Workshops

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Fire Workshops, Fall 2023

Registration opening soon….. 

Learn the ancient art of fire eating and fire breathing.  3 workshops. A weekend full of play, adventure, and empowerment. All levels welcome! Instructed by the Co-Founders of House of Cirque, Crystal Cruz & Jon Goodell. 18+ only.

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Workshops:

Dragon Training, Level 1  Saturday  5pm-7pm

No experience required. Instruction will include a safety and fire lecture. Students are introduced to on and off body fire wand tricks, skin transfers, fire eating, and fire breathing. Class set of fire wands available for use. 18+

Dragon Training, Level 2  Sunday 5pm-7pm

Students are introduced to advanced techniques, wand management, patterns, directionals, & hollow point vapor pulls. Both Level 1 & 2 can be taken on the same weekend. Students are required to take Level 1 with House of Cirque before attending level 2, or instructor approval. Class set of fire wands available for use. 18+

Dragon Training, Level 3  Sunday 7pm-9pm

Students are introduced to partner moves, combinations, and advance techniques. Prerequisites: Completed Dragon Training Level 1 & Level 2, or Instructor approval. Class set of fire wands available for use. 18+

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Stilt Workshops, Fall 2023

Registration opening soon….. 

Learn the amazing art of walking on Stilts! All levels welcome. 4 workshops of fun 2 feet above the ground. Join us for a weekend full of play, adventure, and empowerment. Instructed by the Co-Founders of House of Cirque, Crystal Cruz & Jon Goodell. 18+ only.

Stilts Level 1: Learn to Walk on Stilts

Saturday 1pm to 3pm, All levels welcome. Learn to walk on stilts. Improve coordination, balance, dexterity, and build confidence. Fulfill your dream of being incredibly tall!  Limited stilt rentals available.

Stilts Level 2: Surviving the Environment on Stilts

Saturday 4pm to 6pm, Learn to navigate different environment on stilts. Learn to duck trees, hop curbs, climb stairs, survive different terrains, manage inclines, and build stamina. The perfect training to survive stilting in public spaces. Limited stilt rentals available

Stilts Level 3: Finding Balance on Stilts 

Sunday 1pm to 3pm, Expand your practice and learn the art of sharing balance, stillness (zero pointing), and acro fundamentals to creating shapes and moves by yourself and with other stilters. Limited stilt rentals available

Stilts Level 4: Floor Work & Lifts on Stilts

Sunday 4pm to 6pm, Stilting is more than just walking. Learn to safely go to the floor and back up again using solo, tandem, and group moves. Explore lifts and group movement on stilts. Limited stilt rentals available

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*Workshops are held outside. Students are welcome to enjoy the circus grounds and gardens during the break between workshops. Restroom onsite.


Side Show Workshops, Fall 2023

Registration opening soon….. 

5 scintillating workshops to engage the senses. Learn the secrets of Side Show! Join us for 2 days of fun in the sun making Danger your middle name. 18+ only. Instructed by House of Cirque Co-Founder Crystal Cruz.

Saturday Workshops

1pm to 230pm, How to Crack Bull Whips

3pm to 430pm, Bed of Nails

5pm to 630pm, Human Blockhead, Human Bulletin Board, & Hot Wax

Sunday Workshops

1pm to 230pm, Straight Jacket Escape

3pm to 430pm, Walking on Broken Glass

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