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.
Summer camp registration is open!
Visit our summer camps page to learn more.
circus learning opportunities
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Our summer drop in classes will run June 30 - August 21. All classes are 16+. Register for classes here!
Classes include:
-Open practice (12+)
-Intro/Beginner Handstands
-Intermediate/Advanced Handstands
-Intro to Aerial
-Beginner/Intermediate Mixed Aerial
-Intermediate/Advanced Mixed Aerial
-Aerial Conditioning
-Ground Skills (juggling, wire walking, unicycling, handstands, etc)
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 ($100 for 6 classes!)
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Check back here in mid-July for our fall class schedule! The 12 week session will run September 22 - December 21.
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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: Starting 1/29/2024 private lessons cost $75 per hour for one person + $15 per each additional person taking part.
Interested in private individual or group lessons? Email info@circusculture.org
circus parties
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Parties at Circus Culture for children 7 and under are an open exploration and play opportunity with many fun circus apparatuses and props!
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Parties at Circus Culture for children 8+ and adults are structured as a group lesson!
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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!
upcoming circus performances
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All shows are free and open to the public!
Thursday 7/24, Press Bay Parking Lot (special Performance Camp show), 6:30pm
Fri 7/25, Ithaca Commons, 6:30pm
Sun 7/27, Thompson Park (also called Triangle Park). 4:30pm
Thurs 7/31, Press Bay Backlot, 6:30pm
Fri 8/1, Ithaca Commons, 6:30pm
Sun 8/3, Thompson Park (also called Triangle Park). 4:30pm
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.