PROGRAMS

CIRCUS AND AERIAL CLASSES

CIRCUS AND AERIAL CLASSES
Winter Session Starts January 13th!.
Private lessons are great for working on skill hurdles or acts, or come with a group of friends or family for a fun group lesson! Lessons start at $85/hr and are available on lyra, trapeze & silks.
We have windows open and exhaust fans running during warm weather!
Gift certificate link:
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SUMMER CIRCUS CAMPS

SUMMER CIRCUS CAMPS
We are super excited to announce dates for camp this summer!
Ground and Air camp!
July 7-18, M-F, 9-1 daily with a spectacular outdoor evening performance at 6pm 7/18. Show rain date: Sat 7/19 at 10am. Youth age 5 & up.
4 coaches and is filled with all things circus- Stilt walking, juggling, acrobatics and mini trampoline, visual art & set design, unicycling & rolling globe, trapeze, lyra, silks! Young circus artists try all the classes then select their favorite 2 circus disciplines + art to focus on building skills and creating acts for the show. $600.
Camps fill fast! Save your spots soon! Email Heidi- thrivemovementstudio@gmail.com with any questions or to register.
Teaching artists- Joel Melendez, Heidi Kirchofer, Kim McKenzie and guest aerial coach tbd! !
https://www.thrivemovementstudio.net/events/programs/

 Aerial Intensive- 2024 August 4-15
Thrive favorite, guest coach Becca DeAngelis will lead daily classes in aerial fabric, trapeze, lyra and sling. We will also work on acrobatics, partner acro, flexibility/contortion, dance and stage presence and act creation. New acts will debut in an outdoor show!
9-12pm, M-F ages 9&up. $550. Limit 12 participants.
Show @ 6pm on the 15th. Rain date Aug 16 at 10am
Coaches: Guest aerial coach Becca DeAngelis, Joel Melendez (acro, partner acro and Capoeira style acro) and Erin Mahoney (acro, dance and contortion)! 

CIRCUS PARTIES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

CIRCUS PARTIES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS
Have your party at Thrive!!

Unique Kids' parties:
We have 2 studios- one for the circus fun and the other that can be set up for food, gifts and socializing! For ages 3 & up.

Fabric and trapeze, mini trampoline, circus obstacle course, juggling, Chinese yo-yo, devil stick and rolling globe fun can all be had!

Up to 12 participants with 2 instructors: $250 includes 1hr of instruction/activity time + 1hr for cake/gift exchange etc

We also do adult parties and other groups like girl scout troops- get a group together and have a great night out! Fabric, lyra and trapeze instruction, team building and fun! Send an email for pricing thrivemovementstudio@gmail.com

221 Burlington Rd. Harwinton

WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS
We are in the process of setting up our winter workshop series. Stay tuned for more details!

THRIVE YOUTH CIRCUS TROUPE

THRIVE YOUTH CIRCUS TROUPE

Photos of our teen performance troupe debuted of Cirque-opsia on June 3 in Harwinton. Stay tuned for the video-above is a general troupe video



The
show It is a mystical circus journey in the world of the micro where
tiny things appear large and anything is possible! This
spectacle showcases awe-inspiring aerial performances, mesmerizing
acrobatics, captivating dance routines, and the presence of towering
stilt creatures. Adorned in unique costumes and set designs, this
show promises to captivate audiences of all ages.



The
youth troupe's mission is to empower teens by aiding them in
conquering limitations and providing a platform to showcase their
talents
courageously. Through the learning of partner acrobatics,
dance, circus and theater we foster a strong sense of community built
on trust among the cast, enabling them to achieve seemingly impossible feats
safely.


The
2023 production was a partnership with Christine Altman and the
Harwinton Park and Rec. Funded by the NEA and the NWCT arts council



Please
join us in 2024 for the creation of a new show! Teens wanted!

We are currently seeking funding and
performance opportunities

Photos by Phyllis Meredith https://phyllismeredith.com/