The Dust Palace Youth classes and programmes are for young people aged
7 - 18 years.
We provide a fun, non-competitive and safe environment where young people can improve their coordination, confidence, and physical fitness. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and encourage creativity and teamwork which lead to our youth students building strong friendships and supporting one another.
Classes cover a range of aerial and ground based disciplines ensuring there is something for everyone.
For any queries before you book your classes, please get in touch at kiaora@thedustpalace.co.nz
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Youth Beginners Aerials (silks,lyra)
(7-12yrs) &
Youth Intermediate Aerials
(7-12yrs)
with Chloe Ross
Youth Circus classes are a fun and expressive place to learn fundamental circus skills. The beginners class focuses on exploration and play based learning of aerial circus. Whilst the Intermediate class develops and extends these skills for student already attending in previous terms. Discipline will include aerial silks, lyra, hammock and trapeze.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Beginners 4:15 - 5:30pm
Saturdays Intermediate 10.00 - 11.15am
Youth/Teens Beginners Aerials (silks, lyra)
(10-16yrs) &
Teens Next Steps Aerials
(13-17 years)
Youth/Teens Beginners with Chloe Ross are designed to take you from absolute beginners to getting comfortable with aerial apparatus and then learning fun tricks in the air.
Aerial Circus Next Steps is designed for young aerialists with a strong foundation who are ready to elevate their technique. Focus on your chosen apparatus while refining key skills and exploring new creative possibilities. This class offers a supportive environment for teens to grow both technically and artistically.
Mondays 4:15 - 5:30pm with Jane Mieka
Thursdays 4.15-5.30pm with Chloe Ross
LITTLE’UNS
3 - 6 YEARS CLASS
CIRCUS CLASS FOR PRE-SCHOOL KIDS
A combination of low aerials, objects, and acrobatics
Fun, safe & creative. Learning balance and coordination with experienced tutor - Anthony Te Puke
WEDS 3.15pm - 4pm
COST: $20 PER SESSION
Te Māwhaiwhai Youth Company
If you’re wanting to really get involved, up your circus quantity and develop a wide range of creative skills, join our awesome circus youth company Te Māwhaiwhai!
Entry is by application only.
YOUTH CLASS TERM DATES 2026
Term 4 2026 - 10 Weeks
Monday 12th October - Saturday 19th December
*Labour Weekend, no classes Saturday 24th Oct & Monday 26th Oct.
Earlybird Booking for Term 4 ! input this code at checkout: 10%OFFBYTHE10TH
YOUTH CLASS PRICES
Teens/Youth Classes
(10 x 1hr 15min classes)
1x Class per week: $305.00 per term
Little’Uns Classes
(10 x 45min classes)
1 x Class per week: $180.00 per term
Casual Rate
Casual One Off rate: $36.00 per youth class / $20.00 per Little’Uns Class