San Diego Circus Center

Explore Our Academy Programs

We have developed a pillar system of education within our academy to guide our students. While major and minor disciplines are essential, it is the surrounding elements that truly enable you to become a well-rounded artist.

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The 6 Pillars of Our Program

Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of circus arts, creating versatile and skilled performers.

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Aerial

Our Aerial Pillar covers core aerial disciplines like Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Rope, and more. These skills build upper body strength and body awareness in the air.

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Ground

Ground disciplines include Handstands, Tumbling, Juggling, Stilts, Hula Hoop, and Chinese Pole. These areas build balance, coordination, and body control.

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Rebound

Rebound focuses on flight-based skills such as Trampoline, Russian Swing, Teeterboard, and Banquine. This training builds explosive power and air awareness.

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Dance

Dance training covers Ballet, Contemporary Dance, and Acrobatic Movement, fostering fluidity, rhythm, and expression to enhance storytelling on stage.

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Clown

Clowning introduces improvisation, commedia dell’arte, and Slapstick, teaching students to convey humor and connect with audiences through character and play.

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Foundation

Foundation includes conditioning, flexibility, rigging knowledge, injury prevention, and career development, forming a solid base for an athlete-artist.

Our Academy Programs

Choose the program that best fits your circus arts journey and career goals.

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Preparatory

9-month program
Ages 17-23
$1,100/month tuition

The 9-month Preparatory Program equips aspiring circus artists (ages 17-23) with full-time training to prepare for admission into leading international circus schools. Students in the Prep program will train full-time, with a schedule consisting of strength, flexibility, ground, aerial, and other classes to prepare them for the applications and auditions for these schools.

  • Full-time structured training across all 6 pillars
  • Preparation for applications to schools like ENC, ECQ, CODARTS, ESAC
  • Personalized mentorship and audition coaching
  • Students who don’t find placement can progress to ProTrack
Apply for Preparatory

ProTrack

Up to 2 years
Ages 18-28
$1,100/month tuition

The Protrack Program provides up to two years of full-time training for artists (ages 18-28), blending advanced skills with professional development to prepare for a circus career. This intensive program combines technical mastery with real-world performance opportunities and industry connections.

  • Advanced skills training across all 6 pillars
  • Professional development and career preparation
  • Performance opportunities and industry connections
  • Individualized training plans and act development
Apply for ProTrack

Donate to Support Our Students

Your generosity helps aspiring circus artists pursue their dreams. Every donation makes a difference.

Covers half the cost of a nine-month Preparatory or ProTrack program for a circus artists.

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