BRATTLEBORO- The New England Center for Circus Arts presents the graduation performances of the 2011 Professional Training Program. The program features 18 students who are completing the nine-month program for aspiring performers.

The students trained in a variety of acrobatic and aerial apparatus as well as ballet technique and theater/performance skills. The acts range from trapeze to handbalancing, aerial fabric to partner acrobatics, juggling to invented apparatus.

Performances of Clockwork Circus are weekends from May 14 to 21. There are two different shows in order to present all the acts that the talented students have been developing. All performances are appropriate for all ages and the shows have sold out in past years so prepurchase of tickets is highly recommended.

Performances are Saturday, May 14, from 3 to 7:30 pm; Sunday, May 15, at 3 pm; Friday, May 20, at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 21, from 3 to 7:30 pm.

Tickets to the shows are available online at www.necenterforcircusarts.org or call (802) 254-9780 for more information.

Performances are at the NECCA studio at 76 Cotton Mill Hill, #300. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 kids, under two years old are free.