The Big Top Group

Founded in 2019, The Big Top Group has held acclaimed performances at venues across the city of Troy, including Prospect Park, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, and even residential homes.  Circus in the Park, now in its sixth year, is a beloved tradition, captivating sold-out audience and offering a free family day where guests can learn circus skills and meet the artists. We reach thousands of Capital District constituents each year through community engagements, circus camps and classes, and a variety of performances with diverse troupes.  

Circus Arts are a multi-disciplinary practice that blend theater, music, acrobatics, dance, new media and entertainment; pushing the limits of our physical being and leaving audiences inspired and connected. The Big Top Group (formerly the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the Circus Arts in Upstate New York. Through educational programs and live performances, we enrich the cultural fabric of the region, inspire joy and create an inclusive and accessible environment for all.