Slipstream Classes: Term 1 2026

Updates for Term 1 2026 Classes

Registration Fee:

  • This term we have introduced a registration fee to help cover ever increasing fixed costs. Each year our fixed costs, insurance in particular, increase at a growing rate. This fee is currently set at $15 per student and does not increase if the student attends more than one class. It will be charged per term to help spread the cost over the year.

Skills Classes for Young People: 

  • Kinder Circus, Tiny Tumblers, Junior Jumpers and Teen Tricksters: No changes, with classes offered at the same days and times. 
  • Beginner Aerials and Beginner Acro: No changes, with classes offered at the same days and times. 
  • Beginner Manipulation: Addition of another timeslot, so now there is the option for Tue or Thu classes. 
  • Hooping class has been absorbed into the Beginner Manipulation classes. 
  • Intermediate Aerials and Intermediate Acro: No changes, with classes offered at the same days and times. 
  • Intermediate Manipulation: This class has now been split into ‘Object Manipulation’ and ‘Balance Apparatus’, and is being offered on Mon and Wed before the other Intermediate Disciplines. 
  • Advanced Classes: These will be offered to select students in Intermediate Classes, based on passing skills assessments and pending appropriate trainers. More information coming soon for these. 

Performance Classes for Young People: 

  • Trouplings has been added to the program, and is similar to the previous Proto Troupe class. 
  • Performance Troupe have two project opportunities: Contained and We Care

Classes for Adults: 

  • A foundation class for adults has been added back into the schedule with a new, fun name: Awkward Adults. 
  • Adult Beginner Aerials and Adult Beginner Acro: No changes, with classes offered at the same days and times. 
  • Adult Beginner Manipulation has now been added to the schedule on a Thu evening. 
  • Hooping class has been absorbed into the Adult Beginner Manipulation classes. 

Open Training: 

  • The timing for Fri Open Training has been changed to 3:30pm-5pm

The following is our Discount Policy for students and families enrolled in multiple classes. Please note there are no discounts on Performance Troupe or single sessions.

Number of ClassesDiscount on additional classTotal term cost (10 weeks):
1$200.00
25%$390.00
310%$570.00
415%$740.00
520%$900.00
625%$1,050.00
7+30%$1,190.00 + $140 per each additional class

Important: If you are enrolling more than one student in a family or have a student enrolling in more than one class, please ensure to follow the instructions below to ensure you are able to take advantage of discounting. Classes must be booked in the one transaction to enable the discounts to be automatically applied. 

  1. Click the ‘Book Now’ button to take you to the registration portal. 
  2. Click on the first class to be enrolled in, then when the window pops up, click the ‘+ Add Class’ button. 
  3. If you wish to enrol in additional classes, click ‘+ Add more classes’, and repeat from step 2 and 3 until all required classes are selected. Please note if you are enrolling two or more students in a class, that class only needs to be selected once. 
  4. Once all required classes are selected, click ‘Continue to enrollment’. 
  5. Enter customer details (account owner / parent / guardian), then click ‘Next’. Please note Mobile 2 and Email 2 fields can be used if you have a second contact that would like to receive important updates. 
  6. Enter student details, then click ‘Save’. 
  7. If you have more than one student you are enrolling for, click ‘+ Add student’ then repeat step 6 until all students have been added, then click ‘Next’. 
  8. On the next screen, you will see a drop-down box with the student’s name, and check boxes on the right hand side for the classes added earlier. Select the relevant class or classes for the selected student then click ‘+ Add classes’. 
  9. Use the drop-down menu to switch to the next student and repeat step 8 to select the relevant classes, repeating for each student. 
  10. Once classes for each student have been added, click ‘Next’. 
  11. Review the details of the enrolment and make adjustments if required. 
  12. Review and confirm agreements and select marketing preferences. 
  13. Click ‘Submit all details’. 

You will receive a registration email, however please note this does not mean you are automatically enrolled in a class. The registration will be reviewed by our team to ensure the classes are suitable for the students. Once accepted, you will receive an enrolment confirmation, followed by an invoice. 

If you have any questions regarding class selection or enrolment, please contact office@slipstreamcircus.org.au 

Slipstream does not provide trial classes.

New students are required to enrol before commencing class.

We understand that sometimes a new experience may not be what is expected.

If a new student wishes to withdraw after one class, please email to advise our office. The student will be withdrawn and the class fees will be credited.

The $15 registration fee will still be charged.

Circus for Young People:
2-7 Years

Summary

For young people aged 2-7 years, we have two offerings: Kinder Circus for those aged 2-5 years (along with their trusted adult), and Tiny Tumblers for those aged 4-7 years. Both classes work on a variety of skills in aerials, acrobatics, and manipulation.

Kinder Circus: 2-5 Years

Kinder Circus is a class for children aged 2-5 years, where they are accompanied by their trusted adult, who helps, guides, and joins in with the circus activities. 

These classes are capped at 8 young people (plus their trusted adults). 

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Mon 4pm-5pm8 weeks$160
Tue 4pm-5pm10 weeks$200
Sat 10am-11am8 weeks$160

Tiny Tumblers: 4-7 Years

Tiny Tumblers is for young people who can independently be involved in a circus class, enjoying a circus experience with skills in Aerials, Acro, and Manipulation. 

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Mon 4pm-5pm8 weeks$160
Wed 4pm-5pm10 weeks$200
Sat 11am-12pm8 weeks$160

Circus for Young People:
7-17 Years

Summary

Foundation Classes

All students begin with a Foundation class, according to age:

Then they can graduate to Beginner Specialty Classes

Aerials Specialty

Then they can graduate to Intermediate Aerials

Acrobatics Specialty

Then they can graduate to Intermediate Acro

And they can consider joining our Performance Classes

If a student is enrolled in at least 1 beginner level class, they can apply to join:

If a student is enrolled in at least 2 intermediate level classes, they can apply to join:

They can also attend our Open Training

If a student over 7 years and is enrolled in any class, they can also come along to:

Foundation Circus Classes

Junior Jumpers: 7-12 Years

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Tue 4pm-5pm10 weeks$200
Wed 4pm-5pm10 weeks$200
Thu 5pm-6pm10 weeks$200
Sat 12pm-1pm8 weeks$160

Teen Tricksters: 12-17 Years

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Thu 5pm-6pm10 weeks$200

Specialty Classes: Aerials

Beginner Aerials: 7-17 Years

This class explores 4 aerial apparatus: Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Silks and Loops.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Mon 5pm-6pm8 weeks$160
Tue 5pm-6pm10 weeks$200
Wed 5pm-6pm10 weeks$200
Thu 4pm-5pm10 weeks$200

Intermediate Aerials: Verticals: 7-17 Years

This class focuses on vertical aerials: Silks and Loops.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Mon 6pm-7pm8 weeks$160

Intermediate Aerials: Horizontals: 7-17 Years

This class focuses on horizontal aerials: Trapeze and Aerial Hoop.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Mon 7pm-8pm8 weeks$160

Specialty Classes: Acro

Beginner Acro: 7-17 Years

This class explores the 3 main areas of acro: Handstands, Tumbling, and Group Acrobatics.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Tue 6pm-7pm10 weeks$200
Thu 4pm-5pm10 weeks$200

Intermediate Acro: Handstands & Tumbling: 7-17 Years

This class focuses on: Handstands and Tumbling.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Wed 6pm-7pm10 weeks$200

Intermediate Acro: Group Acrobatics: 7-17 Years

This class focuses on: Group Acrobatics.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Wed 7pm-8pm10 weeks$200

Specialty Classes: Manipulation

Beginner Manipulation: 7-17 Years

This class explores Object Manipulation (including Flower Sticks, Diabolo, Hoops, Poi, Staff, ball juggling and bounce juggling) and Balance Apparatus (including Rolla Bolla, Globe, Tightwire, Stilts and Unicycle).

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Tue 5pm-6pm10 weeks$200
Thu 6pm-7pm10 weeks$200

Intermediate Manipulation: Object Manipulation: 7-17 Years

This class focuses on Object Manipulation (including Flower Sticks, Diabolo, Hoops, Poi, Staff, ball juggling and bounce juggling).

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Wed 5pm-6pm10 weeks$200

Intermediate Manipulation: Balance Apparatus: 7-17 Years

This class focuses on Balance Apparatus (including Rolla Bolla, Globe, Tightwire, Stilts and Unicycle).

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Mon 5pm-6pm8 weeks$160

Open Training

Open Training: 7 Years and up: Existing Students only

This is an opportunity to practice skills you’re learning in class. It is only open to existing students aged 7 and over. It will be supervised by a Trainer. Please use sign in sheet on arrival. 

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Fri 3:30pm-5pm9 weeksFree

Performance

Trouplings: 7-17 Years: By Application

Young people aged 7-17 years, enrolled in at least 1 beginner level class, are welcome to apply to join this class, which works on developing their performance knowledge, skills and experience, through the development of characters, acts, and shows, and the opportunity to be involved in a variety of performance opportunities.

Performance Troupe: 7-17 Years: By Application

Young people aged 7-17 years, enrolled in at least 2 intermediate level classes, are welcome to apply to join this class, which works on developing their performance knowledge, skills and experience, through the development of characters, acts, and shows, and the opportunity to be involved in a variety of performance opportunities.

Term 1 2026 has 2 shows, We Care and Contained, which are working towards a tour. 

Circus for Adults:
18+ Years

Summary

For adults 18+, we have the Awkward Adults foundation class, along with specialty options of Beginner Aerials, Beginner Acro and Beginner Manipulation. 

Also, all enrolled adults are welcome to join Open Training.

Foundation Circus Classes

Awkward Adults

This class explores a mix of aerials, acrobatics and manipulation. 

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Tue 6pm-7pm10 weeks$200

Specialties

Adult Beginner Aerials: 18+ Years

This class explores 4 aerial apparatus: Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Silks and Loops.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Tue 7pm-8pm10 weeks$200

Adult Beginner Acro: 18+ Years

This class explores the 3 main areas of acro: Handstands, Tumbling, and Group Acrobatics.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Thu 7pm-8pm10 weeks$200

Adult Beginner Manipulation: 18+ Years

This class explores Object Manipulation (including Flower Sticks, Diabolo, Hoops, Poi, Staff, ball juggling and bounce juggling) and Balance Apparatus (including Rolla Bolla, Globe, Tightwire, Stilts and Unicycle).

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Thu 6pm-7pm10 weeks$200

Open Training

Open Training: 7 Years and up: Existing Students only

This is an opportunity to practice skills you’re learning in class. It is open to all adults enrolled in classes. It will be supervised by a Trainer. Please use sign in sheet on arrival.

Day and TimeWeeks During TermCost
Fri 3:30pm-5pm9 weeksFree