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Sarasota Schools Integrate Circus Arts into Curriculum
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Sarasota Schools Add Circus Arts to Curriculum

Sarasota's public schools, in partnership with the Circus Arts Conservatory, launched the Circus Arts Integrated Education Pathway, offering credit-bearing academic study combined with comprehensive circus arts training.

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09/22/2026 · Sarasota edition

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Sarasota's public education system now includes the Circus Arts Integrated Education Pathway, a program designed by Booker Middle School and Sarasota High School in partnership with the Circus Arts Conservatory. This program offers the nation's only credit-bearing academic pathway focused on comprehensive circus arts training.

The pathway honors Sarasota's circus heritage by combining academic study with hands-on circus arts instruction. Students develop skills in various circus disciplines, cultivating creativity, discipline, and physical prowess.

The Sarasota County School District and the Circus Arts Conservatory collaborate to provide students with specialized training and resources. Booker Middle School and Sarasota High School offer the academic foundation for the program.

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