{"id":14287,"date":"2026-02-11T12:39:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/?p=14287"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:20:03","slug":"circus-arts-program-with-merle-harlan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/index.php\/circus-arts-program-with-merle-harlan\/","title":{"rendered":"Circus Arts Program with Merle Harlan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"><em>*Original publication date: February 11, 2026*<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step right up and discover the magic of Circus Arts!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"377\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This Spring, children ages 7\u201310 are invited to run away with the circus right here at the YWCA. Our <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"184\">Circus Arts<\/strong> program, led by Merle Harlan, introduces kids to the exciting world of juggling, prop manipulation, and basic partner building in a fun, supportive environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"756\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Participants will learn to juggle scarves and balls, spin plates, and try beginner tricks using props like flower sticks and diabolo \u2014 all while building hand-eye coordination and confidence. Beyond the tricks, children will tap into their creativity, collaborate with peers, and experience the joy of learning something new and rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"756\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Merle is a professional stilt walker and circus arts instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching children floor and aerial circus acts, as well as a former gymnastics instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1311\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1134\">Session Dates:<\/strong> April 9 \u2013 May 14, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1311\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1214\">Class Times:<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4:00\u20134:45 pm (ages 7\u20138)<\/span><br data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4:45\u20135:45 pm (ages 9\u201310)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Registration<\/strong>: March 2 \u2013 April 6 at the front desk<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1421\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">$75 (members) \/ $130 (non-members) for 45-minute class<\/span><br data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">$100 (members) \/ $150 (non-members) for 1-hour class<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1235\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Call us at (607) 753-9651 or stop in to register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1695\">If your child loves to move, create, and try something totally unique, Circus Arts is the perfect opportunity to build skills, confidence, and plenty of smiles along the way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1695\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Original publication date: February 11, 2026* Step right up and discover the magic of Circus Arts! 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