The world-famous Sarasota High School Sailor Circus began as a mid-game tumbling demonstration during a football game in 1949.
It has evolved into a near full-fledged circus of student performers trained and supervised by faculty and parents, some of which are or were professional circus performers.
 The Sailor Circus has appeared on numerous television programs and has traveled throughout the United States, Japan and Peru.
In 1952, Warner Brothers made a 30-minute short on the Sailor Circus which was shown in theaters throughout North America.
 Through an agreement with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (Ringling having a long association with Sarasota), the Sailor Circus is officially known as "The Greatest Little Show On Earth".

2009 was the mark of the 60th anniversary of Sailor circus, which is no longer affiliated with Sarasota High School.
It is now operated by the Circus Arts Conservatory.
The world-famous Sarasota High School Sailor Circus began as a mid-game tumbling demonstration during a football game in 1949. It has evolved into a near full-fledged circus of student performers trained and supervised by faculty and parents, some of which are or were professional circus performers.  The Sailor Circus has appeared on numerous television programs and has traveled throughout the United States, Japan and Peru. In 1952, Warner Brothers made a 30-minute short on the Sailor Circus which was shown in theaters throughout North America.  Through an agreement with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (Ringling having a long association with Sarasota), the Sailor Circus is officially known as "The Greatest Little Show On Earth".
2009 was the mark of the 60th anniversary of Sailor circus, which is no longer affiliated with Sarasota High School. It is now operated by the Circus Arts Conservatory.
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