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Workshops at Circus Academy

Circus Academy New York is dedicated to providing world-class circus training and performances. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we proudly host workshops led by industry-leading artists across a variety of circus disciplines. Check below for upcoming and past workshops!

UPCOMING
Clown/Acting Workshop with Andrii Lytvak (April 22nd)
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Build your clowning and acting skills with Cirque du Soleil Luzia's very own Andrii Lytvak! With over 13 years of experience performing with Cirque du Soleil, Andrii will guide students through a range of activities to connect with the audience and their stage partner. 

 

Spots are limited for this ONE-DAY WORKSHOP, and a minimum number of registrations is required for it to run, so sign up now! 


When
Tuesday April 22

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Where
Circus Academy New York - Brooklyn

30 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206​

Straps, Silks, and Rope with Antoine Boissereau (May 2025)
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Antoine Boissereau is a French-born graduate of the National Circus School of Montreal. He has been performing from an early age, from big top tours to intimate cabarets to independent original creations. Credits include: Cirque du Soleil, The 7 Fingers, Circus Monti, Cirque Eloize, Water on Elephants on Broadway.

 

He strives to share his passion for circus and aerial arts as much on stage as in the studio with fellow passionate members of the circus and dance community. 


When
Straps: Switches, Flares, and Spins | Saturday, May 3 @ 1pm

Silks: Dynamic Spins | Saturday, May 4 @ 3pm

Rope: Dynamics and Threading | Sunday, May 11 @ 3pm

Straps: Swings | Saturday, May 17 @ 2pm

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Where
Circus Academy New York - Brooklyn

30 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206

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Antoine is also available to book for private lessons in rope, silks, and straps. Please contact the office if you're interested in booking!

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Minimum requirements:

  • Ability to invert

  • Ability to climb (for ropes and silks)

PAST
Juggling Fundamentals with Book Kennison
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Book Kennison has been juggling for 25 years. He’s worked for companies like 7 Fingers, Midnight Circus, and Circus Flora. His students have been accepted to École de cirque de Québec and École nationale de cirque.

 

You don’t have to be an expert to begin finding the ways that juggling can serve you! This workshop will teach a broad base of technique and theory applicable to any juggling pursuit. Appropriate for people who have never juggled, those who can juggle three/four balls with shaky/rusty technique, and everyone in between. Juggling balls will be provided, or you can bring your own.


When
Wednesday, March 26th

6:30pm-8:00pm


Where
Circus Academy New York - Brooklyn

30 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206

Straps, Silks, and Rope with Antoine Boissereau
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Antoine Boissereau is a French-born graduate of the National Circus School of Montreal. He has been performing from an early age, from big top tours to intimate cabarets to independent original creations. Credits include: Cirque du Soleil, The 7 Fingers, Circus Monti, Cirque Eloize, Water on Elephants on Broadway.

 

He strives to share his passion for circus and aerial arts as much on stage as in the studio with fellow passionate members of the circus and dance community. 


When
Straps: Spinning and Swinging | Saturday, March 1 @ 5:00pm

Silks & Rope Part 1: Technical Focus | Sunday, March 16 @ 11:00am

Silks & Rope Part 2: Artistic Focus | Sunday, March 16 @ 3:00pm

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Where
Circus Academy New York - Brooklyn

30 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206

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Antoine is also available to book for private lessons in rope, silks, and straps. Please contact the office if you're interested in booking!

Juggling Fundamentals with Book Kennison
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Book Kennison has been juggling for 25 years. He’s worked for companies like 7 Fingers, Midnight Circus, and Circus Flora. His students have been accepted to École de cirque de Québec and École nationale de cirque.

 

You don’t have to be an expert to begin finding the ways that juggling can serve you! This workshop will teach a broad base of technique and theory applicable to any juggling pursuit. Appropriate for people who have never juggled, those who can juggle three/four balls with shaky/rusty technique, and everyone in between. Juggling balls will be provided, or you can bring your own.

When
Wednesday, January 22nd

6:30pm-8:00pm


Where
Circus Academy New York - Brooklyn

30 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206

The Wandering Cascade: Juggling and Movement with Luther Bangert
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​In this workshop we will explore several movement directions and modalities while juggling three balls - delivering new ways to understand juggling and movement and adding new life to your juggling practice. This workshop is for anyone who can juggle a three ball cascade (beginner to advanced!) and wants to add expression to their practice and performance.

When
Sunday, October 6th

Photo: Wide Eyed Studios

Creative Sequencing in Juggling with Luther Bangert
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Learn techniques to take your tricks and develop them into sequences. Find your own style and voice within the tempo and rhythm of your transitions. This workshop is for intermediate - advanced jugglers who already have a vocabulary of tricks. 

When
Wednesday, October 9th

Photo: Christoph Kurze

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