What is Open Gym?
Open Gym is unstructured training time where the gym is available for current Arkansas Circus Arts students and circus performers to practice dance choreography, gymnastics, or aerial skills that they have learned in class. You may not practice things you have seen from social media during open gym, and you may not teach others during open gym. Doing these things may result in your open gym privileges being revoked. If you want to learn something you’ve seen online, bring it up to your instructor during class.
Aerial Open Gym: Must be 18+. Must have instructor approval and have taken at least 6 aerial classes with your apparatus of choice. This includes access to the aerial gym, rig points, an apparatus of your choice (trapeze, silks, hammock, or lyra), and access to gym equipment like yoga blocks, mats, bands, etc. Always put a mat underneath you.
Pole Open Gym: Must be 18+. Must have instructor approval and have taken at least 6 pole classes. This includes access to our pole studio, poles, yoga mats, yoga blocks, stretch bands, and exercise equipment. Always put a mat underneath you when you practice inverting.
This is also a great opportunity to condition, work out, and train flexibility and mobility drills from class. Open gym will always be supervised by an instructor or front desk administrator to assist students and ensure safety. Open Gym is available to students over the age of 18. Sign up in advance to reserve your spot!
How do I know if I’m ready for Open Gym?
You’ve been given instructor approval.
You have taken AT LEAST 6 classes in the apparatus of focus
How much does it cost to enroll in one Open Gym slot?
If you are a member (have paid the $35 annual membership fee), it is $10/entry for either aerial or pole open gym.
If you are not a member (have not paid the $35 annual membership fee), it is $20/entry for both the pole and aerial open gym.
Unlimited Open Gym
What is Unlimited Open Gym?
Unlimited Open Gym allows you to pay a set monthly fee and in return you have UNLIMITED access to our open gym time slots. You can sign up for as many as you want throughout the month or even multiple a day! You must pay a $35 annual membership fee to become an unlimited open gym member.
How much does it cost?
An Unlimited Open Gym Membership if you are not enrolled in any class series or recurring private lessons will require a $35 annual membership fee and a monthly charge of $65.
If you are enrolled in 1 class series or 1 recurring private lesson, it is $40/month.
If you are enrolled in 2 or more class series or recurring private lessons, it is FREE
Unlimited Open Gym Members must pay a $35 annual membership fee if they aren’t enrolled in any other classes/private lessons.
How do I become an Unlimited Open Gym Member?
Email info@arcircus.com or call 501-725-4975 and let them know you want to become an unlimited open gym member!
◾️Non-Members Open Gym Fee (Pole or Aerial): $20/entry
◾️Members Open Gym Fee (Pole or Aerial): $10/entry
◾️Unlimited Monthly Open Gym (Pole or Aerial)
-Not enrolled in any series classes or private lessons: $65/month + $35 annual membership fee
-Enrolled in 1 class series or 1 weekly private lesson: $40/month
-Enrolled in 2 or more class series or 2 or more weekly private lessons: FREE
If you need assistance with Open Gym Reservations, Please email info@arcircus.com or call 501-725-4975.
Open Gym guidelines
Members must sign-up in advance.
Instructor approval is required for new members to ensure safety.
Only trained staff members may rig or handle aerial equipment, ask for assistance from a staff member if you need equipment adjusted for you.
WARM UP in one place before practicing.
Never work in the air without an instructor/supervisor present. NEVER PRACTICE ALONE!
DO NOT attempt skills that require a spot without a coach present!
Always use a crash mat for aerial work.
Only work on skills and apparatuses that you have been trained on.
ATTEMPTING TRICKS AS SEEN FROM YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM, SOCIAL MEDIA IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! Please ask your instructor for proper instruction if you a see a trick you would like to learn.
STUDENTS MAY NOT TEACH OTHER STUDENTS NEW TRICKS.
When working on something new, ask an instructor to watch you.
Be respectful of others and keep your social distance!