Welcome to American CircusFest - an exciting, brand-new cirque competition and workshop!

The weekend extravaganza will be jam-packed with awesome talks, Q&A, workshops with some of the industry's most well-known names, as well as the main event.

 

The competition showcases students from beginner to professional level in a variety of circus disciplines, which will be judged by an eclectic panel of circus superstars.

 

Presented by Lone Star Circus, American CircusFest will take place the weekend of April 1-2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

Lone Star Circus was founded in 2006 by Fanny Kerwich, an 8th generation circus performer of French descent. Fanny currently serves as Creative & Executive Artistic Director of Lone Star Circus® and Lone Star Circus School.

 

Since its inception, the school has flourished and has become one of the premier circus schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Fanny is proud to bring American CircusFest to circus artists by combining all areas of circus under one event. This event gives students and professionals the perfect opportunity to showcase their talents among some of the leaders in the circus community.

 

A thrilling chance for the competing professional circus artist -- 1st Place in the professional division is a contract to perform in one of Lone Star Circus’ professional productions! You will work alongside the industry’s finest!

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION -- Before registering for a professional category, please contact us at manager@lonestarcircus.org with a sample video of your routine. Thank you!

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WHEN

April 1-2, 2023

VENUE

Lone Star Circus School 4207 Simonton Rd Dallas TX 75244