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.
Click here to view a calendar-style view of all our offerings.
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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:
5-11 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+)
-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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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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(re)form is a contemporary circus show exploring tension, reflection, and the transformation that becomes possible in the spaces in between.
June 10, 12 & 13 @ 7pm
June 13 & 14 @ 2pm
The Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY
General admission tickets are $15. For those who have the means and would like to support local circus 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!
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.