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Youth and Teen Classes
All Things Circus (3-4yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: For All / Mixed Level
For Spring 2025, there are two options to choose from:
Thursdays from 3:15-4pmpm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Sandy Gregorich
Saturdays 10-10:45pm starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
This tumbling based class is designed to nurture your small circuser and introduce them to body patterns, circus skills, and community connection. Class is structured and led by an expert in early years tumbling. This is a class just for kids (no parental participation), but we expect parents to stay within sight or sound of their child during class.
Pre-requisites: none
For Spring 2025, there are two options to choose from:
Thursdays from 3:15-4pmpm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Sandy Gregorich
Saturdays 10-10:45pm starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
This tumbling based class is designed to nurture your small circuser and introduce them to body patterns, circus skills, and community connection. Class is structured and led by an expert in early years tumbling. This is a class just for kids (no parental participation), but we expect parents to stay within sight or sound of their child during class.
Pre-requisites: none
All Things Circus (5-7yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: For All / Mixed Level
For Spring 2025, there are three options to choose from:
Tuesdays from 3-4pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Sandy Gregorich
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Sandy Gregorich
Saturdays from 9-10am starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
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
For Spring 2025, there are three options to choose from:
Tuesdays from 3-4pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Sandy Gregorich
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Sandy Gregorich
Saturdays from 9-10am starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
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 (8-11yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: For All / Mixed Level
For Spring 2025, there are two options to choose from:
Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Sandy Gregorich, Emily Babin
Saturdays from 12-1pm starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
Explore all of the circus things! Games, aerial, juggling, wire walking, unicycling, acrobatics, and more! Perfect for new and returning students.
Pre-requisites: none
For Spring 2025, there are two options to choose from:
Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Sandy Gregorich, Emily Babin
Saturdays from 12-1pm starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
Explore all of the circus things! Games, aerial, juggling, wire walking, unicycling, acrobatics, and more! Perfect for new and returning students.
Pre-requisites: none
Teen Intro/Beginner Aerial (12-17yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intro / Beginner
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Miley Charsky
Join us for an introduction to four different aerial apparati - Lyra, Fabric, Hammock, and Trapeze. Those with previous experience will be met where they are.
Prerequisites: none
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Miley Charsky
Join us for an introduction to four different aerial apparati - Lyra, Fabric, Hammock, and Trapeze. Those with previous experience will be met where they are.
Prerequisites: none
Intermediate All Things Circus (10-14yrs) By Invitation/Application Only $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Spring 2025: Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Claire Dehm
This is an intermediate version of our most popular class for elementary and middle schoolers and is by invitation/application only. For students who have taken multiple sessions of All Things Circus, have retained and practiced their skills, and are looking for more focus and challenge. This class is by invitation or application (email claire@circusculture.org with interest). We will be checking in with the roster, and will notify families about alternative options when appropriate.
Spring 2025: Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Claire Dehm
This is an intermediate version of our most popular class for elementary and middle schoolers and is by invitation/application only. For students who have taken multiple sessions of All Things Circus, have retained and practiced their skills, and are looking for more focus and challenge. This class is by invitation or application (email claire@circusculture.org with interest). We will be checking in with the roster, and will notify families about alternative options when appropriate.
Teen Intermediate Mixed Aerial (12-17yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate
Spring 2025: Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
This class is specifically designed for intermediate teen aerialists in any discipline who want a focused and rigorous time to work on their apparatus where they are given material to work on over many weeks. Students will choose which apparati they want to focus on. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Prerequisite: at least 2 years of classes at Circus Culture that included instruction on aerial aparati (hammock, lyra, fabric, or trapeze).
Spring 2025: Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
This class is specifically designed for intermediate teen aerialists in any discipline who want a focused and rigorous time to work on their apparatus where they are given material to work on over many weeks. Students will choose which apparati they want to focus on. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Prerequisite: at least 2 years of classes at Circus Culture that included instruction on aerial aparati (hammock, lyra, fabric, or trapeze).
Neurodivergent Focused Circusing (5-11yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: All Levels
Spring 2025: Saturdays from 2:30-3:30pm starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
For circusers that would benefit from their own designated circus stations (including aerial apparatuses and props) and that would feel supported in a 3:1 student to teacher ratio.
Max capacity: 5
Ages: 5-11 years
Spring 2025: Saturdays from 2:30-3:30pm starting April 26 and ending June 14 with Emily Babin
For circusers that would benefit from their own designated circus stations (including aerial apparatuses and props) and that would feel supported in a 3:1 student to teacher ratio.
Max capacity: 5
Ages: 5-11 years
Tween/Teen Mixed Level Acro and Aerial (10-16yrs) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Spring 2025: Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Claire Dehm
Flip, fly, base, build and play in this high-energy camp specifically for tweens and teens! Students will practice skills such as tumbling, partner acrobatics, and aerial fabric, lyra, hammock and trapeze.
Spring 2025: Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Claire Dehm
Flip, fly, base, build and play in this high-energy camp specifically for tweens and teens! Students will practice skills such as tumbling, partner acrobatics, and aerial fabric, lyra, hammock and trapeze.
Beg/Int Youth Fabric (8-14yrs) $265 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 starting February 1 and ending April 25 with Alex Sosebee
This class is focused on skills, drills, and pathways for the fundamentals of aerial fabric. Class will start with a game and will focus on progressions that lead to a theoretical and physical understanding of the world of aerial fabric. This class is for kids and teens with the patience to practice skills repeatedly and be detail oriented about their learning while still being playful in community.
Pre-requisites: Students should have experience with aerial fabric skills such as foot knot, hip key, and basic climbing. If you are totally new to aerial fabric, please sign up for the All things Aerial class for ages 8-17!
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 starting February 1 and ending April 25 with Alex Sosebee
This class is focused on skills, drills, and pathways for the fundamentals of aerial fabric. Class will start with a game and will focus on progressions that lead to a theoretical and physical understanding of the world of aerial fabric. This class is for kids and teens with the patience to practice skills repeatedly and be detail oriented about their learning while still being playful in community.
Pre-requisites: Students should have experience with aerial fabric skills such as foot knot, hip key, and basic climbing. If you are totally new to aerial fabric, please sign up for the All things Aerial class for ages 8-17!
Beg/Int Fabric Level Up (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Emily Healy
This class is designed for fabric students who are specifically interested in taking their practice to new heights and working on more complex patterns. Ability to invert in the air is not required, but will open up new and different pathways for your practice. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Emily Healy
This class is designed for fabric students who are specifically interested in taking their practice to new heights and working on more complex patterns. Ability to invert in the air is not required, but will open up new and different pathways for your practice. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
All Levels Teen Tumbling (12-17yrs) $330 Purchase required to enroll
Level: All Levels
Fridays from 4:15-5:15 starting January 27 and ending May 19 with Amy Cohen
This mixed levels class is designed to meet students where they are and help them develop their tumbling practice. A combination of styles will be explored and students will be able to move at their own pace. Join us to work on rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, and more.
Pre-requisites: Comfort exploring rolls, cartwheels, and handstands.
Fridays from 4:15-5:15 starting January 27 and ending May 19 with Amy Cohen
This mixed levels class is designed to meet students where they are and help them develop their tumbling practice. A combination of styles will be explored and students will be able to move at their own pace. Join us to work on rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, and more.
Pre-requisites: Comfort exploring rolls, cartwheels, and handstands.
Adult Tumbling (18+) $330 Purchase required to enroll
Level: all levels
Fridays from 5:15-6:15 starting January 27 and ending May 19 with Amy Cohen
This mixed levels class is designed to meet students where they are and help them develop their tumbling practice. A combination of styles will be explored and students will be able to move at their own pace. Join us to work on rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, and more.
Pre-requisites: Comfort exploring rolls, cartwheels, and handstands.
Fridays from 5:15-6:15 starting January 27 and ending May 19 with Amy Cohen
This mixed levels class is designed to meet students where they are and help them develop their tumbling practice. A combination of styles will be explored and students will be able to move at their own pace. Join us to work on rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, and more.
Pre-requisites: Comfort exploring rolls, cartwheels, and handstands.
Intermediate Partner Acro (18+) $330 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate
Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 starting January 26 and ending May 18 with a rotation of Circus Culture teachers
This class is designed for adults who already have experience with partner acrobatics and want to take their practice further. This session acro class will be team taught by a rotation of Circus Culture teachers who will each take on a different topic to dive into with the class. Topics will include: Two highs and variations, L basing, creative acrobatic movement, acro balancing, and more. Participants are welcome to sign up with a buddy they feel comfortable working with, or to sign up solo. Students will be engaged in physical contact with others in the class with informed consent and thoughtful spotting at the forefront.
Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 starting January 26 and ending May 18 with a rotation of Circus Culture teachers
This class is designed for adults who already have experience with partner acrobatics and want to take their practice further. This session acro class will be team taught by a rotation of Circus Culture teachers who will each take on a different topic to dive into with the class. Topics will include: Two highs and variations, L basing, creative acrobatic movement, acro balancing, and more. Participants are welcome to sign up with a buddy they feel comfortable working with, or to sign up solo. Students will be engaged in physical contact with others in the class with informed consent and thoughtful spotting at the forefront.
Youth/Teen Mixed Level Ground Skills: acrobatics, juggling, wire, unicycling, etc. (8-17yrs) $265 Purchase required to enroll
Level: mixed levels
Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Emily Babin, Shekinah Williams
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, rolling globe and more!
Prerequisites: none
Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Emily Babin, Shekinah Williams
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, rolling globe and more!
Prerequisites: none
Practice time for members of ICircus
Clowning Deep Dive: A workshop for practicing artists (18+, 6 hrs over 2 days) with Holly Adams $120 Purchase required to enroll
Clowning Deep Dive: A workshop for practicing artists (6 hourrs over 2 days) with Holly Adams
For adults 18+
Cost: $120
Dates/times: Saturday, January 14 from 1-4pm and Sunday January 15 from 1-4pm
*Participants must attend both days*
This workshop is designed for practicing artists and/or individuals who already have comfort with physical and performance skills in some form and have an active interest in integrating clowning into their work and play. Not sure if it’s the right fit? Contact us via email at info@circusculture.org.
In this intensive workshop, master teacher Holly Adams will introduce a variety of topics including:
-tragedy as comedy
-finding your clown
-clown characters in plays (including Shakespeare)
-working in solos, duos, and trios, including classical working relationships
A number of skills/techniques that can support your clown work will be explored including:
-mine
-improv
-physical business
-slapstick
-clown acrobatics fundamentals
-funny walks
-deep listening
-verbal and nonverbal communication
Int/Adv Partner Acro (invite only) From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass No purchase required to enroll
INVITE ONLY! Please do not drop in to this class unless you have explicitly been invited.
This int/adv partner acro meet up is invite only and is intended for the group who attended Ilana Blankman's workshop to continue to work on material together.
If you are interested in on int/adv acro, please contact us at info@circusculture.org and we can discuss options.
This int/adv partner acro meet up is invite only and is intended for the group who attended Ilana Blankman's workshop to continue to work on material together.
If you are interested in on int/adv acro, please contact us at info@circusculture.org and we can discuss options.
Intermediate Mixed Aerial (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate
Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Alex Sosebee
For students with ample aerial experience in at least two disciplines (vertical and horizontal) wishing to develop their skills and learn on new apparati. Must be comfortable with fabric, hammock, Lyra, and/or trapeze.
Prerequisite: experience with at least one session of circus classes that include aerial apparatus.
Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Alex Sosebee
For students with ample aerial experience in at least two disciplines (vertical and horizontal) wishing to develop their skills and learn on new apparati. Must be comfortable with fabric, hammock, Lyra, and/or trapeze.
Prerequisite: experience with at least one session of circus classes that include aerial apparatus.
Youth All Things Aerial (8-11yrs) $265 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intro
Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Emily Babin, Shekinah Williams, Jos Jacot
Explore the world of aerial with this class designed for youth and teens in mind! Students will be able to try a variety of aparati including trapeze, silks, hammock and lyra. Given the wide age range in this class, distinct learning groups will be formed so each circuser has an experience that meets them where they are.
Prerequisites: none
Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Emily Babin, Shekinah Williams, Jos Jacot
Explore the world of aerial with this class designed for youth and teens in mind! Students will be able to try a variety of aparati including trapeze, silks, hammock and lyra. Given the wide age range in this class, distinct learning groups will be formed so each circuser has an experience that meets them where they are.
Prerequisites: none
Int/Adv Acro Club (18+ with exceptions + by application) $265 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
By application (see below)
Sundays from 6:30-8:30pm starting February 4 and ending April 28 with Elan Reuven
This is not a class, so much as a gathering of compatibly skilled acrobats - given this, we require an interest form to make sure it will be a good fit for you to join. Students are expected to be able to accurately self assess their abilities in order to maintain a comfortable level of risk management for all. Students should come with moves they are actively looking to work on and develop vs. looking for a teacher or facilitator to teach them things.
Pre-requisites to submitting the interest form: 30 second handstand with acrobatic form (free or spotted), comfort basing and/or flying two high with multiple entrances and exits, experience with L basing, banquine basics, and counter balances.
If you are interested in joining in, please fill out the interest form here. If you are seeking a time to do acrobatics but this is not the right fit, we encourage you to come to handstands, tumbling, or ground skills classes which will all have acrobatic components. We hope to add an intro and beginner/intermediate acro time in the future - we appreciate your patience.
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOKKJwg5YWmHoRWc9-il4WXRPJ7JxhcBHmnBtSFgdX_MPghQ/viewform
By application (see below)
Sundays from 6:30-8:30pm starting February 4 and ending April 28 with Elan Reuven
This is not a class, so much as a gathering of compatibly skilled acrobats - given this, we require an interest form to make sure it will be a good fit for you to join. Students are expected to be able to accurately self assess their abilities in order to maintain a comfortable level of risk management for all. Students should come with moves they are actively looking to work on and develop vs. looking for a teacher or facilitator to teach them things.
Pre-requisites to submitting the interest form: 30 second handstand with acrobatic form (free or spotted), comfort basing and/or flying two high with multiple entrances and exits, experience with L basing, banquine basics, and counter balances.
If you are interested in joining in, please fill out the interest form here. If you are seeking a time to do acrobatics but this is not the right fit, we encourage you to come to handstands, tumbling, or ground skills classes which will all have acrobatic components. We hope to add an intro and beginner/intermediate acro time in the future - we appreciate your patience.
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOKKJwg5YWmHoRWc9-il4WXRPJ7JxhcBHmnBtSFgdX_MPghQ/viewform
Invite Only - Private Group Lesson $200 Purchase required to enroll
This class reserved for a specific group of students. Please email info@circusculture.org to organize your own private/semi-private lesson.
Drop In Classes (open practice, aerial, tumbling, etc.)
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 4:15-5:30pm with Alex Sosebee
Saturdays from 3:45-5pm 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 Spring Session (April 21 - June 15), open practice will be held:
Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm with Emily Healy
Thursdays from 4:15-5:30pm with Alex Sosebee
Saturdays from 3:45-5pm 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.
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 Winter Session (Jan 20 through April 13), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 1-2pm with Emily Babin
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 Winter Session (Jan 20 through April 13), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 1-2pm with Emily Babin
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.
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 Winter Session (Jan 20 - April 13), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 10:45-11:30am with Emily Babin
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 Winter Session (Jan 20 - April 13), class will be held:
Drop in Saturdays from 10:45-11:30am with Emily Babin
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 No purchase required to enroll
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.
Hula Hoops Doubles 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 Wednesdays from 6:45-8pm starting May 21 and ending June 11 with Sol Blackroot
Step into the dynamic world of double hooping in this playful and skill-expanding drop-in series! Through movement and creative exploration, we will learn how to manipulate two hoops in sync, explore transitions, and develop fluid, multi-layered movement. This class is designed to build coordination, enhance spatial awareness, and unlock new possibilities in hoop practice. Come as you are, with curiosity and a willingness to play! All levels are welcome.
Spring 2025: Drop in Wednesdays from 6:45-8pm starting May 21 and ending June 11 with Sol Blackroot
Step into the dynamic world of double hooping in this playful and skill-expanding drop-in series! Through movement and creative exploration, we will learn how to manipulate two hoops in sync, explore transitions, and develop fluid, multi-layered movement. This class is designed to build coordination, enhance spatial awareness, and unlock new possibilities in hoop practice. Come as you are, with curiosity and a willingness to play! All levels are welcome.
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
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
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!
Camps
Two Week All Things Circus Camp (8-14yrs) $800 Purchase required to enroll
Two weeks: August 11-15 AND August 18-22
Time: 9am- 3pm (we do not provide after camp care)
Flexible drop off between 8:30-9am. This time is supervised open time where campers are expected and encouraged to be self-directed, with a formal start of programming at 9am.
Ages: 8-14
Spend ten days playing games and learning circus techniques such as static trapeze, juggling, group acrobatics, rolling globe, aerial fabric, tight wire, hooping, flower sticks, diabolo, storytelling, and more. Bring it all together with a casual show for friends and family on the last day. All levels welcome and students are invited to sign up for multiple weeks if they are interested in a truly circusy summer. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt!
After registering for camp, please fill out our camp registration form here: https://www.circusculture.org/camp-registration
Time: 9am- 3pm (we do not provide after camp care)
Flexible drop off between 8:30-9am. This time is supervised open time where campers are expected and encouraged to be self-directed, with a formal start of programming at 9am.
Ages: 8-14
Spend ten days playing games and learning circus techniques such as static trapeze, juggling, group acrobatics, rolling globe, aerial fabric, tight wire, hooping, flower sticks, diabolo, storytelling, and more. Bring it all together with a casual show for friends and family on the last day. All levels welcome and students are invited to sign up for multiple weeks if they are interested in a truly circusy summer. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt!
After registering for camp, please fill out our camp registration form here: https://www.circusculture.org/camp-registration
Performance Camp (10-16yrs) $850 Purchase required to enroll
Dates: July 14-18 AND July 21-25
Time: 9am-3pm, except on Thursday, July 24 (9am-7:30pm), plus additional opportunities (we do not provide after camp care)
Flexible drop off between 8:30-9am. This time is supervised open time where campers are expected and encouraged to be self-directed, with a formal start of programming at 9am.
Ages: 10-16 yrs
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Time: 9am-3pm, except on Thursday, July 24 (9am-7:30pm), plus additional opportunities (we do not provide after camp care)
Flexible drop off between 8:30-9am. This time is supervised open time where campers are expected and encouraged to be self-directed, with a formal start of programming at 9am.
Ages: 10-16 yrs
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Performance camp is designed for circusers who already have some experience with the circus arts who are excited about creation, performance, and community!
During performance camp we spend the first week practicing circus skills, creating our ensemble, and putting a show together, complete with our aerial rig, full acts, support from a producer, guest coaches, and access to our costumes. The second week, we polish the show and perform in the Press Bay Backlot in the evening for our community. Friday will be a celebration of our two weeks together. Students will also have the option to continue performing in our community tour for the next two weeks on their own with acts made at camp if they want more performance experience (no additional cost). With two weeks to learn, create, and perform you will be developing your skills, creativity, and community to the next level. All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt!
This camp requires that campers have the maturity to help with all aspects of putting on a show - from navigating casting to packing up the equipment to performing. We ask that everyone wishing to sign up for performance camp first read and discuss the performer contract to make sure it’s a good fit! If you have any questions about the expectations for troupers or if this is the right fit for the young person in your life, email claire@circusculture.org. We will go through the contract with troupers the first day of camp and sign them together as a group.
Tween/Teen Acro and Aerial Camp (10-16yrs) $400 Purchase required to enroll
Dates: June 30 - July 4
Time: 9am - 3pm (we do not provide after camp care)
Flexible drop off between 8:30-9am. This time is supervised open time where campers are expected and encouraged to be self-directed, with a formal start of programming at 9am.
Spend five days flipping, flying, basing, building and playing in this high-energy camp specifically for tweens and teens! Students will practice skills such as tumbling, partner acrobatics, and aerial fabric, lyra, hammock and trapeze. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt!
After registering, please fill out our camp registration form here.
Time: 9am - 3pm (we do not provide after camp care)
Flexible drop off between 8:30-9am. This time is supervised open time where campers are expected and encouraged to be self-directed, with a formal start of programming at 9am.
Spend five days flipping, flying, basing, building and playing in this high-energy camp specifically for tweens and teens! Students will practice skills such as tumbling, partner acrobatics, and aerial fabric, lyra, hammock and trapeze. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt!
After registering, please fill out our camp registration form here.
Workshops
Partner Acrobatics Workshop (beginner, intermediate, advanced, 18+ with exceptions) $35 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: beginner / intermediate / advanced
Please note that you need to register for each of these workshops individually.
Time: 3-5pm
Dates: February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25
Acro! Let's lift each other up, find balance, and maybe even toss some humans around. We'll work at a variety of different levels on L-basing drills, standing partner skills, and group acro. Some previous acro experience preferred, but all levels welcome. The workshop is 1.5 hours with an additional half hour of coached open practice / acro jam at the end for students to hone in on what they're excited about!
Ages 18+
Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Please note that you need to register for each of these workshops individually.
Time: 3-5pm
Dates: February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25
Acro! Let's lift each other up, find balance, and maybe even toss some humans around. We'll work at a variety of different levels on L-basing drills, standing partner skills, and group acro. Some previous acro experience preferred, but all levels welcome. The workshop is 1.5 hours with an additional half hour of coached open practice / acro jam at the end for students to hone in on what they're excited about!
Ages 18+
Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Find Your Flex (16+) $35 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
Saturday, April 26 from 10am - 12pm with Amy Cohen
In this workshop, Circus Culture founder Amy will equip you with tools to deepen your range of motion by accessing the secret flexibility that you already have! Once you find your flexibility, you’ll be ready to work from your end range of motion to increase your flexibility.
Students are invited to come with shapes, skills, or techniques on the ground or in the air that require increased flexibility to workshop with.
Ages: 16+
Saturday, April 26 from 10am - 12pm with Amy Cohen
In this workshop, Circus Culture founder Amy will equip you with tools to deepen your range of motion by accessing the secret flexibility that you already have! Once you find your flexibility, you’ll be ready to work from your end range of motion to increase your flexibility.
Students are invited to come with shapes, skills, or techniques on the ground or in the air that require increased flexibility to workshop with.
Ages: 16+
Foundations of Aerial Straps (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: intermediate
Saturday, April 26 from 12:30-2pm with Jordan Rice
Get to know the basics of straps! We will do on-apparatus conditioning as well as begin learning some static and dynamic skills like meathooks, flat rocks, angel roll ups and more. Straps can be rough on the wrists and arms if you are new to it so feel free to bring or wear long sleeves to protect your skin.
Pre-requisites: students should be able to do a straddle inversion and an inverted straddle hold (20+ seconds)
Saturday, April 26 from 12:30-2pm with Jordan Rice
Get to know the basics of straps! We will do on-apparatus conditioning as well as begin learning some static and dynamic skills like meathooks, flat rocks, angel roll ups and more. Straps can be rough on the wrists and arms if you are new to it so feel free to bring or wear long sleeves to protect your skin.
Pre-requisites: students should be able to do a straddle inversion and an inverted straddle hold (20+ seconds)
Rigging for Aerialists (16+) $75 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
Sunday, April 27 from 9am - 12pm with Josh Letton
Join us for this special 3 hour rigging workshop with Circus Culture's lead rigger, Josh Letton!
This workshop is intended for aerialists or anyone who wants to know more about circus rigging! Topics covered will include:
-knotwork
-force load dynamics, including shock load and the importance of deceleration
-how to understand working load limits and how they’re calculated versus minimum breaking strength
-mechanical advantage and how friction becomes the enemy
-gear maintenance and where things wear
-aspects of determining anchor and point placement
No previous rigging experience required!
Sunday, April 27 from 9am - 12pm with Josh Letton
Join us for this special 3 hour rigging workshop with Circus Culture's lead rigger, Josh Letton!
This workshop is intended for aerialists or anyone who wants to know more about circus rigging! Topics covered will include:
-knotwork
-force load dynamics, including shock load and the importance of deceleration
-how to understand working load limits and how they’re calculated versus minimum breaking strength
-mechanical advantage and how friction becomes the enemy
-gear maintenance and where things wear
-aspects of determining anchor and point placement
No previous rigging experience required!
Training Your Shoulders for Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 4 from 10am - 12:30pm
Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for an immersive workshop delving into the realm of aerial shoulders. Explore the anatomy, biomechanics, and tailored strengthening exercises designed to fortify your shoulders against injury, ensuring optimal performance both in the air in everyday life. From mastering the proper hanging positions to circus-specific strengthening exercises, this workshop will empower you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your aerial prowess and bulletproof your shoulders. Evaluate your shoulder strength and flexibility and delve into tailored exercises designed to foster peak shoulder well-being and happiness, on and off your aerial apparatus. We recommend wearing tank tops for a clearer visualization of the shoulder and shoulder blade complex. Ages 16+.
Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for an immersive workshop delving into the realm of aerial shoulders. Explore the anatomy, biomechanics, and tailored strengthening exercises designed to fortify your shoulders against injury, ensuring optimal performance both in the air in everyday life. From mastering the proper hanging positions to circus-specific strengthening exercises, this workshop will empower you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your aerial prowess and bulletproof your shoulders. Evaluate your shoulder strength and flexibility and delve into tailored exercises designed to foster peak shoulder well-being and happiness, on and off your aerial apparatus. We recommend wearing tank tops for a clearer visualization of the shoulder and shoulder blade complex. Ages 16+.
Working on Your Wrists and Elbows for Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 4 from 1pm - 2:30pm
Discover the intricacies of wrist and elbow anatomy and biomechanics with Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT. In this comprehensive session, you'll gain valuable insights on strengthening, stretching, and maintaining your wrists and elbows to ensure long-term success in your circus career. Learn effective strategies for injury prevention and how to optimize your performance for lasting durability. Ages 16+.
Discover the intricacies of wrist and elbow anatomy and biomechanics with Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT. In this comprehensive session, you'll gain valuable insights on strengthening, stretching, and maintaining your wrists and elbows to ensure long-term success in your circus career. Learn effective strategies for injury prevention and how to optimize your performance for lasting durability. Ages 16+.
Hips in Circus (anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, 16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 25 from 10:30am - 12pm
Ever wonder what that popping sound is when you rotate your hips? Feel like your hips are tight but you can't seem to improve with stretching? Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for a deep dive into anatomy, biomechanics and function of the hips with a focus on how they support circus-specific movement. In this workshop we'll explore circus-specific mobility and strength exercises to optimize hip performance and build tools to support injury prevention and long-term joint health. Elevate your circus practice by learning tailored strengthening and stretching to allow you to achieve your circus goals! Ages 16+.
Ever wonder what that popping sound is when you rotate your hips? Feel like your hips are tight but you can't seem to improve with stretching? Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for a deep dive into anatomy, biomechanics and function of the hips with a focus on how they support circus-specific movement. In this workshop we'll explore circus-specific mobility and strength exercises to optimize hip performance and build tools to support injury prevention and long-term joint health. Elevate your circus practice by learning tailored strengthening and stretching to allow you to achieve your circus goals! Ages 16+.
Low Back and Core in Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 25 from 12:30-2:30pm
Your core and lower back are the powerhouse of your circus practice—whether you’re hanging, balancing, bending, or twisting, everything starts here. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT in this class which will help you assess and understand your own movement tendencies: are you a "pressure pusher" who over-braces, or a "wobbly middle" who lacks stability? Through guided movement assessments and functional strength tests, you’ll identify personal weak points and learn targeted exercises to build a stronger, more resilient core. We’ll focus on creating both control and mobility, giving you the tools to protect your spine, support your tricks, and move with confidence. You’ll gain insight into your unique core patterns and compensations, strengthening and stabilization drills tailored for circus demands and techniques to reduce low back strain and prevent injury. Ideal for any circus artist looking to level up their performance by building a solid, injury-resistant center. Ages 16+.
Your core and lower back are the powerhouse of your circus practice—whether you’re hanging, balancing, bending, or twisting, everything starts here. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT in this class which will help you assess and understand your own movement tendencies: are you a "pressure pusher" who over-braces, or a "wobbly middle" who lacks stability? Through guided movement assessments and functional strength tests, you’ll identify personal weak points and learn targeted exercises to build a stronger, more resilient core. We’ll focus on creating both control and mobility, giving you the tools to protect your spine, support your tricks, and move with confidence. You’ll gain insight into your unique core patterns and compensations, strengthening and stabilization drills tailored for circus demands and techniques to reduce low back strain and prevent injury. Ideal for any circus artist looking to level up their performance by building a solid, injury-resistant center. Ages 16+.
Knees and Ankles in Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, June 8 from 2:30-4:30pm
Unlock the power and precision of your lower limbs with this deep-dive class focused on the knee and ankle. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT to explore the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee and ankle in circus-specific contexts, unpacking how these joints function under load, in motion, and in extreme ranges. Learn how to identify imbalances, prevent common injuries, and enhance your performance with targeted strengthening and mobility techniques. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how the knee and ankle function in dynamic circus movement, tools to build joint resilience, strength, and stability. Perfect for aerialists, acrobats, hand-balancers, dancers, and movers of all kinds who want to develop stronger, more adaptable legs from the ground up. Ages 16+.
Unlock the power and precision of your lower limbs with this deep-dive class focused on the knee and ankle. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT to explore the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee and ankle in circus-specific contexts, unpacking how these joints function under load, in motion, and in extreme ranges. Learn how to identify imbalances, prevent common injuries, and enhance your performance with targeted strengthening and mobility techniques. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how the knee and ankle function in dynamic circus movement, tools to build joint resilience, strength, and stability. Perfect for aerialists, acrobats, hand-balancers, dancers, and movers of all kinds who want to develop stronger, more adaptable legs from the ground up. Ages 16+.
Aerial Classes
Int/Adv Lyra (18+ with exceptions) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Spring 2025: Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
This class is designed for those who have been working on lyra for at least a year consistently, have a desire to work on intricate, complex patterns that utilize strength, mobility, and theoretical skills. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving. Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Spring 2025: Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
This class is designed for those who have been working on lyra for at least a year consistently, have a desire to work on intricate, complex patterns that utilize strength, mobility, and theoretical skills. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving. Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Intro to Aerial (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: For All
Spring 2025: Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Alex Sosebee
Join us for an introduction to four different aerial apparati - Lyra, Fabric, Hammock, and Trapeze!
Prerequisites: none
Spring 2025: Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Alex Sosebee
Join us for an introduction to four different aerial apparati - Lyra, Fabric, Hammock, and Trapeze!
Prerequisites: none
Duo Aerial (18+ with exceptions) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Mondays from 7:45-9pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
Duo aerial provides an opportunity to work with a partner while in the air! Students should be excited to collaborate creatively as well as work on technical skills with a partner. We encourage students to sign up with a partner but if you don’t have one, you are still welcome to register.
Prerequisites: For students with at least one full session of an aerial class. This class is not designed for students who have never learned aerial arts - please see Intro to Aerial!
Mondays from 7:45-9pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
Duo aerial provides an opportunity to work with a partner while in the air! Students should be excited to collaborate creatively as well as work on technical skills with a partner. We encourage students to sign up with a partner but if you don’t have one, you are still welcome to register.
Prerequisites: For students with at least one full session of an aerial class. This class is not designed for students who have never learned aerial arts - please see Intro to Aerial!
Int/Adv Trapeze (18+ with exceptions) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: intermediate / advanced
Spring 2025: Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
Focus will be on the development of new skills and techniques on the trapeze and students should feel comfortable and excited to work on both double and single point. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Pre-requisite: Comfort mounting the bar from a hang without feet touching the ground in some form, strong and confident knee hangs, knee beats, long and short arm hang on the ropes, and excitement about connecting movements in the ropes, on the bar, and below the bar as well as doing rotations, drops, and spirals on the apparatus. Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Spring 2025: Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Emily Healy
Focus will be on the development of new skills and techniques on the trapeze and students should feel comfortable and excited to work on both double and single point. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, working collaboratively with the class cohort, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Pre-requisite: Comfort mounting the bar from a hang without feet touching the ground in some form, strong and confident knee hangs, knee beats, long and short arm hang on the ropes, and excitement about connecting movements in the ropes, on the bar, and below the bar as well as doing rotations, drops, and spirals on the apparatus. Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Beginner Fabric (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner
Spring 2025: Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Alex Sosebee
Beginner Fabric is for anyone who knows they really want to focus on fabric skills specifically. Students must have experience in at least one 12 week session where fabric was explored. Focus will be on the fundamental shapes, wraps, and theories that lead to fabric skills and sequencing.
Pre-requisite: at least one session of classes that explored fabric.
Spring 2025: Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Alex Sosebee
Beginner Fabric is for anyone who knows they really want to focus on fabric skills specifically. Students must have experience in at least one 12 week session where fabric was explored. Focus will be on the fundamental shapes, wraps, and theories that lead to fabric skills and sequencing.
Pre-requisite: at least one session of classes that explored fabric.
Beginner Lyra (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner
Spring 2025: Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Claire Dehm
Beginner Lyra is for anyone who knows they really want to focus on Lyra skills specifically. Students must have experience in at least one 12 week session where lyra was explored. Focus will be on the fundamental shapes, pathways, and theories that lead to lyra skills and sequencing.
Pre-requisite: at least one session of classes that explored lyra.
Spring 2025: Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Claire Dehm
Beginner Lyra is for anyone who knows they really want to focus on Lyra skills specifically. Students must have experience in at least one 12 week session where lyra was explored. Focus will be on the fundamental shapes, pathways, and theories that lead to lyra skills and sequencing.
Pre-requisite: at least one session of classes that explored lyra.
Int/Adv Fabric (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate / Advance
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Heather Scheck
This class will focus on building technique, stamina, and confidence in intermediate and advanced fabric pathways as well as body awareness in the air. Students should have a fabric practice that involves critical thinking and self-assessment. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Pre req: Students should be comfortable with front and back balance position, multiple climb variations, wrapped 360, wheel downs, and single star from an invert in the air to take this class. Students should be open to taking a methodical approach to understanding drops and rotation theory.
Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Heather Scheck
This class will focus on building technique, stamina, and confidence in intermediate and advanced fabric pathways as well as body awareness in the air. Students should have a fabric practice that involves critical thinking and self-assessment. This class is suggested for those interested in working on complex material over time, and engaging in aerial problem solving.
Pre req: Students should be comfortable with front and back balance position, multiple climb variations, wrapped 360, wheel downs, and single star from an invert in the air to take this class. Students should be open to taking a methodical approach to understanding drops and rotation theory.
Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Hammock Sequencing (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: beginner / intermediate
Tuesdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Claire Dehm
This class will take individual tricks and build them into sequences on aerial hammock! For those with experience in at least 1 session of circus classes that included hammock and who are comfortable inverting on the hammock.
Pre-requisite: at least 1 session of an aerial class that included hammock, comfort with inverting
Tuesdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Claire Dehm
This class will take individual tricks and build them into sequences on aerial hammock! For those with experience in at least 1 session of circus classes that included hammock and who are comfortable inverting on the hammock.
Pre-requisite: at least 1 session of an aerial class that included hammock, comfort with inverting
Beginner Trapeze (18+ with exceptions) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Beginner
Spring 2025: Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Alex Sosebee
Beginner trapeze is for anyone who knows they really want to focus on trapeze skills specifically. Students must have experience in at least one 12 week session where trapeze was explored. Focus will be on the fundamental shapes, pathways, and theories that lead to trapeze skills and sequencing.
Pre-requisite: at least one session of classes that explored trapeze
Spring 2025: Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 22 and ending June 10 with Alex Sosebee
Beginner trapeze is for anyone who knows they really want to focus on trapeze skills specifically. Students must have experience in at least one 12 week session where trapeze was explored. Focus will be on the fundamental shapes, pathways, and theories that lead to trapeze skills and sequencing.
Pre-requisite: at least one session of classes that explored trapeze
Intermediate Rope (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate
Spring 2025: Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Alex Sosebee
Pre-reqs:
Confidence climbing multiple times during class
Confidence with long arm/short arm hang in the air
Proficiency with hip key, hitch, foot knot.
Ability to invert in the air on a vertical aparatus.
Ability to do a front balance, back balance. s-wrap and wheel down
Students do not need to have rope experience as long as they meet these pre-requisites on fabric.
Spring 2025: Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Alex Sosebee
Pre-reqs:
Confidence climbing multiple times during class
Confidence with long arm/short arm hang in the air
Proficiency with hip key, hitch, foot knot.
Ability to invert in the air on a vertical aparatus.
Ability to do a front balance, back balance. s-wrap and wheel down
Students do not need to have rope experience as long as they meet these pre-requisites on fabric.
Ground Skills (acrobatics, handstands, juggling, wire, unicycling, etc.)
Adult Mixed Level Ground Skills: acrobatics, handstands, juggling, wire, unicycling, etc. (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Mixed Levels
Spring 2025: Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Claire Dehm, Elan Reuven
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
Spring 2025: Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 with Claire Dehm, Elan Reuven
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
Intro to Handstands (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intro
Spring 2025: Thursdays from 5:15-6:15pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Emily Babin
Intro to Handstands is a class for people who want to learn how to do a handstand but don't know where to start. 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
Spring 2025: Thursdays from 5:15-6:15pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Emily Babin
Intro to Handstands is a class for people who want to learn how to do a handstand but don't know where to start. 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
Int/Adv Handstands (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Spring 2025: Mondays from 7:45-9pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 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)
Spring 2025: Mondays from 7:45-9pm starting April 21 and ending June 9 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)
Adult Ground Skills: Balancing Focus (18+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: all levels
Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Emily Babin
For those who want to focus on all things equilibristics: wire walking, unicycling, rolla bolla, and hand balacing.
Pre-requisites: none
Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting April 24 and ending June 12 with Emily Babin
For those who want to focus on all things equilibristics: wire walking, unicycling, rolla bolla, and hand balacing.
Pre-requisites: none
Hula Hoop Sequencing (16+) $190 Purchase required to enroll
Level: All Levels
Spring 2025: Fridays from 5:30-6:30pm starting April 25 and ending June 13 with Sol Blackroot
This progressive 8-week series is designed for hoopers looking to deepen their flow, refine their movement, and build choreography with intention. Students will not only learn structured sequences but also develop their own unique choreography, exploring how movement, rhythm, and personal style come together to tell a story. This class encourages creative expression while offering foundational drills, sequencing exercises, and movement exploration to expand hoop dance practice. All levels are welcome.
Pre-requisites: none
Spring 2025: Fridays from 5:30-6:30pm starting April 25 and ending June 13 with Sol Blackroot
This progressive 8-week series is designed for hoopers looking to deepen their flow, refine their movement, and build choreography with intention. Students will not only learn structured sequences but also develop their own unique choreography, exploring how movement, rhythm, and personal style come together to tell a story. This class encourages creative expression while offering foundational drills, sequencing exercises, and movement exploration to expand hoop dance practice. All levels are welcome.
Pre-requisites: none
Flow Acrobatics (16+) $95 Purchase required to enroll
Level: All Levels
Mondays from 5:30-6:45 starting May 21 and ending June 11 with Emily Healy
This mini-session will introduce students to techniques for executing and linking basic acrobatic movements into fluid sequences. We will use simple patterns like rolls, cartwheels, extensions, and inversions to explore momentum, spirals, gravity, and relationship to the ground in order to find a feeling of flow in motion. Classes will include warmup, acro skill progressions, sequencing, and improvisation. Students should feel comfortable bearing weight on their hands, and exploring many orientations of the body in space. Ages 16+.
Mondays from 5:30-6:45 starting May 21 and ending June 11 with Emily Healy
This mini-session will introduce students to techniques for executing and linking basic acrobatic movements into fluid sequences. We will use simple patterns like rolls, cartwheels, extensions, and inversions to explore momentum, spirals, gravity, and relationship to the ground in order to find a feeling of flow in motion. Classes will include warmup, acro skill progressions, sequencing, and improvisation. Students should feel comfortable bearing weight on their hands, and exploring many orientations of the body in space. Ages 16+.
Troupe
Sunflower Troupe - Invite Only $120 Purchase required to enroll
Invite Only!
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May) and troupers are expected to take at least one additional class each session. If you are curious about joining troupe, please contact us directly.
Pre-requisites: All troupers must be enrolled in at least one additional class. Troupers will sign a community agreement that supports creating an inclusive environment for all troupers.
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May) and troupers are expected to take at least one additional class each session. If you are curious about joining troupe, please contact us directly.
Pre-requisites: All troupers must be enrolled in at least one additional class. Troupers will sign a community agreement that supports creating an inclusive environment for all troupers.
Clover Troupe - Invite Only $200 Purchase required to enroll
Invite Only!
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May) and troupers are expected to take at least one additional class each session. If you are curious about joining troupe, please contact us directly.
Pre-requisites: All troupers must be enrolled in at least one additional class. Troupers will sign a community agreement that supports creating an inclusive environment for all troupers.
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May) and troupers are expected to take at least one additional class each session. If you are curious about joining troupe, please contact us directly.
Pre-requisites: All troupers must be enrolled in at least one additional class. Troupers will sign a community agreement that supports creating an inclusive environment for all troupers.
Aspen Troupe - Invite Only $120 Purchase required to enroll
Invite Only!
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May) and troupers are expected to take at least one additional class each session. If you are curious about joining troupe, please contact us directly.
Pre-requisites: All troupers must be enrolled in at least one additional class. Troupers will sign a community agreement that supports creating an inclusive environment for all troupers.
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May) and troupers are expected to take at least one additional class each session. If you are curious about joining troupe, please contact us directly.
Pre-requisites: All troupers must be enrolled in at least one additional class. Troupers will sign a community agreement that supports creating an inclusive environment for all troupers.
Village Circus Troupe - Invite Only
Invite Only!
Village Circus is a collaboration with Village at Ithaca. To get involved, contact Meryl at meryl@villageatithaca.org
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May).
Village Circus is a collaboration with Village at Ithaca. To get involved, contact Meryl at meryl@villageatithaca.org
Troupe is an application based ensemble of community members who work together in the spirit of circus to learn, grow, and create. Troupe time will focus on developing multidisciplinary skills such as dance, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more as well as offering time for solo and group creation. Please note that troupe is a 9 month commitment (Sept- May).