Frequently Asked Questions

  • When booking a class, please check the class description for any specific wardrobe requirements.

    We recommend form-fitting athletic clothing that allows full range of motion and keeps you safe on the apparatus.

    Please avoid:

    • Zippers, snaps, buckles, or metal of any kind

    • Loose clothing that can snag

    • Jewelry (must be removed before class)

    • Lotion or body oils before training (they make apparatus slippery)

    Bring:

    • A water bottle

    • Grip aids only if approved by your instructor

    Hygiene:
    For the comfort and safety of everyone, please arrive clean, wear deodorant, and maintain good personal hygiene. Circus often involves shared equipment and close contact.

  • No!

    BEAST Studios welcomes total beginners, returning students, and working performers alike.

    We offer:

    • Introductory-friendly classes

    • Mixed-level technique classes

    • Intermediate/advanced progressions

    • Multi-week series for structured training

    Your coach will help guide you into the appropriate level.

    • Adult classes are 18+

    • Teens may be accepted case-by-case based on maturity and skill

    • Youth classes may be added in the future

  • You’ll begin with a warm-up designed for safety, joint prep, and body awareness.
    You’ll then learn fundamental grips, shapes, and pathways or continue progressing through your level-appropriate curriculum.

    Expect:

    • Supportive coaching

    • Safe spotting and progressions

    • A focus on technique over “big tricks”

    • A fun, empowering training environment

  • All classes must be booked online in advance.

    We do not allow walk-ins due to safety, equipment limits, and class capacity.

    You must have an active class credit, class pack, or membership to reserve a spot.

  • Circus training requires specialized equipment and small class sizes, so we enforce a clear cancellation window:

    • Cancel 24+ hours before class: credit is returned to your account (not including training series purchases)

    • Cancel within 24 hours: class is forfeited

    • No-shows: class is forfeited

    This protects your safety, our instructors’ prep, and fairness to waitlisted students.

  • Circus training requires a full warm-up for safety.

    • Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be permitted to join class

    • Late arrivals forfeit the class credit

    This policy is non-negotiable for your safety and the safety of others.

  • If you're feeling unwell, please do not come to the studio.

    We train in close physical proximity and use shared equipment; illness spreads quickly in circus spaces.

    Please cancel your class according to the existing cancellation policy.
    If you test positive for COVID or have a communicable illness, email us so we can support appropriate rescheduling where possible.

  • We do not offer refunds for:

    • Drop-in classes

    • Class packs/ training series

    • Monthly memberships

    • Late cancels or no-shows

    Training Series:
    All series purchases are final once the program begins.

    Refunds may be considered only if requested before the start date of a series or membership cycle.

  • Yes. You may cancel at any time, but:

    Cancellations must be submitted before the next billing date to avoid being charged for the following month.
    We do not offer pro-rated refunds or credits for unused classes after a charge has processed.

  • For safety and hygiene:

    • Do not attend class if you have fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or active respiratory symptoms

    • No training with open wounds or contagious skin conditions

    • Always notify your instructor if you're recovering from an injury

  • All students must sign a liability waiver before participating in any class, open gym, or training series.

    The waiver covers:

    • Assumption of physical risk

    • Agreement to follow all safety protocols

    • Equipment usage policies

    • Media release (optional, depending on your preference)

    No exceptions.
    This is required by our insurance and ensures everyone trains with clarity and transparency.

Studio Etiquette

BEAST Studios is a lineage-based, community-centered training space. To keep the environment safe, supportive, and respectful, we ask students to:

  • Arrive on time

  • Listen to your instructor and follow spotting/safety cues

  • Avoid teaching or correcting other students unless you are staff

  • Keep food and drinks off the training floor

  • Refrain from filming others without consent

  • Treat equipment with care

  • Maintain good hygiene

  • Ask questions if you're unsure - we love curiosity

Above all: honor the craft, honor your body, honor the space.

Final Note

BEAST Studios reserves the right to update class offerings, pricing, and policies at any time.