Ringling celebrates World Circus Day

The Ringling celebrated the annual event with performances from the Circus Ats Conservatory.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:14 p.m. April 17, 2021
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art celebrated the circus arts with special performances and snacks during World Circus Day on April 17. 

The annual event at Ringling featured special circus-themed snacks as well as a food truck offering refreshments. The Circus Arts Conservatory held two acrobatic performances featuring students from the Sailor Circus Academy. 

Meghan Smith with Bex, Vaughn and Soul Simpson
Meghan Smith with Bex, Vaughn and Soul Simpson
Kaylee, Dan and Stephanie Baracskay
Kaylee, Dan and Stephanie Baracskay
Michael Bacallao and Alyssa Chermak
Michael Bacallao and Alyssa Chermak
Iana Shkarupa and Tiana Moore
Iana Shkarupa and Tiana Moore
Bella and Savannah Gill
Bella and Savannah Gill
Circus Arts Conservatory Founder and CEO Pedro Reis welcomes the crowd.
Circus Arts Conservatory Founder and CEO Pedro Reis welcomes the crowd.
Ringmaster Emma Wilson Weber starts the show.
Ringmaster Emma Wilson Weber starts the show.
Kennedy Cameron and Tommy John puts on a acrobatic roller skate show.
Kennedy Cameron and Tommy John puts on a acrobatic roller skate show.
Sasha Drapkin spins with her aerial act.
Sasha Drapkin spins with her aerial act.
Alex Hume, Walter Nord and Aidan Bracewell juggle together.
Alex Hume, Walter Nord and Aidan Bracewell juggle together.
Sailor Circus Academy Coach Darren Trull finishes the program.
Sailor Circus Academy Coach Darren Trull finishes the program.

 

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