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Youth and Teen Classes

All Things Circus (3-4yrs) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: For All / Mixed Level

Two options to choose from:
Thursdays from 4:15-5pm starting February 1 and ending April 25 with Sandy Gregorich and Arrow West
Saturdays 9-9:45am starting February 3 and ending April 27 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) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: For All / Mixed Level

Five options to choose from:
Tuesdays from 3-4pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Emily Babin
Thursdays from 3-4pm starting February 1 and ending April 25 with Sandy Gregorich
Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 starting February 1 and ending April 25 with Sandy Gregorich
Saturdays from 1:30-2:30pm starting February 3 and ending April 27 with Emily Babin, Qatalina Hubbard

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) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: For All / Mixed Level

Three options to choose from:
Mondays from 3-4pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Shekinah Williams, Claire Dehm
Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Alex Sosebee, Emily Babin, Sandy Gregorich, Kai Aittama, Hillel Brody
Saturdays from 12:30-1:30pm starting February 3 and ending April 27 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.

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!

Teen Beg/Int Mixed Aerial (12-17yrs) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Mondays from 4:15-5:15 starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Emily Healy

For students with some aerial experience in at least one discipline wishing to develop their skills and learn new apparati. Must be comfortable with fabric, hammock, Lyra, and/or trapeze.
Prerequisites: Experience with at least one session of circus classes that include aerial apparatus.

Intermediate All Things Circus (8-14yrs) By Invitation/Application Only $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: beginner / intermediate

Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15 starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Claire Dehm, Shekinah Williams

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.

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

Teen Int/Adv Mixed Aerial (12-17yrs) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Tuesdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Emily Healy, Alex Sosebee

This class is specifically designed for advanced 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Teen Intro to Aerial (12-17yrs, new students) $330 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Intro

Fridays from 5:15-6:15 starting January 27 and ending May 19 with Emily Healy

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

All Things Circus 18 months-3yrs (w/ adult) $85 Purchase required to enroll

Level: all levels

Note that this class meets for four separate 4-week sessions in Winter/Spring 2023 so you can feel out of this is a good fit for your young circuser. You may register for one, two, three or all four sessions.

Session 1: Wednesdays from 3-3:45pm on Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15 with Amanda Graff
Session 2: Wednesdays from 3-3:45pm on Feb 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 with Amanda Graff
Session 3: Wednesdays from 3-3:45pm on March 22, March 29, April 5, (no class April 12), April 19 with Amanda Graff
Session 4: Wednesdays from 3-3:45pm on April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17 with Amanda Graff

We are so excited to welcome our youngest circusers and the adults in their lives to Circus Culture this session. 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.

ICircus (invite only)

Practice time for members of ICircus

Clowning Workshop (8-11yrs) $25 per class No purchase required to enroll

Clowning Workshop: January 14th from 10:30am-12 for ages 8-11yrs 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.

No experience necessary.

Clowning Workshop (12-17yrs) $25 per class No purchase required to enroll

Clowning Workshop: January 15th from 10:30am-12noon for ages 12-17yrs 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.

No experience necessary.

​​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.

Invite Only - Private Group Lesson $265 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.

All Things Circus Camp (ages 8-14)* $400

Dates to choose from:
July 1-5: click here to be added to the waitlist: http://tinyurl.com/summercampwaitlist
July 8-12: click here to be added to the waitlist: http://tinyurl.com/summercampwaitlist

Drop In Classes (open practice, aerial, handstands, tumbling, etc.)

Open Practice 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: mixed level
Drop in - advanced registration required

During our winter session (Jan 29-April 28), open practice will run:
Mondays from 7:45-9pm with Amy Cohen
Thursdays from 7:45-9pm with Alex Sosebee
Saturdays from 3:45-5pm with Emily Babin

Students will be given access to aerial equipment, and space for ground skills if desired. Please note, students may need to share aerial points and equipment. 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 an collaborating in this way.

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.
Pre-requisites: Participation in classes at Circus Culture.

Advance sign up on Pike13 is necessary to join in on open practice (no walk ins).

Visiting circuser? Email info@circusculture.org with 72 hours notice and we will let you know if joining in is possible. Financial aid applies and additional support is always available by contacting info@circusculture.org

Aerial Conditioning 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

Drop in on Sundays from 12-1pm with Heather Scheck

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.

Drop in Intro to Aerial (18+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

Level: intro

During our winter session (Jan 29 - April 28), class will be held:
Drop in Sundays 5:15-6:15pm with Claire Dehm

Intro to Aerial drop in is an opportunity for new students to try out the aerial arts! Each week students will be met where they are, and introductory material will be taught. No previous experience is necessary- this is a great opportunity to try out aerial, bring a friend along, or refresh the basics if you are a current student.

Please note, this class is not designed for progressive learning but rather to give a taster of what aerial arts are like. We ask students to understand that if you come every week to this class you will like be repeating skills (never a bad thing!) and likely won't be given something completely new to work on each week.

For more progressive learning of skills, we recommend taking one of our 12 week intro to aerial session classes.
Pre-requisite: none

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 29 - April 28), class will be held:
Drop in on Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 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.

Beg/Int Handstands Drop In (18+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

Levels: beginner/intermediate
Drop In Sundays from 5:15-6:30pm starting February 4 and ending April 28 with Elan Reuven

This class is for people with some amount of experience practicing handstands. Students should feel comfortable doing handstands against the wall and kicking up in the middle of the room. The class will focus on conditioning and body awareness.

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.

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

Drop in Sundays from 1-2pm with Cora Williams

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. If you are new to mobility and strength training, consider joining in on the Deep Stretch class on Fridays instead.

All Levels Unicycling + Uni Tricks 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.

Levels: all levels
Drop in Sundays 2-3pm with Cora Williams

This class is designed for both brand new unicyclists learning for the first time and confident unicyclists interested in moving beyond riding in a straight line.

Playful Adult Tumbling Drop In (18+) $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

Level: all levels

Drop in on Fridays from 5:15-6:15pm 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.

Deep Stretch 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

Drop in on Fridays from 6:15-7:30pm with Amy Cohen

This class is devoted to thoughtful, in depth building of mobility that is aimed at increasing body awareness and flexibility. Class brings awareness to the multitude of components that relate to mobility, including nerves, muscles, individual anatomy, and personal context are all brought into the conversation and structure of the class.

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

Drop in Saturdays from 11:15-12pm with Emily Babin

Parents join your tots as they explore our circus space! 18 months-3 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!

Handstands: Skills Clinic with Adam Woolley $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass No purchase required to enroll

Handstands: Skills Clinic with Adam Woolley
Thursday, Feb 22 from 6:30-7:30pm

Pre-requisites: This workshop is appropriate for anyone who feels comfortable kicking up to handstand in free space without a spot and holding an assisted hold for around 1 minute.

Hollow backs, presses, side flags and…one arms. Learn the drills you need to advance each of these skills at the wall or with a partner. We’ll focus on proper technique, review appropriate conditioning protocols for each skill and practice spotting techniques so that you leave equipped with a partner to help you continue to make progress.

Vertical Apparatus: My First Release Skills for Intermediate Aerialists with Adam Woolley $22 per class From $17 per visit with Six Drop in Pass (one free!) pass No purchase required to enroll

Vertical Apparatus: My First Release Skills with Adam Woolley
Thursday, Feb 22 from 7:45-8:45pm

Pre-requisites: Designed for intermediate level aerialists. Comfort in long and short arm hangs from height, basic beats, wrap and Russian climb 2x without stopping in the middle, inversion in the air, comfort trying to let go and catch the fabric or rope in various ways.

You’re feeling good about rope or fabric, but the advanced skills just look too scary. In this workshop we introduce half releases and full releases in an accessible, progressive way. Perfect for intermediate students who aren’t quite ready to “just let go” and advanced students who are looking for variations on half and full releases.


Summer Drop Ins Section 2 (July 10-August 20)

MASKED: All Things Circus Drop In (5-11yrs) $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.

Masks required for this class!
Level: all levels
Mondays from 5:15-6:30 starting July 10 and ending August 14

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

MASKED: 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.

Masks required for this class!
Level: intro
Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting July 10 and ending August 14

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

MASKED Open Practice 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.

Masks required for this open practice!
Level: mixed level
Mondays 7:45-9pm starting July 10 and ending August 14 (10 spots available)
Saturdays 1:45-3pm starting July 15 and ending August 19 (3 spots available)

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.

Int/Adv Mixed Aerial Drop In (18+)(summer section 2) $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
Tuesdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting July 11 and ending August 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, and/or trapeze depending on the day, as well as provide the opportunity for students to start to specialize if they wish.

Beg/Int Mixed Aerial Drop In (18+) Experience Required (summer section 2) $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 ages 18+ (Beginner means at least 12 classes at our studio!)
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting July 11 and ending August 15
*Note, we are not making age exceptions for this class!

Pre-requisites: At least 12 weeks of classes with aerial in them at Circus Culture, or equivalent experience at another studio. Please note, this class is not for students who are new to aerial arts or who have taken a few classes - if you are new to aerial please take our intro to aerial class! Students should have comfort with vertical basics such as wrap and russian climb, foot knots, dance wrap, and hip key. Horizontal apparatus skills such as knee hang, comfort mounting and dismounting bar apparatus, and exploring below, on, and above the bar.

Returning students with at least 12 weeks of experience who wish to have an interdisciplinary practice will love this class which will focus on fabric, hammock, lyra, and/or trapeze depending on the day, as well as provide the opportunity for students to start to specialize if they wish. Students should have comfort with vertical basics such as wrap and russian climb, foot knots, dance wrap, and hip key. Horizontal apparatus skills such as knee hang, comfort mounting and dismounting bar apparatus, and exploring below, on, and above the bar.

Open Practice Drop In (12+)(summer section 2) $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
Tuesdays from 7:45-9pm starting July 11 and ending August 15
Wednesdays 7:45-9pm starting July 12 and ending August 16
Saturdays 1:45-3pm starting July 15 and ending August 19

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.

Beg/Int Partner Acrobatics 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: beginner/intermediate
Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30pm starting July 12 and ending August 16

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. 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: 6 classes of partner acrobatics

Intro to Aerial Drop In (18+)(summer section 2) $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 6:30-7:45pm starting July 12 and ending August 16

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

Beg/Int Handstand Drop In (18+)(summer section 2) $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 July 12 and ending August 16

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.

All Things Circus Drop In (3-4yrs)(summer section 2) $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 July 15 and ending August 19

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 (5-7yrs)(summer section 2) $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 July 15 and ending August 19

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)(summer section 2) $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 July 15 and ending August 15

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

Workshops

Int/Adv Fabric with Ainsley! (14+) $35 per class No purchase required to enroll

Saturday, October 28 from 5-7pm

Come spend 2 hours on fabric with Ainsley while she is in town this weekend!
Ages 14+
$35
Pre-reqs: comfort inverting in the air, confidence with staying in the air for multiple tricks

Camps

All Things Circus Camp (8-14yrs) $400 Purchase required to enroll

Dates to choose from:
July 1-5: click here to be added to the waitlist: http://tinyurl.com/summercampwaitlist
July 8-12: click here to be added to the waitlist: http://tinyurl.com/summercampwaitlist
July 29- August 2
August 5-9
August 11-16
August 19-23

Time: 9am- 3pm (we do not provide after camp care)
Ages: 8-14

Spend five 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) $750 Purchase required to enroll

Dates: July 15-19 AND July 22-26
Time: 9am-3pm, except on Thursday, July 25 (9am-8pm), plus additional opportunities (we do not provide after camp care)
Ages: 10-16 yrs
(click on purple camp link above to see full description)

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 and DIY 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 info@circusculture.org. We will go through the contract with troupers the first day of camp and sign them together as a group.


Aerial Classes

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.

Intermediate Lyra (18+) $265

Level: Intermediate

Mondays from 7:45-9pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Amy Cohen and Shekinah Williams

This class is designed for those who have been working on Lyra for at least a year consistently, and are excited to explore more complex and creative pathways on the apparatus. 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. This class will have occasional guest teachers. Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact info@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.

Advanced Lyra (18+ with exceptions) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Advanced

Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Emily Healy

This class is designed for those with a passion for aerial lyra and 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.

Intro to Aerial (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: for all

Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm starting February 1 and ending April 25 with Alex Sosebee

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

If you are interested in a drop-in option, check out our Intro to Aerial Drop In class on Sundays from 5:15-6:30pm

Advanced Fabric (18+ with exceptions) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Advanced

Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Amy Cohen and Heather Scheck

This class is designed for those with a passion for aerial fabric and 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. This class will have occasional guest teachers.

Beginner Mixed Aerial (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Beginner

Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm starting January 30 and ending April 23 with Alex Sosebee

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

Int/Adv Trapeze (18+ with exceptions) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: intermediate / advanced

Mondays from 5:15-6:30pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 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.

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.

Beginner Fabric (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Beginner

Wednesdays from 8-9:15pm starting January 31 and ending April 24 with Claire Dehm

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+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Beginner

Wednesdays from 8-9:15pm starting January 31 and ending April 24 with Emily Healy

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.

Beg/Int Fabric Technique (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm 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 move at a slow and steady pace, focusing on progressions that lead to a theoretical and physical understanding of the world of aerial fabric. This class is designed to be mixed level and on the gentler side - if you are looking for a more intense class, we recommend the intermediate fabric class.

Pre-requisite: Students should have experience with aerial fabric skills such as foot knot, hip key, and basic climbing. If you are totally new to fabric please join the Intro to Aerial class, or Intro/Beginner fabric class.

Ground Skills (acrobatics, handstands, juggling, wire, unicycling, etc.)

Adult Mixed Level Ground Skills: acrobatics, handstands, juggling, wire, unicycling, etc. (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: Mixed Levels
Mondays from 6:30-7:45pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 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, rolling globe and more!
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

Intro to Handstands (18+) $265 Purchase required to enroll

Level: intro

Mondays from 7:45-9pm starting January 29 and ending April 22 with Elan Reuven

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

Troupe

Sunflower Troupe - Invite Only $480 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.

Ivy Troupe - Invite Only $480 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.

Fern Troupe - Invite Only $364 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.

Clover Troupe - Invite Only $480 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.

Aspen Troupe - Invite Only $330 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.

Willow Troupe - Invite Only $480 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.

Fern Rehearsal Time - invite only Free Purchase required to enroll

Fern Sunday creation session is designated self directed time for Fern to devise new work.