Growing up, I always knew Sarasota, Florida was unique, that not everyone had a circus museum in their city or the mansion of John Ringling. It wasn’t until speaking to friends about our Greatest Showman Airband theme that I realized just how much circus is ingrained into Sarasota culture. So here are 10 things I realized that are weird in most places but completely normal in a circus town.Â
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Circus as an after school activity
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The circus kids
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Volunteering at the circus
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ORTBS5h3lsqcyeIvKaeGW2ssPjZU6NZ5/view?usp=sharing
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My high school partnered with the Circus Arts Conservatory to have us volunteer (for service hours) at the circus as ushers. We casually met all of the circus acts and got a free show out of it.
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Having the circus come to your school
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Clown statues
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Almost everyone has taken some sort of circus arts class
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Nik Wallenda is a household name
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And a motivational speaker
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He’s spoken at college graduations and at my high school about following your dreams.
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A circus show for large cats and other animals is normal
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Clown college isn’t a joke
Make sure to watch UD Kappa Alpha Theta’s rendition of The Greatest Showman from this years Airband to see a circus in action!