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 use of animals to focus exclusively on human artistry.
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 short fence.
List of American Circuses (Listed in alphabetical order) Did You Know, that on a circus the term "First of May" is used to describe an employee who is on his/her first season with a circus. Click on a link below for Circus History, Owner Information and Photos. Circuses are listed in alphabetical order, top to bottom.
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.