Green Light Circus is the longest running program at Denali Arts Council.  We value circus because it is a hybrid of art and sport, and is comprised of a myriad of disciplines, from juggling to trapeze, acrobatics to balancing props. As a result, it not only includes people of varied skills and abilities, but it actually requires this diversity to be whole. When practicing circus arts, trust, coordination and communication skills are developed, and risk taking curiosities are played out in a safe and controlled environment. The non-competitive yet physical nature of the form makes it a unique and beneficial outlet for all ages. Our students are constantly learning new skills and improving on the ones they know, minute-by-minute and on a daily basis.

Our Green Light Circus Program offers a variety of workshops, classes and camps throughout the year.

Campers will be getting their Circus costumes fitted this week during camp.  We encourage parents to adorn their campers with fun face paint/glitter for the performances too!  If you do not have these supplies at home, we will have face paint for performers available at the Hangar on Friday and Saturday, beginning at 5:00pm.  Please be prepared to help your campers paint their faces.  We are requesting our performers all arrive by 5:30pm each night, earlier if they will need to do face paint.  Doors for families and the public will open at 6:00pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm.

Denali Arts Council will host the 3rd annual carnival-like Fairway on Saturday, July 11th from 12:00pm-4:00pm.  This family friendly event will feature carnival games, a dunk tank, magic shows, fortune telling, face painting and more!  We will need lots of family and community volunteers to make this event a success!  Please click the button below to see how you might be able to help.  Circus participants are invited and encouraged to attend the Fairway on their own time schedule but are not required to attend.

Scholarships are available for all Green Light Circus youth camps.  GLC camps always fill up quickly and often have waitlists.  If you are applying for a scholarship, be sure to also register your camper right away in order to save their spot on the camp roster (DO NOT WAIT until you hear back about the scholarship).  Scholarship applications will be reviewed close to the start of camp, and families will be notified.

Troupers camp will meet Monday through Friday, beginning on TUESDAY, June 23 through Friday July 10, from 2:00pm-4:30pm.   On Thursday and Friday, July 9 and 10, we plan to have all-camp dress rehearsals from 9:00am-1:00pm, with the possibility of some individual rehearsals between 1:00 and 4:00pm, as needed.  Please be aware, however, that the final week schedule is subject to change, depending on instructor and performer needs.  This year, the first two weeks of Troupers camp will be held in the gym at Talkeetna Elementary School.  The third and final week of Troupers camp, in preparation for the performances, will be held at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.

If your camper will not be available to participate in the performances, please let us know ASAP.

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Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of circus arts where you can unleash your creativity and build confidence while learning the art of the Cyr wheel. This workshop not only enhances physical skills but also fosters a sense of community among participants, making it a perfect opportunity to connect. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience that blends artistry, strength, and fun in a supportive environment.

Parent/Adult Volunteers

Green Light Circus thrives with the help of our parent/adult volunteers!

This year we are again looking for volunteers to feed lunch to our spectacular instructor team each day.

We are also looking for a handful of volunteers to help spot during each circus session.

You will receive two (2) volunteer credits for each time that you provide an instructor lunch and one (1) volunteer credit for each camp session that you volunteer to attend and help.  Five (5) volunteer credits earn you one (1) free ticket to one (1) circus performance!

To sign up for any of these volunteer positions, click the button below!

Circus participants should wear comfortable, form fitting clothing to camp each day.  Please remember to pack a water bottle and have participants eat BEFORE camp.  There will not be a designated snack break during the camp session.

We will have a mandatory Parent Orientation meeting on Monday, June 22rd at 4:00pm, in the gym at Talkeetna Elementary.  This will be your opportunity to meet and talk with this year’s circus instructors as well as a time to learn more about ways you can help and volunteer.  Immediately following the Parent Orientation, we will have a Spotting Workshop for anyone who is interested in volunteering to help spot campers.  Children are welcome to attend the Parent Orientation meeting and Spotting Workshop; however, disruptive children will be fed to the clowns 🤡😜

Fourth of July Parade

All circus participants and their families are invited and encouraged to join our troupe as part of the Fourth of July Parade in downtown Talkeetna!  The parade begins at 12noon from Denali Education Center.  More specific information about when/where to meet for the circus will come out as the date approaches.  Come dressed in your Circus and/or 4th of July best!