BRATTLEBORO — Circus artists gradually gained more control over acrobatic maneuvers through hoops, thanks to Cirque Du Soleil workshops hosted at New England Center for Circus Arts. “I have to say it was a crash course, 10 days, trying to go through everything, but I believe I’m able to teach them safely,” said Gergely Boi, […]
We’re celebrating 15 years of circus in Vermont and we can’t wait to keep growing in this community! Check out this story from WCAX who captured just a little bit of what we do: Welcoming students from all over the world Longest running professional training program in the US Only custom built circus facility in […]
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The New England Center for Circus Arts is celebrating 15 years of circus. And they’re not clowning around. “NECCA is the mecca for circus arts in the United States,” said Elsie Smith, the co-founder of the center. Founded in 2007 the New England Center for Circus Arts or NECCA is an […]
Hey y’all. Due to the hard working efforts of Dr. Ronald Myers, Opal Lee, the 95 year Texas woman who walked 1,400 miles over 4 months to Washington D.C. and many others, Congress passed the Juneteenth National Independence Act last year making June 19 a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America. Because […]
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – For the first time in two years, the Latchis Theater is hosting a live performance. On Saturday and Sunday, international circus artists will be performing at the theater for the New England Center for Circus Arts’ (NECCA) 12th annual fundraiser called Circus Spectacular. The show will feature 10 performers. Serenity Smith […]
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – If you’re looking for something fun to do this winter to keep yourself busy, the New England Center for Circus Arts might have just the right thing, and you don’t need to be an acrobat to join in. The Brattleboro center began offering winter programs last week. Elissa Borden spoke with […]
LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR Dear NECCA Community: On behalf of the NECCA Board of Directors, I want to let you know that after a year of reflection and careful consideration, we adopted the following Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion at our Board Meeting last Monday night, April 26, 2021. The work that will […]
LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR Dear NECCA Community: On behalf of the NECCA Board of Directors, I want to let you know that after a year of reflection and careful consideration, we adopted the following Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion at our Board Meeting last Monday night, April 26, 2021. The work that will […]
JOIN US! CIRCUS OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND Whether you’re an audience member, circus coach, aspiring circus artist, garden fanatic, or circus student, we have opportunities for you to get involved! Circus Spectacular: Streaming on Demand We’re Hiring! Community Garden Save the Dates: Summer Programming NECCA PRESENTS: CIRCUS SPECTACULAR – STREAMING ON DEMAND! APRIL 30 – MAY 9, […]
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