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.
Our Winter 12 week schedule will be live mid-December with classes starting January 18.
Celebrate 10 years of Circus Culture with unique swag!
To celebrate our tenth anniversary, we've collaborated with artist Kaleb Hunkel to raise money for our scholarship fund with swag. Kaleb is the original creator of our beloved logo, and we are so grateful for his playful interpretation of our circus spirit going strong 10 years on!
In 2025, Circus Culture gave away over $18,000 in scholarship funds. All proceeds will go towards our 2026 scholarship fund!
How does it work? Donate the amount listed per item by putting the item in your cart and paying online. Items will be available for pick up at Circus Culture December 14-19 or we can mail items for a flat rate of $7.50
Pre-order closes December 1st.
circus learning opportunities
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Our Fall 2025 session runs from September 21 - December 18. We are no longer adding students to our session classes. Check back in mid-December for our winter schedule! Curious what we offer? Click here to view the full schedule.
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Our drop in classes will run September 21 - December 18. Register for drop in classes here!
Classes include:
-Open practice (12+)
-Circus Exploration for 1-3 year olds ($10 suggested donation, no one turned away)
-The Art of Clowning (16+)
-Active Flexibility (12+)
-Aerial Conditioning (12+)
-Adult All Things Circus (18+)
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
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To stay up to date on all of our workshops, visit this page.
Upcoming workshops:
Alternative Acro (partner acrobatics). November 22, 10:30am-12pm. Learn more here.
Standing Acrobatics (partner acrobatics). December 13, 10:30am-12pm. Learn more here.
Virtual Fascia Release with Cadence Dubus. November 22 and December 20, 4-5:15pm. Learn more here.
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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Come celebrate circus! Bring your kids, your grandparents, and your neighbors to Circus Culture's Winter Showcase and cheer on acts devised and performed by our very own students. This is a fundraising event and all proceeds will go towards our scholarship fund. Circus Culture gave out $18,000 in scholarships in 2025!
Saturday, December 6th, 2:00pm & 7:00pm at Circus Culture (116 W. Green St, Ithaca, NY)
General admission tickets are $15. For those who have the means and would like to support us a little extra, there is a $25 ticket option! If you need access to subsidized tickets, please email production@circusculture.org.
Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended - however, we will fit in as many people as possible and there will be standing room if needed!
Doors open 15 minutes before showtime and the performance will run between 45 minutes to an hour. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
For any event, accessibility, or ticketing questions, email production@circusculture.org.
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.