A New Act for Our Community

Over the last decade, your support of Up, With a Twist! raised over $500,000 for scholarships and circus arts. We’ve loved every moment under the fancy lights, but as the costs of hosting a gala have shifted, so has our focus. We’ve made the intentional choice to subsidize student tuition rather than the cost of a party. By retiring the gala for now, we are ensuring that 100% of your generosity goes directly into the circus, onto the trapeze, and into the lives of our students.

The spirit of TWIST is still alive, but it is evolving. We’re trading one formal night for a full season of impact, featuring a calendar of youth performances and professional showcases where you can see your support in action.

You can still make your "Twist" gift today; your contribution works harder than ever.

Thank you for being the safety net that allows our circus family to soar.

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By School Of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts

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Even without a gala, the show must go on!