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PE 1615
Introduction to Circus Arts

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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

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

  •  7840 PE 1615   LEC 001

  •  
    • F
    • Feb 9 - Apr 26, 2024

    • Leeming, C

  • Course fee: $345. The first class will meet briefly on campus in front of Bartels Hall, then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, NY. Other classes will first meet out front of Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation will be provided.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  7844 PE 1615   LEC 002

  •  
    • F
    • Feb 9 - Apr 26, 2024

    • Leeming, C

  • Course fee: $345. The first class will meet briefly on campus in front of Bartels Hall, then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, NY. Other classes will first meet out front of Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation will be provided.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  7847 PE 1615   LEC 003

  •  
    • F
    • Feb 9 - Apr 26, 2024

    • Leeming, C

  • Course fee: $345. The first class will meet briefly on campus in front of Bartels Hall, then head to Circus Culture, located in downtown Ithaca, NY. Other classes will first meet out front of Bartels Hall and then travel to Circus Culture. Transportation will be provided.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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.