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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+) $24 per class From $20 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 Level
Drop In - advanced registration encouraged
During our Fall Session (September 21 - December 20), open practice will be held:
Sundays from 4-5:15 with Emily Babin
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm with Emily Babin
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 Fall Session (September 21 - December 20), open practice will be held:
Sundays from 4-5:15 with Emily Babin
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm with Emily Babin
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 (12+) $24 per class From $20 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
Fall 2025: Drop in on Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting September 25 and ending December 18 with Emily Babin
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 12+.
Fall 2025: Drop in on Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting September 25 and ending December 18 with Emily Babin
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 12+.
All Things Circus Drop In (5-11yrs) $24 per class From $20 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
We will be offering this drop in class on the following Sundays from 10:45-11:45am:
November 30
December 7
December 14
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.
This is the perfect class to attend if you need to make up a class! We encourage students to register in advance, but just let the teacher (Emily) know you are doing it as a make up and you will not be charged.
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.
We will be offering this drop in class on the following Sundays from 10:45-11:45am:
November 30
December 7
December 14
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.
This is the perfect class to attend if you need to make up a class! We encourage students to register in advance, but just let the teacher (Emily) know you are doing it as a make up and you will not be charged.
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.
Active Flexibility Drop In (12+) $24 per class From $20 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
Fall 2025: Drop in on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting September 25 and ending December 18 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.
Fall 2025: Drop in on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting September 25 and ending December 18 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.
Circus Exploration for 1-3 yrs Drop In (with adult, $10 suggested donation) $10 per class From $20 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
$10 suggestion donation, no one turned away!
During our Fall Session (September 21 - December 18), this will be held:
Drop in Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 with Claire Dehm
Parents, join your tots as they explore our circus space! One to three year olds can experience a unique space to play, climb, and learn new skills. This time is dedicated to unstructured play and exploration with the support of a circus teacher. We will have various tumbling, aerial, and juggling stations each week, with room for everyone to follow their own curious paths! Feel free to show up anytime from 10:30-11:15 (there is no strict starting time at 10:30). For ages 1-3 years.
$10 suggestion donation, no one turned away!
During our Fall Session (September 21 - December 18), this will be held:
Drop in Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 with Claire Dehm
Parents, join your tots as they explore our circus space! One to three year olds can experience a unique space to play, climb, and learn new skills. This time is dedicated to unstructured play and exploration with the support of a circus teacher. We will have various tumbling, aerial, and juggling stations each week, with room for everyone to follow their own curious paths! Feel free to show up anytime from 10:30-11:15 (there is no strict starting time at 10:30). For ages 1-3 years.
The Art of Clowning Drop In (16+) $24 per class From $20 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass No purchase required to enroll
Level: All Levels
Fall 2025: Drop Tuesdays 7:45-9pm starting September 23 and ending December 16 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!
Fall 2025: Drop Tuesdays 7:45-9pm starting September 23 and ending December 16 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!
Adult All Things Circus Drop In (18+) $24 per class From $20 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
Fall 2025: Drop in Mondays from 12-1pm starting September 22 and ending December 16 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
Fall 2025: Drop in Mondays from 12-1pm starting September 22 and ending December 16 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