Since 2004, SANCA's mission has been to improve the mental, emotional, and physical health of children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts. We started as a fledgling nonprofit with 5 students in a tiny warehouse and are now a national leader in circus arts education and performance, with a focus on access and inclusion. SANCA took over operations at Emerald City Trapeze Arts in 2023, joining two iconic Seattle schools and giving SANCA an incredible venue to expand our mission.

Our operations run on the magic you see every day: Tuition and space rentals generously cover about 80% of our annual budget. However, to fulfill our mission and keep the lights on, we rely on your partnership for the remaining 20%. This critical funding gap ensures our financial stability and allows us to do the work that truly changes lives: providing life-changing scholarships, creating our award-winning Adaptive Circus programming, and fostering innovation through artist-in-residence grants. Every one of these impactful moments depends on you!

As 2025 draws to a close, let's Double Down on Joy in our community together!

In 2025...

800 students found joy in movement each week.
679 folks felt the thrill of taking their first swing on the flying trapeze.
$120,000 in scholarships were awarded to 370 youth for classes, camps, and performance.
175 discounted or free tickets were available for our diverse array of shows so everyone can be inspired!

Give Monthly and get exclusive SANCA swag!

Become a SANCA Sidekick and receive an annual gift.
$10+/month (or $120 one-time) | A SANCA Sidekick Sticker designed by our staff!
$25+/month (or $300 one-time) | A SANCA Sidekick Tank Top designed by our staff!
$50+/month (or $600 one-time) | VIP entrance for you and a guest to the SANCA event of your choice!

Please Note: Gifts will be sent out starting in January 2026. Recurring donors will be issued thank you gifts after their third monthly donation. Recurring donations renew automatically so you won’t need to worry about reminders – and you can cancel any time.

We need joy more than ever this year...double down on circus joy with a year-end contribution.

Double Down On Joy

Wrap Up Your Year With A Gift To Support SANCA's Mission