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CIRCUS CAMP
(Monday thru Friday)
5 Consecutive Days :: 4 Hrs./Day
*** Hurry Up and Enroll - 15% Discount until June 15 Promo Code: Summercamp2025
Immerse yourself in Circus and Aerial activities including Acrobatics, Contortion, Stilts, Juggling, Stilts, Plate Spinning, Dance and other similar activities. Attendees will be grouped accordingly.
Demonstration on Friday @12pm
What does the summer camp include?
Each camp package consist of five (5) consecutive days from Monday – Friday, 9:15am – 1pm.learning and having fun on a variety of circus and acrobatic disciplines such as: Aerial & Ground apparatus: Aerial Tissu/Silk/Fabric, Hoop/Lyra, Trapeze, Triangle, Hammock, Cube & Birdcage, walking Ball, Tumbling, Hand Balancing Contortion, Stilts, Juggling, Hula Hoop, Tight Rope Plate Spinning, Dragon Flow, Butterfly Wings & Isis and more
Summer Camp Schedule
Week 1: July 7 – 11
Week 2: July 14 – 18
Week 3: July 21 – 25
Week 4: July 28 – Aug 1
Week 5: Aug. 4 – 8
Camp Rates:
Week Rate (5 continuous days Mon - Fri): *$500.
15% Promo Discount Code: SummerCamp2025
Promo Ends: June 15.
*The weekly rate is valid only for the assigned dates.
Single Day: $120. (no discount)
Please complete Waiver and Safety Agreement Form
http://www.rubykarenproject.com/forms/registration-form/ Access code: 2025
Location: Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Red Hill Bldg. 1 Ste 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RESERVE YOUR CAMP WEEK AND PAY
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AERIAL ACROBATIC INTENSIVE Workshop
A 3-Day Workshop (10am-2pm)
This is designed for individuals with a strong interest in enhancing their aerial skills and simultaneously developing strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Students will engage in three main Traditional Aerial disciplines, to name: Silks, Hoop, Trapeze, Rope, Sling/Hammock and one Contemporary apparatus (Double Rope, Straps, Double Sling, Cloud, Cube, Sphere). Additionally, ground skills like Contortion and Hand Balancing will be introduced as supplemental skills to compliment aerial executions. Skill adjustments will be made based on the teacher's assessment of each student's proficiency level.
Aerial Intensive Schedule
Week 1: Wed-Thurs-Fri: June 25, 26, 27
Week 2: Tue-Wed-Thurs: July 1, 2, 3
Week 3: Mon-Wed-Fri: July 28, 30, Aug. 1
Week 4: Mon-Wed-Thurs: Aug 4, 6, 7 (Mix Session)
Teen/ Adult Aerial Intensives (13 & Up)
Junior Intensive Aerials (8 – 12)
Tuition Rate:
*Week Fee (3 Designated Dates): $400
Day Fee: $150.
*The weekly rate is valid only for the assigned dates.
Please complete Waiver and Safety Agreement Form
http://www.rubykarenproject.com/forms/registration-form/
Location: Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Red Hill Ave. Bldg. 1 Ste 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RESERVE YOUR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP AND PAY
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CIRCOMASCA - An International Circus Festival
June 13 - 15, 2025, Tuscany Italy
Your Dream Vacation Awaits — in Italy!
Imagine spending your vacation on the breathtaking Tuscan Mediterranean coastline, where you can enjoy:
- Magical circus entertainment
- Dazzling dance performances
- Live bands that'll have you singing along
- Delicious food, specialty vendors, and unique goods
- Exciting workshops led by top instructors
✨ Experience it all at the CIRCOMASCA Festival!
📅 When: June 13–15, 2025
📍 Where: Parco Della Comasca, Marina di Massa, Tuscany
🎭 What: Three unforgettable days filled with performances, workshops, visual arts, and a celebration of creativity and community!
CircoMasca is proudly brought to you by Aerial Arts America and Squilibrate Aerial Danza.
👉 Register and Buy Tickets Now! 🔗 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Follow us on Instagram: @Circomasca
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Spring Flight: Aerial Arts for the World A Fundraising Concert
Catch a variety of entertainment from our circus friend community performing and providing entertainment to fund raise our OCAA team and Aerial Arts America's festival project in Italy
Project Title: Spring Flight: Aerial Arts for the World
Description: A Fundraising Concert
Who: Circus Community o Southern California
When: May 17, 2025 7pm
Where: Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Red Hill Ave 1-107 Costa Mesa
Ticket Cost: $30. (Available April 15 or earlier)
Attendees will immerse themselves in an environment brimming with creativity, joy, and celebration, all while making a meaningful contribution to a cause dedicated to nurturing the future of aerial arts. Join us for a night filled with inspiration, unity, and the shared mission of elevating the arts together!
Featured Artists: Ruby Karen, Luca Cecchini, Brockus Red, Jazz Spectrum, Staci Ensminger, Elizabeth Chase, Chris Yates, Elizabeth Chase, Callie Georgantas, Nafeesa Islam, Lola Espinosa, Janina Stephenz, India Agle and the Orange County Aerial Arts
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ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS
the Performing Team of the Ruby Karen Project
🎉 Congratulations to our OCAA performers for sharing
Six Spectacular and Unique Shows!
The Ruby Karen Project’s performing team, Orange County Aerial Arts, once again amazed the community during the Orange County Fair’s IMAGINOLOGY celebration held on April 12 and 13, 2025.
Our talented performers flipped, flew, rolled, and dropped—defying gravity with their skilled movements and dynamic combination acts—at one of the most exciting and prestigious STEM-powered events of the year.
In addition to their shows, OCAA offered trial aerial and tumbling classes and showcased a variety of circus exhibitions, including aerial acts in multiple configurations, juggling, tumbling, stilt walking, unicycling, contortion, and more.
The Costa Mesa Pavilion was packed with enthusiastic crowds, captivated by back-to-back 45-minute performance concerts each day.
🌟 Want to see more of Orange County Aerial Arts' live performances?
Check out our upcoming shows:
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🎪 Not Just for Kids — Adults, It's Your Turn!
Who says circus arts are only for kids and teens? Our roots started with adult students, and to this day, we proudly train individuals of all ages in an environment unlike any other.
With our extensive experience and well-structured syllabus designed to meet every student's age, level, and goals, we ensure that you’re in good hands — no matter your starting point.
💪 Whether you're looking to build strength, explore your creative side, or just try something new — we’ve got you covered!
🗓️ Check out our adult and teen classes:
📍 Mondays @ 7pm – Silks & more
📍 Wednesdays @ 6pm – Trapeze & more
📍 Thursdays @ 6pm – Hoop & Sling/Hammock
📍 Fridays @ 6pm – Contemporary & Silks
📍 Saturdays @ 11:30am – Silks & Rope
📍 Saturdays @ 2pm – Open discipline (Bungee, Straps, Double Rope, etc.)
👉 Got questions? We know life’s busy — call us and we’ll help you find the right class for your schedule, skillset, and goals.
Come join us — discover the joy of movement, creativity, and community!
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PLAN YOUR SPRING TRAINING
ALL TIME FAVORITES
Aerial Classes: Kids - Teens - Adults
Open Gym for Advance / Professionals
Circus - Contortion - Dance
Private Sessions
Recital and Showcase Performances
Teacher Certification Training Course
See Our Schedule and More
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17th Annual OCAA Spring Production
A KNIGHT OF PRINCESSES
Huge congratulations to our amazing artists, crew, and volunteers of A Knight of Princesses! 🌟✨ Your passion, talent, and teamwork brought magic to life!
Catch some of the show highlights on Instagram 👉 @rubykarenproject 🎬👑💫
#AKnightOfPrincesses #RubyKarenProject #GratitudeAndMagic
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Catch Troupe Vertigo at the Segerstrom May 9 & 10
Troupe Vertigo enchants with an evening of breathtaking artistry, where aerial acrobatics, juggling, contortion and the best of Broadway melodies blend into an unforgettable symphonic spectacle.
2 Nights Only! Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8PM ::: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8PM
Use the Promo Code: 'acrobat' to save 30% on your purchase
Tickets can be purchased online at: Cirque Goes Broadway with Troupe Vertigo | Pacific Symphony.
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| | WHAT IS THE APPRENTICE PROGRAM | |
The Apprentice program is geared towards recreational and pre-professional training in performing arts, both from a production’s front and backend. It is a contract that consist of technique classes in aerials and acrobatics combined with practice sessions. Supplemental benefits and opportunities include membership in RKP's performing team, the Orange County Aerial Arts (OCAA), demonstrations at several popular venues and community events including the OC Fair, Festival of the Arts - Laguna Beach, Newport Beach Film Festival, South Coast Plaza's Festival of Children, Thousand Lights @ Sherman Gardens, OC Fairground's Winterfest and more. The program also prepares the apprentice for a single competition event at the West Coast Aerial Arts Festival.
Additionally, the apprentice learns added skills not offered to regular students, including ground acrobatics, circus arts, contortion, hand manipulation skills, acro-adagio/ acro-gymnastic partnering, and dance movement in many forms.
Lastly, the apprentice gets to have a one-on-one goal oriented discussion with us and undergoes a yearly placement examination to secure academic growth and maturity in the specific discipline/s they have chosen. It is also in this program where the student is prepped for higher education or professional undertakings.
If you are interested, email us so we can discuss the process more in detail. Click here for more information
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Orange County Aerial Arts
Performing Team of the Ruby Karen Project
Year 2025: Performance Opportunities
Apprentice and Regular Students
*Regular Students can Participate
*Spring Recital and Showcase March 29
Newport Beach Country Club Family Day March 30
Imaginology @ OC Fairgrounds April 12 & 13
Spring Flight: Aerial Arts for the World May 17
CircoMasCA, Italy June 13-15
Summer Camp Demonstrations @ ADT June - August
Festival of the Arts. Laguna Beach July 14
Festival of Children @ South Coast Plaza Sept. 15
Newport Beach Film Festival Oct 17–24, 2024
West Coast Aerial Arts Festival Nov. 8 -11
*Holiday Showcase @ ADT Dec. 5
Other Demonstrations and Showcases
If you are interested in participating in any of our performance activities, please contact us.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Maintenance and Production Fees: All active students are required to pay a $20. Mindbody Maintenance fee every year, to supplement cost related to account maintenance. In addition, students who wish to perform at our Spring and/or Holiday showcase are required to pay a production fee of $90. Students who are enrolled in our apprentice program have a production fee of $75.00. This fee assists us in costs of production supplies.
Both fees are due every January or at its earliest notice of participation. A 3.5% processing fee is added but optional, if you pay by check or Zelle . To Pay the Fees:
Regular Students (see below)
Apprentice Students
Registration - Waiver - Release Form
Before any activity is provided or executed, all participants, volunteers and staffs are required to sign the Registration, Waiver and Release form, and are required to renew this form every January. Please access your form through this link. You can read the form with this link. However you would need to go to our Waiver Page to sign this. If you are not ready to sign, please do not access the Waiver Page. If you access the Waiver Page more than once, you will be charged $5.00 each time you access this.
To Sign Your Registration Waiver and Release Form
Enter "2025" to access the page
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WANT TO SEE SOME VIDEOS OF US?
Be sure to stay tuned to our YouTube Channel for these breathtaking displays, featuring awe-inspiring acts by our OCAA apprentices on Silks, Sling, Cube, Hoop, Trapeze, Contortion and more. This is a testament to our unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of circus arts.
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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We know that the Mindbody system can be a bit challenging at the beginning however here are a few tricks to ensure you can reserve your spot and cancel on time.
- Always sign-in under your name if you are the student or sign-in under your child's name. Contact us if you are having trouble setting-up your child's account.
- Most of our 4-class packages expire in 30 days of the 1st scheduled session (with exceptions).
- When purchasing a package, be mindful when selecting the 1st class of that package. You will not be able to reserve a date before that initial date you selected.
- Reserve 5-7 days in advance for a session, and if you know your schedule well enough, reserve for the remaining sessions of the package.
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Our cancellation policy is strictly observed. If you need to cancel your reservation, do so, six (6) hours in advance of the session you are reserved in, otherwise your session will be considered redeemed.
- When getting on the waitlist, make sure that you had opt-in to received text messages and email notification so you will know when you have been admitted to the class. Once admitted, the session will be deducted from your package.
- Do not sign-into waitlist if you do not have a session to apply the class, otherwise we will charge you with a single drop-in rate.
If you practice these parameters, you will see how flexible and advantageous the system can be for you. We have opted to give you as much options so you can plan your training and be as efficient with your time.
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Waitlist and Notification of Class Admission:
Please update your MB account to receive notification via email and text of admittance from your waitlist reservation. Here's how:
- When you log in, go the PROFILE and go to the PERSONAL column.
- There is an "Edit" button and it will allow you to add your Phone provider and make sure to enter your mobile phone to get text messages when added from the waitlist.
- Also make sure to update your email address and OPT-IN for our newsletter. This way you are up to date on all announcements and have an added source when figuring school activities, news, important announcements.
- Please add info@rubykaren.com rubykaren@gmail.com and lucachn@gmail.com in your email's safe list. This way, newsletters do not get dumped in your spam or junk folder.
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ATTENTION: If you sign-up as a waitlist, please check its status within 2 hours before the session.
We have a 6 hrs. cancellation policy; Be mindful of our 30 day policy on most packages. We do not extend packages even if there are holidays or closed business days. Make sure to reserve your spot several days to a week before the session to ensure you have a spot.
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