Classes

2009 - 2010 first year program
(September 8, 2009 - June 20, 2010)

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The 2009/2010 first year program includes 18 hours of classes every week.
Students also spend between 10 and 20 hours per week outside of class rehearsing, training, reading and working on research projects.
The Conservatory students give six in-house performances a year plus numerous shows in theaters and community venues.
A maximum of 20 students are admitted into the first year program annually.

Class	Instructor	Hours/Week
Acrobatics	Xiao Hong Weng	3
Core Clowning	Jeff Raz/Paoli Lacy/Joan Mankin/Dominique Jando	6
Body Awareness	Adam Venker and Christina Vecciato	1
Circus Skills	Judy Finelli	2
Dance	Joanna Haigood	1.5
Mime	Letitia Bartlett	1.5
Modular	Core Faculty and Guest Instructors	3
	Total	18

Advanced Program
Our Advanced Program (AP) is open to anyone who has strong schooling and/or experience in the circus arts and the capacity to thrive in a rigorous and demanding program.
All AP students receive one-on-one coaching from our master teachers and classes in circus arts. Additionally, AP students select one of three specialized study tracks:

* Clown Ensemble Performance Track
* Social Circus Track
* Independent Study Track

Admission is by interview only.

Master Classes and Workshops
Master classes and workshops with Clown Conservatory faculty and guest teachers are offered from time to time. We also offer private classes. Please see Schedule & Auditions for more details.

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