Circus Summer Camp in Nanaimo!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by vestafireentertainment

Run away and join the circus and still be home for dinner! This camp is perfect for the performer in your family. Children will learn to juggle, spin poi and staff, and hoop it up. We’ll also create costumes and learn some basic acrobatics. All supplies included.

Aug 4-7 2016 1-4pm- 1/2 day Circus Fun Summer Camp, 8 to 12 Years. Nanaimo Parks and Rec. Registration# 138186 Beban Social Centre

https://ireg.nanaimo.ca/Start/start.asp

We are beginning ongoing circus lessons on Sundays in September! Sign up for our newsletter for registration details as soon as we’ve got ’em!

Vesta in the Schools!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by vestafireentertainment

We had an amazing time as ‘Artist in Residence’ at Coal Tyee Elementary school this fall! We facilitated grade 2, 3 and 4 kids for 10 weeks, teaching poi and hoop skills. The children worked hard to choreograph and produce a finale circus show for the whole school, parents and teachers. It was an incredible experience for everyone- we are so proud of all the kid’s hard work and dedication. We LOVE using circus to foster perseverance, teamwork, and self esteem!

And the BEST news is that Vesta is able to be funded to come into YOUR school too! Check out the BC Arts Council funds ArtStarts Artist in the Classroom grant program. We partner with teachers to collaboratively develop a program to integrate circus arts into curricula. We serve Vancouver Island and the outlying islands- lower mainland as well!

Circus Lessons in Nanaimo!

Posted on November 1, 2014 by vestafireentertainment

Vesta Entertainment is SO excited to be able to offer ongoing circus lessons in Nanaimo for both children AND adults!! Circus makes you smarter, more creative and innovative by fostering right/left brain integration and promoting coordination. Not to mention its an amazing workout!

Who: Kids 8-12 years old, 10 – 11 AM. SUNDAYS

Teen/Adults- 11-12:30 pm SUNDAYS 15$ registered, 20$ drop in.

Where: Nanaimo Gymnastics School, 1975 Bollinger Road, Nanaimo BC.

What: Prop manipulation and Circus skills! Don’t be a one trick pony- come learn how to spin ALL the things- poi, staff, hoop dance, rope dart, juggle, contact juggle, stilting, unicycling, and more! Stage presence, character work, movement and choreography will also be explored. Circus is a non-competitive, creative sport that provides the basics of rhythmic gymnastics prop work.

Our children’s class is an ongoing registered program, and we are currently accepting drop ins for our adult/teen lessons from 11-12:30 every Sunday. Come brush up on your technique, or try out a new prop! If you are interested in performing, we often recruit new troupe members from our students. Come Play With Us!

Register Now!

Teaching Stiltwalking to kids in Nanaimo

French Artist Stilter performs with LED hoop

Circus in Nanaimo- STRIKE CAMP and Summer Camps 2014!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by vestafireentertainment

Vesta is a family run business, and we understand the challenges of today’s active family. All courses run at Vesta’s Play Space in Lantzville can be flexible on start and finish times to accommodate parent’s work schedules. Contact us to arrange before or after camp care! We also offer sliding scale/early bird registration options- please register with what is most in harmony with your individual family circumstances. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our list to keep informed of all the upcoming excitement!

NEW!! June 16-20 Circus Camp to cover the strike week! Drop in day rate available. Minimum required to run- grab their friends and come play with us! https://strikecircuscamp.eventbrite.ca

July 28-Aug1- Vesta is partnering with Nanaimo Gymnastics School to run a half day Gymnast Circus camp! More information here: http://www.nanaimogymnastics.ca/ Still space- do gymnastics in the morning, circus in the afternoons!

Aug 5-8 1-4pm- 1/2 day Circus Fun Summer Camp, 8 to 12 Years. Nanaimo Parks and Rec. Registration# 129653 Beban Social Centre- Half filled already!! https://ireg.nanaimo.ca/Start/start.asp

Aug 18-22- Full Day Circus Camp at The Play Space! 8 – 13 years Prop manipulation, plus Slackline and Stilting! 250$ http://vestafulldaycircuscamp.eventbrite.ca Only one more spot for 1st round early bird prices!

Aug 25-Aug 29- Half day Circus intensive at The Play Space! Teens and Adults! Prop manipulation, plus Slackline and Stilting! Option to try fire spinning on the last day. $150.00 http://teenhalfdaycircuscamp.eventbrite.ca This may turn into a One day taster– contact us if you (or your teen) are thinking of registering! We are also doing the CRU program for teens with Crimson Coast next Spring Break.

We are beginning ongoing circus lessons on Sundays (for kids AND adults) in September at Nanaimo Gymnastics School!

stilter Melissa making large colourful bubbles

Circus performer entertaining children at Thai refugee camp

Circus in Nanaimo- Summer Camps and Pro D Day Workshops 2014!

Posted on April 8, 2014 by vestafireentertainment

May 5th and 6th 2014 are SD68 Pro-D days- The Play Space- Send your little monkeys (8-13) to CIRCUS CAMP for the Pro D days! FUN, ACTIVE and FABULOUS!
https://mayprodcircuscamp.eventbrite.ca

July 28-Aug1- Vesta is partnering with Nanaimo Gymnastics School to run a full day Gymnast Circus camp! More information here: http://www.nanaimogymnastics.ca/

Aug 5-8 1-4pm- 1/2 day Circus Fun Summer Camp, 8 to 12 Years. Nanaimo Parks and Rec. Registration# 129653 Beban Social Centre

https://ireg.nanaimo.ca/Start/start.asp

Aug 18-22- Full Day Circus Camp at The Play Space! 8 – 13 years Prop manipulation, plus Slackline and Stilting! 250$ http://vestafulldaycircuscamp.eventbrite.ca

We are beginning ongoing circus lessons on Sundays (for kids AND adults) in September at Nanaimo Gymnastics School!