Our goal is to create aerial artists, both casual and professional
We serve people who…
aspire to create.
want fitness to be fun.
delight in learning new things.
love to see themselves improve.
Three Pillars
Rapid Growth
At Vocab Arts, we turn dreams into skills—fast. Our small class sizes (just 5-7 students) mean you get personalized attention from day one. We customize the curriculum to where you’re at, whether you’re a beginner or aiming for the pros. Take Lillyth Dimarco: with no prior experience, she reached our advanced programs and plans to compete in the Elite category at a Circo Fest, with her own choreography, after just over a year. Our structured approach—Foundations, Intermediate, and Advanced—ensures you progress quickly in silks, trapeze, and more.
“I couldn’t believe how fast I improved. The coaches really focus on what I needed.”
Community
Vocab Arts isn’t just a studio—it’s a home. Our free practice times give you extra hours to hone your skills and connect with fellow aerialists in a relaxed, structure-free environment. The studio is designed for community, with a cozy living room and dining area to unwind, plus a free coffee/tea bar to fuel your sessions. We host several showcases each year and the occasional student social event, so you can cheer each other on and celebrate together.
“These workshops were great. I really needed this”
Expertise
Our coaches are active performers in Calgary’s circus scene, and they know what it takes to go pro. Our head coach, Ariel Bartsch, was the first to learn using our model—she rapidly advanced to performing locally and shortly after began touring, showcasing the effectiveness of our training methods. Now, she splits her time as a full-time circus artist between coaching at Vocab and performing. With our connections to local circus companies and a focus on convenient training times, Vocab Arts is your launchpad to a circus career.
“Vocab didn’t just teach me aerials—they taught me how to be a professional.”
What you get
Instructional classes that are not rushed or crowded
Additional training times at no charge at accessible times
Skill development in aerials, performance and pro development
On-demand personalized home workout plans to fit your goals
Tools to create your own choreography
Performance opportunities
Contract review for working performers
CV, resume and application support
Performance feedback and review
