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Where wonder takes center stage in Sarasota.

The Circus Arts Conservatory stands as Sarasota’s premier destination for spectacular performances, world-class circus training, and unforgettable circus experiences. Our organization has been the cornerstone of Sarasota circus culture, nurturing young talent through our legendary Sailor Circus Academy for over 76 years, while presenting breathtaking performances that have made Sarasota synonymous with circus excellence worldwide. The Circus Arts Conservatory defies gravity, sparks imagination, and shapes the future through unforgettable performances, elite youth training, and transformative education.

A century after the circus came to Sarasota, it’s still here: training in our arena, performing under our Big Top and inspiring the next generation. Celebrate the centennial of circus in Sarasota with the Circus Arts Conservatory, season tickets are now on-sale!

JOIN US FOR A SEASON 100 YEARS IN THE MAKING.

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2026/27 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ⬇️

❄️ AIR & ICE - WORLD PREMIERE IN SARASOTA! ⛸️ Olympic skating. World-class circus. One extraordinary show!

Winter is coming to Sarasota… and it’s bringing skates! 🤩 Olympians, World Champions, and world-class circus artists come together on ice in an ALL-NEW production you have to see to believe!

📍 Circus Arts Conservatory Arena - 2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL - Sarasota, Florida

📅 November 21–28, 2026

🌟 Breathtaking skating. Extraordinary circus artistry. One unforgettable experience!

🎟️ SARASOTA’S COOLEST TICKET!

❄️ AIR & ICE. All on ice. All under one roof!

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❄️ AIR & ICE - WORLD PREMIERE IN SARASOTA! ⛸️ Olympic skating. World-class circus. One extraordinary show! Winter is coming to Sarasota… and it’s bringing skates! 🤩 Olympians, World Champions, and world-class circus artists come together on ice in an ALL-NEW production you have to see to believe! 📍 Circus Arts Conservatory Arena - 2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL - Sarasota, Florida 📅 November 21–28, 2026 🌟 Breathtaking skating. Extraordinary circus artistry. One unforgettable experience! 🎟️ SARASOTA’S COOLEST TICKET! ❄️ AIR & ICE. All on ice. All under one roof!

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𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 on the Cloudswing

Meet Ella, an 11th grader at Sarasota High School and a rising star at Sailor Circus. She trained in the Booker Magnet Program and now she soars with the academy. 🎪

Catch her in the Holiday and Spring shows.

🎟️ Link in bio.

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𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 on the Cloudswing Meet Ella, an 11th grader at Sarasota High School and a rising star at Sailor Circus. She trained in the Booker Magnet Program and now she soars with the academy. 🎪 Catch her in the Holiday and Spring shows. 🎟️ Link in bio.

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Winter is officially coming to Florida and it’s bringing ice skates. ❄️⛸️

For the first time ever, the Sailor Circus Arena is turning into an ice rink for Air & Ice (Nov 21–28).

Watch world-class figure skaters and elite circus artists share the stage in a holiday mashup you have to see to believe. 🎪✨

🎟️ Tickets start at $30: Get Tickets at CircusArts.org

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Winter is officially coming to Florida and it’s bringing ice skates. ❄️⛸️ For the first time ever, the Sailor Circus Arena is turning into an ice rink for Air & Ice (Nov 21–28). Watch world-class figure skaters and elite circus artists share the stage in a holiday mashup you have to see to believe. 🎪✨ 🎟️ Tickets start at $30: Get Tickets at CircusArts.org

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Trick of The Week: Muscle Up to Roll Up on The Aerial Straps 🎪

Kaishad, age 17, progressed from the Booker Middle and Sarasota High Magnet programs straight into the Sailor Circus Academy. He most recently performed on the national stage at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Every movement is built from months of patience, practice and lots of heart.

Come see what our students can do. Get your tickets to our Sailor Circus shows at CircusArts.org

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Trick of The Week: Muscle Up to Roll Up on The Aerial Straps 🎪 Kaishad, age 17, progressed from the Booker Middle and Sarasota High Magnet programs straight into the Sailor Circus Academy. He most recently performed on the national stage at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Every movement is built from months of patience, practice and lots of heart. Come see what our students can do. Get your tickets to our Sailor Circus shows at CircusArts.org

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Sarasota’s FAVORITE shows are BACK! 🤩 Celebrating 100 years of circus in Sarasota. 🎪 CircusArts.org/

The Circus Arts Conservatory`s 2026/27 brand-new season is packed with world-class acts, rising stars, high-flying thrills and unforgettable family fun - all at new affordable prices!

🎟️ Book your tickets today >>> CircusArts.org/

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Sarasota’s FAVORITE shows are BACK! 🤩 Celebrating 100 years of circus in Sarasota. 🎪 CircusArts.org/ The Circus Arts Conservatory's 2026/27 brand-new season is packed with world-class acts, rising stars, high-flying thrills and unforgettable family fun - all at new affordable prices! 🎟️ Book your tickets today >>> CircusArts.org/

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