The Wisconsin State Journal did a feature story on the Madison Circus Space and our capital campaign to raise money for the new space was a feature. Check it out.
Gallery Night at MCS, Friday, May 5th, 5-9pm
Here is your chance to visit the Madison Circus Space, talk with some of its members, watch and learn about their circus art practice, and find out more about the capital campaign for a new larger building.
Capital Campaign Launched
The Madison Circus Space is incredibly proud to announce the launch of our capital campaign! As part of an exciting redevelopment project, the Madison Circus Space has the opportunity to build and own a brand-new, permanent home for the circus arts in Madison. On the same block as our existing location on Winnebago Street, the new circus space will have twice our current square footage and a dedicated after-school program for kids, a greater variety of activities, more local renters, and increased funding opportunities for low-income participants. To find out more about our capital campaign, click here.
Wheel Club
Wheel Club is open to Cyr wheelers and German wheelers of a variety of skill levels. It is an open session with no instruction, but spotters are available. Join us!
- Brand-new Cyr wheelers are welcome and may use wheels that MCS members already own.
- German wheelers must have some prior experience (such as a beginning wheel class series) or instructor permission to attend.
When: Sundays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Costs:
- $5 if you bring your own wheel
- $5 if you are an MCS member
- Free if you are an MCS member with your own wheel
- $10 for all others
For more information:
Contact Amanda Gatewood at akgatewood@gmail.com.
Madison Circus Space Wheel Club Policy
GENERAL NOTES:
- Wheel Club is an open practice time. It is not a time for formal instruction.
- Wheel Club hosts do not assume any liability for any Wheel Club participants.
- Wheel Club hosts reserve the right to ask any participant to stop practicing a particular movement or to leave the facility if they believe that participant is not exercising caution or adhering to proper safety protocols.
CYR WHEEL:
- Wheel Club is open to all Cyr wheelers, including complete beginners.
- Because all Cyr wheels are privately owned, brand-new wheelers must check in with club hosts to see which wheels are available for their use.
- Wheelers performing advanced maneuvers or inverting in their wheels should always wear appropriate safety gear and ask for trained spotters while still learning.
GERMAN WHEEL:
- Wheel Club is open to German wheelers who have completed a five-week Beginning class series or have equivalent prior experience.
- Complete beginners must obtain prior permission to come and may only participate with the assistance of an instructor.
- Wheel Club is a time for wheelers to practice movements they have already learned rather than to attempt new skills.
- Wheelers should always ask for trained spotters and wear appropriate safety gear, if applicable, while practicing movements over which they don’t yet have complete control. If trained spotters are not available, wheelers should stick to movements that present a low risk of falling and that they know how to get out of safely.
- Skill sharing is permitted for movements that do not involve inversions out of straps (i.e. cartwheel variations, low sit rock and stomach rock, etc.). Approved instructors are permitted to teach more advanced movements during Wheel Club time, but participants who are not instructors may not attempt to teach those movements.
Hoop/Flow Jam
We are an extremely nice group of people who practice to get better together in a fun and supportive environment. We meet Sundays from 6-8 pm either weekly or monthly in two distinct seasons.
All flow jams are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- November through April: weekly meetings, and the second Sunday of the month is free!
- May through October: monthly meetings, and all jams are free!
- Confirm that Hoop/Flow Jam is meeting by checking the MCS Calendar.
We meet in the Main Room of the Madison Circus Space.
These open practice jams have no formal instruction, and are geared as a time to play, practice, socialize with other hoopers and flow artists, and dance to the music.
All ages, experience levels, and flow disciplines are welcome, and those under 15 must be accompanied by adults. There are a ton of hoops, and some juggling equipment, poi, many sets of silk fans, and a set of tech fans available for use if you don’t have your own. The Madison Circus Space features 40 foot ceilings, a sprung wood floor, and also has mats available for use. There is a ton of space to move in.
Please sign up for the Hoop/Flow Madison email list to find out about any cancellations or changes to the schedule. We often cancel around holidays or for neighborhood festivals.
The cost to participate is $5 individual / $8 family to drop in or $20 individual / $30 family for an 8-pass. The 8-pass may be used within one year of purchase.