The Rising - Victoria Centre for Circus Arts

The Rising - Victoria Centre for Circus Arts The Westshore's first circus school and company! Aerial classes, acrobatics, shows, and more! The Rising is a circus school located in the vibrant Westshore.

It is owned and operated by Sarah Scheunhage, professional aerialist, acrobat, and circus teacher . We offer recreational to pre-professional aerial and ground-based discipline classes and workshops ages 18 months - adult. We also provide corporate and private aerial entertainment and host circus parties for any special event you'd like to celebrate ( birthdays, bachelorettes, etc). Our Facility:

2500 sq feet, plus 150 sq ft loft
25 foot ceilings
multiple aerial points
silk, hoop, static trapeze, hammock, lollipop lyra, rope, handbalance canes, slackline, padded flooring, mats and more! Circus Tent party room
2 washrooms
parent waiting area
Cirque Lounge area for students

*free parking in lot ( 3 designated stalls directly in front of The Rising. If taken, please park in communal lot infront of Gescan. Do not park on Princess Auto side or in spots reserved for other businesses)

05/31/2026

Congratulations to our Showteam on a great opening day of shows! 👏🥳
05/31/2026

Congratulations to our Showteam on a great opening day of shows! 👏🥳

Meet the cast of The Wizard of Oz!!1. Dorothy- Rylie2.  Cowardly Lion- Lily 3. Tim Man - Amelia4. Scarecrow- Claire5. Wi...
05/30/2026

Meet the cast of The Wizard of Oz!!
1. Dorothy- Rylie
2. Cowardly Lion- Lily
3. Tim Man - Amelia
4. Scarecrow- Claire
5. Wizard of Oz- Tova
6. Wicked Witch of the West
7. Glinda The Good Witch of the North
8. Flying Monkeys- Olivia and Ash
9. Full cast

Moments from the week before The Wizard of Oz❤️🎪🌈
05/30/2026

Moments from the week before The Wizard of Oz❤️🎪🌈

Welcome to The Journey — a production of original circus storytelling created and performed by the students of The Risin...
05/28/2026

Welcome to The Journey — a production of original circus storytelling created and performed by the students of The Rising’s Act Creation Program.
Through dreams, challenges, transformation, resilience, and triumph, these acts invite audiences into deeply personal and imaginative worlds. Using aerial and circus arts as a storytelling medium, performers have not only refined their technical skills, but also developed the ability to communicate emotion, vulnerability, strength, and presence on stage
Tix available at: https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/therisingcircus
Join us!!

Adult Student Show
Sat June 13 - 2pm & 5pm

Kids & Teen Student Show
Sun June 14 - 1pm & 4pm

Pricing ( GST & Ticket Pro convenience fee additional):
Adults (18+): $18 + tax
Children (ages 4–17): $12 + tax
Ages 3 & under: Free

The Rising Circus presents...The Wizard of Oz🌪️ “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…” 🌈Follow the yellow b...
05/20/2026

The Rising Circus presents...The Wizard of Oz

🌪️ “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…” 🌈

Follow the yellow brick road and step into a world of circus magic, daring performances, and unforgettable characters as we bring The Wizard of Oz to life in a whole new way! From flying monkeys to emerald wonders, this spectacular production promises heart, courage, brains — and plenty of awe-inspiring circus acts along the way.

🎪 Performed by The Rising Circus Showteam
Our youth performance team (ages 13–17), part of a full-year intensive circus arts program for students interested in pursuing circus training beyond a recreational level.

Created & Directed by Sarah Scheunhage & Alia Kube

💻 Purchase Tickets:
https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/therisingcircus

🎟️ Pricing:
Adults (18+): $20 + tax
Children (Ages 4–17): $15 + tax
Ages 3 & under: Free

🎭 Showtimes:

📅 May 30
2:00 PM
5:00 PM

📅 May 31
1:00 PM

If you have a child or teen who loves the circus and wondering where it could take them- grab your tickets and prepare to be inspired!

We can’t wait to share this incredible show with you! 🌈🦁👠

BOOK NOW for our semi-annual aerial photoshoot with Mary Jane Howland Photography!We’ve loved working with Mary Jane ove...
05/12/2026

BOOK NOW for our semi-annual aerial photoshoot with Mary Jane Howland Photography!

We’ve loved working with Mary Jane over the past several years, and we’re excited to welcome her back to capture your strength, artistry, and circus magic. An accredited Professional Photographer of Canada, Mary Jane specializes in circus photography and creates stunning images you’ll treasure for years to come.

Photoshoot Details

Date: Saturday June 20
Booking Time slots Available from: 1:00-4:00pm

How to Book

Reserve your 10-minute time slot through your Rising account. For more info visit our WORKSHOPS & EVENTS PAGE on our website https://www.therisingcircus.com/workshops-events


Go to the WORKSHOPS & EVENTS calendar and

 came to visit is last week and got a peek at our Adult Silk class and Kids Act Creation class.Follow them for great fea...
05/11/2026

came to visit is last week and got a peek at our Adult Silk class and Kids Act Creation class.
Follow them for great features on the places and people that make Westhills a great place to live and work 🥰
Stay tuned for The Rising’s feature 🎪!!

05/07/2026

Promised the Showteam they each get a chance to get in the bubble before our Wizard of Oz show on May 30 & 31!
Can you guess which character from the Wizard of Oz will be performing in the bubble?? Drop your guess in the comments 😊

Our second week of Teen Summer Camp is….“RITZ & RISE”APPARATUS FOCUS: AERIAL HAMMOCK AUG 10-1412:30 - 3:00PMFEE: $250 +G...
05/07/2026

Our second week of Teen Summer Camp is….
“RITZ & RISE”
APPARATUS FOCUS: AERIAL HAMMOCK
AUG 10-14
12:30 - 3:00PM
FEE: $250 +GST
AGES 12 - 17

Learn a complete aerial hammock routine set to “Puttin’ On The Ritz”. Build strength and confidence on the apparatus while refining transitions, flow, and control. Explore musicality and develop your own creative interpretation as you bring the choreography to life.
Students will also receive daily flexibility and strength conditioning training with their coach.
Students will perform the routine for their families on the last day of camp.

Suitable for Novice and Intermediate level students
Prerequisites: Hammock novice or higher
REGISTER via your Rising account at
https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/therising

Address

140-1047 Langford Parkway
Victoria, BC
V9B0A5

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