Circus Culture is Ithaca’s very own Circus School
Curious if class is on for one reason or another (school breaks, holidays, etc.)? Our class scheduler Pike13 always stays accurate - check out the weekly schedule here.
circus learning opportunities
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Registration is closed for our session classes which run from January 18 - April 18 with the week of March 29 - April 4 off. We offer 27 unique classes for both kids and adults!
Our 8 week spring session will run April 26 - June 20 and registration will be open by the end of March.
Click here to view a calendar-style view of all our offerings.
Click here to view classes for youth and teens (ages 3-17)
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Drop in classes are a great way to give circus a try - no experience necessary! Our All Things Circus class for youth will be offered:
5-7 year olds: March 29 from 12-1pm
8-11 year olds: March 29 from 1:45-2:45pm
5-11 year olds: May 3 from 11am-12pm
5-11 year olds: June 7 from 11am-12pm
Advanced registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.
We also offer a weekly Circus Exploration for 1-3 year olds. No advanced registration required - just show up! $10 suggested donation, no one turned away. Sundays from 4:15-5pm and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15am.
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Our drop in classes are a great way to join us as you please! Register for drop in classes here.
Classes include:
-Open practice (12+)
-The Art of Clowning (16+)
-Active Flexibility (12+)
-Adult All Things Circus (18+)
-Flow Jam (16+, $5-15 suggested doantion)
Drop in Cancellations: Classes with fewer than 3 sign ups by 12 noon on the day the class is offered will be canceled. Please support our ability to keep classes up by signing up by 12 noon!
In the case of cancellation, any enrolled students will be notified via the email we have on file and not charged.
We highly recommend getting our six class pass ($120 for 6 classes!)
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Private lessons offer a uniquely customized approach to circus learning for individuals and groups. Students are welcome to request specific teachers and disciplines and we are here to support your specific circus dreams!
Cost: Private lessons cost $75 per hour for one person + $15 per each additional person taking part.
Interested in private individual or group lessons? Email claire@circusculture.org
workshops
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Join the cast of internationally-touring Full Out Formula for these awesome workshops!
Game, Image Task: May 9 from 12:30-2pm
An approachable, training-agnostic way to view and create contemporary physical performance. Under this framework, we think of game, image, and task as three distinct modes of action in performance: what a performer does. No experience required, all disciplines welcome. 18+.
Toss and Towers: May 9 from 2:30-4pm
In this workshop will focus on toss (swing) and towers (stacks, two highs, three highs). We’ll cover more traditional skills and work our way up to some lesser known combos. Come prepared to play in groups. 18+.
Acro Jam: May 9 from 4-5:30pm
This acro jam is open to anyone with at least some previous acro experience! Bring something to work on or seek inspiration day-of with Kevin, Sierra, and Liam of Full Out Formula.
performances
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Save the date! Our beloved Circus in the Garden shows at the Ithaca Children’s Garden will take place the weekend of May 23/24.
Clover Troupe returns to The Cherry June 12-14!
Stay tuned for more info!
circus parties
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We currently have a limited capacity for offering parties! Please reach out to claire@circusculture.org and we will see what we can do.
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Circus is a great tool for building stronger teams! Click here to learn more about our team building workshops.
gift cards
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Click here to buy a gift card for any amount!
How to redeem: email claire@circusculture.org. Unfortunately the gift cards do not sync with our registration site, but we can help you out!
Thank you to Hotel Ithaca!
For supporting our visiting artists and educators.
Our mission: Dedicated play, creative physicality, and inclusive community.
If there are barriers to your participation, financial or otherwise, please contact us!
Financial aid is available for all classes - contact our studio manager at claire@circsculture.org.
Free Circus Coloring Book
This year, we reached out to our community to help us create this awesome coloring book! In it you will find drawings and designs from folx of all ages, along with questions that will inspire your circus dreams and other activity pages. Fill these days with some circus joy from home! Click here to download the coloring book.