In search of a family adventure 10 years ago, Dawn Borges and her son William enrolled in a trapeze class and took a “nerve-racking” jump into thin air. “It was just like being on a roller coaster,” ...

Philadelphia is the home of the American circus. The first circus in the country was held in the city in 1793, where just 800 spectators gathered in a wooden ring to watch clowns, equestrians and ...

The first thing newcomers have to master at the Flying Colors Trapeze School in Scandia is the climb. It's 24 rungs of a fiberglass ladder from the front lawn of Sherri Mann's farm and school to the ...

Circus performers look like they’re having fun, but a lot of hard work and commitment goes into mastering their craft. In the process, they also learn about teamwork and build self-confidence. Circus ...

ST. LOUIS — Saturday, April 19th marks World Circus Day! Every year, the third Saturday in April is a day dedicated to raising awareness for the circus arts. A chance to celebrate the performers and ...