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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Our 8 week Summer Session runs June 29 - August 20 and we have classes for ages 8 and up (adults too!).
Click here to view a calendar-style view of all our offerings.
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Tween/Teen Acro and Aerial Intensive (10-16yrs): August 17-21, 9am-3pm (registration now open)
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!
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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
performances
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For the sixth summer in a row, Circus Culture will be touring a free circus show around our local community. The performers are Circus Culture community members of all ages and experience levels!
Thurs 7/23 @ 6:30pm (Press Bay Alley Parking Lot)
Fri 7/24 @ 6:30pm (Ithaca Commons)
Sun 7/26 @ 4:30pm (Thompson Park)
Thurs 7/30 @ 6:30pm (Press Bay Alley Parking Lot)
Fri 7/31 @ 6:30pm (Ithaca Commons)
Sun 8/2 @ 4:30pm (Thompson Park)
Check our Instagram (@circusculture) for updates if shows are cancelled due to weather.
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.