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Iron City Circus Arts Iron City Circus Arts is the circus school of Pittsburgh, offering classes in aerial silks, hoop/lyr www.ironcitycircusarts.com or call 412-253-2512

Iron City Circus Arts is the circus school of Pittsburgh, offering classes in aerial arts, pole dance, acrobatics, flexibility, and more!

Join us Sunday, October 18 at Iron City Circus Arts for Enchanted Creature Ball: Journey Through Sea, Land & Sky! 🧜‍♀️🕷️...
09/18/2026

Join us Sunday, October 18 at Iron City Circus Arts for Enchanted Creature Ball: Journey Through Sea, Land & Sky! 🧜‍♀️🕷️🦋🐉

Experience an immersive fantasy show featuring breathtaking aerial arts by Barbara Bright, Angela Anderson, Lindsey Briant & Courtney Jerioski, plus belly dance by Joanna Abel, Zoe Jakes of Beats Antique & more!

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
⏰ Doors 6 PM • Show 6:30 PM
📍 Iron City Circus Arts
🎟️ https://fusionfaire.ticketspice.com/enchanted-creature-ball-2026

✨ Costumes highly encouraged! (But not required) Come as your favorite enchanted creature and bring your magic. A professional photographer will be there to capture your fantastical looks! 📸

✨ Barbara Bright | Barbara Brutt | Pittsburgh Aerialist & Instructor
🌀 Angela Anderson | Angela Justine
✨ Lindsey Briant | slingeyy
🌀 Courtney Jerioski | Courtney Jerioski
✨ Joanna Abel | Joanna Abel
🌀 Zoe Jakes | Zoe Jakes

Have you ever wanted to try baton twirling or silk ribbons? Here’s your chance!! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, f...
09/17/2026

Have you ever wanted to try baton twirling or silk ribbons? Here’s your chance!!

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a fun hands-on workshop taught by baton twirling champion Olivia Ernstoff!! You’ll learn two dynamic skills that pair perfectly with the circus arts you already love. ♥️

Youth Workshop
Ages 6-13
1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
$60/person

Teen/Adult Workshop
Ages 14+
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
$60/person

No prior experience needed. You’ll learn baton handling, rhythm, and coordination as well as explore the flow and expressive movement of silk ribbon. Walk away with your own routine you can keep practicing and performing.

Equipment will be provided but feel free to bring your own baton or Chinese silk ribbon if you have one!

Sign up via the link in our bio or on Mindbody! ✨

📸: Olivia Ernstoff | Olivia Ernstoff

ICCA’s Annual Pole Student Showcase is coming up and you won’t want to miss it!!Join us at Iron City Circus Arts for ✨A ...
09/11/2026

ICCA’s Annual Pole Student Showcase is coming up and you won’t want to miss it!!

Join us at Iron City Circus Arts for ✨A Night in the Cosmos 🪐

🗓️ Saturday, September 26th
🎟️ Tickets are $15
⏰ Show starts at 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM

✨ seating is first come, first served so please plan accordingly!

🔗 tickets can be purchased via the link in our bio!
or at: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ironcitycircusarts/pole-student-showcase-2026-a-night-in-the-cosmos

We can’t wait for you to see the acts our pole students have put together!!

✨🪐🚀☄️👽✨

📸: Brian Moeller | Brian Moeller

🎪 here is our list of classes with open spots for make-ups or drop-ins from now through October 18th! to register for a ...
09/08/2026

🎪 here is our list of classes with open spots for make-ups or drop-ins from now through October 18th!

to register for a drop-in using a make-up class, please send an email to [email protected] with the name, date, and time of the class you would like to attend at least 48 hours in advance! you will get a confirmation email from us that you’re signed up for the class!

✨if you want to try to sign up for a class last minute, send us a DM on IG.✨ if there is room in the class and we see your DM in time, we will add you to the class and let you know you’re in!

if you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected], or send us a DM

we will see you all in class!! ♥️

08/20/2026

Enrollment for our next session (August 24 - October 18) is open! Registration closes this Sunday, August 23rd at midnight! Don’t wait until the last minute, classes fill up quickly! 🎪 See the link in our bio to sign up! 🫶♥️

🎪Studio Closures & Events🎪

✨Labor Day!
We will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We are planning to remain open Friday - Sunday, September 4-6. If you know you will miss your regularly scheduled class that weekend, please email [email protected] to let us know.

♥️ Wedding in our Space 9/11 & 12
We will be closed Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 for a wedding in our space. No classes or lessons will be held either of these days.

🤩 Pole Showcase!
Our annual Pole Student Showcase will be the evening of Saturday, Sept. 26! Open Gym will be cancelled Friday, Sept. 25 for their dress rehearsal. Classes on Saturday will run as usual. More details about the show, including ticket sales coming soon!

🔮 Enchanted Creature Ball
Our own Joanna Abel Joanna Abel is hosting her Enchanted Creature Ball at ICCA on Sunday October 18th! Classes after 1:15 PM will be cancelled that day.

🎪 We have the following introductory classes available:

Kids
✨ Tot Circus 1 Drop-in or Session (ages 5 to 7): Thursdays at 4:15 PM & Sundays at 11:00 AM
✨ Youth Intro to Aerial Arts Session (ages 8-13): Saturdays at 11:00 AM

Teens & Adults
✨ Intro to Aerial Arts Session (ages 14+): Fridays at 4:00 PM and Sundays at 12:00 PM

See you all in class!

♥️🎪♥️

📽️: Kelsey Walls

Enrollment for drop-in week (June 22 to 28) is open! ✨How to enroll - Drop-in week addition! 😆If you wish to use a make-...
06/17/2026

Enrollment for drop-in week (June 22 to 28) is open!
 
✨How to enroll - Drop-in week addition! 😆

If you wish to use a make-up class to take a drop-in class, please send an email to [email protected] letting us know the day and time of the class you would like to attend at least 48 hours in advance. We will confirm your reservation via email. Otherwise, feel free to sign up via the link in our bio or on Mindbody! 🫶
 
The studio will be closed for classes and private lessons on June 20th & 21st. Next sessions schedule will be posted soon and will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026.

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ICCA’s 2026 Summer Aerial & Acro Student Showcase is less than two weeks away!!! 🤩🎪🥳Join us Saturday, June 20th, for 2 e...
06/10/2026

ICCA’s 2026 Summer Aerial & Acro Student Showcase is less than two weeks away!!! 🤩🎪🥳

Join us Saturday, June 20th, for 2 exciting new shows featuring the teen & adult students, coaches, and professionals of Iron City Circus Arts!

✨ Saturday, June 20th ✨
⏰ Shows at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets ($20)
📍 Iron City Circus Arts
♥️ Seating is first come, first serve
🎪 Doors open 15 minutes before showtime!
✨ Parking is on-street only

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Our Annual Aerial & Acro Student Showcase will be on Saturday, June 20th this year!! 🥳 To our current students who would...
05/08/2026

Our Annual Aerial & Acro Student Showcase will be on Saturday, June 20th this year!! 🥳

To our current students who would like to participate but haven’t signed up yet, please note that the deadline to sign up is Monday, May 11th!! 👀 You will find the sign up sheet on the fridge next to the cubbies at the studio.

We can’t wait to see what you all create!

♥️🎪♥️

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🎪 here is our list of classes with openspots for make-ups or drop-ins from now through June 19th! to register for a drop...
04/29/2026

🎪 here is our list of classes with open
spots for make-ups or drop-ins from now through June 19th!

to register for a drop-in using a make-up class, please send an email to [email protected] with the name, date, and time of the class you would like to attend at least 48 hours in advance! you will get a confirmation email from us that you’re signed up for the class!

✨if you want to try to sign up for a class last minute, send us a DM on IG.✨

if there is room in the class and we see your DM in time, we will add you to the class and let you know you’re in!

if you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected], or send us a DM

we will see you all in class!!

♥️🎪♥️

👀 Spiral pole workshops are live on Mindbody!! 🤭 Lacy Kelly is coming to visit next month and will be teaching two spir...
04/16/2026

👀 Spiral pole workshops are live on Mindbody!! 🤭

Lacy Kelly is coming to visit next month and will be teaching two spiral pole workshops at ICCA!!! 🤩

🗓️ May 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00PM & 6:30PM
🎟️ $85/person

❣️ Recommended attire for both workshops: leggings (or back of the knee protection) ❣️

✨Beginner Aerial Spiral Pole✨
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ages 14+
No prior experience necessary!

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the spiral technique, focusing on smooth transitions, controlled movements, and graceful spins. Lacy will guide you through each step, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported as you explore this elegant and dynamic style. Whether you’re a complete novice or have some pole or aerial experience, this workshop offers a welcoming environment to enhance your skills, improve your flexibility, and discover the joy of spiral pole. 

✨Intermediate Aerial Spiral Pole✨
6:30 - 8:30 PM
For level 2+ on any apparatus
Ages 14+

In this workshop, we’ll delve into complex spiral movements, focusing on fluidity, momentum control, and advanced transitions. Lacy will guide you through intricate sequences that combine strength, flexibility, and grace, helping you refine your technique and build your confidence on the spiral pole.

Visit Mindbody to register! 🔗 the link is in our bio!

Address

711 S. 21st Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15203

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 2pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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