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Come see our show, Fire Melts ICE (Feb 14) to participate in community action and raise funds for those affected by ICE
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First Light - Jan 24 to Feb 1
First Light at Circus Academy New York First Light is a bold new creation by 3AM Theatre (NYC) blending contemporary circus, physical theatre, and modern dance with kinetic sculpture, immersive lighting, and an original soundscape to deliver a singular, genre-defying experience. Visually striking and emotionally charged, the work draws audiences into a journey of explorers set out to ascend the tallest mountain known to exist. Their ambition soon becomes a reckoning with mem


Dec 19 | Gay for the Holidays (18+)
A One Night Only Fiasco at Circus Academy New York! IT'S GIVING SEASON, and all the fairies of the holidays are hard at work wafting jolly vibes through the frigid air. Oh, to be gay for the holiday. It's an adventure, it's a fiasco, it's a whimsical romp through family drama and folk-tales with strong moral messages…As long as you don’t think about it too much. Commune with us at Circus Academy New York, where our merry band of artists bring you tidings of foolishness and jo


Dec 13 | Figure Drawing x Circus Academy
Everyone is welcome! All artists, all levels We're so excited to be partnering with Bushwick Figure Drawing to host this one-night event! Models will be posing on/with various aerial apparatuses, and participants will sketch these poses in various 30 second to 3 minute intervals. $10 entry $20 entry + 2 drink tickets When Saturday, December 13th @ 7:00pm Where Circus Academy New York - Brooklyn 30 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206 ( directions )


Dec 6 | Fall Semester Showcase: 400 Birds!
Join us for our Fall Semester Showcase: 400 Birds! Our youth and adult students will share the skills and dedication they’ve built all season with family, friends, and our circus community.


Nov 16 | Trapeze Dynamics with Troy Lingelbach
Troy Lingelbach, established performer and instructor, is joining us to teach Trapeze Dynamics: Beats, Rolls, and Tempos. In this workshop, we will explore trapeze dynamic fundamentals. After a warm up, we will learn skills that come from knee beats and hand beats, as well as rolls and tempos to enter the beats. There will be time to explore your own pathways to string together the skills we learn in an original sequence. Spots are limited, so sign up now! Prerequisites: Stro


Nov 22 | Everything That Moves
Circus Academy presents our second Performance Program Show, Everything That Moves, featuring flying trapeze, aerial straps, dance trapeze, trampoline, juggling, dance, and acro!


Sep 5 & 6 | Rope with Nick and Farrah
Guest artists Nick and Farrah are joining us this September with two exciting workshops on rope! Level: Intermediate/Advanced ...


Sep 19-20 & 26-27 | Avast!
Navigate the treacherous waters of the high sea with our lonely Sailor, who encounters a pirate crew after being shipwrecked in a storm. Avast! is the first multi-week production to run in our space, and we're so excited for everyone to see this amazing piece of circus!


Sold Out | German Wheel with Jack Gomberg
Rock, roll, flip, and spin inside the German Wheel (aka Gym Wheel / Rhoenrad). Learn the basics from national champion and two-time world...


Our Aerial Schedule
Please see below for our aerial schedule! For more information on classes, level breakdowns/prerequisites, sessions, and point...


Aug 16 & 17 | Lyra and Static Trapeze with Guido Banares
Guido's workshops will focus on dynamic aerial transitions to create smooth sequences. When Saturday, August 16th Beginner Lyra @...


Aug 15 | Testing 123
Step into the future of contemporary circus with Testing 123 — a one-night-only showcase of bold, original works by five extraordinary independent artists.
🎭 3 performances.
🌟 5 boundary-pushing creators.
🗓 1 unforgettable night.
Be the first to witness brand-new creations by:
Isabella Diaz · Keaton Hentoff-Killian · Matthew Morgan · Olivia Tavolacci · Megan Dewees


Aug 7-13 | Acrobatics Workshops
The fantastic Keaton and Isabella are back, and ready to teach you all sorts of exciting acro skills! Where Circus Academy New York -...


July 4th at Circus Academy!
Join Circus Academy New York on July 4th at the Pier to celebrate with your community!


June 21: Youth Session Showcase!
Join us for our youth session's summer showcase! Our youth students will share the skills they’ve built all season with family, friends,...


Hélène & Vova: All Levels Duo Trapeze
Get excited for your substitute coaches this summer! While Aidan and Megan aren't available to coach duo trapeze this summer, Hélène and...


Party on the Pier 2025
One ticket, all the circus! Try flying trapeze, aerials, and juggling! Enjoy the summer sun with popcorn, popsicles and hot dogs. Fun for...


Dance Trapeze with Serena Gastaldo
Serena has been performing Dance Trapeze at festivals, national tours, cabarets, and cruise ships across Europe, the USA, and Argentina....


The Aerial Sampler Series is Back!
Want to try aerials but not sure where to begin? Simply interested in exploring other apparatuses? Whether you’re a complete beginner to...


All-Catch Classes in June
Double the catchers, double the fun! For the month of June, on Mondays at 6:15pm (at our Brooklyn Rig) you’ll get to work with two...
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