Salt Lake City Circus Center — Local services in Salt Lake City

I discovered this place a month ago and have been there nearly every day since- despite living an hour away. The 1-2 hour commute is worth it because the environment is supportive in a way that fosters intentional community and care I haven’t found in other studios. This is done not only by the rules of the studio but by the culture the owners and staff live. I go here when I need a friend, a good workout, or a good cry while stretching and listening to my music. I was terrified and honestly intimidated to try the cool tricks I had seen online, but after coming to my first class, I was filled with hope and confidence I didn’t think were there. Instructors and fellow students even break down moves in ways that are comprehensible to diverse learning styles before working with individuals to make sure everybody accomplishes some sort of new skill by the end of class. Days I don’t get the full skill by the end of class, I have still learned a plethora of baby skills that give me excitement and purpose to keep coming back. By the second class or open gym session I try the main skill again, I usually get it. I’ve been mind-blown by the skills I’ve learned just in a month that I never thought I would be able to do. Needless to say, my confidence has grown, my fitness has improved immensely, and greatest of all, I’ve made so many new friends. I’m severely grateful for the SLC circus center and would recommend it to anyone especially if you’re intimidated but curious. There is a place...

Mixed Feelings Mostly positive, but there are definitely things to be aware of before attempting to attend a class.

Pros: The location and facilities are great! Accessible by public transit, great natural light, and a very cushy floor. Very wide range of classes, and easy to navigate website/sign up. The staff were all nice, and clearly passionate about circus arts. Cons: Class size feels like a big gamble. On the website it looks like classes can go up to 20 people, and after attending a class that was overwhelming and hard to follow with around 8 people, I feel like it would be better for students and teachers to lower limit on the number of students per class(at least for classes with aerial apparatuses). ‘Beginner’ can encompass a wide range of levels. In my experience as someone in okay-but not great shape, I definitely would have benefited from and preferred a super-pre-beginner basics class.

If you’re already in fantastic shape and coordinated SLC Circus Center could be a great fit! However, if you’re at the start of your fitness journey, have physical limitations, or just aren’t the most active person, the barrier to entry is pretty high and potentially discouraging.

TLDR: Lovely space! Great location! For good or ill, if you’re looking for a challenge, you’ll...

Formerly Root to Rise studio in Farmington Utah, Salt Lake Circus Center is a fantastic studio for acroyoga, standing acro, hoop, lyra, handstands, tumbling, open gym, yoga, the list goes on etc. The thing that makes this place phenomenally great is the community and the owners. I have participated for over 7 years with this wonderful studio and it has been absolutley worth it and a privilege. As a Mental Health Professional this studio and community has nourished my soul and kept me in a place of peaceful belonging through my difficulties, which is so damn hard to find in our society. I know the darkness of human suffering and this studio is an oasis in the mire. Chantel and Bryan, the owners have created this wonderful space for over a decade and truly care about the community and have truly cared about me. I love these people and consider my acro community my family. It takes bravery to try something new and to suck at it. But before long, you realize you kick ass and have belonged all along. If you're on the fence, take a breath, stop thinking, and show up to an acroyoga class on Wed nights. Much Love...