FireFly, a New York based aerial acrobatics company, takes breathtaking, precise, and highly technical choreography and theater craft in an entirely new direction - into the air. Whether suspended high above the ground or gracefully balancing in seemingly impossible poses, the Company captivates audiences with original performances that fuse the passion and thrill of circus art with the rhythm and artistry of dance. FireFly offers dynamic feature-length productions as well as special event performances.

Under the artistic direction of founder Cypher Zero, the Company’s skilled performers integrate artistic crafts including ballet, gymnastics, physical comedy and traditional circus arts, into a seamless spectacle that draws from diverse artistic traditions while creating an entirely new experience.

Inspired by increasing demand for recreational and pre-professional training in FireFly’s aerial art form, the New York Circus Arts Academy opened Fall 2006. A variety of courses are currently taught, including silks, trapeze, juggling, and Chinese pole. To promote the growth of aerial acrobatics as a fine art, FireFly and NYCAA staff are also developing a visual glossary and choreographic notation system for documenting aerial acrobatic movements and sequences.

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