Summer Intensive Program

Thursday, June 11th –  Sunday, July 19th  (5 1/2 weeks)
Round One applications due by April 15, 2020.

Session classes & Open Training: Monday–Thursday 6:00–9:00pm
Group classes: Wednesdays, 3 – 6 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9 am – 3 pm
Private lessons: TBD
Additional Open Training: Varies. Monday–Friday between 9:00am–6:00pm

This program is for students ages 18 and up with a current circus arts practice who are looking to intensify and broaden their circus training, and also for those with fitness and sport backgrounds who are interested in exploring the world of circus arts. This can be your summer getaway or the start of your professional circus training journey.

The program includes 18 hours of coached training each week, plus virtually unlimited open practice time. Group classes will focus on tumbling, partner acrobatics, hand balancing, and flexibility. Each student will also pick two session classes in any area they’re interested and at whatever skill level they are training at. Each student will also have two private lessons per week to further develop their skills in the focus area of their choice. Open training time with a “floating coach” is also included, where a teacher will be available for questions and spotting.

Classes may include:

• Hand balancing
• Partner acrobatics
• Trampoline, mini-ramp & tramp Wall
• Trapeze (single point, double point, duo, swinging)
• Fabric
• Rope
• Chinese pole
• Straps
• Lyra & tippy lyra
• German & Cyr wheels
• Wire
• Juggling & manipulation
• Sling or hammock
• Cloud swing
• Bungee
• Invented apparatus

NOTE:  additional session classes can be added at the regular session class rate.

$3000 (Deposit of $1000 due 2 weeks after acceptance, balance due June 1).

The program is directed by Elsie Smith with head coach Marlon Archer, plus a variety of other coaches including Zeb Galipeau, Molly Graves, and Serenity Smith.

Get the best out of your circus training while enjoying the fun and beauty that a summer in Vermont can offer. Enjoy swimming, hiking, biking, and kayaking—practically from NECCA’s front door. The West River is just steps away and includes water access for boats and swimmers, miles of trails along the water, and a waterfront restaurant to end your day with good food and company. Just one mile away is the vibrant downtown with cafes, restaurants, galleries, movie theaters, and performance venues for music and entertainment.

There are many summer sublets and homestay options in Brattleboro. Check here for general information. More details will be available before the program begins.

Fill out the application form below and include a video of your current skills.  Please include any fitness, sport or circus activities you are currently doing, and demonstrate as many of these core skills:

1. Forward roll & dive roll
2. Cartwheel (both sides)
3. Handstand: against a wall or free-standing
4. Back bridge—push up from laying on ground
5. Splits—left, to straddle (center), to right
6. Pull ups—please show that your feet are not on the ground at the start/end of the skill

Click here for a printable information sheet.