibility of yoga. Participants practice lifts, balances, and partner flows that develop core strength, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness, while also fostering trust, communication, and connection with others.
For children, acro yoga encourages confidence, patience, and teamwork as they explore new movements in a safe and supportive environment, and for adults it provides a holistic way to improve fitness, relieve stress, and enhance mental focus.
Beyond physical benefits, acro yoga cultivates resilience, mindfulness, and self-expression—skills that enrich overall health, emotional well-being, and everyday life.
Power Lifting and Olympic Weight Lifting
Powerlifting Strength Training is a focused and empowering service offered for both kids and adults, centered on mastering the squat, bench press, and deadlift with proper technique and progressive overload.
We follow the traditions and techniques of Olympic Weight Lifting sport since first Olympics in 1896 in Athens, Greece.This training develops maximal strength, muscular endurance, coordination, and joint stability, while promoting safe movement patterns and overall physical fitness.
For children, light powerlifting builds form, confidence, discipline, and body awareness in a structured and supportive environment, and for adults it provides a powerful way to increase strength, improve posture, and enhance overall health.
Beyond physical benefits, powerlifting cultivates goal-setting, perseverance, mental resilience, and self-discipline—skills that carry over into everyday life, fostering personal growth and long-term well-being.
Sport-specific Training
Sport-Specific Strength Training is a specialized service offered for both kids and adults, designed to enhance athletic performance by focusing on the unique physical and mental demands of each sport.
Whether preparing for basketball, baseball, hockey, football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, diving, figure skating, gymnastics, tennis, or many others, athletes develop strength, speed, agility, endurance, and sport-specific skills that directly translate to improved performance on the field, court, rink, or stage.
For children, this training builds coordination, confidence, discipline, and resilience, while for adults and competitive athletes it sharpens focus, prevents injury, and maximizes potential.
Beyond the game, sport-specific training fosters perseverance, goal-setting, and mental toughness—qualities that strengthen not only athletic success but also health, personal growth, and everyday life.
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.
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.
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.
NEXT UPA SHOWS, SOCIALS, & COMPETITIONS:
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.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.
