Week-Long Camps for Ages 7 – 15
June 15 – July 24, 2026 (5)
The Center for the Arts
314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA
Aerial Circus Camp (Ages 7–15) is a high-flying adventure where kids can climb, swing, and soar while building strength, confidence, and creativity. Campers will learn exciting, age-appropriate skills on aerial silks, aerial ropes, and aerial hoops, all taught by experienced instructors who prioritize safety, proper technique, and encouragement. Along with aerial arts, students will explore ground acrobatics, movement games, and performance skills, working together and cheering each other on. Perfect for both beginners and returning students, this camp blends fitness, imagination, and fun, giving kids a chance to feel proud, brave, and a little bit magical as they discover the joy of circus arts. 🎪✨
Instructors: Joe Simms, Cassandra Raich and Marni Marshall
Dates (M-F):
Session 1: June 15-19
Session 2: June 29-July 3
Session 3: July 6-10
Session 4: July 13-17
Session 5: July 20 – July 24
Time: 9:00-12:00pm
Ages: 7 – 15
Cost: $295
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Joseph Simms
Joseph Simms joined The Movement Alliance in 2002. Joseph has been a principal performer/soloist with AirAligned since 2004. Joseph has a background in the Martial Arts of Tae Kwon Do Jujitsu and most recently Aikido. Master classes include: Velocity in Seattle Washington, Conduit Dance Company in Portland Oregon, The Edge in Los Angeles, aerial intensives with Ingrid Hoffman L.A. and Isadora Duncan Dance Company. Joseph is currently working as a bodyworker, aerial and Pilates instructor and is the owner of Pilates Body in Nevada City. Joseph is AirAligned’s Co-Director and heads up the AirAligned Classes in Grass Valley.
Cassandra Raiche
Cassandra Raiche “Cat” began her aerial journey in 2017 with Air Aligned and
quickly fell in love with the aerial arts. Cat has a strong background in the martial art of Kung Fu San So where she first discovered her passion for teaching. In 2019 Cat moved to Florida where she became the lead aerial instructor for Vertical pole studio. She taught both Silks and Lyra while continuing to train and advance her own aerial skills. While in Florida Cat had the opportunity to choreograph, create costumes, and perform both solo and group pieces for various events. Cat currently resides in North Carolina where she continues to pursue her aerial passion for learning and performance. Cat and her son are frequent visitors to her hometown of Grass Valley where she attends and teaches as many Aerial classes as she can.
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