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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.

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