Education
Why Circus?
Historically, the circus is a place that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds. People come together to achieve the impossible. Circus celebrates individuality, while also emphasizing the necessity of community! Cirque Us believes that the circus is a place for everyone.
We offer a wide range of circus programming ranging from 1 hour workshops to 2 weeks camps. Our coaches are able to teach students at any level, and will set appropriate and challenging goals in a safe and positive environment.
Our Values
Inspiring Teamwork
Celebrating Uniqueness
Fostering Creativity
Promoting Individuality
What We Offer
Cirque Us offers a variety of customized workshops from all-level, introductory sessions to high-level, skill specific masterclasses for advanced students. Cirque Us creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for all!
Introductory Workshops
- Family Circus Workshop
- Intro to Clowning
- Intro to Juggling
- Beginning Circus
- Circus Team Building
Advanced Workshops
- Character & Clown Act Development
- Aerials and Acrobatics
- DIY Touring
- Artistic Professional Development
Cirque Us has teamed up with a number of organizations to offer circus camps as part of their camp programming. Our camps utilize professional touring circus artists that are able to teach the secrets and skills needed to become a professional artist intertwined with traditional camp activities . Whether you are looking for professional training, to increase skills, or just have an unforgettable summer, Cirque Us camps are for you!
Skills Taught
Juggling – Balls, Clubs, Devil Sticks, Spinning Plates, Diabolo, Hula Hoops
Acrobatics – Tumbling, Partner Acrobatics, Pyramids, Handstands
Aerials – Silks, Trapeze, Lyra, Rope, Straps, Duo
Clowning – Gag Writing, Character Work, SlapStick, Pratt Falls
Want to create an unforgettable learning opportunity for your students? Look no further than a Cirque Us Residency. Our residencies bring circus arts directly into the classroom for an immersive experience. Students will gain access to study guides and videos as well as in class activities with circus artists. Our artists will also take over gym classes to allow students to participate in acrobatics, aerials, clowning and juggling lessons. The residency can accumulate with a final performance where students and professional share the stage in a demonstration open to the public!
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Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
September 19th
Refuge Aerial
Boston, MA
September 26th
Moody Street Circus
Intro to Contortion
Madison, WI
September 29th
Madison Circus Space
Intro to Clowning 7:00 – 8:30pm
Hula Hooping 7:00 – 8:30pm
DIY Circus Touring 8:30 – 9:30pm
Indianapolis, IN
October 4th
Cirque Indy
Workshops Coming Soon
Washington, DC
October 8th
Monarca In Flight
Workshops Coming Soon
Rochester, NY
October 11th
Coming Soon
Workshops Coming Soon
Ithaca, NY
October 14th – 18th
Coming Soon
Oct 14th – Intro to Trick Roping – 6:00 – 7:30
Oct 14th – Aerial Pole 101 – 6:00 – 7:30
Oct 14th – Contortion Shapes – 7:30 – 9:00
Oct 14th – Flares, Spins & Switches – 7:30 – 9:00pm
October 18th – Clowning with Cirque Us – 10:30am – 12:00pm
Upcoming Camps
We are hard at work planning for our 2027 Camp Season! Email info@thecirqueus.com for more information or to bring a circus camp to your community!