Our Winter Session classes (1/6 - 4/5) are open for enrollment until Dec 30 - sign up now!
Our current session students have their showcase on Dec 14 - get tickets here!
Sessions
Circus Academy Sessions
Sessions are a great way to level up your skills, with 12 weeks of classes in a row with the same cohort of students and instructor(s). Session-enrolled students receive discounts on drop-in classes and can perform in the session showcase at the end of the 12 weeks.
Showcase Date TBD​
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Session enrollment will close on December 30.​
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Sessions include:
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12 classes in chosen discipline *
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25% discount on drop-in classes **
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One ticket to the showcase performance​
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* Students can reschedule up to 2 classes during the session with 72+ hours notice by emailing the office. Missed sessions beyond that may be transferred to other session enrolled or level 2/3+ students.
** Discounts and rescheduled classes must be used for classes that occur during the session (Jan 5 - Apr 5)​​
Adult General Flying Trapeze Sessions
Our adult sessions are open to any flyers who have taken at least one flying trapeze class before and are looking to improve their flying skills!
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Adult General Fly Session Schedule​
Specialty Flying Trapeze Sessions
For our flyers looking for more specificity in their flying sessions, we offer the following courses:
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Advanced Out of Lines Session
Flyers must be able to swing out of lines to register. Catcher will be able to catch flyers OOL.
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Out of Lines Progression Session
If your goal is taking your swing OOL, getting a trick OOL, getting caught OOL, or just getting more comfortable OOL, this is a session dedicated to helping with just that. Flyers will be given specific progressions, drills on the ground, and training time in the net dedicated to actualizing these goals.
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Performance Program
The Performance Program at Circus Academy New York is a new initiative designed to provide aspiring circus artists, and passionate hobbyists with the training and experience needed to perform at a professional level. For flying trapeze, performers will present their act without any coaches on the board, learn board choreography, drop each other's bars, scoop each other and learn to independently manage every aspect of the routine. There will be an emphasis on returning OOL.
This program culminates in a fully produced circus performance on par with the Circus Academy Presents shows. There will be auditions for this program for the flying trapeze act as well as aerial acts and other circus skills. Flyers must be enrolled in a second session or be flying regularly in a second class in order to be part of this program.
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Adult Specialty Fly Session Schedule​
Youth Sessions
Our youth sessions are open to students ages 6-17. We offer sessions for flying trapeze, general circus, and select aerial apparatuses.
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Youth Session Schedule​
Aerial Sessions
Focus on a specific apparatus and spend 12 weeks leveling up your skills and comfort! Please note that aerial session students will not necessarily be performing in the showcase - if you are interested in performing an aerial piece, please take a look at our Performance Program for more information!
The Performance Program
What is the Performance Program?
The performance program is a new and exciting initiative at Circus Academy New York, where students get to experience the process and excitement of creating an act and performing as part of a complete circus show.
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Students will receive top tier coaching within their art on the following subjects:
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Technical skill
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Individual artistic expression
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Discipline-specific conditioning and prehabilitation
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Choreography and act creation
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Aesthetics based movement training
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Make-up design and application
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And more!
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Performance sessions will by audition only. If you are interested, please fill out this form as your audition. We will get back to you as soon as we are able to.
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Mandatory Dates
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In order to participate in this program you must be available for the following dates:
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March 22 (show)
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March 16, 8:30pm (rehearsal)
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March 19, 8:30 pm (rehearsal)
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Days and Times
FAQ
What will happen in the weekly classes?
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It will vary by the week! There will always be some discipline-specific training. The first half of the session will be dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the skills necessary to perform in the show, and the second half of the session will be dedicated to act creation and refinement.
How many people will be in class?
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Flying Trapeze will be capped at 7
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Aerial will be capped at 4
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Clowning is from 4-10
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Unicycle is 4-10
What is the Audition Process?
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Please fill out this form as your audition. We will get back to you as soon as we are able to.
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How are audition submissions reviewed?
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Coaches are looking at a number of factors. Across all disciplines however, previous displays of motivation and commitment to training is fundamental, as well as a history of camaraderie and interpersonal support.
Prerequisites
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Flying trapeze: At least one trick out of lines to the net, with at least interest in returning to and working your own board. You must also be training regularly a 2nd day of the week.
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Aerial: Level 1+. You must also be training regularly a 2nd day of the week.
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Clowning: An interest in learning the Commedia Del Arte approach to theatre and clowning, and a willingness to be vulnerable in front of others.
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Unicycle: Some experience on a unicycle.
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Juggling: 3 ball cascade.