Gain confidence, PERFORM, express yourself, make friends, build strength & flexibility.
Your child can start with zero experience… and grow into something extraordinary.
From aerial rigging and professional equipment to a welcoming lobby and safety-focused training spaces, our facility was designed to help students feel inspired from the moment they walk in.
We love ACA. The kids are very active and the whole hour is movement. The instructors are friendly, welcoming and nice. They explain the moves very well and are patient with the kids as they learn. Everyone has been helpful when we have questions or concerns.
My family loves this place. My 9 year old does several classes here. We’d tried dance in the past but she got bored with it a few months in. She’s been going for a year now and is excited every single time and wants “live in the hammock”. She’s grown so much since starting and is so confident and out going now.
My daughter has been taking classes at Arkansas Circus Arts for a few months now and she absolutely loves it. Her favorite things are the aerial hammock and trapeze. The whole staff is super friendly and we especially love Coach Mattie!
We are brand new, only about 8 classes in. These people are kind, knowledgeable, caring and push my kid to be stronger and happier. We love it already! ………. (Whitney is now a Pre-Professional Performer with ACA!!)
We have been with circus arts for over a year now. The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable. My daughter has had a blast and now another child wants to join! We love ACA!
Love this place!!! I like that it has stuff for kids and adults. Me and my daughter both like that it is fun and good for our physical fitness. I would definitely recommend.
My son loves the movements and the staff. Everyone is so friendly. We would highly recommend checking it out.
My daughter loves the Bendy Flyers class! She loves working on her flexibility! All of the coaches are super sweet!
Our daughter loves taking their Junior Flyer classes! We highly recommend their classes!
So much fun! My daughter recently started the Bendy Flyers class and has so much fun every week! And she has improved her skills so quickly. Everyone we have talked to is so helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend!
Wonderful staff made my kiddo LOVE circus!
“I love it! Everyone should do this!” – My 12 year old, who’s been taking classes here since 2020.
It’s fun and creative and athletic- definitely her favorite activity!
My oldest daughter joined 6 months before her 10th birthday. I get teary every time I think about how amazing this place and the people there are. It’s been difficult to find a gym and coaches that see her potential and are willing to learn non-traditional coaching styles to help her stay engaged and grow in her talent… (Mom and one son now take classes and both daughters are on an Elite team!!)
Our daughter started taking at the beginning of 2022 and has loved it! She has grown so much! She has been shown so much support here!
Joey Aldrich
Whitney Neidhardt Waggoner
Jennifer Barnett Reed
Youth students should wear leotards, unitards, under armor style pants and shirts, leggings, or fitness bottoms.
We offer a live stream of classes in our lobby! We also have specific parent observation and participation weeks. We ask parents to please stay in the lobby during classes. When parents are watching or standing in the classroom area, it becomes a distraction and distraction becomes a safety issue when students are upside-down and up high in the air.
Exceptions to this rule include very young students who are afraid to enter class on their own for the first time, students who are taking a private lesson outside of busy group class times, or a student’s first day.
Yes, you can sign up at any time, in the middle of the month or year. We will automatically prorate your tuition fees for the month you join.
Yes, you may call our front desk to try out a class and pay the trial class rate before committing. Call us at 501-725-4975 to schedule.
Yes, classes for children under 3 years require a parent or guardian to participate with them during the class. This is an excellent opportunity for bonding and fun!
All students should arrive in gym appropriate attire with hair tied back and a water bottle. Older students 10+ should bring a bag with water bottle, notebook, pen, hair ties, deodorant, and any other supplies.
No, most classes are done barefoot. We have cubbies in the lobby for their shoes and other items.
Long hair must be worn up in a bun, braids or up-do and be out of the face/not hanging in the way while upside-down.
Please email [email protected] or call 501-725-4975 if you have questions about class placement. All students progress at their own rate. Even students with a strong background in dance, gymnastics, cheer, etc should start in the beginner level/level 1 classes so they can learn the circus and aerial vocabulary and have a good foundation.
Yes, we have performance opportunities for all levels and ages throughout the year including Winter Show, Spring Student Show, and community events for students in the performance track program.
Yes, our classes go year-round. New class seasons begin in August and end the following year in July. You are still enrolled in classes for the summer even after recital.
Yes, there will be a Spring recital each year where our students showcase their hard work and training. This is mandatory for all youth students and optional for adult students.
Recital and costume fees are paid when you enroll in a class session. The spring Recital fee is $65 per child and the costume fee is $85 per costume.
