THE ACTS

Russian Bar

From the academy to the galaxy these cosmic cadets march to infinity and beyond to defend the planet you call home. Give a salute to the few, the proud, the vanguard of the stars!

BIKE & SKATING

Temperatures rise as we close in on our next destination. Our wheeled masters of magma thrive in this planet’s inhospitable terrain; while other species would perish, our volcanic virtuosos flourish!

WEB & DANCE

I am over the moon to announce that we have reached the next stop in our quasar quest! But beware! Do not allow yourself to be allured by the sirens awaiting you in the dark-matter-depths beyond.

TIGHT WIRE SLACK & ROLA

In the northernmost part of the galaxy, these creatures live in an icy isolation. Only to awake from their slumber to perforate the permafrost, so that they may demonstrate their gifts to us trepidatious travelers.

Low Casting

It seems we’ve crossed paths with another craft in our phenomenal fleet. Commanded by two of the finest pilots we have employed in our enterprise, this ship is second to none in terms of speed and grace - aside from our own, of course.

Cloudswing

As we travel from planet to planet, there are some unexpected sites outside of our ship. Soon these nebulas will combine their colorful clouds to form the stars that we see in the night skies. But for now, I encourage you to take a moment to gaze upon these marvelous marbled majesties!

Chinese Pole

Living high in the mountains of their home world, these creatures display the utmost mastery over both the physical and spiritual realms. Be rendered with awe as this social species performs in pairs to defy gravity.

Balancing

We have a surprise appearance on our journey, as we’ve encountered some of our local legends; This special team patrols our solar system to purge the stars of any toxic substances. Watch with wonder as they work together with tenacity.

Quartet

On a planet that has flooded in the last millennia, these swimmers have made the best of a soggy situation. These strongmen have been saving surfers and swimmers galore, all while demonstrating daring acts and dizzying displays.

LYRA

Traveling once every 5000 years to Earth, it is a rare sight to see these extraterrestrial entities exploring the outer-reaches of our universe. Keep a close eye on these interstellar idols as they spin through the starlight.

Teeterboard

If you look around the inside of our stellar ship, you’ll easily notice the enigmatic engineering that prevents any mechanical issues. However, if you find yourselves in need of space-side assistance, there is only one group for you to call upon; find yourselves astounded by the intelligence of this relentlessly crafty crew

Juggling

Be cautious and courageous, dear passengers! Our sensors indicate that we have some uninvited guests aboard our luxury craft. This crew of bold buccaneers, armed with wily tricks, that aim to charm and disarm you.

Flying Trapeze

In the northernmost part of the galaxy, these These ethereal entities will allure and astound you. Watch with wonder as they glide effortlessly through the cosmos, moving in tandem and with spectacular opulence.

Fsu Circus Staff

Chad Mathews - Director

Charley Mason - Associate Director

Nate Stapp - Associate Director

Celina Dezzuto - Creative Director

Allie Hetherington - Assistant Director

Misha Souponitski - Guest Coach

Sam Abel - Guest Coach

A special thank you to the staff of the FSU Student Union, FSU Student Affairs, & the FSU Foundation for your support!

Since 1947 the FSU Circus has been a constant feature of Florida State University campus. The story of the circus is one of dedication, perseverance, trust and lifelong friendships. Multitudes of students spanning the decades have come together to make this special program what it is today.

When they began their circus involvement they may not have had any experience or any idea of what they were about to experience. After months of training, rigging and learning, they were able to showcase their talents and skills to their fellow students, the community and even people in different countries.

The names of those people who participated in and created the foundation of this program and ensured its continuous success are too numerous to list. We are here today to honor the great tradition and memories of all those who came before us, those who allow us to fly high.

Thank you to all our FSU Circus Alumni!

We would not be here today without you.

A special thank you to the incredible generosity through their support of our program!

Outside Rings

DOUBLE TRAPEZE

Center Ring

CLOWNING DANCE

TRIPLE TRAPEZE

JUMP ROPE

CLOWNING

SWINGING TRAPEZE

RUSSIAN BAR

BIKE FOR FIVE

WEB

ROLA / SLACK

SKATING

DANCE

WIRE

CLOUDSWING

LOW CASTING

BALANCING

QUARTET

LYRA

CHINESE POLE

FLYING TRAPEZE

TEETERBOARD

CLOWNING

JUGGLING

Top Left

Row 1 - Katherine Smith, Grant Poston, Ricardo Patiño, Jillian Carta, Emilia Rodriguez

Row 2 - Shelby Simmons, Lucas Wilson, Saralynn Premer, Hayden Lenk, Connor Pierson, Connor Bishop, Gabby Hart, Austyn Gerhart, Christina Browder

Row 3 - Adriana Melendez, Ellie Koch, Amanda Connor, Gianna Previte, Brooke Walter, Hannah Cooper

Row 4 - Madison Sarvis, Victoria Pagan, Riley Williamson, Daly Santana, Gina Masterson