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Circus Arts Conservatory, Humor Therapy, In The Press, laughter unlimited

Bringing seniors and kids together at The Pines

By: Carrie Seidman, Columnist, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

SARASOTA — …These regular sessions of music, art, horticulture and “Laughter Unlimited,” led by clown Chuck Sidlow of the Circus Arts Conservatory, are meant to be a boon to both populations. After all, studies have shown seniors suffer less depression and better health and children acquire better social and emotional skills when they have regular contact with each other. More

February 8, 2018/0 Comments/by circusarts
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Circus Arts, Circus Arts Conservatory, circus sarasota, In The Press

One year after Wallenda accident, the show must go on for Circus Sarasota

By: Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald

SARASOTA — A year ago, five performers in Nik Wallenda’s high-wire act were seriously injured in an accident during Circus Sarasota rehearsals. None of the injuries were life-threatening, but Wallenda still called it the worst day of his life. Wallenda was not injured, but members of his family were. Circus Sarasota for 2018 opens Friday, almost a year to the day after the incident.Circus officials are taking a “show-must-go-on” attitude. More

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Circus Arts, Circus Arts Conservatory, circus sarasota, In The Press

Circus Sarasota “Ovation!” Balances in our Studio!

Clip from Suncoast View – ABC7 Sarasota

SARASOTA — The Big Top has risen next to Nathan Benderson Park, and today we get a preview of what’s going on in there with Circus Sarasota! Check out this preview of “Ovation!” with Kirill Rebkovets.  More

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Circus Arts Conservatory, circus school, In The Press, Sailor Circus

On the Town: Sailor Circus Academy acrobats set to thrill with holiday show

By: Virginia Johnson, Entertainment Reporter, Bay News 9

SARASOTA — As the young acrobats of the Sailor Circus Academy prepare for their annual holiday show, one longtime student is set to dazzle in what will be one of her final performances before she leaves the Circus Arts Conservatory program next summer.  More

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Circus Arts Conservatory, circus school, In The Press, Sailor Circus

CAC Swings for a Big(ger) Top

By: Anna Brugmann, The Observer Media Group

On any given afternoon, the Circus Arts Conservatory Arena swarms with activity.

The doors of the familiar blue and white dome are propped open as students practice their craft. But the students aren’t the only ones hard at work. Industrial fans speckle the 20,000 square foot home to Sailor Circus and Circus Sarasota, one marked with a cheeky sticker. More

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Circus Arts Conservatory, In The Press, Sailor Circus

Sailor Circus on ABC 7’s Suncoast View

By WWSB, ABC 7

Sailor Circus at the Circus Arts Conservatory will fill your holidays with thrilling trapeze acts and refined aerial ring performances, and they’re here in our studio to show us what they’ve got! Andres Leon and Addie Linville preview “the High Flying Holidays,” performing December 27th through 30th. Visit circusarts.org for tickets and info

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Circus Arts Conservatory, In The Press, Sailor Circus

Alliance honors local arts champions

By Carrie Seidman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Some high-energy entertainment, a video tribute to a lost advocate and plenty of recognition for local arts champions made for a lively Monday night at the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County’s 19th “Celebration of the Arts” gathering at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

The annual event honors individuals and organizations selected by special panels for their contributions to the area’s arts and cultural scene.  More

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Circus Arts, Circus Arts Conservatory, Education Outreach, In The Press

Exploring the Arts in School

By Jordana Terrell – Sarasota Herald-Tribune

On a recent Saturday, Suncoast Technical College swapped its typical educational courses for halls filled with students on hover boards, teachers playing with puppets, and multitudes of artistic work provided by dozens of Sarasota organizations.

The change of scenery was due to EdExplore SRQ’s second annual ED-Stravaganza, featuring 40 Sarasota area arts, culture and science organizations offering field trips and in-class opportunities for teachers to provide for their students during the school year. Clowns, scientists, actors and even some ice cream connoisseurs were pitching unique approaches to learning. More

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Circus Arts Conservatory, In The Press, Sailor Circus

CAC Appears at World Rowing Championship Opening Ceremony

By Maggie Menderski – Sarasota Herald-Tribune

There’s more to the 2017 World Rowing Championships than rowing.

Organizers have packed the nine-day event at Nathan Benderson Park with more than 100 performances and 200 vendors.

The opening ceremony set for 7 p.m. Sept. 23, and a pre-festival scheduled for 5 p.m. will include live music, fireworks and activities. The celebration is designed to introduce fans and athletes from around the world to the area’s circus history and culture. Both are free and open to the public. More

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Circus Arts Conservatory, In The Press

CAC Adds Three New Board Members

BY SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION MONDAY SEP 4, 2017

The Circus Arts Conservatory has welcomed three new board members. Don Malawsky returns to the board after serving from 2008-2013. Malawsky worked within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York Stock Exchange and Merrill Lynch before retiring in 2007 and moving to Florida with his wife. Michael Salmon is the director of Middle/Upper School Admissions at The Out-Of-Door Academy. An avid circus supporter and previous performer, Salmon recently joined The CAC in Washington, DC and served as the assistant house manager for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Barbara Tye has supported non-profit organizations for over 25 years, and founded her own business in 1984, where she provides custom architectural moulding, millwork and custom cabinetry for retail furniture stores nationally.

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