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  1. Circus - Wikipedia

    A shift in form has been credited with a revival of the circus tradition since the late 1970s, when a number of groups began to experiment with new circus formats and aesthetics, typically avoiding the …

  2. Circus | Definition, History, Acts, & Facts | Britannica

    A circus is an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. A circus is typically held in a circular performance area usually bounded by a …

  3. CIRCUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CIRCUS is a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in …

  4. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

    The Circus returns January 2026. The Greatest Show On Earth® combines jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances, and incredible sights—all powered by a pop music playlist packed with …

  5. History of Circus - From Ancient to First Modern Circus

    Circus is a name for a traveling company of performers. These performers are usually acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, although circuses have musicians, trapeze, and other stunt artists.

  6. Home - Circus Historical Society

    Members have access to decades of back issues. The CHS is your gateway to circus history! Explore our comprehensive databases about circus people, routes, wagons, and winter quarters. Check out …

  7. CIRCUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CIRCUS definition: 1. a group of travelling performers including acrobats (= people skilled in difficult physical…. Learn more.

  8. Home - Circus World

    Explore Wisconsin’s rich circus heritage at the original winter quarters home of the Ringling Bros., Circus World in Baraboo!

  9. History of Circus: From Ancient Roots to Controversial Sensation

    Apr 23, 2023 · The circus had a long journey from the Circus Maximus in Ancient Rome to the Cirque du Soleil today. While the modern circus has shed the ethical issues dragging it down since the 19th …

  10. Circus - Performance, Acrobatics, Animals | Britannica

    Circus - Performance, Acrobatics, Animals: Many characteristics of the modern circus—such as parades, acts of skill, animals, and clowns—had become mainstays of many circuses by the mid …