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   circus

   /ˈsəːkəs/

   noun

   • 1. a travelling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers which gives performances, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places: "I was thrilled by the annual visits of the circus"
   • ▪ a large group of people travelling together on the circuit of a particular high-profile activity: informal "the Formula One grand prix circus"
   • ▪ a public scene of frenetic, noisy, or confused activity: informal "a media circus"
   • 2. (in ancient Rome) a rounded or oval arena lined with tiers of seats, used for equestrian and other sports and games: "the Circus Maximus"
   • 3. a rounded open space in a town or city where several streets converge: British "Piccadilly Circus"

   Word Origin late Middle English (with reference to the arena of Roman antiquity): from Latin, ‘ring or circus’. The sense ‘travelling company of performers’ dates from the late 18th century.

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   What does a circus do?

   • A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and unicyclists as well as other object manipulation and stunt-oriented artists.

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   Where do circuses perform?

   • Circuses typically perform in a circus tent. The circus is more of an art form than a pure show today. Some say that the history of the circus began in the 18th century.

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   What is a circus based on?

   • Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. 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.

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   What are some examples of modern circuses?

   • The earliest examples of the contemporary circus are Circus Oz, formed in Australia in 1978 from SoapBox Circus and New Circus; Pickle Family Circus, formed in San Francisco in 1975; and Cirque du Soleil, founded in Quebec in 1984. Modern are the Tiger Lillies, Le Cirque Invisible, Dislocate, and Vulcana Women's Circus.

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   What are some interesting facts about circuses?

   • Circuses have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, but their acts have changed greatly over time. The V&A holds in its collection a large number of objects that reveal the fascinating history of the circus. Print depicting Philip Astley, unknown maker, about 1800, England. Museum no. S.426-2011. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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   What is a circus ring?

   • circus, an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. The word has the same root as circle and circumference, recalling the distinctive environment in which such entertainment is presented—the ring, a circular performance area usually bounded by a short fence (or “curb”).

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   A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and unicyclists as well as other object manipulation and stunt-oriented artists.

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   Oct 11, 2024 · 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.

5. www.vam.ac.uk › articles › the-story-of-circusThe story of circus - V&A

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   Circuses have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, but their acts have changed greatly over time. The V&A holds in its collection a large number of objects that reveal the fascinating history of the circus. Print depicting Philip Astley, unknown maker, about 1800, England.

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   The circus is essentially a visual performing art and therefore unfettered by language barriers. As a result, it is easily exportable to countries with native languages different from the language(s) of the performers. Early circus companies, realizing this, embarked on extensive international tours.

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   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 century, it is still a place of entertainment, awe, and joy.

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    A circus is a form of entertainment that features many different spectacular acts. These acts may include funny clowns and skilled and daring performers. Circus acts often perform in a circle, or ring, with the audience on all sides. Big circuses may have three rings with different acts inside each one.

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    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. Circuses typically perform in a circus tent. The circus is more of an art form than a pure show today.