Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect on my first day of class?
Depending on the day, there may be a class ending right before yours begins, so be aware that the lobby may be a bit crowded! You can arrive up to 5 minutes early for class. There are 2 doors and a small ramp to enter the facility at 207 Washington St. Once you’ve entered, to the left is the hallway leading to the Clown Annex and to our 2 gender-neutral restrooms, directly ahead are cubbies where you can keep your personal belongings, and to the right is a small seating area where you can wait for your class to begin. Remove your shoes before stepping onto the mats. Typically your instructor will introduce themselves, ask participants to introduce their names/pronouns, and give you a preview of what to expect from class. Most classes begin with a brief but physical warm-up and then there is time for learning new skills, time for reviewing skills from previous classes, and time at the end for conditioning and or cool-down tasks.
What ages do you offer classes for?
Our kids classes are for ages 7-12, t(w)een class is for ages 11 to 17, and adult classes are for ages 13 and above. Sometimes we offer a special Circus for 5-6 Year Olds class, but not every session. Our adult classes often have a mixture of ages from folks in their teens to folks in retirement.
How do I register for class?
Use the navigation bar above to find available Adult Classes or Kids Classes. If no classes appear in our registration software widget, then registration is closed until the next session. Typically our classes run for 8 weeks and registration opens approximately 4 weeks before the start of the term.
How much do classes cost?
Prices for classes can vary but in general kids classes are $175, 1-hour Adult Classes are $110, 90-minute Adult Classes are $180, and 2-hour Adult Classes are $220. This cost is for a class that meets once a week for 8 weeks.
Do you have drop-in classes or allow for drop-ins?
Most of our classes do not allow for drop-ins. However, on some occasions, students with previous experience may be allowed to drop-in on a case-by-case basis with instructor permission. Drop-in prices for adult classes are $30 for a 2-hour class, $25 for a 90 minute class, and $15 for a 1-hour class.
Do students perform what they learn in class?
Not all of our students dream of performing, but some do! Kids classes always have a ‘showcase’ during the final week of class. Our studio doesn’t host showcases for the adult classes, but many of our students perform for the first time at our sister studio, Airbound Arts (same type of business, different ownership). Are you interested in performing or perhaps volunteering for their show? Visit www.airboundarts.com for more information. Some students even go on to perform at the long-standing local show, The Brotherhood Takes Flight. Whether you plan to perform or attend in either case, we’d love to see you there!
I am interested in private lessons. How do I go about that?
Contact any of the instructors and ask! Their bios and email contact information is on our instructor page. The cost of a private lesson can vary. Ask your instructor what their rates are, as they set their own. For a one-person, one-hour lesson, expect to pay around $50-70.
I still have questions. What do I do?
email us at sparrowclasses@gmail.com