The Circus Arts Conservatory: TripAdvisor Awards CAC | Sailor Circus Graduates Go Professional

TripAdvisor gives “Certificate of Excellence” awards to Sailor Circus and Circus Sarasota.

The world’s largest travel site has awarded the prestigious “Certificate of Excellence” to Sailor Circus and Circus Sarasota, and we couldn’t be more proud! TripAdvisor.com has officially endorsed Circus Sarasota and Sailor Circus as top destinations for world travelers.

Dozens of favorable reviews and five star ratings on TripAdvisor prompted the travel site to give its highest award to Circus Arts Conservatory productions. Travelers commonly use words like “Fantastic”, “Affordable”, “Superb” and “Great” to describe CAC shows and circus training. Both venues have consistently achieved some of the highest rankings for Florida Attractions on TripAdvisor, and now it’s official!

We invite you to visit TripAdvisor to read reviews for Sailor Circus and Circus Sarasota and and tell the world in your own words about the world-class performances and circus school right here in Sarasota, Florida!

During the summer months, every child deserves a chance for new and fun learning experiences. The CAC’s Circus Camp and Summer Circus Spectacular are perfect activities for kids to gain inspiration and self-confidence and make lasting memories. Unfortunately, not all families have the funds to enroll their children in Circus Summer Camp, and some cannot even afford the price of a circus ticket. Here is how you can help:

Donate now to help disadvantaged families to participate in our summer programs and experience the joy of the circus. 

$250 = Send 25 children to Summer Circus Spectacular or send one child to Circus Camp!

$500= Send 50 children to Summer Circus Spectacular or send two children to Circus Camp!

$1,000  = Send 100 children to Summer Circus Spectacular or send four children to Circus Camp!

$2,500 = Fill the theater with the laughter of 250 children or send 10 children to Circus Camp!

Please visit our website today to donate online; or you may send a check payable to:
The Circus Arts Conservatory
2075 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34239

Every donation gives local kids a chance for summer circus memories. Thank you!

For more information, or to donate by phone, please contact Mary Jo Heider at [email protected] or call 941-355-9335, ext. 312.

Summer Camp counselors received expert guidance for summer health safety from SOA’s Dr. Paul H. Lento (center).

Summer Camp Counselors and Counselors-in-training were given expert advice for summer health safety from a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Paul H. Lento of Sarasota Orthopedic Associates. Dr. Lento recently visited the Sailor Circus Arena to lecture camp counselors on numerous health challenges that may occur during the summer months.

The doctor discussed issues of heat stroke, heat exhaustion, seizures, dehydration and other medical emergencies including concussion, breaks and strains and how to prevent them. SOA is the Official Orthopedic Partner of The Circus Arts Conservatory, and their participation is vital to the safety of summer campers and counselors. We are grateful for the generous contributions of guidance and expertise from SOA’s medical professionals.

The Circus Arts Conservatory Educational Outreach program went into Southside Elementary school for two days in May to involve students in an enlightening, end-of-year program. The entire first-grade class received circus-based instruction from teaching artist Robin Eurich with help from The CAC’s Circus Arts Training Program Assistant Emily Wyatt, professional circus artist Khera Smith and Sailor Circus Academy coach and professional clown Aaron Watkins. The education team gratefully acknowledged pre-event support from CAC’s Outreach and Education Program Manager Karen Bell who was out of town and unable to attend.

The CAC team instructed the youngsters in circus arts, language arts and science based on two units of

Southside Elementary first-graders learn about spinning ropes.

the Education Outreach program. The first unit was inspired by the book “Mirette on the High Wire” by  Emily Arnold McCully, which tells the story of a young girl who learns to walk on a tight rope. Eurich explained, “We gave the students an opportunity to walk on a real tight wire under the help of our trained circus artists who are coaches for the Sailor Circus Academy.” 

The second unit combined circus science and circus skills by teaching the youngsters to use spinning plates and spinning ropes. “The spirit of the event was to combine education with Sailor Circus,” said Eurich, “It was a wonderful, end-of-year experience!”