Perform in Our Spring Circus Showcase
April 4-5, 2025 at Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Showcases by Brass Butterflies are a celebration of our students' accomplishments and our studio community. As a student, there are a couple of different ways that you can perform in a showcase. You can participate in an instructed performance class (a series of classes where you learn group choreography, instructed by a Brass Butterflies instructor), or you can apply to perform a DIY (Do It Yourself / Self-choreographed) act. Get support in creating your DIY act with Act Creation classes or Private Lesson packages, or create your act completely independently making use of Open Practices and Private Studio Rentals.
Our first (hopefully annual) Spring Circus Showcase will be held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (CCPA) in downtown Kitchener, on April 4-5, 2025 (number and timing of shows TBA). This show will include ariel and variety circus acts featuring our students, instructors, Performance Company, our brand new Senior Showcase Performance Ensemble, and maybe even some special guests.
✨NEW ✨ 12 Week Performance Classes Starting in January!
For our Spring Circus Showcase, we’re trying something new;12 week performance classes for Kids, Youth, and Adults! 🤩 We believe that the extra preparation time vs. our traditional 8 week terms will make the performance experience even better for participants. With 12 classes spread over three months, there will be lots of time to practice and polish your routines in a fun, no-pressure environment.
Pricing Note:
PLEASE NOTE these special 12-week performance series are not curriculum classes and are not paid for with regular 8-week curriculum class purchase options. These are separate series that can be registered for in addition to, or in place of, your regular weekly curriculum classes, and they are priced to reflect this. Those on monthly memberships have the choice to apply their Jan/Feb curriculum credits towards the troupe and pay the difference for the 4 extra weeks ($108.33 + HST) OR receive a discount when registering for these performance series in addition to their membership classes. (CATERPILLAR & CHRYSALIS MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT. MONARCH & KALEIDOSCOPE MEMBERS RECeIVE A 20% DISCOUNT IF NOT USING THEIR MEMBERSHIP CREDITS)
PLEASE EMAIL THE STUDIO IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER USING YOUR NOV/DEC MEMBERSHIP CREDITS FOR A TROUPE.
2025 Spring Circus Showcase Performance Classes
All classes will start in the week of January 6 and continue weekly at the same time until the week of March 24, 2025 (except for Act Creation which is an 8 week class). There will be a mandatory dress rehearsal the week of March 31 (most likely on Friday, April 4 at CCPA).
12 Week Cirque Kids Performance Troupe for 2025 Spring Showcase (Ages 8-10)
Cost: $325.00+HST (Caterpillar and Chrysalis members receive 10% discount, Monarch and Kaleidoscope members receive 20%) or email the studio to use your Jan/Feb 2025 membership curriculum credits and pay the difference.
This special 12 week session for kids aged 8 - 10 will culminate in a group performance at our family friendly Spring Showcase, to be held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts in Kitchener on April 4-5, 2025. Students may be broken out into smaller groups according to age and experience for a portion of each class, as well as coming together as a group to learn choreography. Participants will also have the opportunity, if desired, to be featured in short solo or duet moments. Everything will come together into one big production number, featuring aerials and ground circus disciplines, that will wow your friends and family. Choreography will be customized to be suitable to the age, experience and comfort level of each student. The children will have creative input into their routines and the instructor will support them to whatever degree they require.
Prerequisite: Students should be age 8-10 and have previously completed at least one 8-week session of Cirque Kids at Brass Butterflies or equivalent. If you are transferring from another studio, please contact the studio to enquire if this class is right for your child. Please note that while we accept students younger than age 8 into our Cirque Kids classes, this performance troupe will be only for kids aged 8-10. We apologize if this causes any disapointment for our younger students.
Class Dates: Mondays 5:00 - 6:00pm, January 6, 2025 - March 24, 2025
12 Week Youth Act Creation Performance Series for Spring Showcase (Ages 11-14)
Cost: $325.00+HST (Caterpillar and Chrysalis members receive 10% discount, Monarch and Kaleidoscope members receive 20%) or email the studio to use your Jan/Feb 2025 membership curriculum credits and pay the difference.
This special 12 week series for students in our Beginner+ Youth Aerials program will culminate in a performance at our family friendly Spring Showcase, to be held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts April 4-5, 2025 (timing and number of shows TBA). Students will have the opportunity to create their own solo, duet, or small group act for the showcase with the support of a Brass Butterflies instructor. The level of facilitation by the instructor will vary depending on the ability, experience, and maturity of each student, but every student will have the opportunity to contribute creatively to the the creation of their act.
Prerequisite: Students should be age 11-14 and have completed at least one 8-week session of Youth Aerials at Brass Butterflies or equivalent. If you are transferring from another studio, please contact the studio to enquire if this class is right for you.
Class Dates: Tuesdays 6:10 - 7:10pm, January 7, 2025 - March 25, 2025
12 Week Beginner/Intermediate Mixed Apparatus Aerial Performance Troupe (Spring 2025)
Cost: $325.00+HST (Caterpillar and Chrysalis members receive 10% discount, Monarch and Kaleidoscope members receive 20%) or email the studio to use your Jan/Feb 2025 membership curriculum credits and pay the difference.
In this special 12 week choreography series, you will come together as a group to create an ensemble aerial act to be performed at the Brass Butterflies Spring Showcase to be held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Kitchener, April 4-5, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for aerial students who are new or newer to performing to participate in a show in a real theatrical venue with a group of supportive peers. Emily will guide ans support you through the process of learning a themed choreography that may tie into the overall theme and narative of the showcase (TBA). Choreography will be customized to the troupe members' skill levels and apparatus preferences.
Minimum Age: 15
Pre-requisites: Students should have completed at least one full term of Beginner level in one of the aerial apparatus curriculums. This troupe is geared to those who are practicing at the Beginner or Intermediate level on their chosen apparatus and have minimal or no performing experience.
Class Dates: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:30pm, January 7, 2025 - March 25, 2025
12 Week Senior Aerial Performance Ensemble (Spring 2025)
Cost: $325.00+HST (Caterpillar and Chrysalis members receive 10% discount, Monarch and Kaleidoscope members receive 20%) or email the studio to use your Jan/Feb 2025 membership curriculum credits and pay the difference.
In this special 12 week choreography series, you will come together as a group to create a themed, curated multi act, multi apparatus, ensemble number tied together by an overarching theme and narrative. This "show within a show" will be performed in the Brass Butterflies Spring Showcase to be held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Kitchener, April 4-5, 2025. This performance series is geared toward higher level aerialists and those with performance experience. Emily will guide and support you through learning choreography customized to the troupe members' individual skill levels and apparatus preferences. This series runs between January 6 - April 4, 2025.
Minimum Age: 15
Pre-requisites: Students should be practicing at the Advanced level or higher in one of the Brass Butterflies aerial apparatus curriculums or equivalent. If transferring from another studio, please inquire with the studio to see if this troupe will be right for you. This troupe is geared to higher level aerialists with previous performance experience, though exceptions to these prerequisites might be made by application/invitation. If you do not meet the above pre-requisites but would like to apply for an invitation to join the ensemble, please email the studio.
Class Dates: Thursdays 7:20 - 8:20pm, January 9, 2025 - March 27, 2025
Aerial Act Creation (7 Weeks)
Cost: $249.99+HST or use your membership curriculum credits (note that you will have an 8th credit to use in an appropriate curriculum or NCEP class during the Jan/Feb term)
Once you’ve established the foundations of aerial practice you can begin to explore your apparatus creatively. This class is dedicated to supporting students through the creative process from idea to performance. Students will choreograph their very own act over the length of the session, supported by an experienced instructor. Opportunities will be made available for Act Creation students to perform at studio showcases, should they wish to. These classes run as 8-Week sessions and cost the same as a curriculum class (can be paid for with the Curriculum Class purchase options or membership curriculum credits). These sessions are supplemental to the curriculum so while students will be supported in exploring creative variations of skills they’ve already learned, no new skills will be taught in these classes. Every student will work at their own level. Students are also permitted to explore doubles/partner work with other students in the class, and to create duo and small group acts if they wish.
Minimum Age: 15
Prerequisites: Students must be working at the Beginner level (have completed at least one full 8-week Term in Beginner) or higher in their chosen performance apparatus. Minimum age for this class is 15, but some showcases might have higher age restrictions.
Class Dates: Sundays 1:30 - 2:30pm, January 12, 2025 - March 27, 2025
DIY Choreography for Individuals and Small Groups
For performers who would like to create their own act to perform in the Spring Circus Showcase. DIY performers who apply and are chosen to perform will receive benefits like access to exclusive performer only in-studio practice times, dress and tech rehearsals, and more! Act Creation classes are a great way to launch into creating your DIY routine and Act Creation students are guaranteed a spot in the showcase. We also have Private Lesson packages and Open Practices to support DIY performers.