Who Are We?

Rebel Arts was created to provide a place of belonging
for underserved communities while enhancing their
physical and mental health. Through circus arts, we
empower our communities to be bold & authentic with
who they are. Our programs provide a sense of
acceptance as we cater our instruction to each individual
need. We accept students of all learning styles and
disabilities. With our movement classes, we help build
confidence, resilience, leadership, and self-awareness to
help our Rebels succeed in the future.

Alyssa Bigbee founded Rebel Arts in the year of 2020,
making the decision to launch programming in Kensington,
Philadelphia. As someone who attended Conwell Middle
Magnet School, Alyssa knew the potential and talent that
resided amongst residents. Located near Kensington &
Allegheny, Alyssa attended the school with a mixture of
kids in the city as well as the neighborhood and grew to
love the area before its decline in safety & opportunity.
Rebel Arts began with affordable classes offering tumbling,
gymnastics, and movement.

In the year of 2022, Rebel Arts expanded their offerings to
include circus arts after Alyssa became trained in Aerial
Bungee, Aerial Silks, and Lyra. Having dreamed of getting
involved with circus, Alyssa became passionate about
removing barriers to circus through the creation of
scholarship programs and partnerships. Now as one of the
Co-Founders & Co-Host of National Black Circus Week,
she aims to make Circus & Gymnastics more inclusive!

What We Offer

Youth programming
for all interest levels
and ages

Youth Programs

At Rebel Arts Movement we have a variety of offerings that can lead any
Rebel on a different track to take to grow and improve their skillset. Each
track offers the opportunity for students to increase their skillset to pursue
higher level training or professional training in the future.

Adult Programs

At Rebel Arts Movement we have a variety of offerings that can lead any Rebel
on a different track to take to grow and improve their skillset. Each track offers
the opportunity for students to increase their skillset to pursue higher level
training or professional training in the future.

Rebel Arts founded The Rebellion Circus in 2023
making its debut in the Cannonball & Philadelphia
Fringe Festival. Their first production “The Rebellion:
Modern Warfare” highlighted the social issues that
impacted the Black community. Receiving great reviews
for it’s in depth story and launching a category of social
circus. Their next production “Finding Joy” would
transport audiences to a world where joy was imminent
for Black & Queer people. The Rebellion Circus is made
up of Rebel Arts students who took aerial classes and
dreamed of taking their professional experience to new
heights. For more info on The Rebellion Circus, click
here.

Performance & Professional Training

Rebel Arts values the community we serve which is why we love to partner with
schools and other organizations to expand our reach. It is also why we hold
quarterly outreach events to welcome residents into our studio and build trust

Community Outreach

&Partnerships

Outreach

Partnerships

One of our core values at Rebel Arts Movement is
“Community”. We understand that we could not be here
without our community of families and residents in the area
of Kensington. It is why we have devoted our time and space
to hosting community events and traveling around the
neighborhood to support other community events.

Annual Halloween Party

Since our opening in 2020, we’ve provided youth a safe place
to play while trick or treating. Families are able to come to
our studio for free and hang out while kids play on our
spooky tumbling course and hang out on our terrifying aerial
slings. Lunch is provided along with sweet treats to send kids
off on a happy day.

You can bring Rebel Arts to your school and organization or
reach out to use our facilities. Whether you are a cheer team in
need of practice space or a dance school looking to upgrade your
acro program, we offer a variety of workshops and space rental for
your needs. Our current partnerships are listed below:

Abraham Lincoln High School – Tumbling & Stunting
Consultation

The City School – Tumbling Afterschool club

Philadelphia School of Arts & Sciences – Tumbling workshops

Kensington Ravens – Tumbling workshops

Jus Wanna Danz – Acrobatics space rental

The Black Hawks – Cheer practice space rental

Rebel Arts Movement specializes in children’s birthday parties and celebrations.
When you book a party with us, you have access to our tumbling course. We also
provide table and chair rentals in our premiere packages. Tumbling instruction is
available as an add on if you’re looking to have a soft play or gymnastic party.
Take a look at our packages and put your deposit down!

If you’re interested in renting for a group class contact us at
info@rebelartsmovement for availability and rates.

Studio Rentals

Where Can You

Find Us

3401 I Street

Suite 305

Philadelphia, PA 19134

Email: info@rebelartsmovement.com

Phone: 267-483-7157

Instagram: @rebelartsmovement

Facebook: Rebel Arts Movement