About Celestial:

Celestial Circus is SANCA’s performance troupe that serves teens with marginalized identities within the SANCA community. It is a year-round performance program that gives students aged 12 – 18 an opportunity to train once a week with a focus on group creation and group performance. Celestial Circus aims to instill resilience, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging through performance. Celestial Circus’s motto is “Creating art through community”

Celestial Circus performs in all SANCA school-wide shows, including SANCA’s Annual Showcase Spectacular (SASS), SANCAfest, and “Up, With A Twist!” gala. You may have also seen them perform elsewhere in the greater Seattle area at events like Georgetown Carnival, Seattle’s Moisture Festival, Pride Parade and Winterfest. Additionally, this troupe develops and performs their own annual full-length production each Summer.

Who can audition and how do you apply?
Students ages 12-18 who have a passion for performing and are already in SANCA’s Scholarship Program.
Students should ask their coach and/or the front office. Families will be put in touch with the Youth Company Manager for the next steps.

When can you enroll?
The trial days for Celestial will be Fall 2025.

What do you need for the evaluation?
Evaluation day allows prospective students to get the chance to attend class to see if it is a good fit in skill and commitment level. Students should arrive for evaluations in circus-ready attire and a circus-ready attitude!

What should I expect during the evaluation?
Prospective students are invited to attend class with current members and coaches for a full rehearsal. This troupe rehearses on Sunday from 3:00-5:00pm. At the end of class, there will be a short interview conducted by the current students. There will be a check-in after the trial class with the student to see if the troupe is a good fit.

What will the coaches look for during the evaluation?

– Student belongs to a resilient community based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, gender, national origin, or social class
– Students who have taken at least one session of SANCA classes
– A willingness to try new circus skills
– Ability to work with others to achieve a goal
– A willingness to receive and incorporate coach feedback
– Desire to perform in front of a diverse range of audiences