Learn more about our amazing circus camp, featuring acrobatics, clowning, juggling, aerial dance and more for kids in North Central Florida. Circus Camp Campamento de circo ¡Sube al ring y diviértete con tus amigos! ¡Ofrecemos campamentos de circo durante todo el año! Su hijo tendrá una experiencia verdaderamente única con nuestros instructores de artes escénicas de calidad. Para mantener a sus hijos seguros con nosotros, estamos limitando nuestro campamento a 15 participantes y solo aceptaremos niños mayores de 6 años. ACTIVIDADES DESTACADAS DEL CAMPAMENTO: Trapecio aéreo, sedas y Lyra Pista de volteretas, Gimnasia Hula Hoops y malabares Confección de vestuario y accesorios Fechas de la sesión: Primavera 2021 Vacaciones de primavera - 22 al 26 de marzo Día de trabajo del maestro - 16 de abril Día de los Caídos - 31 de mayo Verano 2021 21 - 25 de junio 28 de junio - 2 de julio 12 - 16 de julio 19 al 23 de julio 2 al 6 de agosto Precios: $ 60 / día sin cita previa $ 275 para campamentos de 5 días $ 165 por Campamento de Acción de Gracias de 3 días NOTAS: Todos los horarios de los campamentos son de 9:00 a. M. A 3:00 p. M. Regreso de 8:45 am a 9:00 am. Recogida 3: 00-3: 15pm. Recogida tardía (después de las 3:15) $ 10 / hora y requiere reserva. Traiga su propio almuerzo. Flying Trapeze disponible solo para los días de excursiones. Las excursiones a Two Hawk Hammock ocurren durante nuestra semana completa de invierno, vacaciones de primavera y campamentos de verano. GNV Youth Circus (166) IMG_7316 IMG_6793 GNV Youth Circus (166) 1/7

Professional aerial dance and circus arts training facility in Gainesville, FL, featuring a diverse and inclusive staff of instructors. Our Team Executive Director Dr. Corey Cheval Founder & Director Dr. Corey Cheval has studied classical dance and music from an early age, and later took a specialized interest in the dance and music of Brazil. It was during her research on the dances of the African diaspora in Bahia, Brazil that she first began her study of aerial arts (2005). Cheval holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Florida (2015) and an M.A. in Performance Studies from the Federal University of Bahia (2008). With a research focus on performance and identity, Cheval taught courses at the college level in both technical and theoretical aspects of performing arts. Cheval has published her research on performance studies in peer-reviewed academic journals, and has been a guest speaker at TEDxUF, Frank Conference, Harn Museum of Art & Appleton Museum of Art. Cheval has travelled and performed across the United States and Brazil as an acrobat, singer and dancer since the early 2000s. Cheval produces Dusty’s Ragtime Circus, an award winning live music circus show. As director of the Gainesville Circus Center, she shares her passion for performing arts with the next generation of young artists. Cheval has written several successful grants for the production of shows and general program support at the Gainesville Circus Center. Cheval has also provided Visa document services, tour planning, PR and travel logistics for international artists working in the U.S. Additionally, she is the author of Cheval Aerial Training Method, an aerial teacher training course recognized by NASM / AFAA. Assistant Director Isabel Brazzel Isabel Brazzel is a passionate mover and lifelong performer. She studied dance and music throughout her youth, and furthered her training with academic study at the University of Richmond. Since discovering the circus arts in 2022, she has dedicated herself to multidisciplinary performance, building a diverse repertoire of choreographed acts featured in professional shows each year. From ragtime to hip hop to Mozart, Brazzel’s work spans genres with nuance and depth. She specializes in fostering artistic synergy and meaningful collaboration with fellow performers. In her role as assistant director of the Gainesville Circus Center, Brazzel has grown the youth program into a thriving arts education program. She invests in youth by creating a myriad of artistic and professional development opportunities. Movement as a means of empowerment is the foundation for her teaching philosophy and her commitment to youth arts education is evident in every aspect of her work. In 2024, Brazzel was named a finalist for Florida’s Afterschool Professional of the Year and was honored at the Florida Afterschool Network’s annual conference in Orlando. Coaching Staff Thais Torrens - she/her Thais Torrens is a professional dancer, digital artist and a passionate educator. Thais holds BFA from the University of Florida where she trained in several art and dance forms including Ballet/Pointe, Contemporary/Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Improvisation. She has worked as a director and choreographer for youth theaters in St. Petersburg and is excited to return to Gainesville and join the talented staff at GCC. Dedicated to inclusivity and instructing diverse students with a focus on cultural and health informed arts education. Received several accolades, including a University Scholar Research Grant and Award of Outstanding Merit from the College of the Arts (UF). Rainy Barton - she/her Rainy Barton is an elementary music teacher, teaching grades Pre-K-5 about the joys of music making. Music and dance has always been a part of her life through her participation in band, musical theatre productions, dance teams, etc. She stumbled upon aerial arts through a friend, and has not stopped attending since. Her favorite apparatus is silks. She is very thankful for the circus community and enjoys performing and teaching there. Jessie Rard - he/they Jessie is a contortionist and personal trainer from Seattle WA. For his own practice Jessie trains contortion, lyra, and hair hanging. He specializes in coaching strength training for hypermobile humans in his business Twisted Fox Training. Jessie loves working with the trans community, neurospicy clients, hypermobile humans, and circus artists of all kinds. Sam Belmore - she/her Samantha Belmore is a professional costume designer, youth coach and technical theater specialist. She is currently receiving a BS in Business at Santa Fe College. Whether driving the GCC Bus, rigging a show, or fostering early development in toddler classes she is passionately dedicated to her work. She enjoys training aerial sling, acrobatics, stilting and flying trapeze. Promoting emotional and creative expression through movement is at core of her teaching philosophy. Kaitlyn Downer - she/her Kaitlyn is pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering with a focus on biomechanics, studying human movement and its applications. After moving to Gainesville, she discovered the circus center and found it to be a fun and challenging way to explore movement in ways she hadn’t imagined before. She is excited to be part of a community that has provided her with a supportive and inspiring environment away from home. Jonathan Brooks - he/him Jonathan is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Florida. He teaches Flying Yoga for UF's RecSports, which is how he found the circus, and he has been hooked ever since, with silks as his favorite apparatus. When not in the air, he loves to spend time with his dog named Derp, whom he loves very much. Olivia King - she/her Olivia has been training at Gainesville Circus Center since 2022, and is thrilled to be joining the staff! She is a proud Lyra enthusiast with an occasional flair for Trapeze. By day, she teaches middle and high school English; by night, you can find her in the air, refining transitions, building new skills, and chasing that next inversion. Olivia is so excited to continue learning, growing, and giving back to this incredible community! Raphaela Meloro - they/them Raphaela began training circus arts in 2022 and quickly fell in love with creating choreography and building strength on trapeze and lyra. They have since toured professionally through the USA and Canada. Raphaela holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Florida and has published their research in peer-reviewed academic journals. They have a passion for teaching and are eager to share the magic of circus with every community. Aislinn Chronic - she/her Aislinn was born on Christmas Day in Gainesville, Florida, and brings creativity and energy to everything she does. Since 2021, she has been training with the Gainesville Circus Center, performing on the Lyra. When she’s not up in the air, she loves singing, getting lost in a good book, and spending time with her family. She’s all about tackling challenges with a fresh perspective and a positive attitude. Lauren Orlik - she/her Lauren is a NASM certified personal trainer with over 8 years of training in aerial arts. In addition to circus, she is an active runner, having participated in multiple half and full marathons, as well as a Ragnar 200-mile relay. She is a Dallas native, has a loving husband, son, and a Goldendoodle therapy puppy-in-training named Boo. Stephanie Rivers - she/her Stephanie Rivers began her career in the equine entertainment business in Ontario, Canada on the Canadian Cowgirls Precision Riding Team. After performing all over Canada and the United States (including the famous Calgary Stampede, the Rawhide Rodeo circuit, Equine Affairs, the Indy 500 parade and many other fairs and parades) she traveled to Florida to train with Mary Rivers and expand her performing skills and knowledge. She learned all about the art of Trick and Fancy riding, Roman Riding, gun handling and shooting. Today she trains and competes in Cowboy Mounted Shooting, performs her skills of trick riding and shooting, and is an accomplished wild west performer. Joe Hartman - he/him Joe retired in 2015 after a 45-year career working with kids, the last 27 of which as the guidance counselor at Madison Street Academy, a fine arts magnet school in Ocala. In addition to his counseling responsibilities, Joe established an after-school juggling program which had as many as 350 kids who practiced their juggling skills every afternoon. He worked with the advanced jugglers who performed and taught juggling in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, conferences, a special needs school, a free lunch program for low-income adults, parades, city holiday celebrations, and numerous other events. Several of his jugglers also competed and won awards in local, regional, and international juggling competitions. In 2024, Joe was thrilled to get back working with kids and coaching juggling at the Gainesville Circus Center. He loves this place, the other coaches, and, most of all, the kids. Joe lives with his wife, Beth, in Micanopy. Together they have two sons and five grandchildren. Micki Rios - she/her A former circus and vaudeville performer, Micki has spent her life immersed in entertainment and the performing arts. She’s been a professional dancer, instructor and choreographer specializing in various dance forms of the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, folk and classical dances of India, and Romani (Gypsy) dances; being a Roma-Kalderash herself. She is also a yoga teacher, a gymnastics coach, worked as a zipline instructor, and practiced Capoeira for a time.

Book premier aerial and acrobatics entertainment for your festival, wedding, gala, or corporate event in North and Central Florida. Contrata el Circo Si está buscando un entretenimiento memorable para su próximo evento especial, ¡no busque más! ¡Estamos disponibles para bodas, eventos corporativos, festivales y más! Visite Ascendance Entertainment, LLC para obtener más información sobre cómo reservar nuestros servicios.

Inquire about classes, workshops, performances, bookings, and more with Gainesville's premier circus academy and flying trapeze school. Comuníquese con nosotros Clases de estudio @ Centro de circo de Gainesville, Inc 1925 NW 2nd St, Ste B Gainesville, FL 32609 Trapecio volador @ Hamaca de dos halcones 17950 NE 53rd ln Williston, FL 32696 CORREO ELECTRÓNICO - info@gainesvillecircus.com TEL - 352-316-0682 Entregar ¡Gracias por enviarnos!

Learn about giving opportunities and sponsorship levels for our 501c3 social circus, which provides scholarships, community events, and arts education through cirque training and performance. Sponsors Patrocinadores ¡Ayuda a mantener viva la magia con tu apoyo! ¡Conviértase en patrocinador del Gainesville Circus Center! Niveles de patrocinador: Maestro del anillo - $ 5000 Como Ring Master, los patrocinadores reciben boletos de primera fila para todos nuestros eventos, donde su nombre será promocionado por nuestro MC. Los logotipos de los patrocinadores aparecerán en el pie de página en todas las páginas de nuestro sitio web, en nuestro boletín y en los programas de espectáculos impresos. Además, los carteles de los patrocinadores se colocarán a la vista en las instalaciones de capacitación del Gainesville Circus Center y se colgarán en nuestros eventos. Ring Masters también recibirá 2 camisetas y bolsas de regalo de GCC. Maestros de Ring actuales: Nadia Lombardero Aéreo - $ 2500 Los patrocinadores de Aerialist recibirán boletos para nuestro Country Circus anual. Los nombres de los patrocinadores serán promocionados en eventos por nuestro MC. El logotipo de los patrocinadores aparecerá en nuestro sitio web, en nuestro boletín mensual y en los programas de espectáculos impresos. Aerialists actuales: Dr. Ken y Heidi Schwiebert Dr. William Cottrell Caminante de alambre alto - $ 1000 Los nombres de los patrocinadores de High Wire Walker serán promocionados en eventos por nuestro MC y sus logotipos aparecerán en nuestro sitio web. Caminantes de alambre actuales: Malabarista - $ 500 Los logotipos de los patrocinadores de Juggler aparecerán en nuestro sitio web y en nuestro boletín mensual. Malabaristas actuales: Aparejador - $ Los patrocinadores de Rigger eligen su nivel de soporte. Cualquier cantidad nos ayuda a lograr nuestra misión de brindar capacitación y representaciones artísticas circenses de calidad. Los patrocinadores de aparejadores se enumerarán en nuestro sitio web. Aparejadores actuales:

North Central Florida's premier cirque academy offers students and pro circus artists opportunities to perform aerial dance, acrobatics, and more. Actuaciones Las actuaciones son una parte integral de lo que hacemos en el Gainesville Circus Center. Se anima a nuestros estudiantes a aprovechar cada oportunidad para compartir sus habilidades en nuestras vitrinas de estudiantes. Los estudiantes avanzados reciben oportunidades para trabajar en un entorno profesional y, a menudo, reciben sus primeros trabajos profesionales a través de la red que crean en GCC. Los estudiantes deben descargar nuestro documento de Oportunidades de desempeño para aprender todo sobre el desempeño con GCC. GCC participa activamente con nuestra comunidad local, participando regularmente en eventos comunitarios importantes, como el Festival y Exhibición de Arte del Centro de Gainesville, el Festival de Arte de la Quinta Avenida, Active Streets, TEDxUF y más. ¡Vea nuestros próximos eventos , eventos pasados o contrátenos para su próximo evento!

Guest Artist Guest Artist & Instructor Summer 2025 GCC welcomes UK artist and master juggler Jack Bailie for summer 2025. Jack Bailie holds a BA in Circus and Physical Performance from Circomedia in Bristol, England (2016). As a resident juggler of the Foolhardy Circus, he has extensive experience as a performer and educator. Bailie has toured the UK and the US with the Ministry of Burlesque and Circus of the Kids. Jack Bailie

Próximos Eventos Performances are a vital part of a performing arts education. We encourage all students to participate in performance opportunities with Gainesville Circus Center (GCC). There are several recurring and spontaneous opportunities to perform each year. It is, however, an immense responsibility. Please read carefully the obligations and terms of agreement. OBS: Auditions are required all participants in any given performance opportunity unless otherwise noted. Students auditioning for solos must present a minimum of 2 minutes (maximum 4 minutes) of prepared choreography with music. It is not required to audition as a soloist in order to participate in a show, however, ALL soloists are required to participate in group acts. 2025 Performance Schedule 1. F eb 8, 2nd Street Circus Spectacular , 11am – 3 pm Audition: Saturday, Jan 25, 1:30pm Aerial & Ground Acts (at GCC) Sunday, Jan 26, 10am Flying Trapeze (at Two Hawk Hammock) Dress / Tech Rehearsal: Sunday, Feb 2, 10am Flying Trapeze / 1pm Aerial & Ground acts Location: Gainesville Circus Center 5. May 16 & 17, Spring Afterschool Student Showcase: Celebrate Carnival Performance is open to participants in the afterschool program and Students on monthly afterschool membership are exempt from performance fees for this event only. Rehearsals Wednesdays at 4pm January - May. 6. May 18, 5th Ave Arts Festival Audition: Friday, May 9 at 6pm Rehear sals: N/A Performance: May 18 at 3pm, Call time 2pm Location: SF Blount Center Parking Lot 7. June 6 & 7, Adult Student Showcase Audition: In Class, May 5 - 10 Rehear sals: During Classes May 6 - June 3 and, Friday, 5/30 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Wednesday 6/4, 6 - 8pm, Thursday 6/5 6pm - 9pm Shows June 6 & 7 at 6:30pm, CALL TIME 5:30pm Location: Gainesville Circus Center 8. September 13, 3pm -11pm - Brazil Fest Audition: Samba Dancers: Wednesday, Aug 20 @ 6:15pm during regular class time. Rehear sals: Wednesdays at 6:15 starting Aug 20. Location: Heartwood Soundstage 9. September 26 & 27, 7pm - CircusPalooza Audition: Aug 8 @ 6pm. All auditionees must choose a selection from our approved song list. Rehear sals: Fridays at 6pm, Saturdays at 1:30pm and Wednesdays at 7:30pm starting August 8. Additional rehearsal dates will be added based on act assignment. Location: Gainesville Circus Center 10. November 15 & 16, Gainesville Downtown Festival & Art Show, 10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm Audition: Friday, October 10 at 6pm Rehear sals: Saturdays at 1:30pm starting October 25. Location: Downtown Gainesville 11. Novermber 23, 2pm - Sensory Circus Audition: via video submission to: info@gainesvillecircus.com , subject line: Sensory circus audition. Deadline November 17 at 5pm. Rehearsals: Friday, November 21 at 6pm and Saturday, November 22 @ 1:30pm. Location: Gainesville Circus Center 12. December 5 & 6, Afterschool Circus Showcase Performance is open to participants in the afterschool program and Students on monthly afterschool membership are exempt from performance fees for this event only. Rehearsals Wednesdays at 4pm September 4 - December 4. 13. December 13, 2024, 12pm – 4pm- Two Hawk Holiday Circus Audition: Excerpts from Downtown Arts + Equestrian & Flying Trapeze Acts Rehear sals: TBD Location: Two Hawk Hammock, Williston, FL Participation Requirements: Auditions, Rehearsals and Training Some shows require in-person auditions, while others are via video submission. Be sure to read details of each performance event carefully regarding audition process. Video auditions should be uploaded to youtube, vimeo, google drive or drop-box and video links emailed to info@gainesvillecircus.com with appropriate subject line corresponding with event name. Rehearsals are mandatory to participate in performances unless otherwise noted. Advance notice of absence may be negotiated with GCC, understanding that any performance participation may be reduced to a minor role. Unexcused absences will result in removal from the performance without a refund. Rehearsal tardiness may also result in removal from performances. Students participating in performances/rehearsals must maintain a minimum of 1/week regular class training. Rehearsals are charged as regular classes – students who train once per week and wish to rehearse for a performance opportunity will need to purchase at a class package that accommodates all necessary training & rehearsal requirements. Rehearsal schedule is subject to change. Dress rehearsal typically takes place the day before a performance, however, GCC reserves the right to call an additional tech rehearsal within the week prior to the performance. Performers are expected to make every best effort to attend and participate in any additional rehearsals as needed. Performance Roles Performance roles will be assigned based on each student’s technique, maturity, availability, and stage experience. Remember: every job is an important one. No performer is guaranteed a solo! Fees Participation in rehearsal is required for performance. Rehearsals are charged as classes. Additionally, there is a one-time $125 annual performance fee for participation in any / all of the performance opportunities. Alternatively, students can opt to pay $75 per-performance fee for participation in a single performance. Performance fees are required of all students and staff to cover the costs of event production. Costumes Costumes will be provided by Gainesville Circus Center. Costumes must be returned to the GCC wardrobe closet immediately following performance. All performers are expected to supply their own tights, undergarments appropriate to dancewear, and makeup. Additionally, outdoor shows require the use of dance footware: black ballet or jazz shoes. GCC can order all of the above with sufficient notice. Students must submit a Performer Profile along with their Performance Contract. Hair and Make-Up It is the responsibility of each performer to arrive at their performance site with hair and make-up done, or, time permitting, do their hair & make-up onsite. Hair must be secured out of the face with gel/spray, rubber bands and/or pins unless otherwise instructed. Make-up is required for all genders. Make-up style should reflect traditional stage make-up (see below) unless otherwise indicated. Exotic and non-traditional make-up designs must be approved by GCC staff prior to performance. For assistance, please inquire prior to performance date. Arrival/Departure/Participation “Better late than never” need not apply. Rehearsals will begin on time to the minute. There will be a 5-minute grace period for late arrivals. Any performer arriving late more than once may be subject to removal from the performance without a refund. Performances also will be held on time and performers must arrive a minimum of one hour prior to their performance time with hair and make-up done. Once the performance is complete, return all costumes to the wardrobe immediately. ALWAYS bring flip-flops or slip-ons to outdoor shows. NEVER eat in costume. Set-Up & Break-Down All adult performers are required to participate in set-up and/or break-down for each performance in which they participate. Set-up and break-down schedules will be determined within a week of each performance date. Film & Photography Gainesville Circus Center, Inc & Ascendance Entertainment, LLC often film and/or photograph performances for use as promotional material for future events. By participating in performances sponsored by Gainesville Circus Center, Inc and/or Ascendance Enterainment, LLC, student acknowledges full consent and release of film and/or photographs obtained during performances, which may include the student. Performance Contract Students must have a valid performance contract on file prior to participation in their first rehearsal or audition. If audition is via video submission, performer should submit contract with audition video. Download performance contract HERE.

Junta Directiva Corey Cheval, tesorero Lynn Polke, secretaria Heidi Schwiebert, miembro de la junta Joe Rowland, miembro de la junta Nick Keizer, miembro de la junta

Youth Circus Programming Our Circus Kids program has something for everyone. Now offering weekly classes, aftercare with pick-up from local public schools, school holiday camps & more! Click on a link below to find out more about each program. Ask us about our scholarships! Nuestro programa Circus Kids tiene algo para todos. ¡Ahora ofrecemos clases semanales, cuidado posterior con recogida en escuelas públicas locales, campamentos de vacaciones escolares y más! Haga clic en un enlace a continuación para obtener más información sobre cada programa. ¡Pregúntanos por nuestras becas! Clases de circo para niños Lunes Viernes 4:00 p. M. De 6 a 8 años 5:00 p. M. De 9 a 12 años * Los adolescentes de circo pueden registrarse en nuestras clases nocturnas para adultos. Circo después de la escuela Lunes Viernes Fin de clases - 6:00 p. M. Campamento de circo Campamentos de día de vacaciones escolares 9 a. M. - 3 p. M.

Book a variety of aerial, acrobatics, and world dance classes at Gainesville's premier circus school. Horario y registro ¡Bienvenidos! Consulte el horario de clases de Gainesville Circus Center a continuación. Al hacer clic en "Registrarse", se le dará la oportunidad de comprar un paquete de clases o inscribirse en una membresía. Nuevos estudiantes adultos y adolescentes: inscríbase para la introducción al ejercicio físico aéreo o del circo, o para cualquiera de nuestras clases de acrobacias terrestres, flexibilidad o danza del mundo. Si tiene experiencia aérea previa, envíe un correo electrónico a info@gainesvillecircus.com para discutir cómo omitir el curso de introducción. Padres de estudiantes <13 años: Inscríbase en una clase de Circus Kids en el nivel de edad apropiado. Descripciones de clases Descripciones de clases Preguntas frecuentes