Talented Ashley Vargas who is the pre-show hostess on Ringling's 2013 Red edition "Built to Amaze" is also an excellent horsewoman and performs during the show.
This site is dedicated to the men and women of today's traditional American circus, As a running series of photos, it includes pictures of performers, producers, owners, animal handlers, concessionaires and behind the scene personnel, many of whom are the most talented, most dedicated and hardest working people living today. These photos are not to be used for any promotional or comercial purpose without my consent or the subjects in the photograph.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Main Support
Circus performer Edward Valeiras, originally from Argentina, is the bottom man on his family perch pole act in the Lewis & Clark show during the 2013 season.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Up and Around
When circus performer Iragilda Fernandez is not above the ring doing a web act or spinning around in a giant wheel, she may also be seen filling in as a showgirl.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Put 'Er Up-Take 'Er Down
Jose Olivares, a canvas man from Guadalajara, Mexico, is one of the hard working crew that daily raises and lowers the Kelly Miller Circus big top.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
High in the Sky
Center ring attraction, the lovely Alida Wallenda Cortes walks the high wire as a member of the daring "The Flying Wallendas" act.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
A Delicate Balance
Jose' Ayala comes from a long line of circus performers and displays perfect balance during his Rola- Bola act.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Up, Up, And Away!
Romanian acrobat Dolores Cretu flies to new heights while performing with her family teeterboard circus act.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Honored Circus Name
James Hamid continues carrying on the famous Hamid name by producing fine Shrine circuses throughout the United States.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Young Horsewoman
Following in famous circus riders footsteps, Aurora Loyal performs in her parents Timi and Liz's riding act.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Taking Flight
Anthony Pages, flies high above the ring as part of the well known trapeze act "The Flying Pages".
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Making Concessions
Friendly Ringling concessionaire, Martha Sousa, is originally from Argentina. She currently is on the Red Unit.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Bear In Mind
Jimmy Hall, together with his wife Tepa, presents the well known "Castle's Bears" circus act.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Tiger Talk
Well known circus performer, Kay Rosaire, explains tiger care and training to the audience while presenting her act.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Juggling Across The Country
Czech Republic native, Petr Smaha, joins his family as the featured juggling group in the 2013 Ringling Gold edition "Fully Charged".
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Patriot Performer
Kelly Miller Circus majorette, Donna Hampton, works on the camel rides as well as helping to present mixed animals during the show.
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