The Sailor Circus Academy is a circus arts training program for students in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Known worldwide as “The Greatest ‘Little’ Show on Earth,” the Sailor Circus Academy is the oldest youth circus in America, attracting over 1 million spectators to its annual performances. Located in Sarasota, Florida, the Academy offers after-school circus training where students can develop important life skills, gain self-discipline, build confidence, and commit to achieving their goals—all within a vibrant circus atmosphere.

Created in 1949 as a high school gymnastics class, the Sailor Circus has grown into a spectacular circus school that is one of the top in the USA, serving students in grades 1 through 12 and beyond. Through rigorous interdisciplinary performing arts and psychomotor skills programs, students learn circus arts in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Sailor Circus Academy students are recognized as future leaders and major contributors to the circus legacy in Sarasota.