New York Circus Arts Academy
| New York Circus Arts Academy | |
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| Type | Private circus school |
| Established | 2002 or 2003 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.nycircusarts.com[dead link] |
The New York Circus Arts Academy was the educational division of New York Circus Arts. The school taught aerial acrobatic tricks[1] and the flying trapeze, as well as juggling, stiltwalking and unicycling.[2]
Founded in 2002[1] or 2003[3] by contemporary circus enthusiast Cypher Zero, the Academy featured faculty members formerly of the Moscow State Circus, Cirque du Soleil, the Israeli National Circus School, and FireFly Aerial Acrobatics.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nida Najar (November 22, 2009). "How to Be an Acrobat Without Joining the Circus". The New York Times.
- ^ Clare Trapasso (December 1, 2009). "Aerial acrobats get high-flying education at New York Circus Arts Academy". New York Daily News.
- ^ Lisa James (January 21, 2013). "Held by scarves, students spin overhead". Napa Valley Register.