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FAQ & WAIVER

LOCATION 

  • 6800 Brighton Rd.  Ben Avon PA 15202  

  • Our building sits at the bottom of the hill. 

  • Parking lot available and free

  • PLEASE do not block any garage doors if the lot is full.  Extra parking is in front of the building.

  • The Circus School stair case and entrance are around the back. 

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WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS  

  • 200lbs max for ALL classes 

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AGE RESTRICTIONS

  • Minimum age is 6 years old and must have finished Kindergarten

  • Must be able to use the restroom by themselves

  • No diapers or pull-ups

  • Separation anxiety needs to be minimal

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ATTIRE RULES   ~ FOR ALL CLASSES 

  • Longer hair must be pulled up or back.

  • Tops must cover the entire torso and lower back. No crop tops. 

  • Youth- No Tank Tops

  • Armpits with hair must be covered by a sleeve. This is for both men and women. 

  • Bottoms must be Capri or Full-Length.  No shorts of any kind. 

  • Bare feet in all classes  EXCEPT German Wheel 

  • No perfumes, scented lotions, oils of any kind.  

  • No jewelry on neck, wrists, fingers.  Smaller earrings are okay.  Piercings we can not see are at your discretion. 

  • NO long, pointy, sharp edged FINGERNAILS.  We do not allow acrylic tips, glue on, artificial nails.  Nail must be short active length so that you can make a tight fist.  

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SPECTATORS   

  • Must remain in the party room while we are in class. There is a viewing window.   

  • Do not enter the Circus floor while we are in class. 

  • You may use our restrooms while there is a break BETWEEN classes.  

  • Please dont leave us crumbs from your snacks. 

  • No smoking.  

  • Please do not talk to students while they are in class (even if they are your child).  Students need to pay attention to the instructor at all times. If you need to speak to a student, we will ask that they step off the floor to do so. 

  • PHOTOS - do not take pictures of anyone without their permission. 

  • VIDEOTAPING is not allowed unless you are taking a solo private lesson. 

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HOW TO GET STARTED? 

  • Classes that we have available to the public are listed here. 

  • We do offer some 1-time classes (Bungee,  Mini Circus Camp, Circus Class, & Specialty workshops).

  • Aerial Silks - Enroll in a 4-week course.  There are courses for youth and adults. Once you finish those 4 weeks, we will discuss membership.

  • Can't commit to a session?  Call/text us to book a private 412.681.0111

  • Want to book a party?  Call/text us at 412.681.0111

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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

  • We do not offer refunds unless we, the circus school, cancel a class/camp/workshop etc...

  • We will offer an in-studio credit, good for 3 months AND have met the below-stated rules for cancel notice equal to the price you paid minus $5.00  administration fee.   (example: you paid $29 for a 1 time class, you need to cancel and have provided the appropriate 48 hr rule, we will give you in-studio credit of $24 good for 3 months)

  •  ALL CANCELLATIONS NOTICES MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO  pittsburghcircuscenter@gmail.com​

  • Do not call or text to cancel your registration. 

The following are the rules on how much notice you must give the circus school, before the start of the class/camp etc. 

  • Single 1 time class, private lesson for 1 person, specialty workshop= 48 hr 

  • Multi-week session, camps, private lesson, Birthday party = 7 days

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