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Sitka Cirque Offers Many Performance Opportunities

Inspiring Creativity

Friends of Sitka Circus Arts (FOSCA), created in July 2016, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission “to support Sitka Cirque in promoting wellness, creativity, and exploration within safe spaces and broadening the accessibility to and involvement in circus arts.”

In collaboration with Sitka Cirque, FOSCA produces two circus shows a year.

When you register for class in fall or spring, please let us know if you/your child plan to participate in the winter or spring cirque performances. Performing is not a requirement. If you do not want to perform, this will not affect your participation in class.

You can find a performance pack with more information at this link.

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Cirque Noir

Saturday, December date/time TBD at 207 Smith Street

Sitka Cirque is bringing a new dimension to Sitka’s winter entertainment with Cirque Noir. This festival-style adult dance party will feature aerial performers, local artists and musicians. Step into Sitka Cirque's private venue and be surrounded by cage dancers, aerialists serving champagne from hanging chandeliers, and a cast of roving characters. Be ready for an immersive evening of live music, DJs, food, drink, local art, dancing and entertainment.

Featuring live music from Orbe & the Sungazers, Soulstice Sisters Casey Rhea & Lisa Belle, and other local favorites!

$35 per ticket — price includes your first glass of champagne or drink of choice

Cash payment encouraged for the bar

Proceeds support our scholarship program with Friends of Sitka Circus Arts and help us maintain our

equipment to the highest safety standard.

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A student hanging upside down, dressed as a mime for "Under the Big Top" (2022).

Winter Showcase 2024

1st weekend of December 2024

Day & time TBD

This is a family-friendly sit-down show highlighting our youth & teen performers.

You must be a level 3-6 aerialist and in elementary, middle, or high school to participate in this performance.

Costumes will be provided and a $20-$30 costume rental fee for each costume used will be charged to your CC on file. Soloist may provide their own solo costumes.

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Spring Performances 2025

April 26th & 27th, Cast A

May 3rd & 4th, Cast B

Start times TBD

You must be a Kinder level student or older to perform.

Students will be charged the price of their costume tax for class pieces.

Troupe students will be charged for their class costume + $20-$30 rental for their costume for their troupe piece.

Costume fees are not refundable, but you will get to keep your class costume.

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Performance Troupe

Troupe Students will be featured in both our Winter Showcase and our Spring Performance.

Troupe is open to all of our level 3-6 students that are interested in creating their own work. To learn more about Troupe, please visit our class page for a description.

Questions

Students onstage on trapeze and silks, costumed as pond creatures during "Jungle Book."

Performance Opportunities

Winter Showcases

Check out more work by our performers from past showcases!

Spring Performances

See what our students have accomplished at past annual performances!