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. Contact Us 

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.

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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.

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Acrobatic Dance

Acro Dance is an energetic and expressive service offered for both kids and adults, combining the athleticism of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Participants learn to integrate tumbling, flexibility, and strength-based movements seamlessly into dance routines, enhancing coordination, balance, and body awareness.

For children, acro dance builds confidence, creativity, and discipline while fostering teamwork and self-expression, and for adults it offers a fun, full-body workout that improves fitness, flexibility, and mental focus.

Beyond physical development, acro dance encourages resilience, determination, and emotional expression—skills that support personal growth, well-being, and success both on stage and in everyday life.

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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.

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Kettlebells Training

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Kettlebells Strength Training is a dynamic fitness service offered for both kids and adults, focusing on functional strength, endurance, and full-body conditioning through a variety of swings, lifts, and controlled movements. This training develops core stability, muscular strength, coordination, and cardiovascular health, while also improving posture, balance, and overall mobility.

For children, kettlebell training builds confidence, discipline, and body awareness in a safe and structured environment, and for adults it provides an efficient, engaging way to increase strength, burn calories, and reduce stress.

Beyond physical benefits, kettlebell training fosters focus, perseverance, and goal-setting—skills that enhance mental resilience, overall well-being, and everyday life.

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Power 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.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Parents Night Out Pajama Party

Parents’ Night Out – Pajama Party! 
Drop-off: 4:00 PM | Pick-up: 10:00 PM

NEXT DATE: Saturday, November 15

Give yourself a well-deserved night off while your kids enjoy a fun-filled evening in a safe and exciting environment!

For Kids:

  • Come cozy in your favorite pajamas

  • Play games and enjoy plenty of free playtime with friends

  • Watch a fun movie under the party lights

  • Delicious pizza dinner included

  • A chance to socialize, laugh, and burn energy in a supervised setting

For Parents:

  • Six full hours to relax, recharge, or enjoy a night out

  • Peace of mind knowing your kids are having a blast in a safe space

  • A perfect way to balance family fun with some well-deserved personal time

Good for kids, great for parents!

Price: $55 per child and $30 for additional sibling

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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.

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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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Aerial Straps

Aerial Straps is a powerful circus arts discipline offered for both kids and adults, focusing on strength, control, and graceful movement while suspended in the air. Participants develop exceptional upper body and core strength, flexibility, and coordination as they learn holds, swings, and dynamic sequences on the straps.

For children, aerial straps build confidence, focus, and resilience, encouraging them to challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment, while for adults it provides an engaging full-body workout that improves fitness, posture, and mental focus.

Beyond physical development, training on aerial straps cultivates discipline, determination, and self-expression—skills that enhance well-being, personal growth, and success both on stage and in everyday life.

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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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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.

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In-House Shows

In-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 SHOW:

UPA Acro Circus Comedy, "Aliens vs. Jesters: Chaper III": Sunday, March 29, 2026, 4pm

General Rehearsal: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4pm-7pm

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2025-2026 In-House Show Dates:

UPA April Fools Acro Comedy Show: Sunday, March 29th  General Rehearsal: Sunday, March 22nd  UPA Motivational Gala & Graduation Show: Sunday, June 28th General Rehearsal: Sunday, June 21st Pricing: Fees per performer: General Rehearsal: $40  Show & Party: UPA Halloween Show- $60 UPA Winter Holidays Show- $60 UPA April Fools Acro Comedy Show- $60 UPA Motivational Gala & Graduation Show- $80-100 (price depends on awards, TBA) Fee for Guests: $20 per guest  

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Original Characters

Original Character Development for original acts is a creative service designed for both kids and adults, where participants learn to build unique stage personas and craft performances that reflect their individuality. This process blends imagination, storytelling, movement, and artistic expression, helping performers discover their voice and confidence both on and off stage.

By developing original characters, students enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills, while also building resilience and self-awareness. For kids, it encourages playfulness, emotional growth, and teamwork, and for adults, it offers a powerful outlet for self-expression, stress relief, and personal empowerment.

Beyond performance, this service fosters confidence, adaptability, and originality—skills that enrich health, well-being, and everyday life.

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Choreography

Original Acro Choreography for circus arts acts is a service that guides kids and adults in creating unique performance pieces that blend acrobatics, artistry, and personal expression. Through this process, participants learn how to combine skills into fluid sequences, develop timing and rhythm, and bring creativity to their movements, resulting in acts that are both technically strong and artistically meaningful.

Beyond the stage, this training builds confidence, discipline, and collaboration, while fostering problem-solving and perseverance as students refine their ideas into finished performances. For children, it enhances creativity, teamwork, and resilience, and for adults, it provides a fulfilling way to challenge the body, stimulate the mind, and express individuality.

The result is growth not only in acrobatic skill but also in health, self-confidence, and life skills that extend far beyond the performance space.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trapeze

Aerial Trapeze is a thrilling circus arts discipline offered for kids and adults, blending strength, coordination, and grace in movement above the ground. Through swings, balances, and dynamic transitions, participants develop upper body and core strength, flexibility, and body awareness while gaining confidence in their abilities.

For children, trapeze fosters courage, focus, and creativity as they explore new heights in a safe and supportive environment, while for adults it provides an empowering way to challenge the body, improve fitness, and relieve stress.

Beyond the physical benefits, aerial trapeze cultivates resilience, trust, and self-expression—valuable life skills that enhance overall health, personal growth, and everyday confidence.