NEW WORKSHOP!!! Join @leahtard.wedgie and @cirque_gravizoides for an a mazing Duo Trapeze Workshop! No partner required.

WORKSHOP ALERT!!! Push and Pull Shoulder Functionality with @mari.sharpe

Deep dive into shoulder biomechanics as we increase and strengthen your functional shoulder flexibility.

(No prerequisites)

Join us for an evening of frightfully fun entertainment at our Open Stage: Spooky Night! Whether you're an experienced performer or trying the stage for the first time, we welcome all family-friendly performances—circus acts, music, dance, comedy, magic, poetry, theater, and more!

Want to perform? Be sure to sign up in advance through our Workshops & Special Events page to reserve your spot.

Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation at the door. All donations and tips go directly to supporting the performers, so come cheer them on and show your appreciation!

Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Show Begins: 6:30 PM

Costumes are encouraged (but not required)! Bring your friends and family for a spooky, entertaining night filled with local talent, creativity, and community spirit.

WORKSHOP ALERT: Lyra Beats and Drops

From pendulums to rotation: understand and embody the physics behind powerful, safe, and efficient dynamics on aerial hoop.

(Prerequisites... five push-ups; single knee hang on both sides; and one pull-up OR a thirty second active hang)

About Mari: After performing soloist ballet roles under multiple esteemed directors, Mari pivoted to full time circus school, graduating in 2017. In the years since, her diverse skillset has continued to thrive through featured work as a multidisciplinary acrobat, aerialist, and dancer on world renown screens and stages. Her credentials include Circus Vazquez, the Fremont Street Experience, Acrobatic Conundrum, Circus Krone, LA Fashion Week, Canyon Concert Ballet, Insomniac, and many more. Mari has also received numerous special awards and accolades as a choreographer and director, including national titles across the United States and Europe, and an international bronze prize from the world’s most prestigious circus festival: Festival International du Cirque de Monte Carlo.

Throughout Mari’s performance career she has enjoyed sharing her love of movement with other passionate artists. Her coaching tenure exceeding a decade, Mari holds multiple movement certifications and academic credentials in pedagogy. With great passion for the fusion of art and science, her teaching style emphasizes biomechanics and the mind-body connection.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!! Volunteer here>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a9vFBY-mWf3ar1LA3TkRE_oNIrlhCOufLnCAitEL5j4/edit?usp=sharing

Fort Collins Circus Center's 8th Anniversary & Autumn Festival

Join us as we celebrate 8 incredible years of circus, community, and creativity at Fort Collins Circus Center!

This family-friendly Autumn Festival is free to attend, with donations encouraged to support our student scholarship fund and help make circus arts accessible to more members of our community.

Spend the day enjoying:

Live circus performances by Fort Collins Circus Center students and coaches

Live music from School of Rock Fort Collins

Local artisan and craft vendors

A free gymnastics and obstacle course for kids to explore

$5 Mini Aerial Silks Lessons for all ages (advance sign-up required due to limited space)

Whether you're a longtime member of our circus family or visiting for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the joy, strength, and creativity of circus arts while celebrating our amazing community.

** UAP: Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon **

**TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE END OF AUGUST

Something strange has been detected in the skies... and it's up to an unlikely team of heroes to uncover the truth.

Join Fort Collins Circus Center for **UAP**, a fully scripted theatrical circus production packed with comedy, adventure, mystery, and breathtaking performances. Follow our eccentric cast as they encounter mysterious visitors, navigate unexpected danger, and discover that not everything is as it seems. Featuring incredible aerial arts, flow arts, acrobatics, and unforgettable characters, this is a family-friendly experience that's truly out of this world!

While the cast is entirely made up of adult performers, **UAP** is designed to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

### Show Times

**Friday, November 13th – 7:00 PM

**Saturday, November 14th – 2:00 PM

**Saturday, November 14th – 7:00 PM

Whether you're a lifelong believer or a skeptical earthling, **UAP** is an unforgettable evening of laughter, thrills, and gravity-defying circus artistry. Grab your tickets, dress in your favorite cosmic attire if you'd like, and prepare for an adventure that's truly out of this world!