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PSCA at Night
A few times this past month, I’ve been able to stay late at the circus school, being the last one to mop up and lock up. I treasure these moments alone here. The place is so still. I can hear the hum...
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New things!
Since we were kids, September has always been the start of new things. New teachers, never-used pencils, shiny shoes and warm sweaters. We reinvented ourselves every fall. PSCA has a similar vibe this...
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Strong women
I saw this on a T-shirt at the American Circus Educators Conference in Montreal this summer, and it has stayed with me. What a fortunate thing it is to walk into the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts...
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Fall Youth Program changes
Hi everyone! This is Adam; I came to PSCA in April as the new Head Coach. Part of my job coming in was to help guide PSCA through a time of transformation and growth, and help usher this community...
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Fall Adult Program changes
Hi everyone, This is Adam; I was brought on board in April as PSCA’s Head Coach. Part of my job coming in was to help guide PSCA through a time of transformation and growth, and help usher this...
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Winter Session and Fall session survey!
Hi everyone! I’ve had the Fall session surveys in hand for a couple weeks now, and it’s been really great to receive all the feedback. There was consensus among students on somethings, and division...
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Spring Session and Performance
Hi PSCA, As we get ready for the Spring session 2016, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on creativity, performance, and circus! The focus of the Spring session is Creativity. That...
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Get to know PSCA’s Artists-in-Residence
Did you know that PSCA has a thriving Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program? We do! Circus, theater and dance artists can apply for project-specific residencies and receive space, training, feedback and...
View Article2016 Adult Program Survey Responses
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Adult Student Survey! There was some really clear and valuable feedback from old and new students alike. Class cards are awesome Pretty much everyone agrees...
View ArticleRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, and the future of circus
Dear circus community, I woke this morning to the shocking news that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is shutting down. This, following so closely on the heels of the Big Apple...
View ArticleSummer Youth Classes
Many thanks to all our parents and students for a fantastic 2016-17 year here at PSCA! We saw some amazing growth, not only in our students and their skills, but also in the community as a whole. All...
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The Greatest Showman
Today I had the great pleasure of being able to bring 25 of our Circadium students, PSCA students and their family members to a free preview screening of The Greatest Showman. In exchange, we were...
View ArticleAerial Coach
Full-time position available beginning in Fall 2018 for a top-notch aerial coach. Ideal candidates must have, at minimum: – expertise in rope and fabric – 5+ years experience teaching teens and adult...
View ArticleAcrobatics Coach
Part-time position beginning in Fall 2018 for a top-notch acrobatics coach. This position could grow to full-time. Ideal candidates must have, at minimum: – expertise in group acrobatics or cheer and...
View ArticleCyr Wheel Coach
Part-time position beginning Spring 2018 (5-10 hours per week). Hours projected to increase to 15 hours per week within 1 year. Ideal candidates must have, at minimum: – expertise in Cyr Wheel and...
View ArticleBallet Instructor
6-week position from mid-January through the end of February, 2018. Beginner-level classes for kids & teens ages 10-18. Three times / week – Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ideal...
View ArticleFront desk / Rental management staff
Part-time position on some Saturdays. We are seeking a person who generally has Saturday availability, and is willing to work either at the front desk or assisting set-up and break-down of special...
View ArticleSummer 2018 Teen Assistant Counselor (TAC)
For more details and to apply, click here. The Teen Assistant Counselor (TAC) program is a work-experience opportunity for teens aged 15 and older during PSCA’s Summer Circus Camp. The TAC would work...
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