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Circus Center Announces "Four Seasons" Spring Youth Showcase

Performances to include acrobatics, aerial, unicycle and more!

Circus Center, San Francisco’s premiere hub for circus arts training, is proud to announce its upcoming Spring Youth Showcase, a high-energy reimagining of Vivaldi’s legendary "Four Seasons." On Sunday, May 31st, the next generation of circus stars will transform the ring into a seasonal spectacle, blending classical masterpieces with gravity-defying athleticism.

The production features a talented cast from the Circus Center Youth Program and the prestigious San Francisco Youth Circus (SFYC) Company. These young artists will bring Vivaldi’s compositions to life through a diverse array of disciplines, proving that circus artistry is always in season.

Audiences can expect a breathtaking variety of acts, including:

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  • Aerial Excellence: Graceful displays on the trapeze, silks, and hoop.
  • Ground Acrobatics: High-impact tumbling and fluid contortion.
  • Skill & Precision: Dynamic unicycle routines and whimsical juggling.

“Our talented students are using their circus skills to translate the beautiful and dynamic music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons into a touching spectacle of fun and emotion,” says Dominic Cruz, Performance Department Manager. “Come support and find inspiration for the whole family in the unique blend of classical music and circus drawn straight from the hearts of our youth performers here at Circus Center!”

Tickets range from $10 - $40. The performance starts at 6 pm and doors open at 5:30 pm. Location: 755 Frederick Street. For more information and to get tickets please visit circuscenter.org/shows or contact info@circuscenter.org

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About San Francisco Circus Center:

For over 40 years Circus Center has been one of San Francisco’s most treasured arts institutions, offering classes for every age and level of ability in such disciplines as flying trapeze, acrobatics, aerial arts, contortion, and juggling. It is home to the celebrated San Francisco Youth Circus (SFYC) Company, a pre-professional youth troupe that has sent students on to careers in circuses around the world. Community engagement is a vital part of the mission of Circus Center. The Circus in the City Program brings the social-emotional benefits of circus to the Tenderloin and other underserved communities through a partnership with the City of San Francisco.

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