I hired Night Owl Circus arts to perform at a private event and they went absolutely above and beyond! The owner Craig made multiple trips to our site to discuss setup and logistics. We had one request that the performance be patriotic themed and the silks colors, costumes and songs could not have been more perfect! This event was over a year ago and we still get compliments on it. I highly recommend them for event entertainment.
This place is the best! I drive an hour to take classes. They are so supportive of you and really care about giving you a great experience. If you have ever wanted to try silks or any aerial apparatus this is the place to go. Its like a family from the moment you walk in. Seriously. Book a class. You wont regret it.
Night Owl Circus Arts is a top-notch performing arts training center for all ages. Classes are wonderful. Craig’s creative genius has created a place all of Johnson City can be proud of. To fly in space, to feel such airborne grace lifts my spirit. Everyone should try this at least once!
I direct an arts academy in Southwestern Virginia. We had a wonderful experience with our students attending attending an aerial silks class, and can’t wait for another visit once Covid restrictions are lifted. Wonderful organization; professional, friendly, and helpful staff; and, affordable prices. I highly recommend visiting if you’re out of area, or enrolling for regular classes if you’re local!
I’ve been going here since the very beginning when he started this and I just have to say that I absolutely love it. I love the community that they’ve created with this. Super friendly and absolutely great customer service. I recommend this to anyone looking for something new to try.
There are not enough good things I can say about Craig and the team at Night Owl Circus. From my first class over 6 years ago when I had never even done a pull up I felt encouraged and immediately fell in love with aerial acrobatics eventually becoming an aerial teacher myself. Even though I have moved away whenever I am back in town I always stop by to take a class with my home town studio. I recommend for beginners who are curious and for advanced students who want a great and supportive environment to train in.
I have been a student at NOCA for a few years now and I am pleased that they are opening group classes back up in a safe and appropriate way. It is wonderful to see small businesses persevere and do the best thing for their employees and customers. I always recommend my friends to take a class for a fun and safe work out.
You couldn’t ask for a more trustworthy, caring instructor. Craig puts a great deal of effort into personalizing his classes & ensuring a wonderful experience. I had so much fun that I forgot it was exercise.
Amazing management! I had the pleasure of working with the NOCA owner to establish a website for my own circus business. Craig went out of his way to ensure our business was set up for success, all while running an amazing studio of his own. Highly recommend working with him!!
I went to night owl circus arts years ago and I have nothing but love for this place. Craig is a phenomenal instructor and you know his passion the minute you speak to him. If you are thinking about trying a class just DO IT!! You will get nothing but support and motivation.
Wonderful place!! Class was wonderful and very informative to someone like me who had no experience in this field. Highly highly recommend. Staff is great to work with as well.
Night owl circus has amazing teachers. Not only are they incredibly talented, but also insanely knowledgeable on safety guidelines and practices. This makes for a great learning environment where everyone feels welcome and safe.
Craig and his team are the best of the best! His teachers are top notch, friendly, helpful, safe and fun! You will without a doubt have a great experience attending classes and learning with this lovely group of educators!
Staff is knowledgeable and kind. Safety is a key factor in everything they do, even if it means less $ in their pocket. Highly recommend
The absolute best, hands down! My daughter did amazing things in the time she took classes at night owl circus, and I have loved every performance I’ve attended. You all rock!
I took a couple aerial silks class and had a great time! Craig was a wonderful instructor and took time to explain each move fully during the class! I will be going back!
I attended some Arial silk classes when I was in high school and it was the coolest thing I ever did. Craig is a great instructor and made it so much fun! Highly recommend!
I will never regret taking a single class at NOCA. Not only are the instructors experts in the craft, but they are also some of the nicest and most encouraging people you will ever meet. While the pandemic has affected many local businesses negatively, Craig has sacrificed so much to protect his students and instructors. Check them out on Facebook for news regarding their re-opening, and I can promise you that you wont regret meeting this amazing team for a great class!
I trained and taught at NOCA for 2.5 years and havent found a studio since then because Ive measured everything up to the quality of NOCA and nobody matches. Professional training from teachers who genuinely care about each student and cater lessons to them specifically and teach everyone one-on-one. Highly recommend!!
Craig and his team at NOCA are some of the most kind, body-positive, and encouraging teachers Ive ever come across. They are patient, invested in everyones well-being, and genuinely care about each student. If you have a chance to take a class, do. You wont be disappointed.
Craig truly cares about his art, and puts his heart and soul into offering the best quality instruction and environment possible. Highly recommended!
I have always had such positive experiences taking classes at NOCA. The variety of classes is great, all of the instructors are skilled and fun to work with, and the owner Craig is very professional and works hard to do the best for his company and customers.
Craig is super knowledgeable and always helpful. Circus is a great way to add something different to your party or event and I always know with Night Owl Circus it will be not only safe but so freaking cool!
NOCA is easily one of the Tri-Cities’ hidden gems of athletic and entertainment arts. I began studying here as a student in 2017 and have since went on to instruct and perform with the company. Short of an hour’s drive or more, you will not find another circus school that offers such an variety of disciplines and instructors. NOCA has always been warm and welcoming and given me a second chance at life with a career I never pictured for myself. This an excellent, clean, and safe studio to learn circus arts and performance techniques.
NOCA is one of the best circus arts schools Ive taken classes with. Craig is awesome and knows his stuff.
Great place to fly. Skilled and knowledgeable owner, who teaches the correct way of doing circus arts and also teaches the fun and passion of it.
Craig is an awesome instructor - super knowledgeable and attentive, and always prioritizing the safety of his students. Highly recommend!!
The instruction is wonderful, the staff is kind, and the owner has one of the biggest hearts I know!! I LOVED my time learning here!
I feel safe in this class knowing class sizes reflect distancing precautions as we, as a community, work to keep COVID transmission to a minimum and keep socializing in responsible and SUPER FUN ways. Thank you for using best businesss practice!
Great company that is ran but honest and reliable people. Highly recommend their services!
Craig and his team are awesome! Super friendly, safe and kind - wonderful place.
We worked with Night Owl to train silk performers and jugglers. They were always professional, on time, safetg conscious and focused on working with performers to bring out their strengths.
When I signed up for my first class at NOCA, I was filled with a mix of excitement and nerves. I’ve never been graceful or athletic. As someone who has always been plus sized, I was worried that the instructors or even the silks wouldn’t be able to handle me. The website stated in various places that aerials we for “every body” so I decided to give it a try. The time I have spent at NOCA have been some of the happiest moments of my life. Craig and the other instructors are very patient and knowledgeable on many pose modifications to make the silks an experience for people of all skill levels. For me NOCA has always been a very body positive, open minded place where I have always felt welcome. I’ve learned so much, gained many friends and became super flexible! I can not recommend NOCA enough! If you have any hesitations, do yourself a favor and try one class! You’ll be so glad you did.
None other like it anywhere close to us here in the Tri-Cities! Excellent instructors, especially Wil Rhew!!! Go give it a try, you will not be sorry! Go swing from the chandelier!!!!!
Can not say enough positive things about this place! Very inclusive and offers so many great classes for adults of all skill levels!
Craig is amazing to work with. Very patient and a great person to be around!
I have been taking classes from here for years!! This is an awesome place to train and learn!
Absolute professionals who care about their art as much as they care about their students and colleagues. Safety and health minded
A top notch experience across the board! Enthusiastically recommended!
Took a virtual class with Craig. It was a wonderful experience and he was professional, informative, and very entertaining.
Craig has always been upbeat, helpful and creative in every interaction. Thank you!
Craig rocks! He works hard to provide a clean and safe space for ALL bodies!
Wonderful environment to learn! There are both fitness and aerial classes, and many of each type so there is a lot of room to explore! I’ve loved working with each of the instructors; all are very knowledgeable of their craft. If you’re a beginner, private lessons are available but the instructors do a wonderful job working with you on your level within the group classes! And it’s a lot of fun to learn alongside others! 10/10 would recommend ️
Skillful, conscientious, and places safety as their HIGHEST PRIORITY.
Great place with friendly staff!
Awesome instructors!!! Always encouraging and help each student to do THEIR best... as each have their own strengths. Aerial is an awesome workout. Mentally and physically stimulating
Puts safety first, which is imperative for a circus studio!
Excellent management
I started by taking one aerial silks group class as a beginner, and was really impressed with owner/instructor Craig Lewis. Craig customized my lesson to my limited abilities while instructing more advanced students at the same time. I have now taken 8 group lessons and each time Craig helps me safely advance to moves I never thought possible! Craig is a fantastic aerial silks instructor!
Amazing! Im not fit or skinny - 55 180lb woman, 35 years old. I signed up for a class on a crazy whim, and Im so glad I did. I was astonished at what I was able to do with Craigs help. Hes very patient, cheerful, helpful. Theres absolutely no pressure, no embarrassment. Everyone should try it!
Craig is such an encouraging and friendly instructor! Every silk lesson is personalized ahead of time, so you dont have to worry about being a beginner and struggling with more advanced work. The facility is also nice - high ceilings and long silks. Highly recommend!
Night Owl Circus Arts is an amazing place to learn aerial silks! Craig Lewis is an outstanding instructor; he is patient, supportive, and caters to your learning curve. There are a variety of days and evening classes with other areas of aerial. Lyra is also taught at NOCA by Lauren Wirick. She is also an amazing instructor. Craig offers workshops in other types of aerial. I would highly recommend Night Owl Circus Arts to anyone wanting to learn aerial or for a killer workout
Johnson City Circus Arts is such a great place to learn Aerial Arts in the Tri-Cities area! Craig is such a great teacher, even when hes got 4 out of 5 of us girls totally inexperienced. My friends and I had a fun time together to let loose, have fun, and *attempt* looking graceful on those silks. I highly encourage you to try it out for yourself. Grab a few friends to go with you, too!!
My 8 year old loves the childrens class. This is a great workout. The staff is friendly and makes people of all ages and abilities feel welcome.
Johnson City Circus Arts is an amazing place to learn aerial no matter what skill level you are at! Craig is great with working with you and making you grow as an aerialist! I have learned so much from Craig, and will continue to take classes with him as long as possible! You shouldnt have any doubts about trying aerial! Especially with Craig! Great facility and great instructor! I love training with JC Circus Arts!
The best!!!
Awesome place to train in aerial silks. High ceilings, awesome welcoming instructor, and a super fun environment. I came into JC Circus Arts with some previous silks training, but after having quit for several years I felt like I had to start from zero. Craig was great at letting me get back into it at my own pace, while still knowing when and where to push my boundaries leaps and bounds! Ive only been with JC Circus Arts for a couple of months now, but with Craigs and all of the other students help and motivation in training, and I have already reached my previous level, and am well into accomplishing some very exciting new ones!
Loved it! Came in as a beginner and learned a lot!
Fantastic way to get in shape and have a ton of fun doing it!!!