LOCATION 

• 6800 Brighton Rd.  Ben Avon PA 15202  

• Our building sits at the bottom of the hill. 

• Parking lot available and free

• PLEASE do not block any garage doors. 

• The Circus School stair case and entrance are around the back. 

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WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS  

• Suggested weigh limit is approximately up to 200lbs for our classes.  However, with weight only being a number,  if you have circus experience, are currently active, tall person, weight lifter etc, and are over the suggested weight, you are welcome.  ​

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AGE RESTRICTIONS

• Minimum age is 6 years old and must have finished Kindergarten

• Must be able to use the restroom by themselves

• No diapers or pull-ups

• Separation anxiety needs to be minimal

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ATTIRE RULES  

AERIAL SILKS, HAMMOCK, HOOP, TRAP 

• Longer hair must be pulled up or back.

• Tops must cover the entire torso and lower back. No crop tops. 

• Youth- No Tank Tops

• Armpits with hair must be covered by a sleeve. This is for both men and women.  We ask this so that the silks stay free from deodorant or excessive sweat.  

• Bottoms must be Capri or Full-Length.  No shorts of any kind. 

• Bare feet preferred unless you are told otherwise.  

• No perfumes, scented lotions, oils of any kind-pretty please!

• No jewelry on neck, wrists, fingers.  Smaller earrings are okay.  Piercings we can not see are at your discretion. :)

• NO long, pointy, sharp edged FINGERNAILS.  We do not allow acrylic tips, glue on, artificial nails.  Nail must be short active length so that you can make a tight fist.  

BUNGEE

• Longer hair should be pulled up or back to avoid tangle in the bungee cord. 

• Tops must cover the entire torso and lower back. No crop tops. 

• No shorts.  The harness will make your shorts bunch up or ride up your booty. 

• Bare feet.  Jazz dance shoes and wrestling shoes that have not been outdoors, may be okay.  

• No perfumes, scented lotions, oils of any kind- pretty please!

• No jewelry on neck.  It will bounce around too much.  Jewlery in other area should be fine.  

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SPECTATORS   

• We have a waiting area. 

• You are welcome to use our restrooms, but we ask that, if possible, spectators wait until there is a break BETWEEN classes.    To get to the restroom, you have to walk through the circus room- which can be distracting.  

• Please don't leave us wrappers or crumbs from your snacks.  :) 

• No smoking/vaping inside the circus school or on our outside stairs. 

• Please do not talk to students while they are in class (even if they are your child).  Students need to pay attention to the instructor at all times.  If you need to speak to a student, we will ask that they step off the floor to do so. 

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PHOTOS/VIDEO 

We have had many students and parents voice their concerns/complaints about being in photos and videos without their permission.  This is certainly a valid concern.   We have collectively decided to implement a no photo/video rule for group classes, unless you are absolutely sure no one else is in the frame (i.e. you are a spectator and happen to catch your child on the trapeze with no one else around, or if you are a student and are setting up your phone to video only yourself).    During a private lesson and showcase, you may take as much footage as you like.   Teachers typically do not mind being in photos but please have the courtesy to ask them if its okay.  

 

Our goal is to keep a very welcoming, family friendly, safe circus school.  Thank you in advance for understanding. .   ​

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HOW TO GET STARTED? 

• Classes that we have available to the public are listed here. 

• We do offer some 1-time classes (Bungee,  Mini Circus Camp, Circus Class, & Specialty workshops).

• Aerial Silks - Enroll in a 4-week course.  There are courses for youth and adults. Once you finish those 4-weeks, we will discuss membership.

• Can't commit to a session?  Call/text us to book a private 412.681.0111

• Want to book a party?  Call/text us at 412.681.0111

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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

• We do not offer refunds unless we, the circus school, cancel what you registered for. 

• We will issue an in-studio credit, good for 3 months, if the below-stated amount time has been given. 

•  ALL CANCELLATIONS NOTICES MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO:  pittsburghcircuscenter@gmail.com​.

   The following is our policy on notice to cancel to receive in-studio credit: 

• Single 1 time class, private lesson for 1 person, specialty workshop = 24 hr 

• Multi-week session, camps, private lesson, Birthday party = 48 hr​

​      If you cancel outside of the above-stated policy, you are forfeiting your payment. 

     You are welcome to sell or gift your spot to someone else if they are appropriate age.  

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