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Drop In Classes (open practice, aerial, youth classes, 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 January break, open practice will be held:
Sundays January 4 + 11 from 2-3:15pm
Tuesdays January 6 + 16 from 6:30-7:45pm
Thursdays January 8 + 15 from 6:30-7:45pm
During our Winter Session (Jan 18- April 18), open practice will be held:
Sundays from 5-6:15pm
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm
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 January break, open practice will be held:
Sundays January 4 + 11 from 2-3:15pm
Tuesdays January 6 + 16 from 6:30-7:45pm
Thursdays January 8 + 15 from 6:30-7:45pm
During our Winter Session (Jan 18- April 18), open practice will be held:
Sundays from 5-6:15pm
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm
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.
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
Winter 2026: Drop in on Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm starting January 22 and ending April 16 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.
Winter 2026: Drop in on Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm starting January 22 and ending April 16 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 Winter Session (January 18 - April 18), this will be held:
Drop in Sundays from 4:15-5pm with Emily Babin
Drop in Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15am 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 Winter Session (January 18 - April 18), this will be held:
Drop in Sundays from 4:15-5pm with Emily Babin
Drop in Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15am 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
Winter 2026: Drop in Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting January 27 and ending April 14 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!
Winter 2026: Drop in Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting January 27 and ending April 14 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
Winter 2026: Drop in Mondays from 12-1 starting January 19 and ending April 13 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
Winter 2026: Drop in Mondays from 12-1 starting January 19 and ending April 13 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
Flow Jam Drop In (16+) $5 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
Winter 2026: Drop in on Saturdays from 12-3pm starting January 31 and ending April 18 with Sol Blackroot
(Please try to show up within the first 15 minutes, but stay for a long as you'd like!)
Sliding scale suggested donation
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!
Winter 2026: Drop in on Saturdays from 12-3pm starting January 31 and ending April 18 with Sol Blackroot
(Please try to show up within the first 15 minutes, but stay for a long as you'd like!)
Sliding scale suggested donation
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!
Circus Sampler for Downtown Employee Appreciation Day (18+) Free No purchase required to enroll
Tuesday, January 20th from 12-1pm
Circus Culture is teaming up with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance's Employee Appreciation Day!
Join us for a 1 hour circus sampler class which will include jugging, aerial arts, and wire walking. This class is catered towards individuals with no circus experience. All levels and abilities welcome! Participants should wear clothing that is comfortable to move in.
Registration is free but participants must be employees in Downtown Ithaca to register. Follow this link to learn more about the DIA's Employee Appreciation program. Participants will be required to present their Downtown Employee card to Circus Culture staff in order to participate https://www.downtownithaca.com/employee-appreciation-program/
Circus Culture is teaming up with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance's Employee Appreciation Day!
Join us for a 1 hour circus sampler class which will include jugging, aerial arts, and wire walking. This class is catered towards individuals with no circus experience. All levels and abilities welcome! Participants should wear clothing that is comfortable to move in.
Registration is free but participants must be employees in Downtown Ithaca to register. Follow this link to learn more about the DIA's Employee Appreciation program. Participants will be required to present their Downtown Employee card to Circus Culture staff in order to participate https://www.downtownithaca.com/employee-appreciation-program/
Intro to Clowning for Downtown Employee Appreciation Day (18+) Free No purchase required to enroll
January 20th from 7:45-9pm
Circus Culture is teaming up with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance's Employee Appreciation Day!
Join us for a 1 hour 15 minute Intro to Clowning class! 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 class is catered towards individuals with no circus experience. All levels and abilities welcome! Participants should wear clothing that is comfortable to move in.
Registration is free but participants must be employees in Downtown Ithaca to register. Follow this link to learn more about the DIA's Employee Appreciation program. Participants will be required to present their Downtown Employee card to Circus Culture staff in order to participate https://www.downtownithaca.com/employee-appreciation-program/
Circus Culture is teaming up with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance's Employee Appreciation Day!
Join us for a 1 hour 15 minute Intro to Clowning class! 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 class is catered towards individuals with no circus experience. All levels and abilities welcome! Participants should wear clothing that is comfortable to move in.
Registration is free but participants must be employees in Downtown Ithaca to register. Follow this link to learn more about the DIA's Employee Appreciation program. Participants will be required to present their Downtown Employee card to Circus Culture staff in order to participate https://www.downtownithaca.com/employee-appreciation-program/