Circus Arts Performance of a Lifetime
Quick Answer: Sailor Circus member Alice Hafner and 30 other members will travel to Washington, D.C. to perform acts such as unicycling and tightrope walking at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
BY NIKI KOTTMANN — OBSERVER MEDIA GROUP: When Alice Hafner joined Sailor Circus, she just wanted to learn to unicycle. Now, she and 30 other members will head to Washington, D.C., to unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform various other acts for millions later this month… Hafner will bring her unicycle act — along with three other acts — to Washington, D.C., to perform in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival with 30 other Sailor Circus members. The festival is run annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage… It was only recently that the circus arts was added to the list of cultural traditions celebrated at the festival… MORE
At a Glance
Key Facts
- Alice Hafner joined Sailor Circus wanting to learn to unicycle.
- Hafner and 30 other Sailor Circus members will perform in Washington, D.C.
- The performance is part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
- Hafner will bring her unicycle act along with three other acts.
- The festival is run annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
- Circus arts was only recently added to the list of cultural traditions celebrated at the festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is performing at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival?
Alice Hafner and 30 other members of Sailor Circus will perform at the festival.
What acts will Alice Hafner perform?
Hafner will bring her unicycle act along with three other acts.
Where is the performance taking place?
The performance will take place in Washington, D.C.
What organization runs the Smithsonian Folklife Festival?
The festival is run annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Is circus arts a new addition to the festival?
Yes, circus arts was only recently added to the list of cultural traditions celebrated at the festival.
