PE 1615

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PE 1615
Introduction to Circus Arts

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The circus arts are an exciting hybrid of art and sport. In this class you'll dive deep into the basics of a multitude of circus disciplines, including aerial apparatus (aerial fabric, lyra, and trapeze) partner acrobatics, handstands, juggling, and tight wire. The circus arts have been proven to increase brain matter, develop executive function, improve physical fitness, build strength, and create community. No experience is necessary to participate, and all skills can be modified for different levels of fitness.


Fees Course fee: $345 for instruction/travel and materials.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4321 PE 1615   LEC 001

    • F
    • Sep 12 - Nov 21, 2025

    • Leeming, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $375. The first class will meet briefly on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01 then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, New York. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation is provided to classes off campus; leaving ten minutes before the class starts, and returning when the class ends.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4330 PE 1615   LEC 002

    • F
    • Sep 12 - Nov 21, 2025

    • Leeming, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $375. The first class will meet briefly on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01 then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, New York. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation is provided to classes off campus; leaving ten minutes before the class starts, and returning when the class ends.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

    Department Consent Required (Add)