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The vision of the CCIAC is to become a pillar for arts education and engagement within the community, and to transform Troy, NY into a hub for circus arts.

08/31/2026

🎪 Wake Up & Circus! Youth Ensemble 🎪
A Sunday morning circus and physical theater program for young people ages 9–15.
Beginning September 20, participants will train together each Sunday from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, developing skills in circus arts, movement, ensemble work, creativity, and performance.
Over the course of the program, the group will work toward a public showcase on November 1.
No matter your experience level, this is a chance to build confidence, try new things, make friends, and create something together.
📅 Sundays beginning September 20
⏰ 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
🎭 Showcase: November 1
👥 Ages 9–15
Come be part of the ensemble and Wake Up & Circus!
Registration link in the comments.

08/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for Circus in the Park and helped make the weekend such a joyful celebration of performance, community, and creativity.
We are deeply grateful to the extraordinary performers who shared their artistry with us, to our patrons and sponsors whose support makes ambitious and accessible programming possible, and to every audience member, family, friend, and community member who joined us in Prospect Park.
We also want to extend a very special thank you to Ronnye Shamam and Cassandre Joseph, who joined us on behalf of STREB. Their dedication, leadership, and inspiration remind us of the power of the arts to take risks, build community, and imagine what is possible.
Events like this are truly a collective effort, and we are so thankful to everyone who helped bring Circus in the Park to life.
We’re already looking forward to what comes next — and to continuing to build a place for circus, physical theater, and adventurous performance to thrive in our region.
Thank you for being part of it. 🎪

08/23/2026

🎪 TODAY at Circus in the Park! 🎪
Join us in Prospect Park for an afternoon of incredible circus, juggling, magic, music, and high-flying fun — FREE and open to everyone!
✨ Performance Schedule ✨
🎩 The Great Edstromboli — 12:30 PM
🤸 The Flying Harts — 1:25 PM & 5:30 PM
🤹 Paris the Hip Hop Juggler — 2:00 PM
🎪 The Rubin Brothers — 4:00 PM
🎧 DJ Dental Work keeps the music going throughout the day
🎤 Don Seebald is your Emcee
Bring the family, bring your friends, grab a spot in the park, and spend the day with us!
Circus in the Park | Sunday, August 23 | Prospect Park, Troy
FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

08/18/2026

🎪 CIRCUS IN THE PARK IS THIS WEEKEND! 🎪
Prospect Park is about to come alive.
Join us August 22–24 in Troy’s Prospect Park for three days celebrating contemporary circus, creativity, community, and the joy of experiencing extraordinary art together.
✨ Saturday, August 22 — Circus Soirée
An unforgettable evening of performance, food, music, celebration, and surprises as we gather to support the future of circus and the arts in our region.
🎉 Sunday, August 23 — Circus in the Park
Our FREE community celebration fills Prospect Park with circus artists, flying trapeze, juggling, acrobatics, music, family activities, and performances throughout the day.
🎪 Monday, August 24 — Flying Trapeze
Your chance to get off the ground and experience the thrill of flying yourself!
Circus in the Park is about more than putting on a show. It’s about bringing people together, transforming a public park through art, and imagining what is possible when creativity takes over a city.
Come for an hour. Stay for the day. Bring your friends, your family, and your sense of adventure.
📍 Prospect Park | Troy, NY
📅 August 22–24
See you under the open sky! 🎪✨

08/06/2026

On August 22, acclaimed writer and director Arthur Yorinks and celebrated choreographer Ellen Sinopoli come together to shape this year’s Summer Soirée—a singular evening of performance, imagination, and celebration in Prospect Park.

Yorinks, the Caldecott Medal–winning author of Hey, Al and founder of American Physical Theater, has collaborated with artists including Philip Glass, Bill Irwin, Maurice Sendak, and André Serban. Sinopoli, founder of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company and a defining voice in contemporary dance in the Capital Region, has created more than 100 works through collaborations spanning music, visual art, architecture, literature, film, and science.

For one night, Yorinks’ theatrical imagination and Sinopoli’s expressive world of movement will meet in a specially created evening honoring Ronnye Shamam and Elizabeth Streb.

More than just a fundraiser, its an artistic event created in Troy—and an opportunity to experience what can happen when remarkable artists come together in the spirit of experimentation, collaboration, and celebration.

Tickets are available now.
August 22 | Prospect Park, Troy
thebigtopgroup.org/circus-in-the-park

08/04/2026

This year’s Circus Soirée will honor Ronnye Shamam, whose vision, generosity, and enduring commitment to civic and cultural life have made a lasting impact on Troy and the Capital Region.
Through her important contributions to Russell Sage College, her advocacy for the arts, and her steadfast support of organizations and initiatives throughout the community, Ronnye has helped create opportunities for people, institutions, and ideas to flourish.
We are proud to recognize Ronnye’s extraordinary civic leadership alongside artistic honoree Elizabeth Streb at an immersive evening of performance, music, and celebration directed by Arthur Yorinks and Ellen Sinopoli.
🎪 Circus Soirée
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 7–9 PM
📍 Prospect Park, Troy, NY
Proceeds support The Big Top Group’s artist programs, educational initiatives, and accessible community programming.
Tickets and information:
thebigtopgroup.org/circus-in-the-park

07/30/2026

BORN TO FLY: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity

Join The Big Top Group for two special screenings of Born to Fly, the exhilarating documentary following legendary action architect Elizabeth Streb and her fearless exploration of movement, risk, physics, and human possibility.

📍 Arts Letters & Numbers
1548 Burden Lake Road
Averill Park, NY 12018
Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM

📍 PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance
2980 Route 66
Chatham, NY 12037
Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 PM
Featuring a post-film talkback with “Circademic” Charles Batson.

These screenings lead up to The Big Top Group’s Circus Soirée on August 22, where Elizabeth Streb will be honored for her extraordinary contributions to contemporary performance, movement, and circus arts.

07/27/2026

Ready to fly? 🎪
Learn flying trapeze with The Flying Harts—perfect for beginners and adventurous spirits of all ages.
Reserve your lesson today. Link in the comments.

07/14/2026

🎪 Save the Date: Circus in the Park Returns to Troy! 🎪
Join The Big Top Group for an inspiring weekend of flying trapeze, daring performances, community celebration, and circus fun in Prospect Park!
📅 Saturday, August 22
✨ Private Flying Trapeze Instruction
Available by reservation throughout the day.
🥂 Circus Soirée | 6–9 PM
An unforgettable evening beneath the summer sky celebrating two extraordinary leaders whose work has transformed the arts:
🌟 Ronnye Shamam, recognized for her civic leadership, arts advocacy, and steadfast commitment to strengthening creative communities throughout the Capital Region.
🌟 Elizabeth Streb, the internationally celebrated artist and founder of STREB, honored for her groundbreaking exploration of movement, risk, courage, and spectacle—and for inspiring generations of artists to imagine what the human body can do.
Enjoy performances, conversation, refreshments, and a spirited celebration of the people who help the arts soar. Ticketing will be live soon.
📅 Sunday, August 23
🤸 Private Flying Trapeze Instruction | 9–11 AM
Available by reservation.
🎉 Circus in the Park Public Festival | 12–6 PM
Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with circus performances, interactive activities, music, movement, surprises, and high-flying fun. The public festival is designed for circus lovers of every age! Free and open to the public.
📅 Monday, August 24
🎪 Private Flying Trapeze Instruction
Available by reservation.
Come for the spectacle, stay for the community, and help us celebrate the artists and leaders who continue to lift circus—and all of us—to new heights!
More information, reservations, and event details coming soon. For questions contact: [email protected]

04/21/2026

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus reminds us that tradition is alive.
Drawing from vaudeville, sideshow, and the traveling circus, their work carries forward a vibrant performance lineage rooted in humor, virtuosity, and direct connection with audiences.
Without companies like Bindlestiff, the cultural vocabulary of circus would fade. Their work sustains the living ecosystem that makes new creation possible.
We were honored to celebrate World Circus Day with artists who keep the foundations strong while inspiring what comes next.

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548 Congress St
Troy, NY
12180

Website

http://www.cciac.us/

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