The Circus Kids Create is the most popular in-depth program under the Circus Minimus tent. In this artist-in-residence program a circus professional collaborates with 30-700 students, teachers, parents and artists to create a community-based circus in 2-4 weeks. The Circus Kids Create is usually sponsored by local non-profit organizations such as schools, museums, theaters or community centers. The residency culminates with a Big Show, the purpose of which is to give every student and collaborator a "moment in the sun."
In collaboration with classroom teachers Circus Minimus develops various Integrated Curriculums. This program infuses core subjects with the spirit of circus making the whole experience an entirely new and exciting touchstone for learning. Materials for this are often drawn from the CM Library, which includes over 100 age-appropriate books, learning tools, and instructional videos.
Recent Integrated Curriculum collaborations with other artists have resulted in school-hosted productions of Circus Poeticus, Circus Around the Globe, Circus Articus, The Peace Circus, and Circus Musicus in English and Spanish productions.
Circus Minimus Mission Statement
Circus Minimus gives communities a chance to runaway and join the circus, and still be home for dinner! The goal of our circus is to create opportunities for each collaborator (teacher, student, artist or intern) to discover and share their unique gift. In this way, the circus arena allows each participant their “moment in the sun.” Circus Minimus artist/educators work cooperatively within any community for this goal.