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New York Circus Arts Academy

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New York Circus Arts Academy
Location
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TypePrivate circus school
Established2002 or 2003
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://www.nycircusarts.com[dead link]

The New York Circus Arts Academy was the educational division of New York Circus Arts. The school taught aerial acrobatic tricks[1] and the flying trapeze, as well as juggling, stiltwalking and unicycling.[2]

Founded in 2002[1] or 2003[3] by contemporary circus enthusiast Cypher Zero, the Academy featured faculty members formerly of the Moscow State Circus, Cirque du Soleil, the Israeli National Circus School, and FireFly Aerial Acrobatics.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nida Najar (November 22, 2009). "How to Be an Acrobat Without Joining the Circus". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Clare Trapasso (December 1, 2009). "Aerial acrobats get high-flying education at New York Circus Arts Academy". New York Daily News.
  3. ^ Lisa James (January 21, 2013). "Held by scarves, students spin overhead". Napa Valley Register.
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