La Cirque Appetit Fundraiser 2017
Quick Answer: La Cirque Appetit was a fundraiser held on May 16 at Sailor Circus Arena where the Circus Arts Conservatory shared its mission with supporters, featuring a performance by Sailor Circus youth acrobats.
BY NIKI KOTTMANN — OBSERVER MEDIA GROUP: All eyes were on them. High above the ground — 24 feet, to be exact — five teenagers prepared to cross a wire only 5/8 of an inch in diameter. The daredevils are members of Sailor Circus, the nation’s longest-running youth circus, whose roots date back to 1949 Sarasota when it began as a small high school gymnastics class. However, what’s grown to be called “The Greatest ‘Little’ Show on Earth” is just one of the many components of the Circus Arts Conservatory, which shared its mission with both old and new supporters alike at La Cirque Appetit on May 16 at Sailor Circus Arena. MORE
At a Glance
Key Facts
- The event was La Cirque Appetit, held on May 16 at Sailor Circus Arena.
- Five teenage performers walked a wire 24 feet high and only 5/8 of an inch in diameter.
- The performers are members of Sailor Circus, described as the nation's longest-running youth circus.
- Sailor Circus traces its roots to 1949 in Sarasota, starting as a small high school gymnastics class.
- Sailor Circus is known as 'The Greatest Little Show on Earth' and is part of the Circus Arts Conservatory.
- The event allowed the Circus Arts Conservatory to share its mission with both old and new supporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was La Cirque Appetit 2017?
It was a fundraiser held on May 16 at Sailor Circus Arena where the Circus Arts Conservatory shared its mission with supporters.
What is Sailor Circus?
Sailor Circus is the nation's longest-running youth circus, with roots dating back to 1949 in Sarasota when it began as a small high school gymnastics class.
What did the performers do at the event?
Five teenagers, members of Sailor Circus, crossed a wire 24 feet high and only 5/8 of an inch in diameter.
What organization hosted the event?
The Circus Arts Conservatory hosted the event, sharing its mission with both old and new supporters.
