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Summer Drop In Classes (May 22-July 2)

Please note! Our 2023 summer sections are drop in based, and offerings week to week may vary. By purchasing an unlimited pass you are consenting to the natural fluctuations that may occur if we need to cancel things or re-arrange the offerings. The unlimited pass is designed to be a community supported model in that we do our best to offer as many classes as possible, but also ask that you understand circumstances may require us to cancel things or not offer them from time to time. In the case of cancellation, anyone already signed up for class will be notified via email, and the class will be formally cancelled on pike13, making it visibly cancelled for those not yet signed up.

Section 1 of our summer will run May 22- July 2 and all classes will be drop in. Each class is $20, or purchase our 6 class pass (buy 5, get one free) or unlimited plan for the entire 6 weeks!

Teen Intro to Aerial Drop In (12-17yrs) $20 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
Mondays from 4-5:15 starting May 22 and ending June 26

Join us for an introduction to four different aerial apparati - Lyra, Fabric, Hammock, and Trapeze.
Prerequisites: none

Youth/Teen Ground Skills Drop In (8-17) $20 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
Mondays from 5:15-6:30 starting May 22 and ending June 26

Dive into the world of all things ground skills! In this class students will practice prop manipulation (juggling, diabolo), rola bola, globe, wire, partner acro and more!
Prerequisites: none

Adult Ground Skills Drop In (18+) $20 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
Mondays from 6:30-7:45 starting May 22 and ending June 26

Dive into the world of all things ground skills! In this class students will learn prop manipulation (juggling, diabolo), rola bola, globe, wire walking, partner acro and more!
Prerequisites: none

Teen Mixed Aerial Level Up Drop In (12-17) $20 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: beg/int/adv
Tuesday, May 23 from 4-5:15

For aerialists looking to bridge the gap, take more risks, and build more complex skills into their aerial practice. Feel free to come with questions you have about your own practice and a discipline you'd like to work on.
Pre-requisite: At least 12 weeks of aerial (any discipline) at Circus Culture and retention of basic vocabulary on your chosen apparatus.

Adult Fabric Level Up Drop In (18+) $20 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: int/adv
Tuesday, May 23 from 5:15-6:30

*Note, we are not making age exceptions for this class!

For aerialists looking to bridge the gap, take more risks, and build more complex skills into their aerial practice. Feel free to come with questions you have about your own practice on fabric - where you've been and where you want to go!
Pre-requisite: At least 12 weeks of fabric learning at Circus Culture and comfort with foot knots, dance wraps, hip keys, and inversions from the ground.

Youth/Teen Clowning Drop In (8-17yrs) $20 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
Tuesday, May 23 and May 30 from 5:15-6:30pm

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. No experience necessary

Adult Clowning Drop In (18+) $20 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
Tuesday, May 23 and May 30 from 6:30-7:45pm

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. No experience necessary.

Teen Mixed Level Aerial Drop In (12-17yrs) $20 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 level
Thursdays from 5:15-6:45 starting May 25 and ending June 15

For students with at least 12 weeks of aerial experience at Circus Culture in at least one discipline wishing to develop their skills and learn on new apparati. Must be comfortable with fabric, hammock, lyra, and/or trapeze. This is a mixed level class and students will be met and challenged where they are.

Prerequisite: experience with at least one session of circus classes that include aerial apparatus.

Int/Adv Mixed Aerial Drop In (18+) $20 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
Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting May 25 and ending June 15

*Note, we are not making age exceptions for this class!
Returning students who wish to have an interdisciplinary practice will love this class which will focus on fabric, hammock, lyra, rope, and/or trapeze depending on the day, as well as provide the opportunity for students to start to specialize if they wish.

Teen Hoopdance (12-17yrs) $20 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
Fridays from 4-5:15 starting May 26 and ending June 30

Join artist and culture keeper Billie Blackroot for an exploration into the artistic, sacred, and joyful practice of hoopdance. No experience necessary.

Adult Hoopdance (18+) $20 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
Fridays from 5:15-6:30pm starting May 26 and ending June 30

Join artist and culture keeper Billie Blackroot for an exploration into the artistic, sacred, and joyful practice of hoopdance. No experience necessary.

Intro to Aerial Drop In (18+) $20 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
Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting May 30 and ending June 17
Saturdays from 10-11:15am starting May 27 and ending July 1

Join us for an introduction to four different aerial apparati - lyra, fabric, hammock, and trapeze.
Prerequisites: none.

All Things Circus Drop In (3-4yrs) $20 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
Saturdays from 10-11am starting May 27 and ending July 1
Tuesdays from 4-5pm starting May 30 and ending June 27

This tumbling based class is designed to nurture your small circuser and introduce them to body patterns, circus skills, and community connection.
Pre-requisites: none

Beg/Int Mixed Aerial Drop In (18+) $20 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
Saturdays from 11:15-12:30 starting May 27 and ending June 17

*Note, we are not making age exceptions for this class!
Returning students who wish to have an interdisciplinary practice will love this class which will focus on fabric, hammock, lyra, rope, and/or trapeze depending on the day, as well as provide the opportunity for students to start to specialize if they wish.

All Things Circus Drop In (5-7yrs) $20 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
Saturdays from 11:15-12:15 starting May 27 and ending July 1
Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15 starting June 6 and ending June 27

This tumbling based class is designed to nurture your small circuser and introduce them to body patterns, circus skills, and community connection.
Pre-requisites: none.

All Things Circus Drop In (8-11yrs) $20 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
Saturdays from 12:30-1:45 starting May 27 and ending July 1
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting June 6 and ending June 27

Explore all of the circus things! Games, aerial, juggling, wire walking, unicycling, acrobatics, and more! Perfect for new and returning students.
Pre-requisites: none.

Circus Tots Drop In (1.5-3yrs with adult) $20 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
Wednesdays from 4-5pm starting May 31 and ending June 28

We are so excited to welcome our youngest circusers and the adults in their lives to Circus Culture! This class is for youth with an adult and will be a gentle, playful exploration of circus designed for those ages 18 months - 3 years.

Intro to Wire/Pipe Drop In (12+) $20 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
Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30 starting May 31 and ending June 28

In addition to learning the basics skills used to balance and walk on a tightwire, this class introduces students to the Walking Pipe. Walking Pipe is an apparatus that invites us to balance on, above, under and around a bar rigged four feet above the ground. If you've ever enjoyed swinging from monkey bars on the playground or walking on a balance beam this series is for you!

Prerequisite: Excitement about exploring the theory and practice of balance and bar work.

Beg/Int Handstands Drop In (18+) $20 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
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45 starting May 31 and ending June 18

This class will review the basics of the physiology and practice of handstanding, while supporting students of varying levels to begin or improve their handstand practice. Each class will include a vigorous warm up and body preparation, along with various drills that support you to develop more confidence and comfort balancing on your hands.

Prerequisite: Ability to do a 30-60 second plank, and comfort attempting to kick up to a handstand in the middle of the floor or against a wall.

Partner Acrobatics Basics Drop In (18+) $20 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
Wednesdays from 7:45-9pm starting May 31 and ending June 28

Come experience the joy of climbing on, balancing with and supporting other humans to create interesting and acrobatic shapes and tricks on the ground and in the air. First timers are welcome, as are more experienced students. We will review the basic skills and theory involved in each trick, and move on from there. Sign up with a partner or come on your own ready to work with other individuals in the group.

Prerequisite: None

BIPOC Only Circus Circle (18+) Free Purchase required to enroll

Sundays from 3-5pm starting May 28 and ending July 2

Join circus visionaries Shekinah Williams and Billie Blackroot for a BIPOC led weekly gathering focusing on hoopdance and aerial lyra learning and creative expression. This six week course is designed for BIPOC individuals new to circus and/or those with experience who are open to centering into a beginners mind with the group. The BIPOC circus circle is for those interested in committing to a community circus practice together. There is no financial contribution required to attend, but we do ask for your commitment to showing up for the group for the six weeks, understanding there may be unexpected absences. Note that this will be a BIPOC only space using both of our spaces, where there will not be other activities going on at the studio. If there are any additional accommodations that will support you feeling at home in this environment, please feel free to contact Info@circusculture.org to be connected to the teaching artists leading this class.

Conditioning and Flexibility for Aerialists Drop In (12+) $20 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 level
Saturdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting May 27 and ending June 17

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.

Open Practice Drop In (12+)(summer section 1) $20 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 level
Mondays 7:45-9pm starting May 29 and ending June 26
Thursdays 7:45-9pm starting May 25 and ending June 15
Saturdays 1:45-3pm starting May 27 and ending July 1

Students will be given a zone in the room with aerial points, access to equipment, and space for ground skills. Please note that this a time for self practice and students should only sign up if they feel prepared to practice material they have been learning in class. There will always be a moderator on site for support with rigging, equipment, and space needs. Circus Culture has various resources to help students learn how to practice on their own - if you are not sure if this is the right fit, contact us before signing up so we can support you. Advance sign up on pike 13 is necessary to join in on open practice (no walk ins).

Pre-requisites: Participation in classes at Circus Culture.