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École Nationale de Cirque

The École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal is Canada’s premier circus training institution. Established in 1981, it devel...

Training Canadian School Montreal

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John Ringling Museum

The John Ringling Museum showcases a significant collection of European art assembled by circus entrepreneur John Ringli...

American Historic Florida Museum

8.9 Great

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Circus World Museum

The Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, documents the history of American circuses, particularly the influence of...

American Historic Museum Current

8.8 Great

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National Centre for Circus Arts

The National Centre for Circus Arts is a London training school founded in 1989, notable for providing Europe's most com...

Training London School British

8.5 Great

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Circus Space (London)

Circus Space, now known as the National Centre for Circus Arts, is a premier circus school in London that offers degree...

Training Contemporary School British

8.5 Great

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is an iconic American traveling circus created by the 1919 merger of P. T. Bar...

American Large Scale Historical Current

8.3 Great

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Cirque Mechanics

Cirque Mechanics is an American theatrical circus company founded in 2004 by Chris Lashua, notable for its steampunk aes...

American Contemporary Steampunk Theatrical

8.2 Great

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Zoppé Circus

Zoppé Circus is an intimate, family-operated circus founded in 1842 by Alberto Zoppé in Italy, recognized for its long h...

American Historic Traditional Family Run

8.2 Great

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International Circus Hall of Fame

The International Circus Hall of Fame, located in Peru, Indiana, is a dedicated institution honoring notable performers...

American Historic Museum Current

8.2 Great

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Aloft Circus Arts

Aloft Circus Arts is a contemporary circus training school and performance company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded b...

Training American Contemporary Chicago

8.0 Great

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Circomedia

Circomedia is a leading center for contemporary circus and physical theater based in Bristol, England, offering professi...

Training School British Current

8.0 Great

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Circus Sarasota

Founded in Florida in 1997 by Pedro Reis, Circus Sarasota is a professional one-ring troupe notable for showcasing tradi...

American Nonprofit Florida Current

7.8 Good

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Big Apple Circus

Big Apple Circus is a New York-based nonprofit circus founded in 1977 by Paul Binder and Michael Christensen, recognized...

American Nonprofit New York Current

7.7 Good

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus

Founded in New York City in 1995, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is a touring troupe notable for blending traditional cir...

American Variety NYC Current

7.5 Good

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Circus Tihany

Circus Tihany is an American traveling circus founded by Hungarian acrobat Tihany, recognized for its elaborate themed p...

American Traditional Touring Spectacle

7.4 Good

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Sailor Circus

The Sailor Circus is a youth circus program based in Sarasota, Florida, established in 1949, and is notable for being th...

American Youth School Florida

7.4 Good

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Midnight Circus

Midnight Circus is a Chicago-based performing arts company notable for its intimate, family-friendly circus shows staged...

American Contemporary Community Chicago

7.4 Good

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Sorin Sirkus

Sorin Sirkus is a prominent Finnish youth circus based in Tampere, founded in 1985, notable for its comprehensive traini...

Training Youth Traditional Finnish

7.4 Good

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Circus Smirkus

Circus Smirkus is an American nonprofit youth circus founded in 1987 by Rob Mermin in Vermont, distinguished by its annu...

American Youth Nonprofit Current

7.3 Good

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Circus Sarasota (Youth)

The Circus Sarasota Youth program is a Florida-based educational initiative that trains local school-aged children in va...

Training American Youth Florida

7.2 Good