The Madison Circus Space operates as a rental facility. Anyone who meets requirements may rent space and teach at MCS. Here’s how to do it!
Rental Requirements for All
- Renters must agree to the MCS renter’s agreement and the MCS anti-discrimination policy.
- Before receiving a key fob to the space, renters who are not already members must submit two letters of recommendation vouching for their responsibility, focus on safety, and respect for others. Please submit letters to info@madisoncircusspace.com. Renters may use their key fobs to access the space during their rented times only and not for personal training. Renters who would also like to train at MCS may apply for MCS membership.
- All renters must keep an active credit card on file for automatic payments. Set up the authorization for space rental payments before booking space. To update your credit card, login into your MCS account.
- Renters must agree to pay for each month’s rentals by the 13th of the following month.
- All renters will receive an invoice for their rentals on the 1st of each month, which may be corrected through the 7th of each month. We cannot accept changes to your invoice after the 7th.
- If payment has not been received 15 days from the due date, upcoming calendar reservations will be removed from the MCS calendar, and no new reservations will be accepted until any outstanding payments are made.
- Here is information about rental facilities and rates. Rentals may be adjusted retroactively if you ended up using more or less space than you reserved. Email info@madisoncircusspace.com to adjust rentals. Never used our booking software before? Check out our user guide to MIDAS if you are a first-time renter.
- Renters must submit space rental requests at least 24 hours in advance through the MIDAS booking system. For session and recurring classes, the furthest in advance you can book is 12 weeks from the session start date. The exceptions to this rule are shows, one-off workshops, guest workshops, or other special, one-time events. Those may be booked further in advance.
- Renters must ensure that all of their participants have signed the MCS waiver.
- Renters must agree to abide by all MCS policies and guidelines.
- Renters must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Renters must understand and agree that they are personally liable for all of their classes and activities. MCS is not liable for any incidents that may occur during facility rentals.
Rental Requirements for High-Risk Activities
High-risk activities include aerial arts, German wheel, and acrobatics. If you are unsure of whether your activity is high-risk or not, email board@madisoncircusspace.com.
- Renters must carry their own commercial liability insurance covering them for teaching (not performing). Renters may find more information and submit their proof of insurance here. A list of potential insurance resources/brokers is available here.
- Renters must have completed a reputable teacher training program (Nimble Arts, Born to Fly, Paper Doll Militia, etc.) OR have at least five years of experience teaching elsewhere. In either case, new renters must submit a sample multi-week class curriculum, illustrating clear progressions, to the MCS Board for approval at board@madisoncircusspace.com, CC info@madisoncircusspace.com.
- New renters for high-risk activities may be asked to teach only private and small-group lessons for a trial period of time before being permitted to teach full group classes.
Rental Requirements for Low-Risk Activities
Low-risk activities include dance, juggling, and flow arts. If you are unsure of whether your activity is low-risk or not, email board@madisoncircusspace.com.
- MCS strongly recommends but does not require that renters carry their own commercial liability insurance covering them for teaching (not performing). Renters may find more information and submit their proof of insurance here. All renters without insurance are personally liable for any incidents that may occur during their rentals.
Equipment
MCS provides some communal equipment that all instructors are welcome to use. That equipment includes aerial rigging structure and hardware, mats, and general fitness props, such as yoga blocks.
If you are an aerial instructor and wish to rent MCS-owned aerial equipment for your classes, please indicate this in your MIDAS reservation and a $5 charge per apparatus use will be added to your invoice. The current MCS-owned aerial equipment includes 2 silks, 1 sling, 1 36″ lyra, 1 rope, 1 pair of rings and 3 dance trapezes.
Beyond that, all instructors are responsible for providing their own equipment for their classes and activities. There is free storage space available at MCS for most equipment for renters who are regularly using space.
Setting Up Your Classes
Once you are approved to rent, you may schedule your classes by submitting booking requests in MIDAS. Approved rentals will appear on the MCS calendar, and you will receive an email confirming approval.
To get your classes and activities listed on the MCS website, email Carly (info@madisoncircusspace.com). Carly will either provide permissions for you to log in to the MCS website and add information about your class or update the website with information you provide.
You must provide your own system of registration for your class or activity and collect all payment from students. Some instructors use Jotform, some use Google Forms, and some simply have students email them to register. You may use whatever works best for you.
Advertise Your Class or Activity
MCS can help you advertise your class or activity through the following mechanisms.
- The MCS newsletter is sent out monthly on or about the 15th of the month. Use this form to submit information about your classes/workshops.
- Share on your own social media, adding @madisoncircusspace as a collaborator or tagging @madisoncircusspace in your social posts and stories, or email social media post content to directly to Ariel (arielniforatos@gmail.com).
Email info@madisoncircusspace.com if you have other ideas for advertising.
Questions
Still have questions? We can help!
Questions about rental, scheduling, or general questions: info@madisoncircusspace.com
Questions about paying for rentals: treasurer@madisoncircusspace.com
