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{{toplink|url=http://circadium.com/|name=circadium.com}}'''Circadium School of Contemporary Circus''' {{gives}}<blockquote>
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*1996: Our Humble Beginnings. Shana (then Miller) Kennedy graduated from Circomedia, Academy of Circus Arts and Physical Theatre, in England. Her eyes were newly-opened to the possibilities of circus as a modern art form, and she returned to the U.S. to begin performing and teaching with her soon-to-become-husband, Greg Kennedy.
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What is '''Circadium?'''
*2000: AirPlay Gets Its Start. After a few more years of academia, traveling, and freelance performing, Greg and Shana bought a house in Philadelphia, knocked out some floors and walls to make training space, and Shana began teaching static aerials classes in the backyard. AirPlay LLC was formed, and the recreational aerial classes steadily grew.
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*2008: Continued Growth. Air Play had outgrown the house, outgrown two smaller studio spaces, and it was time for a home of its own. Shana opened the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in a warehouse in Germantown, and AirPlay became the name of their in-house performance agency.
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A blend of physical theatre and other art forms with traditional circus practices.
*2008-2013: Learning to Learn. In 5 years, PSCA grew to host 400 students every week in 80 classes, along with summer camps, performances, master classes, rehearsal space, parties, and residencies. A meeting was held in Philadelphia in August 2013 to brainstorm - what did the burgeoning circus community need next? The clear answer - a true school of higher education.
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*''A 3-Year Intensive Training Program:''&nbsp;&nbsp;Our 3-year, full-time curriculum includes coursework in Acrobatics, Aerials, Object Manipulation, Equilibristics, Physical Theatre, Movement, Strength and Flexibility, along with supplementary work in Business and Marketing, Theater Tech, Prop building, Rigging, Circus History and Theory. A strong emphasis will be placed on Creation and Entrepreneurship. Application materials will be posted here in Spring 2016.
*2014: Circadium is Born. Circadium was incorporated, the Board of Directors was formed, and the Strategic Plan put into place. With the input of some of the most innovative artists and coaches working today, the school was set on track to become a center of circus cultivation.
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*''A Charitable Organization:''&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission statement: We '''cultivate, inspire, and innovate contemporary circus performance''' in America through the development and support of dedicated artists who will advance this multidisciplinary art and share it with audiences around the world.
*2016: Here we are!
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*''A Headquarters for Circus Pioneers:''&nbsp;&nbsp;We provide space for top contemporary circus artists to gather, train, and perform. We are closely networked with the professional circus schools in Europe and Canada, and the recreational Philadelphia School of Circus Arts.
**November 30, 2016: Applications Due
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**Notification of Invitations to Auditions: Jan. 15, 2017
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above description came from the organization's [http://circadium.com/what-is-circadium/ About Us] page.
**Auditions: March 17-19, 2017
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**Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2017
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==In The News==
**First Day of Classes: Sept. 5, 2017
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*[http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/09/06/jugglers-clowns-tightrope-walkers-w-mt-airy-church.html Jugglers! Clowns! Tightrope walkers! W. Mt. Airy church site to be a campus for circus artists], Philadelphia Business Journal, September 6, 2017.
<br>Programs will include:
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*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/americas-first-circus-school-opens-its-philly-doors-next-month America's first circus school opens its Philly doors next month], Philly Voice, August 18, 2017.
*Aerials (trapeze, silks, lyra, and alternative apparatus)
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*Acrobatics
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==See Also==
*Juggling / Manipulation
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*[[Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA)]]
*Physical Theatre
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*Dance / Movement
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*Creation & ensemble work
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*Choreography
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*Strength & flexibility
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*Technical coursework (rigging, theater tech, equipment-building)
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*Business coursework (computer software, financial management, marketing)
 
*Opportunities for regular public performances
 
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Latest revision as of 00:22, 31 July 2018

circadium.com

Circadium.

Inspiring artists from across America to create tomorrow's circus

What is Circadium?

A blend of physical theatre and other art forms with traditional circus practices.

  • A 3-Year Intensive Training Program:  Our 3-year, full-time curriculum includes coursework in Acrobatics, Aerials, Object Manipulation, Equilibristics, Physical Theatre, Movement, Strength and Flexibility, along with supplementary work in Business and Marketing, Theater Tech, Prop building, Rigging, Circus History and Theory. A strong emphasis will be placed on Creation and Entrepreneurship. Application materials will be posted here in Spring 2016.
  • A Charitable Organization:  We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission statement: We cultivate, inspire, and innovate contemporary circus performance in America through the development and support of dedicated artists who will advance this multidisciplinary art and share it with audiences around the world.
  • A Headquarters for Circus Pioneers:  We provide space for top contemporary circus artists to gather, train, and perform. We are closely networked with the professional circus schools in Europe and Canada, and the recreational Philadelphia School of Circus Arts.

Note:  The above description came from the organization's About Us page.

In The News

See Also