The Bird's Nest Circus Arts

Get ready to experience the magic of CurtainUp once again at The Bird’s Nest, the first since 2019! Inspired by the vibrant essence of "A Chorus Line," our new show, "A Circus Line," intertwines personal stories of passion, struggle, and triumph set against the backdrop of the circus arts.

Whether you're a Broadway enthusiast, a circus fan, or simply in search of an unforgettable night, "A Circus Line" promises to captivate and inspire. Secure your seats today for an extraordinary experience that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss out—come see where the dream of performing truly takes flight!

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! Visit our website! birdsnestbuffalo.com

📅 Dates: September 13th and 14th
🕒 Time: Doors at 7, show at 7:30
📍 Venue: The Bird’s Nest Circus Arts - 66 Fillmore Ave 14210

Art by the talented

✨Special update 🚲✨ So excited to announce we have new bike racks installed!! Don't sweat a parking spot and come right to the door on your bike! Let's enjoy all of the summer that we can here in beautiful western New York!

One of the most fulfilling gigs we've done in a long time, thank you for having us CHCLC!!

**WORKSHOP ALERT**
Stretch and Foam roll with !

Sunday, August 4th 330-430
$20

Do you have a foam roller laying around in your home and are unsure how to use it? 

This workshop might be the one for you! 🙂

Join Jocelyn, the owner of Stretchd Out Buffalo LLC, for a Stretch and Foam Roll Workshop!

Jocelyn will instruct you how to properly use a foam roller, discuss the benefits of using one, when it’s best to foam roll, latest science research on it and more! 

It is not required to bring your own foam roller, however it may be beneficial as the studio has different types of foam rollers, soft and more firm, and it will be first come first serve to those borrowing them!

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to this pole goddess !! Your sassy and supportive energy really brings something unique to The Nest and we wouldn't have it any other way, unless there were *actually* two of you!

No classes on July 4th, have fun and be safe! Remember, you need most of your fingers for aerial 😜🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇

Summer schedule updates! Let's fly together 🐦 #716

Thank you for these amazing pictures from Pride! Thankful to our circus family for showing up and bringing the amazing energy! 🌈🎪Birds Nest is and will always be a safe space to be your authentic self!

Run away with the Circus this Summer! Our Summer Circus Camp allows kids ages 7 – 12 to learn a variety of exciting circus skills in a supportive and playful environment. Campers will soar in the air on our aerial equipment, toss around a range of juggling props and learn the value of teamwork as they work together with partner acrobatics and circus games. Camp is only offered the week of August 12-16th from 9-3pm so don’t miss out. Each camper will be eligible to perform in our camp show at the end of the week.

More info available on our website or reach out directly to us!

Ticket sales are live! Head to our website to purchase!

We're marching again! Last year was amazing but how can we make this even bigger and better?? Bring your brains Sunday evening for a planning meeting. Don't worry you don't have to be at this meeting to march with us!

Wishing a very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this cat-loving circus addict, !! May your day be full of kitties and spinning 😻💗

This weekend, ONE show only! Help us give
a warm Buffalo welcome. Show starts at 4pm. Can't wait to see you there!

"The sheep are counted and the acrobats are all tucked in– It’s time for DreamCycle! Join
our award-winning troupe of circus artists as they lead you on an adventure through the
dreamlike space between shadow and light. Become immersed in a strange, yet familiar place as
our drowsy and dreamy cast of characters perform astounding feats that will make you say, “I
must be dreaming!” Originally produced in 2017, DreamCycle is boldly reimagined for the 2024
Spring season. As our story unravels like the fabric of a dream, we come face to face with both
fantasy and nightmare. We discover that though anything is possible in a dream, the waking
world always awaits. Is it better, then, to wake? Or stay dreaming? Featuring aerialists, jugglers,
acrobats, contortionists, hand balancers, clowns, and so much more from across the country, let
your imagination run free with DreamCycle!
The 2024 troupe of DreamCycle is: Doug Stewart, Maeve Beck, Mariah Fraker, Jeremy
Cifonie, and Charles Keidel. They come from across the United States and have a collective
resume which includes AIDA Cruises, All Wheel Sports, Circus Smirkus, Cirque Dreams,
Midnight Circus, the New England Center for Circus Arts, Piccolo Zoppe Circus, Santa’s Circus,
Sea World, Spiegelworld, Vampire Circus, and Westchester Circus Arts. DreamCycle Spring
2024 proudly features the following acts: Aerial rope, aerial straps, ball juggling, clown, club
passing, contortion, German wheel, hand balance, and tightwire.
For more information about Cirque Us, DreamCycle, or our company members, visit us
online at www.thecirqueus.com, or find us on social media !"

Runtime: approx. 75 minutes
Appropriate for all ages

We are super jazzed to announce the return of hoop workshops to The Nest! has lots in store for us, but we're kicking it off with a four week series - Hoop Tech Fundies, every Saturday in April.

This all-levels hoop dance class is perfect for total beginners looking to build a well-rounded foundation of hoop technique, as well as seasoned hoopers that want to reconnect with the basics, build control, and learn even more variations of their favorite tricks.

Areas of technique to be explored include off-body techniques such as isolations, contact rolls, smears, folds/escalators, and tosses, as well as on-body hooping on the waist, chest, shoulders, and knees.

We will also spend time exploring transitions between different modes of manipulations, helping each movement flow together seamlessly.

$20/drop in or only $60 for all four classes!

Happy birthday !! Thankful for you and all the experience you bring to the nest! Check Kim out teaching hammock, silks and all variety of kids classes. She is a jack of all trades and unusual apparatus ✨ Wishing you every happiness this next year and plenty of air time!

Schedule updates! Looking forward to flying with you Buffalo community! It's getting warmer and a great time to try something new ❇️🌷❇️

Get an extra dose of Lyra 1 on Thursdays at 545 with the fabulous ! This class is wonderful for those new to aerial. Sign up on our website!

Double header workshop weekend coming up!! Sign ups are live on our website

March 16th at 3pm: Capoeira, A Dance with Purpose - Capoeira is an all inclusive body movement practice. From singing, dancing, martial arts, acrobatics, and more, it truly has something for everyone. For this workshop attendees can expect to gain an understanding of the art of capoeira, basic movements, music, and culture. The goal is not to workout but rather to have fun. With that in mind you will want water, a towel, and to wear athletic clothing, preferably long pants

March 17th at 4pm: Aerial Yoga, Equinox Edition - Spring is near! In this time of near equal light and dark, let’s come together to honor our bodies and minds through a balancing and restorative session of aerial yoga. We’ll practice postures, movement, and breath work with a low-hanging aerial sling/hammock acting as a partner that provides feedback and support. In aerial yoga we remain close to the ground. We’ll take time to consider our connection between the earth and sky and our practice will encourage playfulness, relaxation, and focus.

Celebrations are in order! So happy to celebrate .marie and on their first year as owners of the birds nest! If you've noticed an increase and activities and workshops it's all thanks to our fearless ringleaders! 🎪 Thank you for all that you do every day to give everyone a safe space to be themselves and explore circus arts!

A special treat will be teaching silks 3 tomorrow!! Don't miss this opportunity and sign up now ✨

We are SO excited to welcome back to The Nest in March! There will be a matinee performance of their show on the 24th, followed by workshops that evening and on the 25th! Keep an eye out for details and booking links!

Updates on our weekend schedule! New kids classes and a new pole class!!

Hey friends! Just wanted to share a quick reminder about the importance of arriving on time to your aerial class - It's super crucial to give yourself enough time to warm up properly and stay safe during your workout, not to mention getting some key pieces of info about later movements in class! Make sure you're there early to stretch those muscles and get ready to fly!

Wishing a happy birthday to this bright sunshine human 🌞 Catch this flexy queen teaching flexibility and acro at the nest every week ✨

Want-to workouts: Creative ways to move your body Dumbbell curl, dumbbell curl. Repeat. Ten lifts on the leg machine. Repeat. Ten lat pull downs on the other side. Repeat. A jog-walk on the treadmill. Repeat.

Still stuck inside today? What a GREAT time to go through your clothes and decide what you want to share with the community on January 27th at our clothing exchange! It's from 6-8pm and we'll have snacks! Anything that doesn't get claimed will be donated to St. Luke's and Compass House. Sign up the next time you're in the studio!

Happy New Year! Come fly with us in 2024! Updated class schedule is live for booking! Keep your eyes out for lots of workshops and performances this year too, it's going to be fantastic 🐦 #716

Wishing Megan one of our amazing instructors a very happy birthday today! Catch her teaching and performing on trapeze ✨✨

This Friday and Saturday come see the show 'I will dance with those oak trees as long as' a physical theater experience utilizing shadows, string, puppets and physicality to tell the story of the Kurdish people's plight in Syria.

Doors are at 7, show begins at 730

60 min Run Time, followed by a talk back with the cast

Tickets - $20 online

Limited availability at the door for pay-what-you-can cash option