Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA)
A Regional Center for Circus Arts Training
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) operates from Circus Campus, a renovated historic church in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, serving as the region's leading recreational center for contemporary circus training.
It delivers classes, camps, and workshops in a broad array of disciplines—including aerial silks, static trapeze, lyra, rope, juggling, unicycling, tightwire walking, tumbling, acrobatics, clowning, and plate spinning—for ages 2 through adult, with no prior experience required. Youth programs, summer camps, and after-school sessions culminate in mini-performances or showcases, while the youth troupe and staff produce community shows, including annual events like the Haunted Circus and appearances at local festivals.Participants gain physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, with many advancing to public performances that entertain regional audiences. Reviews highlight welcoming instructors and a supportive environment, while accolades include "Best of Philly" for kids' classes and recognition for fostering accessible skill-building and community engagement.
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In The News
- Circus arts summer camp: Where fun and tumbles collide, Chestnut Hill Local, July 10, 2025.
- Expansion at Phila. School of Circus Arts gives tourists a chance to be an acrobat, Philadelphia Business Journal, August 15, 2018.
- Jugglers! Clowns! Tightrope walkers! W. Mt. Airy church site to be a campus for circus artists, Philadelphia Business Journal, September 6, 2017.
Info
- Facebook: @phillycircus
- Video: Virtual Tour