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Drop In Classes (18+ open practice, aerial, handstands, tumbling, etc.)
Drop in Cancellations: Classes with fewer than three sign ups by 12 noon on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 12 noon! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
Open Practice Drop In (12+) $22 per class From $0 per visit with Summer Tour Practice Pass pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: Mixed Level
Drop In - advanced registration encouraged
During our Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), open practice will be held:
Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm with Emily Healy
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm with Alex Sosebee
Saturdays from 3:45-5pm with Emily Babin
During our Summer Session (June 30 - August 22), open practice will be held:
Mondays from 6:45-8pm with Emily Babin
Tuesdays 7:45-9pm with Alex Sosebee
Thursdays 6:45-8pm with Heather Scheck
Open practice is a time for self practice and to refresh and refine material you have been working on in class.
What to expect: Students should come with a sense of what they want to work on, and will be given shared access to aerial equipment, and/or space for ground skills. There will always be a moderator on site for support with rigging, equipment, and space needs as well as various resources to help students learn how to practice on their own. It is possible you may not have your own point for the entirety of the practice time and will need to take turns - we trust our community will be open to sharing and collaborating in this way.
Pre-requisites: Past or present participation in classes at Circus Culture and the ability to be self motivated and structure your own time. If you are visiting Ithaca, you are welcome to sign up to practice as long as you have an established circus practice. Ages 12+.
Open practice moderators always have the agency to request that students pause working on anything they deem too risky or not aligned with our safety practices at Circus Culture.
Drop In - advanced registration encouraged
During our Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), open practice will be held:
Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm with Emily Healy
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm with Alex Sosebee
Saturdays from 3:45-5pm with Emily Babin
During our Summer Session (June 30 - August 22), open practice will be held:
Mondays from 6:45-8pm with Emily Babin
Tuesdays 7:45-9pm with Alex Sosebee
Thursdays 6:45-8pm with Heather Scheck
Open practice is a time for self practice and to refresh and refine material you have been working on in class.
What to expect: Students should come with a sense of what they want to work on, and will be given shared access to aerial equipment, and/or space for ground skills. There will always be a moderator on site for support with rigging, equipment, and space needs as well as various resources to help students learn how to practice on their own. It is possible you may not have your own point for the entirety of the practice time and will need to take turns - we trust our community will be open to sharing and collaborating in this way.
Pre-requisites: Past or present participation in classes at Circus Culture and the ability to be self motivated and structure your own time. If you are visiting Ithaca, you are welcome to sign up to practice as long as you have an established circus practice. Ages 12+.
Open practice moderators always have the agency to request that students pause working on anything they deem too risky or not aligned with our safety practices at Circus Culture.
Aerial Conditioning Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
During our summer session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop in on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm with Emily Healy
Aerial conditioning is the perfect complement for Aerialists wishing to increase strength, stamina, form, and technique. Class will use various different apparatus, floor work, stations, and group activities for a playful and intense hour of conditioning. Ages 16+.
During our summer session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop in on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm with Emily Healy
Aerial conditioning is the perfect complement for Aerialists wishing to increase strength, stamina, form, and technique. Class will use various different apparatus, floor work, stations, and group activities for a playful and intense hour of conditioning. Ages 16+.
Intro to Aerial Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: Intro
During our Summer Session (June 30 through August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm with Alex Sosebee
Intro to Aerial drop in is an opportunity for new students to try out the aerial arts! Each week students will be met where they are, and introductory material will be taught. No previous experience is necessary- this is a great opportunity to try out aerial, bring a friend along, or refresh the basics if you are a current student.
Please note, this class is not designed for progressive learning but rather to give a taster of what aerial arts are like. We ask students to understand that if you come every week to this class you will like be repeating skills (never a bad thing!) and likely won't be given something completely new to work on each week.
For more progressive learning of skills, we recommend taking one of our 12 week Intro to Aerial session classes.
Pre-requisite: none
During our Summer Session (June 30 through August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm with Alex Sosebee
Intro to Aerial drop in is an opportunity for new students to try out the aerial arts! Each week students will be met where they are, and introductory material will be taught. No previous experience is necessary- this is a great opportunity to try out aerial, bring a friend along, or refresh the basics if you are a current student.
Please note, this class is not designed for progressive learning but rather to give a taster of what aerial arts are like. We ask students to understand that if you come every week to this class you will like be repeating skills (never a bad thing!) and likely won't be given something completely new to work on each week.
For more progressive learning of skills, we recommend taking one of our 12 week Intro to Aerial session classes.
Pre-requisite: none
Intermediate/Advanced Handstands Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: intermediate / advanced
During our summer session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45 with Elan Reuven
This class is intended for anyone who has a foundation of handstand practice and wants to fine-tune their handstand. The class will include conditioning, flexibility, and body awareness to open up the pathways to a successful handstand practice.
Pre-requisite:ability to do a 30-60 second plank, comfort kicking up to a handstand in the middle of the room unspotted (do not need to hold)
During our summer session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45 with Elan Reuven
This class is intended for anyone who has a foundation of handstand practice and wants to fine-tune their handstand. The class will include conditioning, flexibility, and body awareness to open up the pathways to a successful handstand practice.
Pre-requisite:ability to do a 30-60 second plank, comfort kicking up to a handstand in the middle of the room unspotted (do not need to hold)
All Things Circus Drop In (5-11yrs) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: All Levels
During our Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 1-2pm with Emily Babin
Curious about what circus classes are like? Join us for this drop in circus class where you'll try a handful of different skills each week - juggling, wire walking, acrobatics, aerial, and more! This class is structured to be inclusive of a wide age range (5-11yrs), as well as welcome brand new students, returning students, and students doing make up classes for session classes. The activities for each week will be chosen by the teacher, and will vary.
Cancelation policy: Classes with fewer than 3 people registered by 9am on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 9am! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
During our Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 1-2pm with Emily Babin
Curious about what circus classes are like? Join us for this drop in circus class where you'll try a handful of different skills each week - juggling, wire walking, acrobatics, aerial, and more! This class is structured to be inclusive of a wide age range (5-11yrs), as well as welcome brand new students, returning students, and students doing make up classes for session classes. The activities for each week will be chosen by the teacher, and will vary.
Cancelation policy: Classes with fewer than 3 people registered by 9am on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 9am! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
Intermediate/Advanced Mixed Aerial Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: intermediate/advanced
During our summer session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm with Heather Scheck
This is a mixed apparatus class (students may encounter any number of aerial apparati) and is for students with significant aerial experience. Due to the nature of summer drop ins, this class is a bit of a grab bag depending on who shows up! Students may be asked to choose an apparatus to work on, or may be guided by the teacher who will lead a planned lesson in a single apparatus. This class is a good fit for students willing to be creative and flexible in translating across disciplines, engaging with the theoretical underpinnings of the aerial arts, and who are self motivated.
Prerequisite: Comfort stringing skills together on vertical and/or bar apparatus with the stamina to be in the air for at least 3-5 min at a time. Short arm and long arm hang for at least 10 seconds, inversion in the air, comfort with pullovers, basic beats, and a strong working memory of aerial patterns. Participants should have self awareness and ability to risk assess while in the air, experience with self practice, and an interest in theory as well as practice of the aerial arts. Ages 16+.
During our summer session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm with Heather Scheck
This is a mixed apparatus class (students may encounter any number of aerial apparati) and is for students with significant aerial experience. Due to the nature of summer drop ins, this class is a bit of a grab bag depending on who shows up! Students may be asked to choose an apparatus to work on, or may be guided by the teacher who will lead a planned lesson in a single apparatus. This class is a good fit for students willing to be creative and flexible in translating across disciplines, engaging with the theoretical underpinnings of the aerial arts, and who are self motivated.
Prerequisite: Comfort stringing skills together on vertical and/or bar apparatus with the stamina to be in the air for at least 3-5 min at a time. Short arm and long arm hang for at least 10 seconds, inversion in the air, comfort with pullovers, basic beats, and a strong working memory of aerial patterns. Participants should have self awareness and ability to risk assess while in the air, experience with self practice, and an interest in theory as well as practice of the aerial arts. Ages 16+.
Beginner/Intermediate Mixed Aerial Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Levels: beginner/intermediate
During our summer session (June 30 through August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm with Alex Sosebee
This class is a mixed apparatus class (students may encounter any of the aerial arts) for students who have been doing aerial consistently for at least 3 months. Due to the nature of summer drop ins, this class is a bit of a grab bag depending on who shows up! Students are expected to be flexible and willing to cross aerial disciplines and see the connections between different apparati. Int/Adv students who wish for review or refresh are welcome to take this class, but will be asked to stick with the ccurriculum of what the teacher is offering (vs doing your own thing or asking for extra challenges) for it to be a good fit.
Prerequisite: Comfort stringing skills together on vertical and/or bar apparatus with the stamina to be in the air for at least 1-3 min at a time. Short arm and long arm hang for at least 3 seconds, inversion from the ground, the beginning of a theoretical understanding of aerial skills. Ages 16+.
During our summer session (June 30 through August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm with Alex Sosebee
This class is a mixed apparatus class (students may encounter any of the aerial arts) for students who have been doing aerial consistently for at least 3 months. Due to the nature of summer drop ins, this class is a bit of a grab bag depending on who shows up! Students are expected to be flexible and willing to cross aerial disciplines and see the connections between different apparati. Int/Adv students who wish for review or refresh are welcome to take this class, but will be asked to stick with the ccurriculum of what the teacher is offering (vs doing your own thing or asking for extra challenges) for it to be a good fit.
Prerequisite: Comfort stringing skills together on vertical and/or bar apparatus with the stamina to be in the air for at least 1-3 min at a time. Short arm and long arm hang for at least 3 seconds, inversion from the ground, the beginning of a theoretical understanding of aerial skills. Ages 16+.
Intro/Beginner Handstands Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Levels: intro / beginner
During our Summer Session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Mondays from 5:30-6:45pm with Emily Babin
This class is both for people brand new to the practice of handstands and those with experience. The class will include conditioning, flexibility, and body awareness to open up the pathways to a successful handstand practice. The class will also help each student develop a personal practice to help them continue their handstand journey after the class ends.
Pre-requisite: willingness to go upside down
During our Summer Session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Mondays from 5:30-6:45pm with Emily Babin
This class is both for people brand new to the practice of handstands and those with experience. The class will include conditioning, flexibility, and body awareness to open up the pathways to a successful handstand practice. The class will also help each student develop a personal practice to help them continue their handstand journey after the class ends.
Pre-requisite: willingness to go upside down
Active Flexibility Drop In (12+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
Spring 2025: Drop in on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15 starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Emily Babin
This class is designed to provide a consistent set of exercises to build active flexibility for those who feel in tune with their strength and flexibility but want to dive deeper into their range of motion - developing the ability to use your flexibility in functional ways which is beneficial for all circus disciplines. Students taking this class are expected to be able to accurately self- assess the level of mobility that they wish to work through.
Spring 2025: Drop in on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15 starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Emily Babin
This class is designed to provide a consistent set of exercises to build active flexibility for those who feel in tune with their strength and flexibility but want to dive deeper into their range of motion - developing the ability to use your flexibility in functional ways which is beneficial for all circus disciplines. Students taking this class are expected to be able to accurately self- assess the level of mobility that they wish to work through.
All Things Circus 18 months-4 years Drop In (with adult) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: All Levels
During our Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 10:45-11:30am with Emily Babin
Parents join your tots as they explore our circus space! 18 months-4 years olds can experience a unique space to play, climb, and learn new skills. We will have various tumbling, aerial, and juggling stations each week, with room for everyone to follow their own curious paths!
During our Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 10:45-11:30am with Emily Babin
Parents join your tots as they explore our circus space! 18 months-4 years olds can experience a unique space to play, climb, and learn new skills. We will have various tumbling, aerial, and juggling stations each week, with room for everyone to follow their own curious paths!
The Art of Clowning Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass No purchase required to enroll
Level: All Levels
Spring 2025: Drop Tuesdays 7:45-9pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Holly Adams
Join master teacher Holly Adams for a deep dive into the joys of clowning. Get ready for fun and discovery - whether it’s the joys of a stinky sock, the smell of the color pink, or other ridiculousness. We'll explore imaginative worlds and build skills while we support each other in clowning around. This is a drop in class where we will be exploring new ideas each week, so come as often as you'd like!
Cancelation policy: Classes with fewer than 3 people registered by 12noon on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 9am! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
Spring 2025: Drop Tuesdays 7:45-9pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Holly Adams
Join master teacher Holly Adams for a deep dive into the joys of clowning. Get ready for fun and discovery - whether it’s the joys of a stinky sock, the smell of the color pink, or other ridiculousness. We'll explore imaginative worlds and build skills while we support each other in clowning around. This is a drop in class where we will be exploring new ideas each week, so come as often as you'd like!
Cancelation policy: Classes with fewer than 3 people registered by 12noon on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 9am! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
Adult All Things Circus Drop In (18+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
Spring 2025: Drop in Thursdays from 12-1pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Emily Healy
A daytime twist on our All Things Circus class! This class will focus on a variety of circus disciplines including aerials (trapeze, silks, lyra, hammock) and ground skills (partner acrobatics, handstands, tumbling, wire, juggling, and more)! Each class will focus on disciplines of students’ interests.
Prerequisites: none
Cancelation policy: Classes with fewer than 3 people registered by 9am on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 9am! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
Spring 2025: Drop in Thursdays from 12-1pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Emily Healy
A daytime twist on our All Things Circus class! This class will focus on a variety of circus disciplines including aerials (trapeze, silks, lyra, hammock) and ground skills (partner acrobatics, handstands, tumbling, wire, juggling, and more)! Each class will focus on disciplines of students’ interests.
Prerequisites: none
Cancelation policy: Classes with fewer than 3 people registered by 9am on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 9am! In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
Flow Jam Drop In (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: All Levels
Spring 2025: Drop in on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm starting April 25 and ending June 13 with Sol Blackroot
(Please try to show up within the first 15 minutes, but stay for a long as you'd like!)
Flow Jam is an open space for movement artists, flow artists, and prop manipulators to gather, explore, and create in community. This is a time for self-guided practice, freestyle flow, and shared inspiration in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Whether you come with hoops, poi, fans, staffs, or just yourself, this is a space to move, meditate, and connect at your own pace. There is no formal instruction, just an open gym-style session where you can experiment, exchange ideas, and find your rhythm alongside other flow artists. Come to play, unwind, and build community through movement and creative exploration. Bring your own props or borrow some of ours. All levels, all props, and all movers are welcome!
Spring 2025: Drop in on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm starting April 25 and ending June 13 with Sol Blackroot
(Please try to show up within the first 15 minutes, but stay for a long as you'd like!)
Flow Jam is an open space for movement artists, flow artists, and prop manipulators to gather, explore, and create in community. This is a time for self-guided practice, freestyle flow, and shared inspiration in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Whether you come with hoops, poi, fans, staffs, or just yourself, this is a space to move, meditate, and connect at your own pace. There is no formal instruction, just an open gym-style session where you can experiment, exchange ideas, and find your rhythm alongside other flow artists. Come to play, unwind, and build community through movement and creative exploration. Bring your own props or borrow some of ours. All levels, all props, and all movers are welcome!
Ground Skills Drop In: acrobatics, handstands, juggling, wire, unicycling, etc (16+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: Mixed Levels
During our Summer Session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30pm with Emily Healy
Dive into the world of all things ground skills! In this class students will learn a mix of partner acrobatics, handstands, tumbling, wire, unicycling, prop manipulation (juggling, diabolo), rola bola, and more!
Prerequisites: none
During our Summer Session (June 30 - August 22), class will be held:
Drop In Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30pm with Emily Healy
Dive into the world of all things ground skills! In this class students will learn a mix of partner acrobatics, handstands, tumbling, wire, unicycling, prop manipulation (juggling, diabolo), rola bola, and more!
Prerequisites: none