Where Central Oregon Takes Flight
Welcome to Lava City Cirque!
We’re Bend, Oregon’s aerial arts studio for kids, teens and adults in the Boyd Acres neighborhood — offering aerial silks, sling, trapeze, and Lyra in a safe, supportive space that's calm, welcoming, and never intimidating. From your first climb to your next performance, build strength, confidence, and community in the air!
Our Studio
At Lava City Cirque, we provide a safe and inspiring space for individuals of all ages and skill levels to explore the beauty of aerial arts.
Our studio features:
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Custom-built truss from Vertical Art Dance - engineered for aerial performance and safety, and built by the same business behind the truss for The Amazing Race® and American Ninja Warrior®!
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Specialized pulley system - built to handle the dynamic load of aerial arts training
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Wall to wall padded floors and thick crash mats - for maximum protection while you train
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Giant mirrors - track your progress, and refine technique
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Small group classes & professional coaching - personalized attention at every level
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Welcoming, laid-back community - build strength, confidence, and artistry without pressure
Every detail of our studio is designed to elevate your aerial journey and feel right at home in Central Oregon's favorite aerial arts studio
Our Offerings
We focus on fostering creativity, strength, and community through aerial arts and circus classes. Explore our key features and discover why hundreds of students choose us.
Classes for all ages
From beginner kids classes to adult fitness, we have aerial classes designed to grow with you
Performances & Events
Join us at recitals, farmers markets, aerial competition showcases, and community celebrations all across Central Oregon
Welcoming community
Our studio is clean, safe, and supportive - a place where aerialists of all levels can thrive.
What our community is saying...
"Lava City Cirque offers a space where kids and adults of all abilities can learn, grow, and feel supported. My daughter has been training with Kate for years, and she’s grown stronger, more confident, and more resilient. Kate and her team of coaches are knowledgeable, kind, and absolutely awesome. I highly recommend this studio!"
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"I love that there is an aerial studio on the northside since I drive from Redmond. Aerial is such a fun way to get a total body workout."
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"We absolutely love Lava City Cirque! My two girls, ages 9 and 13, did silks and slings during the school year and looked forward to every class. They adore Kate and Amanda—both are incredibly talented, kind, and supportive. The classes helped build their strength, endurance, and flexibility in such a fun and creative way. The owner is fabulous, and the whole vibe of the gym is casual, welcoming, and truly inclusive. It feels like a family here. We’re so grateful to have this space in our community. Highly recommend!"
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Upcoming Events
We love performing all around Bend and beyond!
Catch us at community events, or join us for in-studio celebrations!
Open Arts Center Spooky Carnival
October 25 1-5pm
Come watch us perform and learn how to do some beginner moves!
Competition team virtual competition recording
October 26th 1-3pm
Our aerial comp team will be showcasing their routines for the season and recording for a virtual competition. Come and support these hard working athletes!
Winter student recital
mid December
Our winter recital will have all our students, adult and youth, performing to our favorite Broadway songs! Come watch and be inspired!