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Circus school: after very public upheaval, a year of support and growth

BRATTLEBORO — Thank you to our community for an amazing year here, at the New England Center for Circus Arts.

One year ago, we were moving into our new building while experiencing some very public upheaval, during which we received an overwhelming amount of support from you. Shortly after, we buckled down to rebuild our organization and have spent the following year investing all of our time and energy in seeing this organization flourish.

One year later, we are looking back on what we have been able to accomplish with the support of our vibrant community.

Our programs are booming! More kids have enjoyed a summer of jumping, flipping, and flying than we ever had before. More locals are trying out classes for the first time and taking a chance on experiencing something new and truly unique. We have more ways to play, learn, and train than ever, and people can't get enough of the new equipment and toys our new facility provides.

We feel so fortunate to have the elite coaching team that attracts the professional students from all over the world, making our professional training program the largest in the U.S. and growing.

Our classes, programs, and workshops are growing faster than we could have imagined! Each day we see new faces, make new friends, and have a chance to share even more of the benefits of Circus Arts with you, our community.

Thank you for your support over the years and for the interest, energy, and vigor you have brought to our new facility this past year. It is a joy and an honor to get to do what we do each day and that is all because of you.

Special thanks to Dan Yates and Peter Carvell at Brattleboro Savings & Loan, to Jeff Lewis, to our dedicated board of directors, to every person who signed petitions, made donations, and showed their support, to our students, who bring their joy into the space every day, and to our staff and coaches, who continue to make NECCA a cherished place to visit and learn. NECCA is growing and thriving because of you.

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