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Fall Term: 9/4 – 12/16 (14 wks)^
Register for the Full Fall Term (14 wks) or 2 Mini-Terms:
Term A: 9/4 – 10/21 (7 wks)
Term B: 10/22 – 12/16 (7 wks)^ Limited registration open. Adult drop-ins available.
It’s ShowTime!
FUNathon: Dec 9 is our biggest FUNdraising event of the year! Click here to find out how you can participate. Don’t miss out on the FUN!
Youth: Dec 10 – 15 is the last week of the FALL Term. To celebrate, there will be a brief performance during the last 15 – 20 min of each YOUTH class (excluding Baby Circus). Teachers will send a detailed flyer home with your student this week.
Adults: Fri Dec 14 is the Adult Student Showcase. All Adult and Teen Aerial students are invited to perform! Talk to your instructor for details.
If you need any sort of accommodations, please contact us one week prior to the start of class. Thank you!
YOUTH CLASSES
Baby Circus for Ages 1.5 - 3.5
Explore creative movement, trapeze, acrobatics, silks, juggling, and more with your little one! Learn fabulous tricks on the mats and in the air…and most importantly, PLAY together! All children must bring an adult. Registration is per child.
Photo by RenKo Studio
Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45am
14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $182 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $98 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Saturdays, 9:00 – 9:45am
14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15, $182 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $98 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Trapeze & Acrobatics for Ages 3 - 5, Level 1
Swing! Tumble! Create! Perform! This 45 – 55 minute class is a playful introduction to trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater. Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the floor and in the air! Students build cooperative group skills as they learn partner tricks, explore physical theater exercises, and create their own unique end-of-the term show! Silks will be included periodically for fun and exploration. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Photo by RenKo Studio
Tuesdays, 3:10 – 3:55pm
14 Week Term: Sept 4 – Dec 11: $182 for 14 weeks (no class Tue Nov 20)
Term A: Sept 4 – Oct 16: $98 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 23 – Dec 11: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Tue Nov 20)
Wednesdays, 9:00 – 9:45am
14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $182 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $98 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Saturdays, 10:00 – 10:55am (longer class!)
14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $126 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Trapeze & Acrobatics for Ages 5 - 7, Levels 1 - 2
Swing! Tumble! Create! Perform! This 55 minute class is a playful introduction to trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater. Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the floor and in the air! Students build cooperative group skills as they learn partner tricks, explore physical theater exercises, and create their own unique end-of-the term show! Silks will be included periodically for fun and exploration. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:25pm
14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $126 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Fridays, 3:30 – 4:25pm
14 Week Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19: $126 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Saturdays, 11:00 – 11:55am
14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $126 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Aerial & Acro for Ages 5 - 12, Levels 1 - 3
Swing, tumble, create, and perform…MORE! This 85 min. class expands on our classic trapeze and acrobatics class, adding aerial apparatus such as silks and hoop (lyra) to the curriculum. Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential, and cooperative group skills as they learn partner tricks, explore physical theater exercises, and create their own unique end-of-the term show. Level 1 focuses on single-point trapeze, silks, acrobatics, and physical theater. Levels 2+ offers more challenging skills and concepts and may include additional aerial apparatus. Instructor approval is required for level 2+.
Photo by Casey Campbell Photography
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:55pm
Ages 7 – 12, Levels 2+
14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $172 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)
Thursdays, 2:30 – 3:55pm
Ages 5 – 12, All Levels
14 Week Term: Sept 6 – Dec 13: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Thur Nov 22)
Term A: Sept 6 – Oct 18: $172 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 25 – Dec 13: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Thur Nov 22)
Fridays, 4:30 – 5:55pm
Ages 6 – 12, Levels 1 & 2
14 Week Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Fri Nov 23)
Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19: $172 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Fri Nov 23)
Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:25pm
Ages 7 – 12, Levels 1 & 2
14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $172 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Into the Air! (Aerial Focus) for Ages 7 - 16, Levels 1 - 4
Explore silks, hoop (lyra), trapeze and invented apparatus in this class is for the student who just can’t spend enough time in the air! Students build strength, grace, and confidence as they learn new skills, create unique aerial vocabulary, and craft original pieces using story, dance, and their own imaginations! Level 1 open to all. Level 2+ students must have solid basics on trapeze, good core and upper body strength, and focused class-taking skills to attend.
Photo by Casey Campbell Photography
Mondays, 3:30 – 4:25pm
Ages 7 – 12, Level 1 & 2
13 Week Term: Sept 10 – Dec 10: $221 for 13 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Term A: Sept 10 – Oct 15: $108 for 6 weeks
Term B: Oct 22 – Dec 10: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Mondays, 4:30 – 5:55pm
Ages 8 – 14, Level 2 & 3
13 Week Term: Sept 10 – Dec 10: $306 for 13 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Term A: Sept 10 – Oct 15: $147 for 6 weeks
Term B: Oct 22 – Dec 10: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Mondays, 6:00 – 7:25pm
Ages 10 – 16, Levels 3 & 4
13 Week Term: Sept 10 – Dec 10: $306 for 13 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Term A: Sept 10 – Oct 15: $147 for 6 weeks
Term B: Oct 22 – Dec 10: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Silks for Ages 8 - 12, Level 2+
Learn climbs, wraps, drops, and sequences on aerial silks. Instructor approval is required for Level 2+ as students must have adequate upper body strength, core strength, and focus to succeed in this specialized class. New to aerial and interested in silks? Check out our Into the Air! or Aerial & Acro level 1 classes!
Photo by Arnista Photography
Saturdays, 1:00 – 1:55pm
14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $126 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Teen Aerial for Ages 11 - 17, All Levels
This class offers an overview of aerial dance for the beginning or intermediate student. Learn vocabulary, improvisational techniques, and sequencing on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop, silks, and invented apparatus. Build core and upper body strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to fly! Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Photo by RenKo Studio
All Levels Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:55pm
Level 2+ Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:25pm
14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $172 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)
Parkour for Ages 7 - 14, All Levels
Train your body and mind to easily overcome obstacles in creative and fun ways without damaging joints and spine! Develop proper techniques to ensure safety and longevity while fluidly adapting your movements to the your environment. Dive into the world of Precision Landings, Vaulting Styles, Rolling, Wall Running, Rail Balancing, Quadrupedal Movements, and looking beyond traditional use of objects. Although the class is playful and fun, our focus is always on safety through proper technique progressions, learning and expanding one’s boundaries, and creativity. Every class will consist of a proper warm-up, skill development, obstacle course training and cool down review. Classes are tailored to students’ abilities to help them grow through intense noncompetitive activity, while encouraging positive collaboration, creative movement, and respect for all people and places. No previous acrobatic/gymnastic training necessary.
Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:00pm – CANCELLED
Family Circus, Ages 4 - Adult
This class is perfect for families who want to learn to fly together! Moms, dads, siblings, aunts, grandpas, and family friends are all welcome to attend! Learn new skills and games as an individual, a pair, and a group. Learn spotting techniques and gain confidence on the playground and beyond. Tuition is for each individual student, regardless of age.
Photo by RenKo Studio
Fridays, 9:00 – 10:15am
14 Week Term: Sept 6 – Dec 13: $329 for first student* (no class Thur Nov 22)
Term A: Sept 6 – Oct 18 (7 weeks): $172 for first student*
Term B: Oct 25 – Dec 13 (7 weeks): $172 for first student* (no class Thur Nov 22)
*10% discount for each additional household member
Friday FUNdamentals, Ages 5 - 12
This one-time class will include acrobatics, aerial apparatus, physical theater and fun for all skill levels. Pre-registration is encouraged as classes can fill quickly. For new, current, & returning students.
Fri Oct 19, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Fri Nov 16, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Registration is per class, at $20 each.
Family Open Gym, Ages 4 - Adult
Practice your skills and play together in this supervised circus open gym for all ages. Moms, dads, sibling, aunts, uncles, and family friends are invited to fly together on trapeze, silks, and invented apparatus! Obstacle course, mats, and juggling toys available for all!
For currently enrolled or returning students only. Ages 4 – 9 must attend with an adult. Ages 10+ okay without an adult present. Please arrive on time, as we will begin with a led warm up and explanation of safety guidelines. Tuition is for each individual student, regardless of age.
Fridays: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Drop-in only: $10/student
*No Family Open Gym Fri Nov 9 *
ADULT CLASSES
(Age 13 & Up)
Adult Class Cards Available:
$210 for 15 hours (90 days)
$250 Unlimited Class Card (30 days)
Yes You Can! Acro & Aerial for ALL
This class is perfect for students who are interested in exploring acrobatics, aerial dance and physical theater, but have barriers or hesitations around taking our beginning trapeze and acrobatics class. Using modifications and adaptations liberally, this class will give adult students of all ages, body types, and abilities an opportunity to learn to fly in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Participation in the full term is encouraged, but drop-in’s are also welcome.
Instructor: Ari Rapkin
Fridays, 10:30am – 11:55pm
Full Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 23)
Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 23)
$25 drop-in
Partner Acrobatics Open Gym
Train with amazing people in this supervised partner acro focused open gym. All non-aerial training welcome, including tumbling, handbalancing, hooping, etc. Bring a training buddy or come solo and make new friends!
Hosted by Ben Uphoff
Mondays, 7:30 – 9:30pm
$15 drop-in
No Partner Acro Open Gym Mon Nov 12
DanceAbility Improvisational Dance for ALL
DanceAbility uses improvisational dance to promote artistic expression and exploration between people with and without disabilities. This class cultivates a common ground for creative expression of all people. The material is drawn from the group present in a given situation and isolates no one. The method supports self-empowerment by offering ways that all individuals can participate fully in expressing their creative choices, including respecting one’s own limits. If you need accommodations, please contact us at 971-267-3246(echo), or hello [at] echotheaterpdx.org.
DanceAbility International’s mission is to create opportunities for people with and without disabilities to dance and move together. Our vision is that through dance and movement, people from very diverse backgrounds experience the art of being together.
Instructor: Aaron Wheeler-Kay (certified DanceAbility instructor)
Fridays, 12:05pm – 1:20pm Postponed until Winter Term
Mixed Aerial
A body positive, playful, and challenging overview of aerial dance for the beginning or intermediate student. Learn fundamental vocabulary on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop, silks, and invented apparatus. Build core and upper body strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to fly! Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students. Drop-in for Level 2 only.
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (Level 1 & 2) 
Full Term: Sept 4 – Dec 11, $250 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 4 – Oct 15, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 22- Dec 11, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 20)
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm (All Levels)
Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30pm (Level 2+)
Full Term: Sept 6 – Dec 13, $315 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 6 – Oct 17, $175 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 24- Dec 13, $175 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 22)
$30 drop-in for level 2 students only
Lyra Lvl 2+
Learn – and build on – basic lyra vocabulary and sequences. More advanced options will be provided for students with previous experience, including duo work. This is a body positive and challenging small group class. Previous aerial experience required. Must be comfortable with a straddle inversion and side-hang. No previous lyra experience required.
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (Level 2+)
Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)
Silks Lvl 2+
Students will learn int/adv vocabulary from fundamental skills such as footlocks, inversions, and hipkeys. Build stamina, grace, and flow as you move from doing tricks to dancing on the silks. Must be comfortable with foot locks, inversions, hip keys and climbing to the top of the silks. New to silks? Check out Mixed Aerial for Silks level 1!
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (Level 2+)
Full Term: Sept 4 – Dec 11, $250 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 4 – Oct 15, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 22- Dec 11, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 20)
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Aerial & Acrobatics
A body positive, playful, and engaging overview of aerial arts and acrobatics for the beginning or intermediate student. Learn fundamental vocabulary on the floor and in the air! Build core and upper body strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to fly! Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students. There are no prerequisites for this class. Drop-in for Level 2 only.
Instructor: Ari Rapkin
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30am (Level 1 & 2) 
Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Fridays, 7:00 – 8:30am (Level 1 & 2)
Full Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 23)
Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 23)
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Trapeze & Acrobatics
Explore single-point trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater while building confidence, community, and a stronger, more flexible you! Experience your potential through circus, theater arts, and structured play. All bodies welcome. Level 1 provides an opportunity to learn basic skills, terminology and safety concepts, and is only offered as a full term. Level 2+ is offered as a full-term or drop-in class with instructor approval.
Instructor: Aaron Wheeler-Kay
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (All Levels) 
Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks
Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Aerial Fitness (Strength & Conditioning)
Build strength & flexibility for acrobatics, aerial work & life! Emphasizes whole body integration, range of motion, & alignment. All levels welcome. Full term or drop-in.
Instructor: Laura Cannon
Sundays, 9:00 – 10:30am
Full Term: April 8 – June 10, $190 for 10 weeks
Term A: April 8 – May 6, $100 for 5 weeks
Term B: May 13 – June 10, $100 for 5 weeks
$25 drop-in
Aerial Dance
Dance in the air! Explore single-point trapeze, hoop, and invented apparatus as you build core strength, flexibility, grace, and confidence. Develop vocabulary, alignment, musicality, and improvisational skills on the floor and in the air. We will include dance principles from multiple disciplines, classic and social, aerial and terrestrial! There are no prerequisites for this class if you take the full term. Drop-i
n with teacher permission.
Instructor: Aaron Wheeler-Kay
Fridays, 1:30 – 3:00pm
10 week Term: Oct 3 – Dec 14 (no class Nov 23), $180
$25 drop-in for level 2 students only
Beginning/Intermediate Aerial Harness
Learn to fly in this challenging and playful class! Explore the balance, grace, and freedom of hands-free aerial. Harness work is more challenging than it appears, so strong core and upper body strength is recommended. No aerial harness experience is required for Beginner class.
Instructor: Laura Cannon
Sundays 10:30 – 11:55am 
Full Term: Sept 9 – Dec 16, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 25)
Term A: Sept 9 – Oct 21, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 28 – Dec 16, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 25)
$30 drop-in (space is limited; call ahead to reserve a space)
Intermediate/Advanced Aerial Harness
Learn to fly in this challenging and playful class! Explore the grace and freedom of hands-free aerial…flying, spinning, and walking on walls. Int/Adv class includes aerial bungee and duo work.
Instructor: Laura Cannon
Sundays 12:00 – 1:25pm
Full Term: Sept 9 – Dec 16, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 25)
Term A: Sept 9 – Oct 21, $140 for 7 weeks
Term B: Oct 28 – Dec 16, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 11 or 25)
$30 drop-in (space is limited; call ahead to reserve a space)
Rebound Movement: Aerial Bungee
Rebound movement is an innovative new technique created by professional dancer and aerialist, Laura Cannon. Dancers are tethered to a bungee by a single point, allowing for an expansive freedom of movement that defies gravity and opens up new possibilities of expression. The technique is a playful high-energy full-body dance experience unlike any you have experienced!
One term of Harness class or teacher permission recommended.
Instructor: Laura Cannon
Wednesdays, 11:00am – 12:25pm: Postponed until Winter Term
German Wheel
The German Wheel is a large double rimmed wheel the acrobat puts themselves in and rolls around the ground like a big coin. Difficult acrobatic elements are broken down into small achievable training steps that allow enthusiasts, even with no acrobatic experience, to progress in a fun and challenging way.
Students will learn the basics of rolling and sitting, dropping on their stomachs and elements over the top of the wheel in an upright, straight line position. Into moves that seem to defy gravity as their hands let go of the handles, and they are only supported by their feet while rolling upside down. And when ready, students will explore the ever so impressive spirals with the wheel tilted onto one rim, figure of eights and coin spins.
Snugly tying shoes are a must. Running shoes are ok, flat bottom skate shoes are ideal (Vans, Converse). No boots, flip flops, or soft gymnastic shoes. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Cory Sylvester
Mondays 7:30 – 8:45pm (Beg. Ages 16+)
FULL Term: Oct 1 – Dec 17 $380 for 11 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)
Term A: Oct 1 – Nov 5 $210 for 6 weeks
Term B: Nov 19 – Dec 17 $175 for 5 weeks
Sundays, 5:30 – 6:45pm (All Levels, Ages 13+)
FULL Term: Oct 7 – Dec 16 $315 for 9 weeks (no class Sun Nov 11)
Term A: Oct 7 – Nov 4 $175 for 5 weeks (Oct 21 class is 4:00 – 5:15pm)
Term B: Nov 18 – Dec 16 $140 for 4 weeks (no class Nov 25)
drop-in $35 (if space allows, call for information)
Open Gym
Come train with amazing people in this supervised open gym. Acro and aerial training welcome. Students must have completed a full term of Level 1 or pass an assessment test. Drop-in only.
Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30pm… Drop-In: $15 *No Open Gym Fri Nov 9*
Sundays, 7:00 – 8:30pm… Drop-In: $10 *No Open Gym Sun Nov 11*
*Open Gyms are cancelled to make space for rehearsals and performances of our show, The Truth Project! Get $5 off your tickets using our special student code “myteacher18”. *