Winter Intensive
Spend your Winter playing, training, and performing with Circus Sanctuary in sunny Tucson, AZ. Expect to learn a variety of circus skills, gain an in-depth knowledge of your chosen apparatus, get comfortable with choreography, and develop your unique movement style. The first half of Intensive is spent building aerial and ground skills, the next half is spent on act creation and performance prep. This program culminates in a show where you'll perform an original act! This winter is your chance to level up, clean it up, and create something you feel good about.
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This year’s Intensive program runs January 3rd- March 22nd. The program meets every Saturday & Sunday from 12-3pm. The program culminates in a performance weekend! Show times are Saturday 3/21 at 2pm & 7pm & Sunday 3/22 at 2pm. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal Sunday 3/15 during your regularly scheduled Intensive time.
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The program includes 6 hours of weekly Intensive classes, 6 private lessons, and unlimited group classes until show week.
Get the most out of your Winter Intensive experience by purchasing the Add On package for 6 additional lessons offered at a discounted rate!
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This year's Intensive Training and Showcases will be held entirely in the Circus Sanctuary Studio at 2706 N. Silverbell #1120 Tucson, AZ 85745.
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The total cost of this program is $3500.
We require a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to hold your spot in the program.
If you do not wish to pay for the entirety of the program up front we will work with you to schedule the remainder of your payments. Any unpaid balance at the start of the program will be split into monthly or biweekly payments (whichever you prefer) on the 1st &/or 15th of the month. The program must be paid off by the end of Intensive.
Testimonials
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![A woman practicing pole dance indoors, hanging upside down with one hand on the floor, wearing a sports top and shorts, in a dance studio with purple walls and exercise mats stacked in the corner.]()
"The Winter Intensive at Circus Sanctuary is an exciting & dynamic program not seen anywhere else in Tucson. Kelsey & Na-il provide professional & personalized instruction in a thoughtful & accepting space where any student can grow as a performer. My experience in the winter intensive changed how I viewed the capabilities of my body. & expanded my knowledge of act creation & performance. This program can have a massive impact on any student wishing to level up!"
Marlena
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![A woman performing a yoga pose on a trapeze in a fitness studio with purple walls and exercise equipment.]()
"Winter Intensive only deepened my love for the circus. I was excited to train and play. Not to mention I got a little buff. I love learning all the new apparatuses and trying skills I never thought I'd master. The best part is the support, everyone is encouraging and you're always cheering each other on! "
Kenny
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![A woman practicing aerial rope exercises, with her hands and feet off the ground, in a gym with purple walls.]()
“It's a great feeling to know that even in my 30's I can still start and even excel at a new skill. I feel very accomplished.”
Haley
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![A woman practicing aerial hoop in a studio, hanging upside down in a backbend. She has curly hair, a black shirt, and dark leggings.]()
“I was new to the creation process. I love my act! I'm a bad ass now! I love the strength I've built over Intensive. I'm excited to continue to build on this experience and play some more. I can't get enough!”
Heather
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![A woman performing a foot to head backbend using yellow silk fabrics in a studio with purple walls.]()
"Wow, it's like the act built itself. Yeah, I'm proud. I didn't feel rushed at all."
Lisa
Week long Intensives
Join Founder Kelsey Erickson for 10 hours of private circus instruction within 7 days! Level up in one skill, work on a variety of apparatus, build or polish an act. We will design a program that meets your needs. If you have a specific week in mind you can check Kelsey's private lesson availability ahead of time. If you do not see enough appointment times available for the week you desire or need other scheduling help please reach out to circusanctuary@gmail.com. Once booked you will receive a booking code to book all of your lessons! Keep in mind all lessons must be booked within a consecutive 7 day period.