Three-day intensives in Las Vegas
Train with Cirque-Grade Instructors. Watch Them Perform That Night.
Aerial silks, lyra, pole, handstand, and circus arts training camps featuring current Cirque du Soleil cast members. Twelve workshops over three days. Capped at twelve participants. From $499 per camper.
Aspirational performers and serious students from across the country and beyond train at Shine to access an instructor roster you can't find anywhere else outside of touring Cirque productions. Mornings on the apparatus with the cast. Evenings on the Strip watching them perform.
Per camper for a 3-day intensive · Capped at 12 students · $100 deposit holds your spot in the early bird window
Early-bird and returning-camper discounts stack ($50 off each, up to $100 total off the $599 base). Balance due by the end of the early bird period; after early bird ends, sign-ups pay in full at registration.
The next confirmed camp
Lyra Camp — Labor Day Weekend 2026
Three days of aerial hoop training with Cirque-grade instructors and a curriculum that pairs lyra technique with ballet, tumbling, and flexibility cross-training.
Three days. Twelve workshops. Cirque-grade roster.
What you get
- 12 workshops across 3 days (~75 minutes each)
- Apparatus-specific lyra technique, tricks & combos, choreography
- Cross-training: ballet, tumbling, flexibility, contortion
- Capped at 12 students for direct instruction
- Studio access: sprung floors, 10-foot mirrors, professional rigging, climate-controlled training environment
- Optional evening: catch your morning instructor performing on the Strip
- Camper perk: attend Shine’s regular scheduled classes or open training sessions during your camp at reduced rates
Why Shine, why Vegas
Four reasons to fly in for a Shine camp instead of an intensive in your home city.
Train here. Play here.
Find us at Tenaya Way.
The studio.
Train with Cirque cast members
Our roster includes current Cirque du Soleil cast from Mystère, Michael Jackson ONE, Mad Apple, and O — plus former cast from Zumanity, recognized circus educators, and world champions. You're learning from people who perform at the highest level every week, on the Strip.
Watch them perform that night
Vegas is the only city in the world where you train with a Cirque cast member by morning and can watch them perform on the Strip that evening. NYC, LA, and Montreal can't do this — their best aerialists tour. Ours live and work here.
Cross-trained curriculum
Every camp blends the apparatus you came for with ballet, tumbling, flexibility, and contortion training — the same cross-disciplines Cirque artists draw on. You leave a better aerialist and a more complete performer.
Vegas as a destination
Drive in from the West Coast or fly direct from almost anywhere. Hotels are abundant and affordable compared to coastal cities. Fourteen years in business at the same southwest Las Vegas studio (Leap Day 2012). Free on-site parking, ground-level access.
Past camp archives
See exactly what your camp will look like.
Real schedules from past Shine camps. Click your discipline to see the workshops, instructors, and daily rhythm. Every camp follows the same structure — 12 workshops across 3 days, balanced apparatus training and cross-training — only the apparatus and instructor lineup rotate.
Lyra Camp
This is the most recent past Lyra Camp at Shine — held on Labor Day Weekend, the same slot as the next confirmed Lyra Camp. Past instructor lineup featured Leysan Gayazova (Cirque du Soleil · Varekai, former cast), Johanna Sapakie (Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson ONE, former cast), Kevin DeMaro, Quinton Lopez, Courtney Friedersdorf (Spiegelworld · Absinthe & Atomic Saloon, current), Hanifa Jackson (Cirque du Soleil · Mystère, former cast), and Michael Palumbo. Click any workshop title to see what it covered.
Day 1
Saturday-
FlexibilityLeysan Gayazova
This workshop focuses on developing more extreme flexibility, strength, and control through specialized exercises and techniques depending on the student's flexibility level. Emphasis on proper alignment and technique to ensure safe and progressive development.
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SpinningLeysan Gayazova
Focused on the element of spinning — conditioning for spinning, tips and tricks for dizziness, spinning basics, spinning variations, and spinning combinations.
- — Lunch break —
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Hoop-O-GraphyKevin DeMaro
Learn how to flow on the hoop with the greatest of ease. Explore the different ways of using the bottom bar, middle, and top of the hoop to create sequences that maximize energy conservation.
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Enchanting BalletHanifa Jackson
Embrace the beauty of movement, refine your technique, and dance with elegance.
Day 2
Sunday-
FlexibilityCourtney Friedersdorf
Deepen your flexibility through intentional, supported stretching techniques, then reinforce that range with active strength-building. Leave with tools to safely access and apply your flexibility in performance, training, and everyday movement.
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Gravity & GraceJohanna Sapakie
Emphasizes controlled inversions (like inverted splits) and the illusion of being weightless made possible by finding the perfect balance between strength and elegance.
- — Lunch break —
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Static Dynamics SequencesQuinton Lopez
A creative, movement-based Lyra workshop that incorporates guided improvisation and explores expression through a variety of musical styles.
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OrbitingKevin DeMaro
Discover the art of flight in this aerial hoop workshop focused on Orbit/Flying Hoop technique. Learn to harness momentum, swing, and circular motion to add dynamic energy and dramatic flow to your sequences. Pathways that emphasize speed, suspension, and controlled chaos — for taking aerial hoop acts to the next level.
Day 3
Monday-
Elevate: Split & SpinJohanna Sapakie
Focus on the technical artistry of working with an aerial hoop and elegant line work. Inverted splits as a signature move, and spinning to add flow.
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Choreo & CombosLeysan Gayazova
Focus on the breakdown of sequences on Lyra, transitional movements, and the artist's flow and polishing for more elegant performances.
- — Lunch break —
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TumblingMichael Palumbo
A blend of technical gymnastics concepts and elements with contemporary style floor work. Skills include cartwheels, aerials, macaco, walkovers, helicoptero, and other creative ground-based elements.
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Creative MovementQuinton Lopez
Explore a variety of static Lyra sequences with a focus on detailed transitions in heel hangs, foot hangs, and neck hangs.
Pole Camp
Three days of pole-focused training paired with flexibility, ballet, and contemporary dance cross-training. Past instructor lineup featured Pink Puma (Cirque du Soleil · Zumanity, former cast), Johanna Sapakie (Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson ONE, former cast), Talia Marino (Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson Arena Tour, former cast), Veronika Goroshkova (Cirque du Soleil · Mad Apple), Jenyne Butterfly (Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson ONE), Kevin DeMaro, and Hanifa Jackson.
Day 1
Friday- FlexibilityKevin DeMaro
- Pole TechniquePink Puma
- — Lunch break —
- Pole ConditioningJohanna Sapakie
- BalletHanifa Jackson
Day 2
Saturday- Flow Exotic PoleJohanna Sapakie
- Pole TricksPink Puma
- — Lunch break —
- Aerial PoleVeronika Goroshkova
- Chair ChoreographyTalia Marino
Day 3
Sunday- Static Spin PolePink Puma
- Exotic Pole TricksJenyne Butterfly
- — Lunch break —
- Contemporary DanceTalia Marino
- Pole Heels ChoreographyJohanna Sapakie
Aerial Silks Camp
Three days of silks technique, transitions, and choreography paired with ballet, tumbling, contemporary dance, and conditioning. Past instructor lineup featured Sarah Sporich (Cirque du Soleil · O), Sarah Romanowsky, Kara Shriver, Luba Kazantseva (Cirque du Soleil · Mystère), Vanessa Aviles, Briana Bowie, Kevin DeMaro, Hanifa Jackson (Cirque du Soleil · Mystère, former cast), and Courtney Friedersdorf (Spiegelworld · Absinthe & Atomic Saloon, current).
Day 1
Friday- FlexibilityCourtney Friedersdorf
- Silks Technique & FormSarah Sporich
- — Lunch break —
- Creating Smooth TransitionsSarah Romanowsky
- BalletHanifa Jackson
Day 2
Saturday- Silks CombinationsSarah Sporich
- Wheel Downs & VariationsKara Shriver
- — Lunch break —
- TumblingVanessa Aviles
- Silks ConditioningKevin DeMaro
Day 3
Sunday- Silks Spinning & Hip Key VariationsKevin DeMaro
- Silks Flow & PresentationLuba Kazantseva
- — Lunch break —
- Contemporary DanceBriana Bowie
- Silks ChoreographySarah Sporich
Handstand Camp
Three days of hand balancing and handstand technique reinforced with flexibility, ballet, and tumbling. Past instructor lineup featured Dima Shine (Cirque du Soleil · Zumanity solo artist, Sports Acro World Champion), Alona Zhuravel (Cirque du Soleil · Varekai & Joyà, former cast), Denys Tolstov, Dashiel Cote, Michael Palumbo, Kyle Cragle, Hanifa Jackson (Cirque du Soleil · Mystère, former cast), and Courtney Friedersdorf (Spiegelworld · Absinthe & Atomic Saloon, current). Click any workshop title to see what it covered.
Day 1
Saturday- FlexibilityAlona Zhuravel
- HandstandsAlona Zhuravel
- — Lunch break —
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Enchanting BalletHanifa Jackson
Embrace the beauty of movement, refine your technique, and dance with elegance.
- HandstandsDenys Tolstov
Day 2
Sunday-
FlexibilityCourtney Friedersdorf
Deepen your flexibility through intentional, supported stretching techniques, then reinforce that range with active strength-building. Leave with tools to safely access and apply your flexibility in performance, training, and everyday movement.
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HandstandsDima Shine
Designed for all levels with a strong focus on intermediate and advanced practice. Build a solid foundation through essential technique work — shoulder strength, alignment, and positioning — then dive into transitions toward one-arm weight distribution, developing stability, and refining balance. Explore progressions for one-arm handstands, learn to recognize correct placement and "feel" in your practice, and discover effective drills to reinforce control and confidence. Practical tips and exercises you can take home to continue your growth beyond the workshop.
- — Lunch break —
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Dynamic HandbalancingDashiel Cote
Explores dynamic handbalancing through walking, jumping, and turning, incorporating unconventional leg positions and arm placements. Combines techniques from handbalancing and breakdance, focusing on creative movement patterns and non-traditional approaches to enhance handstand skills.
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TumblingMichael Palumbo
A blend of technical gymnastics concepts and elements with contemporary style floor work. Skills include cartwheels, aerials, macaco, walkovers, helicoptero, and other creative ground-based elements.
Day 3
Monday-
TumblingMichael Palumbo
Continued tumbling — technical gymnastics concepts blended with contemporary floor work. Cartwheels, aerials, macaco, walkovers, helicoptero, and other creative ground-based elements.
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HandstandsDima Shine
Continued handstand technique — building on Day 2's foundation. Shoulder strength and alignment, transitions toward one-arm weight distribution, stability, and balance. Progressions for one-arm handstands and drills to reinforce control and confidence.
- — Lunch break —
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Handstands & One-Arm OptimizationKyle Cragle
All-around optimization. Kyle's school of thought behind alignment and one-arm technique, while also visiting and considering aspects of others, and how to best integrate them into your practice. A range of exercises to increase strength, the nuances of balance, and endurance. A balance of cerebral and physical work tackling current challenges.
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FlexibilityKyle Cragle
Back to basics, hit it from all angles. Both passive and active flexibility exercises with the goal of increasing the ranges of motion that help you achieve all of the shapes and movement styles for acrobatics.
Build your own camp
Bring your group. Build your camp.
For studios, dance teams, performers preparing for auditions, and groups of four or more who want a custom intensive designed around your goals.
26+ workshop modalities available
- Acro
- Acting
- Aerial Hammock
- Aerial Pole
- Aerial Silks
- Aerial Yoga
- Bootcamp
- Choreography
- Clown
- Conditioning
- Contortion
- Dance (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tricking)
- Flexibility
- Hand balancing
- Hula Hoop
- Juggling
- Lyra
- Makeup for Stage
- Mat Pilates
- Mime
- Pole
- Rigging
- Rope
- Straps
- Xtreme Boxing (Cardio)
- Zumba
Featured instructors
Cirque cast members. World champions. Recognized educators.
A rotating roster across camps. Specific lineup confirmed per camp before registration opens.
Luba Kazantseva
Lyra technique, flow, presentation
Cirque du Soleil · Mystère (current cast)
Kevin DeMaro
Lyra conditioning, spins & drops
Disney on Ice (former cast)
Hanifa Jackson
Ballet, classical movement
Cirque du Soleil · Mystère (former cast)
Courtney Friedersdorf
Flexibility, active range training
Spiegelworld · Absinthe & Atomic Saloon (current cast)
Leysan Gayazova
Aerial hoop, flexibility, spinning, choreography
Cirque du Soleil · Varekai (former cast)
Johanna Sapakie
Pole choreo, lyra flow and atmosphere
Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson ONE (former cast)
Talia Marino
Pole choreo, stylization
Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson Arena Tour (former cast)
Veronika Goroshkova
Pole technique, aerial pole, performance
Cirque du Soleil · Mad Apple (current cast)
Pink Puma
Pole technique, exotic, grip work, flow
Cirque du Soleil · Zumanity (former cast)
Kara Shriver
Aerial silks, wheel downs, conditioning
Aerial educator
Vanessa Aviles
Aerial silks, tumbling, gymnastics-based floor work
Aerial & tumbling specialist
Sarah Romanowsky
Aerial silks, choreography, performance
Cirque du Soleil · Axel (former cast)
Dima Shine
Handstands, hand balancing, acrobatic conditioning
Cirque du Soleil · Zumanity solo artist · Sports Acro World Champion
Alona Zhuravel
Handstands, hand balancing, performance
Cirque du Soleil · Varekai & Joyà (former cast)
Jenyne Butterfly
Pole, aerial pole · Original cast Michael Jackson ONE, current backup
Cirque du Soleil · Michael Jackson ONEOther instructors who have taught past Shine camps — résumés equally impressive — include Sarah Sporich (current Cirque du Soleil cast member, O), Kyle Cragle, Briana Bowie, Quinton Lopez, Michael Palumbo, Dashiel Cote, Denys Tolstov, Margarita Evans, Jonny Manzanares, and Nia Millan. Many tour internationally, hold credits across Cirque du Soleil and other major productions, and are recognized educators in their disciplines. Look any of them up — the pedigree is real.
Real voices from past campers
What our campers actually said.
Pulled from the post-camp surveys we run after every Shine intensive. Unedited.
My most memorable experience is Sarah teaching me in the morning, then going to see her in O.— Aerial Silks Camp camper
I wish there was this kind of intensive training happening regularly. This is how I want to spend my time. Thanks for providing space and time for us to see what we're capable of. I'll be back.— Lyra Camp 2025 camper
My grip switches were the best they've ever been with Pink Puma. I learned so much — I loved learning choreo from Johanna and Talia.— Pole Camp 2024 camper
It was really helpful to hear from different teaching styles as well as different handstand philosophies. I appreciated that we got a variety of types of classes — having tumbling and ballet and flexibility were all so helpful.— Handstand Camp 2025 camper
Every instructor brought something unique and great in their approach. It was a well-balanced mix.— Lyra Camp 2025 camper
I really appreciated all of the time that the instructors took with me to teach me not only technique, but to sit and talk with me. Everyone was super nice and I learned so much.— Aerial Silks Camp camper
Pricing
Two ways to attend. Two pricing structures.
Direct registration via the form below. During the early bird window, a $100 deposit confirms your spot; balance is due by the end of the early bird period. After early bird ends, sign-ups pay in full at registration. Deposits are refundable up until the early bird period ends, after which they become non-refundable.
Monthly themed camp
3 days · 12 workshops · one apparatus focus · capped at 12 campers
- Standard registration$599
- Early bird OR returning camper$549
- Early bird AND returning camper$499
Build Your Own Camp
For groups of 4+ · Pick your modalities, length, intensity
Travel & stay
Getting in. Where to stay.
If you are coming in from out of town, you can stay on the Strip or downtown for the full Vegas vibe — but if you want to stay closer to Shine, here are three nearby options that work well for our campers.
Vegas vibe + pool + restaurants
Durango Casino & Resort
For the Vegas casino-resort experience without staying on the Strip itself. Pool access and multiple on-site restaurants.
6915 S. Durango Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Closest to Shine
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Comfortable extended-stay option close to the studio, no Vegas-resort overhead.
8470 W. Sunset Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Closest to Shine
Holiday Inn Express
Reliable, no-frills option a short drive from the studio. Popular with returning campers.
6220 S. Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Approximately 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Free on-site parking at Shine.
Reserve your spot
Tell us which camp you're interested in.
We respond within one business day with confirmation. During the early bird window, a $100 deposit holds your spot; balance is due by the end of the early bird period. After early bird ends, sign-ups pay in full at registration. To speak directly, call 702.624.4099.
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