Today, Circus Juventas is the largest performing arts circus school in North America, with over 1,500 students taking year-round classes and summer camp programs. Performances by students of all levels attract approximately 50,000 spectators annually. In 2017, Circus Juventas was invited to perform at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival Circus Arts Program in Washington, D.C. After seeing their performances at the Festival, Circopedia founder Dominique Jando presented the program with the prestigious Circopedia Award for Excellence in the Circus Arts — the first American circus to receive the award. Students have received gold medals at festivals in Italy, Sweden, Germany, Australia, and Las Vegas. Closer to home, the program has been recognized by City of St. Paul by former Mayor Norm Coleman. Circus Juventas is also a founding member of Global Alliance of Circus Schools.
Some of the circus’ students will go on to explore careers in professional circus performing, and in 2022, it was named as one of two U.S. organizations to partner with Cirque du Soleil’s NexGen Talent Development program, which aims to create training opportunities and develop emerging artists by holding workshops at its global training centers. But the Circus Juventas experience goes beyond performance. Part of the goal is to instill students with confidence and self-discovery and to create an environment that encourages leadership and life skills, including teamwork, athleticism, artistry, pursuit of excellence, and community service. It is a place where all students, coaches, staff, and collaborators can feel welcome, safe, accepted, and valued for who they are.
Each Circus Juventas season features spring, summer and holiday shows. Visit circusjuventas.showare.com for tickets!
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