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Public Events

We host a wide variety of public events and workshops year-round. Here’s the lowdown on the types of things we offer as well as what time of year they’re generally scheduled. Take a look, mark your calendars, and get those vacation days ready.

Don’t see any upcoming events? Check back later!

Elena Day

Co-Managing Director of Operations & ProTrack Program Director

Ariele Ebacher

Core Faculty

Victoria Quine

Youth Troupe Coordinator, Coaching Staff

NECCA’s Founders: Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith Forchion

Katie Schmidt

Director of Youth Programs & Outreach

Marlon Archer

Coaching Staff

Aimee Hancock

Head of Curriculum and Student Development

Sandra Feusi

Core Faculty

Zeb Galipeau

Core Faculty

Tony Duncan

Core Faculty

Erika Radcliffe

Designer

Jan Damm

Core Faculty

Jenna Ciotta

Coaching Staff

Jess Hill

Coaching Staff

Naomi Ullian

Coaching Staff

Rachel Rees

Coaching Staff

Nettie Lane

Coaching Staff

Lorq Nichols

Registration Lead

Serenity Smith Forchion

Co-Founder, Producing Director

Elsie Smith

Co-Founder, Director of Professional Programs

Leah Leor

Coaching Staff

Levi Helton

Coaching Staff

Julia Keyes

Coaching Staff

German Wheel Jam

Cyr Wheel Jam

Zane Defiant

Co-Managing Director of Operations & Facility Manager and Head Rigger

Michelle Mazzarella

Coaching Staff

Tyler Keyes

Coaching Staff

Stuart Moulton

Flying Trapeze Guest Instructor

Rebecca Starr

Coaching Staff, Assistant to the ProTrack Director

Rae Lawhorne

Coaching Staff

Chelsea Barrett

Coaching Staff

Elsa Hall

Coaching Staff

Violet Defiant

Coaching Staff

Jana Cohen

Coaching Staff

Solveig Gannon

Coaching Staff

Francesca Bourgault

Coaching Staff

Marissa Peck

Coaching Staff

Alyk Fuller

Coaching Staff

Cody Hayman

Coaching Staff

Emma Hoyle

Coaching Staff

Fae Goulas

Coaching Staff

Sophia Chen

Board President

Belial Hex

Studio Coordinator

Eliza Gaston

Flying Trapeze Program Director, Coaching Staff

Rose Francis

Admin Team, Coaching Staff

Sarah Baker

Coaching Staff

Eliana Perlmutter

Coaching Staff

Jillian Valerio

ProTrack Administrative Assistant

Jordan Miller

ProTrack Athletic Trainer

Harper Hayes

Coaching Staff

Layton Hahs

Rigging & Production Assistant & Coaching Staff

Lani Ma

Board Treasurer

Renee Kent

Board Secretary

Fae Champagne-Walls

Board Member

Casey Haynes

Board Member

Bill Sapsis

Board Member

Brigette Muller

Coaching Staff

CWW Workshops!

CWW Workshops
November 8 - 10, 2024
Check Out the Schedule!

Kyla Ernst-Alper

Coaching Staff

Georgia Lyman

Board Member

George Anthes

Board Vice-President

ProTrack Year 1 Recital

Student Recital
May 16, 2025
Buy Your Tickets

CircusNext: Circus of the Rings

Student Showcase
May 17, 2025
Buy Your Tickets

Youth Recital

Student Recital
May 18, 2025
Buy Your Tickets

Spring Fling: ProTrack Year 2

Student Cabaret
May 23 & 24, 2025
Buy Your Tickets

Flying Trapeze Recital

Student Recital
May 30, 2025
Buy Your Tickets

Beta Night: Adult 18+

Live Performance
June 1, 2025
Buy Tickets Here

NECCA Rope Meeting

Apparatus Meeting
June 5 - 8, 2025
Register Here

Advanced Beats and Dynamic Sequencing

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 5, 2025
Register Here

Triple Wrap for Days

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 5, 2025
Register Here

Fun Moves, Fun Sequences, and Fun Transitions

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 5, 2025
Register Here

C-Shaping Unrestricted

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 6, 2025
Register Here

Yeeting Backwards

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 6, 2025
Register Here

Single Leg Wheeldowns: Variations, Applications, Combinations

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 7, 2025
Register Here

Unexpected Drops from Unexpected Places

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 7, 2025
Register Here

The Art of Mallakhamb

Rope Meeting Workshop
June 7, 2025
Register Here

Summer Intensives

Circus Intensive
June 8 - July 13, 2025 July 14 - August 17, 2025
Learn More Here

Dance Trapeze

Weekend Immersion
June 27 - 29, 2025 With Lauren Kehl
Register Here

Performance Boot Camp

Circus Intensive
July 13 - August 2, 2025
Learn More Here

Summer Circus Skills Retreats

Skills Retreats
June 9 - 13, 2025 August 18 - 22, 2025
Register Here

Aerial Hoop

Weekend Immersion
July 25 - 27, 2025 With Sarah Norden
Register Here

Beta Night: Bait and Switch!

Live Performance
August 10, 2025
Buy Tickets Here

Fall Intensive Program

Circus Intensive
September 2 - October 11, 2025 October 14 - December 14, 2025
Learn More Here

Aerial Fabric

Weekend Immersion
September 26 - 28, 2025 With Kerry Wee
Register Here

What’s in your Rigging Bag?

Going Pro Workshop
Ongoing Virtual Workshop
Register Here

Everything That Happens Before You Step Into the Ring

Going Pro Workshop
Ongoing Virtual Workshop
Register Here

Demo Reels & Act Videos

Going Pro Workshop
Ongoing Virtual Workshop
Register Here

Finding and Using Music

Going Pro Workshop
Ongoing Virtual Workshop
Register Here

Constructing your act

Going Pro Workshop
Ongoing Virtual Workshop
Register Here

Sanket Parab

Reception & Coaching Staff

Don’t See any Events?

We have exciting things in the works!
Check back soon for more public events.

Training at NECCA

Looking for Classes?

Adult Classes

Expand your skills and grow your strength every week with classes that allow you to get in the air, flip upside down, and challenge yourself.

Adult Session Classes

Youth Classes

Circus classes are the perfect way for kids to challenge themselves, stay active year-round, and grow their confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

Youth Session Classes

Many Thanks To

Our Sponsors

Please join us in thanking these companies for their support of NECCA.

Our Funders
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nefa

Vermont arts council logo

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Year Round Sponsors
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Fenton Family Dealership
Holiday Inn Express logo

portable storage

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Our Mission

Provide high-quality circus arts training for students and artists while facilitating greater access and programming to everyone.

EIN #: 26-0495118

 

Classes & Training

Adult Session Classes
Youth Session Classes
Youth Circus Camps
Workshops & Immersions
Private Lessons
ProTrack Program
Flying Trapeze
Fly Team Program
Summer Programs
Create Your Own Training
Class Policies
Financial Aid

About NECCA

Mission, Values, Vision
Our Staff
Outreach
Employment
Our Graduates

Contact NECCA

10 Town Crier Dr
Brattleboro VT 05301
802-254-9780
info@necenterforcircusarts.org

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