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Welcome to the Madison Circus Space!

We hope you’ll join us soon for a class, club, or performance.
Take a look around. We’re glad you’re here!

GET INVOLVED

There are lots of ways to get more circus in your life. At the Madison Circus Space you can take a class, join a club, come to a show or become a member. How do you want to circus?

Classes

We have tons of amazing classes for students of all skill levels! Whether you want to learn to fly through the air, gain better balance and strength, get in touch with your creativity, or just have a lot of fun trying something new, we have the class for you. See our class listings here.

Clubs

Almost all clubs that meet at MCS are open to the public, and all are just $10 and under. Some are even free! If you need more circus in your life and want an opportunity to meet awesome people while getting your fix, check out our clubs here.

Events

Every year, the MCS holds 6-10 special events and performances. Most charge admission on a sliding scale or donation basis. We’re always looking for performers, stagehands, rigging assistants, ticket takers, and volunteers to help with these events. See upcoming events here.

Memberships

Memberships are the heart of the MCS experience and part of what makes our space so unique. Our members, who are admitted through an application process, are permitted 24/7 access to our facility to train in their approved disciplines. Click here to find out more about MCS memberships.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Oct 14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Film Screening: Charlie Chaplin’s “The Circus”

Get Tickets $7.00 – $10.00 144 tickets left
Nov 15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

REFLEX: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling

Get Tickets $25.00 – $30.00 142 tickets left
Nov 18
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

New Performers’ Show

Get Tickets $5.00 – $20.00 145 tickets left
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A reminder that MCS will be hosting "Ophelia" by @ A reminder that MCS will be hosting "Ophelia" by @a_frayed_knot_circus on Saturday, September 23 at 8pm!

Tickets will be available ONLY at the door day of show.

More info here: https://madisoncircusspace.com/event/ophelia/ 

#contemporarycircus #circusshow🎪 #duolyra #duocircus
MCS is excited to host "Ophelia" by Ariel Schmidtk MCS is excited to host "Ophelia" by Ariel Schmidtke & Lili Katzman of @@a_frayed_knot_circus on Saturday, September 23 at 8pm. Tickets will be available ONLY at the door day of show.

More info at https://madisoncircusspace.com/event/ophelia/

#contemporarycircus #circusshow🎪 #duolyra #duocircus
Come to MCS on Saturday, September 23rd at 8pm to Come to MCS on Saturday, September 23rd at 8pm to catch the one-night only showing of "Ophelia," a contemporary circus show by Ariel Schmidtke & Lili Katzman of @a_frayed_knot_circus.
More info at https://madisoncircusspace.com/event/ophelia/
Tickets will be available ONLY at the door day of show.
#contemporarycircus #circusshow🎪 #duolyra
MCS and @swingstateaerial repping at @tasteofmadi MCS and @swingstateaerial  repping at @tasteofmadisonwi today! We had a great time!! #aerialarts #circuseverydamnday #aerialsilks #lyra
Did silks with @samdoescircus and @thoroughly.cir Did silks with @samdoescircus  and @thoroughly.circus and now I have to ice my armpits 😅😅😅 but I loved every second of it!!! #aerialsilks #armpitbeats #dynamicsilks
Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect at Killian Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect at Killian and Sam’s end-of-residency show “Jenny”! Grab your tickets and come check out a variety of circus skills including #handtohand and #duotrapeze ! Tickets available at the door and online at www.madisoncircusspace.com/events
Tuesday, July 18th, 7:00-9:00pm If you have previ Tuesday, July 18th, 7:00-9:00pm

If you have previous duo trapeze experience, come join the final workshop in the series taught by @Sam Kellar-Long and Killian Sabourin !

In this 2 hour workshop, they will cover drills and techniques for established pairs looking to level up their skills. This workshop builds off of the foundations of the series. It serves as an opportunity to push for more advanced skills in a safe environment. 

Students who attend the series will already be prepared for the content, however if you haven’t attended the series we ask you have the following prerequisites: 3 pull ups, 3 leg lifts, a solid catchers lock and can hang from one hand for 20 seconds.

Info and registration: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/flipping-without-flopping-duo-trapeze-series-with-sam-and-killian/

#duotrapeze #dynamictrapezedoubles #dynamictrapeze
Come see @samdoescircus and @thoroughly.circus in Come see @samdoescircus and @thoroughly.circus in their end of residency show at MCS next Friday, July 21st at 5:30pm! Tickets available at the door and online at www.madisoncircusspace.com/events #duotrapeze #circusduo #circusresidency #circusshow
And that’s a wrap on MCS Summer Camp! Thank you And that’s a wrap on MCS Summer Camp! Thank you so much to all our amazing campers!
July 15th: Introduction to Dance Lifts Have you e July 15th: Introduction to Dance Lifts

Have you ever wanted to be in Dirty Dancing? Now's your chance, as MCS circus artists-in-residence finish up their topic-specific workshops with an "Intro to Dance Lifts"!

NO experience needed: this class is for everybody with every body!

Info and registration: 
https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/workshops-with-sam-and-killian/

#dancelifts #grounddance #dirtydancinglift
July 10th! Step up your "floreo" game by checkin July 10th! 

Step up your "floreo" game by checking out this workshop on acro dance and ground choreography by MCS residents @Sam Kellar-Long  and Killian Sabourin.

Info and registration at: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/workshops-with-sam-and-killian/
#grounddance #acrodance #floreo #floorial
Next up in the workshops taught by MCS circus arti Next up in the workshops taught by MCS circus artists-in-residence Sam Kellar-Long and @Killian Sabourin is "Creative Aerial Partnering (multi apparatus)"! 

Aerial arts are super fun, but they're even more fun with a buddy! This 90 minute workshop will cover various partnering shapes, foundational aerial basing/flying technique, and strategies for staying safe in the air. We’ll also be sharing the improvisational and explorational exercises that we’ve developed to find our own authentic and innovative aerial movement. 

This workshop is aimed at aerialists who are comfortable in the air and have reached an intermediate level on their preferred apparatus.

Info and registration: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/workshops-with-sam-and-killian/
#duoaerial #partneraerial #duosilks #duolyra #duotrapeze  #duosling #duostraps #duocordelisse
MCS artists-in-residence @Sam Kellar-Long and @Kil MCS artists-in-residence @Sam Kellar-Long and @Killian Sabourin are offering a variety of workshops, including tumbling, dance lifts, floor work, and duo trapeze. Next up on July 1st is "All Levels Handstands"! There are no prerequisites, but you will find this workshop most rewarding if you can do a plank or a headstand. 

Info and registration for this and other workshops at: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/workshops-with-sam-and-killian/
Staying in town for the holiday? Come check out "A Staying in town for the holiday? Come check out "All Levels Tumbling" with MCS circus residents Sam Kellar-Long and @Killian Sabourin on July 3rd! 

More info and registration for this and other workshops at: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/workshops-with-sam-and-killian/

#tumbling #circusworkshop #cartwheelsfordummies
Join our new circus residents for #FlexilibityFrid Join our new circus residents for #FlexilibityFridays ! @Sam Kellar-Long and Killian Sabourin will help you get strong and bendy on Fridays from June 30th to July 14th with back-to-back conditioning and flexibility classes! You can come for one, or get a discount if you stay for both.

Info and registration at: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/conditioning-and-flexibility-with-sam-and-killian/
This week, MCS alum and visiting instructor Elly C This week, MCS alum and visiting instructor Elly Craig will be teaching workshops in Cyr wheel and "Slumbling" - a tumbling style with less joint impact for ooey gooey dancey goodness. There are options for beginners and more advanced students alike!

Check out info and registration here: https://madisoncircusspace.com/class/guest-workshops-with-elly-craig/
It's show day!!! We're juggling a lot of things to It's show day!!! We're juggling a lot of things to get ready for you but thankfully we've got the Madison Area Jugglers to help us out! 

Even if we're sold out, there may be a few tickets at the door, which opens 30 minutes before show time. 

Tickets: www.madisoncircusspace.com/events
We're ready for dress rehearsal!!! Tomorrow is ope We're ready for dress rehearsal!!! Tomorrow is opening night of The Anniversary Show. Come and see longtime MCS collaborator and instructor @luvjoyseamon fly on her aerial pole ion "Taking up Space"!

Tickets are available online: www.madisoncircusspace.com/events

A small number of standing room only tickets may be sold at the door, depending on capacity.
Meet Fanny Pat! She’s an Olympian… sort of. Co Meet Fanny Pat! She’s an Olympian… sort of. Come cheer her on as she soars to new heights in The Anniversary Show! Tickets and showtimes at www.madisoncircusspace.com/events #statictrapeze #comedyaerials #comedytrapeze #circusolympics #olympicdiehardfan
MCS board member and hooper extraordinaire Daniell MCS board member and hooper extraordinaire Danielle Lee will be performing “Shine” at The Anniversary Show- get your tickets now at www.madisoncircusspace.com/events  @hoopelation #hooping #hoopinglife #quadhoops
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