- 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
UPA Performers, Elite Performers, Pre-Competitive & Competitive Shows, Competitions, & Events
UPA Perfomers, Elite Performers, Pre-Competitive & Competitive Events Schedule:
UPA Programs, Levels, Class Schedule
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 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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.