My Nonprofit Reviews
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Review for The Circus Barn, Inc., Greensboro, VT, USA
Circus Smirkus makes magic. It's that simple. Each summer audiences fall in love with the wonder, joy, & artistry of the circus arts through Smirkus' award-winning Big Top Tour, performed primarily by talented children and teens. In addition to its tour, Smirkus brings the circus arts to thousands of children annually through school residencies and summer camp programs. My son was first introduced to Circus Smirkus by attending annual performances of the Big Top Tour. Years later, a Smirkus school residency resulted in his learning to diabolo and juggle - with a passion! As a ninth grader, he attended the Smirkus Advanced Camp, and one year later he was on tour as an official "trouper". The Smirkus experience has been a remarkable journey of transformation. Whether through residency, camp, or tour, Smirkus teaches kids to extend the boundaries of what they thought possible, and to love the unique form of art that is circus.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing kids - including my own - develop a passion & skill for the circus arts.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the shared sense of inclusiveness and in supporting the same mission.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
like family.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
establish a national circus school to reach even more children and preserve the important and unique art that is circus.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
