Sailor Circus

The Sailor Circus is located in Sarasota, Florida and offers families and circus fans a chance to see small circus right in their own communities. The circus has been in operation for more than 60 years. It began as a high school gymnastics class in 1949 and has grown to an exciting four ring spectacular. The show is so well-loved and so widely known, it is called the Greatest Little Show on Earth. Kids in Sarasota schools and the nearby area are invited to participate in the circus. Children grades four through 12 have the opportunity to perform and entertain audience with circus acrobatics. Students dedicate more than 30 hours a week to the Sailor Circus and are trained by volunteers who are retired circus performers, as well as parents and circus alumni. The Sailor Circus is one of the area's most popular attractions. More than 10,000 kids have performed in the circus and the event has been seen by more than one million people. One of the most exciting parts of the circus is the ages of the performers. The circus teaches these kids dedication and the importance of hard work. At the end of their time with the circus, they leave with confidence and the knowledge that they were part of something special.