The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is committed to fostering a community of professional circus artists.
In order to be eligible for this program you must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Graduation from a professional circus training program in the US or abroad
- A performance CV that includes a circus touring contract
- A letter from a performance agency attesting to your professional status & skillset
- A letter from a circus school or training facility verifying your status as a qualified instructor with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
Rate: $10 / hour (no fees for jugglers)
Paid at the Front Desk before beginning your training session.
To Apply: email shana@phillycircus.com with your professional qualifications, to request dates & times, and discuss specifics of space & equipment. You must wait for approval before attending.
Training Times: 9/23/24 – 1/31/25
(Closed for holidays 11/25/24 – 11/29/24 and 12/23/24 – 1/3/25)
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday (SANCTUARY) | 1:30pm-3:30pm |
| Wednesday (SANCTUARY) | 2:00pm-4:30pm |
| Thursday (GYM) | 11:00am-1:00pm |
| Friday (GYM) | 12:30pm-3:00pm |
Gym Policies
Violations of any of the policies below will result in the Pro Practice Program user being asked to leave, and future privileges will be forfeited.
Waivers
All participants in activities at PSCA are required to sign our waiver before training, available on iPads at the Front Desk.
Safety
- Never train in the air or on the trampoline unless there is another adult present in the room.
- Make sure everything you do is and appears to be safe and well planned.
- Speak up if you feel or see anything unsafe.
- If using aerial equipment, you must be rigging-trained by PSCA staff.
Respectful Conduct
- Actively promote a welcoming, cooperative culture.
- Be respectful to others’ desire to be social or asocial in their training.
- Be mindful of your noise in the space.
- Photos and videos may be taken, however, please be mindful of staff and students in the background when publishing online. Ask for consent when needed.
- If you wish to play music, headphones/earbuds are preferred. Keep aware of your surroundings if using earbuds. If speakers need to be used, ask permission from others in the space and be considerate of volume.
- Clean up at the end of practice, including returning all equipment, mats, and training props to the locations where you found them.
- Forbidden in the training spaces: Food, beverages other than water, smoking or illegal drugs.
Equipment Management
Any equipment issues (repairs or replacements needed, props stored incorrectly, etc.) should immediately be brought to the attention of PSCA staff.
Incident Reports
Incident Reports are available at the Front Desk and should be filled out and delivered to the Executive Director in the following circumstances:
- When an event occurs that causes injury, property damage or a hazard
- When follow-up is needed