Chicago Youth Circus (CYC) is a vibrant Saturday program held in two locations, dedicated to developing circus skills and providing performance opportunities for youth. Our program includes a variety of circus disciplines such as juggling, unicycle, gym wheel, trapeze, silks, lyra, diabolo, hula hoops, partner acrobatics, mini trampoline, spinning plates, jump rope, clowning, and more!
Our Program Offers:
Program Details:
- Skill Stations: Each session features rotations with different skill stations. These are chosen based on a combination of student interest and the expertise of our Teaching Artists.
- Custom Learning Paths: At CYC-N, each student's station schedule is created to reflect both their selected interests and one of CircEsteem's foundational agreements: Try everything! At CYC-W, skills development is tailored according to a coach and youth interest form created after the first month of the program.
The CircEsteem Experience
- Dynamic Learning: Our curriculum is flexible, evolving based on the interests and needs of our students and the diverse circus specialties of our Teaching Artists.
- Celebrating Variety: Our talented team of Teaching Artists each brings their own unique collection of skills and experience to guide students through a wide variety of circus skills, ensuring a broad foundation of multidisciplinary skill development.
- Performance Opportunities: Students not only learn, but also get the chance to showcase their talents in an end-of-year performance!
Join the Chicago Youth Circus to discover and hone your circus skills in a supportive and exciting environment!
