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Circus Juventas is a youth performing arts circus school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and serving youth throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Formerly known as Circus of the Star, the organization was founded in 1994 by Dan and Betty Butler. Image File history File links CJlogo. ... The performing arts include theater, motion pictures, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, magic and the marching arts, such as brass bands, etc. ... The Big Top of Billy Smarts Circus Cambridge 2004. ... The City of Saint Paul State capitol building in Saint Paul Motto: Nickname: Location in Ramsey County, Minnesota Founded Incorporated 1851 1854  County Ramsey County Borough Parrish Mayor Chris Coleman (DFL) Area  - Total  - Water 145. ... Popular use of the word youth refers to a person who is neither an adult nor a child, but somewhere in between, scientifically referred to as an adolescent and, in the United States, commonly referred to as a teen or teenager. ... Twin cities are two towns or cities that are geographically close to each other and may seem to form a single unit, often referred to collectively. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

Emulating the artistry and spirit of Cirque du Soleil, Circus Juventas has enjoyed popularity in the Twin Cities. Launched at St. Paul's Highland Fest in 1995, Circus Juventas has since entertained and amazed hundreds of thousands of audience members in venues including: the Science Museum of Minnesota; Target Center; the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; the Mall of America; Roy Wilkins Auditorium; and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Dralion 2004 Cirque du Soleil (French for Circus of the Sun) is an entertainment company founded by Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier, both former street performers, in 1984 and is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. ... The City of Saint Paul State capitol building in Saint Paul Motto: Nickname: Location in Ramsey County, Minnesota Founded Incorporated 1851 1854  County Ramsey County Borough Parrish Mayor Chris Coleman (DFL) Area  - Total  - Water 145. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Science Museum of Minnesota is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization governed by a board of trustees, staffed by over 500 employees and over 1,600 volunteers located in the states capital city of Saint Paul which focuses on topics in technology and natural history. ... The Target Center The Target Center is an arena in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota sponsored by Target Corporation that is home to the National Basketball Associations Minnesota Timberwolves and Womens National Basketball Associations Minnesota Lynx. ... Above one of the Mall of Americas main entrances The Mall of America (also MOA, MoA, or the Megamall) is a shopping mall located in the Twin Cities suburb of Bloomington, Minnesota. ... The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is an art museum located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...

In 1996, Circus Juventas began a capital campaign to build a permanent home in St. Paul. A long-term lease was secured from the City of St. Paul and initial designs for the 21,000 square foot (2,000 m²) Big Top were completed. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of contributors including families, supporters and area foundations, the campaign goal of US$2.1 million was reached and the Big Top was built in 2001. 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... USD redirects here. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

They offer circus arts training and performance opportunities for children and youth ages 3 to 21 in a safe and noncompetitive environment. While encouraging and helping to develop individual strengths and abilities, the professional staff-members at Circus Juventas gives every child the opportunity to be in the spotlight.

External links

• Circus Juventas Home Page