The most famous American circus, “Big Apple” was created by the  jugglers Paul Binder and Michael Christensen. It was created in 1977. 

The circus was the “offshoot” of the New York School of Circus Arts, which  became one of the community non-profit organizations. The success of  the famous circus troupe led the managers to rename in the Big Apple Circus. These movements were  “good luck Century” for the troupe.

The  “Big Apple” troupe gave the first show under the green modest dome tent set in the shadow of the huge “World Trade Center” in Manhattan in July 18, 1977.

The circus pleases its fans with traditionally and high quality performances.  The best artists from around the world are in the troupe. There are a lot of Russian artists. The clown Valery Serebryakov works greatly with well- trained tigers and dogs. The circus Big Apple is famous because of its participation in the charity events for a record number. The circus does not set a goal to be profitable and will never raise the price. The circus director, Michael Christensen, invented the “Big Apple Circus Clown Care”. They visit sick children for free giving  much-needed fun, laughter and a sense of caring to young patients. The doctor noticed that after the artist’s visit  the efficiency of the  treatment increased. 

 

Thanks to the talented managers and to the executive director, Judith Fridlender, Elizabeth McCann, James Mclntyre and Gary Dunning, the circus “Big Apple” is one of the most successful and popular in the world.

 

The artists come to the circus from around the world, but that did not stop the troupe “Big Apple” to develop its own style of performances, different from others. The troupe has a bright particularity for the New York energy. Different stories, costumes, decorations, music, film directors, choreographers, designers changed everything. 

 

When we think about this circus we remember about the storm of emotions, of childhood, about the soaring height of the artists, the funniest clowns and about everything exciting. 

The artists briefly return you to the state of childishness, openness, place and happiness. It is useful for mental and for physical health. It is checked on personal experience! Enjoy and laugh!