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Workshops, Immersions and More!

We host a wide variety of workshops year round. Whether you have one day, a weekend, or a full week to join us, we can help you achieve your circus goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know we have a lot of different “workshop” types! Here is the breakdown of what each type involves:

  • Workshops: Typically last one day and are led in a specific discipline.
  • Immersions: These are 2 – 3 day workshops for you to deep dive into your favorite discipline.
  • Circus Intensives: These are multiple week long intensive programs design to deep dive into your training!
  • Skills Retreats: Week long intensives to delve in a specific area of expertise. (Think an amazing traincation in Vermont!)
  • Meetings:Meetings are 3+ day community gatherings that are participant driven to skill share, jam, and connect with your community!
  • Teacher Trainings: In depth 3+ day trainings that cover the methodologies and intricacies of teaching circus.

It depends on the workshop! Many of our workshops are open to beginners and are a great way to try something new with supportive coaching. Others are designed for students with previous experience in a specific discipline. Each workshop description notes any prerequisites, so you’ll know exactly what skill level is expected before you register.

Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that lets you move easily—think leggings, athletic shorts, and snug tops. Please avoid zippers, buttons, or anything that could catch on equipment. Bare feet or clean indoor sneakers are typically best (your workshop description will note if anything special is needed).

Our refund policy is as follows:

  • One month before the first day of the workshop, 95% of the fee may be refunded or 100% credited.
  • Two weeks before the first day of the workshop, 47.5% of the class fee may be refunded or 50% credited.
  • Less than two weeks before the first day of the workshop, no refund or credit will be given.

You can view our full class and workshop policies here.

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If you are visiting from out of town you will find that Brattleboro is a special little town! When you come to NECCA, you also come to a vibrant community rich with history, culture, good food, outdoor experiences, art and much, much more! We have compiled travel and lodging info to help make planning your trip easier! You can also join our Destination NECCA Facebook Group to connect with others visiting!

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