SANCA Seattle

Class Highlight: Cyr Wheel ✨
Join Coach Abigail as you Spin, roll, and flow across the floor with Cyr Wheel!

If you are new to Cyr Wheel, this class is the perfect introduction to this large ring-shaped apparatus. Students will get comfortable with the movement of the wheel and learn the various ways to interact with it. Students with prior experience will expand their vocabulary, learning new skills and how to sequence them together!

Class Times:
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 7:55 PM
Saturdays, 12:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Location: Emerald City Trapeze Arts

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Photo Credit: Michael Albright & Sanderling Photography

We are thrilled to share that SANCA’s Annual Pride Show was featured on Studio 13 Live! 🎉✨

A huge thank-you to Studio 13 Live for welcoming Gabby and Wei to share more about our upcoming Pride Show on June 12 and 13!

“It was an honor to represent ECTA and SANCA for the Worldwide Pride Show on Fox 13 News! The backstage team was very welcoming and our host Mireya Garcia was a joy to do flow arts with!” (Gabby)

"I had a blast working with the lovely team at Studio 13 Live on FOX to talk about the SANCA Pride show! It's such a gift to share the joy and inspiration of circus while promoting our proudly q***r and diverse performers!" (Wei)

Join us at Emerald City Trapeze Arts for two unforgettable evenings filled with aerial arts, circus performances, flying trapeze, and plenty of joyful energy!

View the segment starting at 21:00:
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-w0c7iwhfct4cxsh2

📅 June 12–13
📍 Emerald City Trapeze Arts
🎟️ Grab your tickets and come celebrate with us!
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/pride-show-2026/

Mark your calendars for two exciting workshops with Lucky this July! ✨ This is your chance to learn new aerial skills, build strength, and take home conditioning drills you can practice at home or at the gym.

Lucky is a Seattle-based aerial instructor, performer, and producer, currently teaching at ECTA/SANCA. As a burlesque artist, Oroki has performed in Seattle Vice '76, Moisture Festival, What the Funk Fest, the Seattle Boylesque Festival, ECTA’s Mardi Gras, the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, and Broho Takes Flight. Lucky is also the founder of Oroki Productions, a company that creates works such as Alice in Shadowland and A Circus of Steam & Shadows which will remount in 2027 and 2026 respectively.

We've Got Circus at Home
Conditioning and strength training drills you can do at home or at the gym when you don't have access to studio time. We will discuss how to progressively load and program for skills/performance goals of attendees. Includes practical demonstrations. Sunday, July 19th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Swings and Things
Dynamics theory that can be applied to multiple apparatus. We will breakdown progressions for various skills depending on the attendees (i.e., 1-arm, 2-arm, disloc, inloc, salto, pirouettes, soleils, etc). Sunday, July 19 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Book your spot! Space is limited!
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Photo Credit: Jason Surh & Michelle Bates

Class Highlight: Circus Buddies ✨

Circus Buddies is for our youngest students and their favorite grownups! Students will participate with an adult in this class to focus on physical, behavioral, and social development. Our Circus Buddies class is designed to help increase sense of balance, coordination, physical awareness and spatial orientation all while acclimating our students to following directions and participating in a group environment.

Upcoming Sessions:
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Sundays, 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM

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Photo Credit: Jason Surh

Artist Highlight | Ivanna ✨
Performing Aerial Cube in SANCA’s The Pride Show 2026 | Worldwide Pride on June 12 & 13!

“I have been performing professionally for over 20 years in aerial, dance, and theatre. I believe movement is a powerful way to express thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into exact words. It has a way of cutting through a lot of the noise we have in our heads and allows us to experience ideas and perspectives on a different level. In creating pieces, I always start with "how do I want to tell this story? How does it make me feel?" Once that piece is put on the stage, I invite the audience to interpret it and take from it what they need.”

Reserve your tickets for June 12 & 13! Upgrade to our VIP Balcony or First Row Seats for an unparalleled view!
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/pride-show-2026/

Photo Credit: David Treadwell and Warren Woo

Summer 1 enrollment opens today at noon!

Jump into a new circus adventure! We offer classes for all levels! Classes fill up, so don't delay!

Summer 1 session classes begin on June 21st and run through July 25th. Our drop-in Summer classes will run through all of Summer 1 and 2. Our Georgetown location will be closed for all classes on July 4th for the holiday. Check Amilia for class-specific dates and details.

It's time to register!

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Photo Credit: John Cornicello Photography

SANCA is offering an extensive day camp program at Emerald City Trapeze Arts for children ages 6 to 8! The core of Circus Exploration Camp is to invite children to the magical world of circus, without the pressures of taking their skills to the stage. Circus Exploration Camp allows students to develop physical skills, build confidence, explore their own uniqueness, and expand their creative capabilities.

We will explore various Aerial Arts (Fabric, Rope and Lyra), experience the exhilaration of Flying Trapeze, and develop ground and balance skills. This camp is a great fit for budding circus artists as well as experienced young circus artists hoping to deepen their general circus practice. Each week will feature a casual demonstration on Friday that parents are welcome to attend!

Learn more about all of our upcoming summer camps! Space is limited! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs/121762

Plan ahead for Summer 1 enrollment! Mark your calendars and set your alarms. Registration opens on Monday, June 1st at noon! ✨

Summer is just around the corner! Choose from over 150 classes for kids, teens, and adults. This is your chance to discover the thrill of the circus. Classes fill up very fast! Many of our classes require no prior experience.

Summer 1 session classes begin on June 21st and run through July 25th. Our drop-in Summer classes will run through all of Summer 1 and 2. Our Georgetown location will be closed for all classes on July 4th for the holiday. Check Amilia for class-specific dates and details.

Classes & Camps:
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/school-of-acrobatics-and-new-circus-arts/shop/programs

Photo Credit: John Cornicello Photography

Artist Highlight: Missy ✨
Performing Flying Trapeze in SANCA’s Annual Show on June 12 & 13!

“I found circus and flying trapeze as an adult and it has changed my world! I started as a student and slowly found my way into a coaching role. I am still relatively new to performing, but absolutely love being able to share my passion for circus with an audience!

Circus is such a fun way to move your body in ways never imagined! It’s accessible for all body types and everyone can feel successful. I always continue to be inspired by other coaches, performed and students surrounding me both near and far!”

Why should people attend?
“Pride is a reason to celebrate yourself and your community! This will be an upbeat, fun show allowing performers to be their true selves and represent their community on stage! Who doesn’t love rainbows and sparkles!”

The Pride Show 2026 | Worldwide Pride
https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/pride-show-2026/

Photo Credit: Michael Albright

Artist Highlight: Oliver Layher + Cheya Potter
Performing Hand to Hand in SANCA’s Annual Pride Show on June 12 & 13!

“Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Oliver Layher is a multidisciplinary circus artist specializing in hand to hand. He began his circus journey at Circus Harmony at the age of 9, performing hundreds of shows in St. Louis and around the United States. After graduating high school, he continued his circus education at the National Circus School in Montreal, Canada, where he graduated in 2022. His performing journey has brought him all over the country, Europe, Australia, and even international waters. In addition to his circus artistry, Oliver enjoys playing music, particularly piano and violin, and also sings in a choir.

Cheya Potter, originally from Seattle, WA, is a professional circus artist with a specialty in Chinese Pole and Partner Acrobatics. She started her circus journey at the age of twelve in the world of youth circus. By the time she was in high school Cheya had dived head over heels into her love for circus and eventually found her way to Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in circus arts, Cheya attended Necca’s Protrack Program graduating in 2019. Since graduating she has performed all over the world and worked with companies including Cirque du Soleil and Seven Fingers. Beyond Chinese Pole, Cheya has extensive performance experience in acrobatic and aerial disciplines. She also loves creating and working with other people.”

Why should people attend?
“Because you can Netflix and Chill any other night!“

Tickets: https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/pride-show-2026/

Photo Credit: MREIDPHOTOG