BIG TOP EDUCATION – REVIEWS

Quick Answer: This page compiles reviews and testimonials praising Big Top Education's community outreach program, which combines circus arts training with educational and social benefits for children.

BIG TOP EDUCATION – COMMUNITY OUTREACH

East County Observer 1-17-08 Jen Ball  “I had a little boy tell his mother I gave him happy tears, and that just tickles me to death” Bell said.

Girls Inc newsletter, Sept 2005 “Circus Sarasota has greatly impacted the community with its strong education, human service and performing arts programs.  The girls were delighted by the performance of a Circus Sarasota clown and her trick dog.”

Herald Trib.  2005  Patty Allen-Jones “I enjoy doing the tricks,” said 9- year- old third grader Karissa Williams, and “that we get all our homework done.”  “Here is the best of two worlds coming together for these kids,” Steve Dragon said.

Herald Trib Phyllis Breeden, 5-2-2007  “AAs fifth-grader Sarah Oney said of her motive to join the program. “I thought it would be really fun.  And it is.  You get to learn about cool stuff and get to be really goofy”.

Rowlette Ele, 5-22-08 Paula Karalis  “This program was wonderful for teaching children the real-world concept of teamwork as well as patience and cooperation.  The children had to work cooperatively with one another in order to perform successfully.”  The circus offered such a unique opportunity in which all children participated and could express themselves.”

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  • ["An East County Observer article (1-17-08) by Jen Ball quoted Bell saying a boy told his mother the program gave him "happy tears."","Girls Inc newsletter (Sept 2005) said Circus Sarasota greatly impacted the community through education, human service, and performing arts programs, including a clown and trick dog performance.","Herald Tribune (2005, Patty Allen-Jones) noted girls were delighted by a Circus Sarasota clown performance.","Herald Tribune (5-2-2007, Phyllis Breeden) quoted 9-year-old Karissa Williams saying she enjoys the tricks and that participants get their homework done, with Steve Dragon calling it "the best of two worlds coming together for these kids."","Rowlette Elementary (5-22-08, Paula Karalis) reported a fifth-grader named Sarah Oney joined for fun and found she could "learn about cool stuff and get to be really goofy."","Paula Karalis stated the program taught children teamwork, patience, and cooperation, offering a unique opportunity for all children to participate and express themselves."]
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