Heartwarming Glimpse into Circus Life | Real Families

Two-year-old Esmeralda and Scarlett have personalities as big as the big top. Edward makes good money throwing knives at his mother. All of them are part of the big family that lives under the big tent.
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[@astriaredacted9571]

My mother said I'd be kidnapped, be sold to the circus, and work as a clown if I didn't stay still in the grocery store. I have some regrets now :(

[@tandiparent1949]

🙃

[@rubysugly6143]

*LMAO*

[@raea3588]

That's a terrible thing to say to a child! Of course, Dumbo's Circus was one of my favorite tv shows when I was little so that threat wouldn't have fazed me smh

[@thatonegaybitch5480]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ellie_bells4988]

@Shiki * yeah like for me being called a piece of breeding s#!t :,)

[@alyssabrown1121]

"We stop them doing it until they want to do it again". That is such a positive way to teach children, without pressuring them or causing resentment later in life. They teach them, they show them, but it doesn't look like they ever force them. Seems like a wonderful place to be.

[@bt-jz7ki]

yes, yes, yes! I just left a comment about this. these kids get so much valuable one on one play and attention from all the adults around them starting at such a young age and it's amazing to watch from a child psychology/development perspective. it just goes to show that when you give children an environment to thrive in, they become good people all on their own. 💖

[@Natmitch08]

yep they seem like wonderful parents!

[@jenniferellis1944]

I like how the parents even give their children choices by sending them to school and not forcing them to be in the circus.

[@buzz8273]

Sk

[@aisha5156]

So we all collectively agree to give the parents around of applause and praise for being great. Better than my dad.👏🏾

[@landyncarson7334]

Is nobody gonna talk about how this started in 1648?? And they're STILL going strong?? That's amazing!

[@dawnlawson7254]

the one family started, not the circus itself.

[@DJ-il4rs]

@@dawnlawson7254 at 20:00 he says the twins are 16th century circus performers, the circus was started in 1648.

[@pres8760]

The year 1648?

[@NinjaKittkatt]

@@DJ-il4rs They're 16th generation, not 16th century. 1648 was in the 17th century.

[@joshuaarmijo3565]

And no animal abuse so far!!! 🐅🦁🐎🐍🐫🐴🦓🐆🐯🐘🐘🐘🎉🎊🎟🔮🧸🃏🎭🎠🎡🎶🥁🎤💸🚩🎪🎪🎪🎪

[@novagille8075]

And am out clowning here for free

[@badposture4968]

Nova Gille same

[@anacatarinalopesdossantos5392]

Exaclty

[@lillianramirez1286]

mood

[@ninajen2487]

Felt that

[@gabbyowens7887]

I felt that in my soul

[@Julia-tp3fb]

The algorithm: "what is it like growing up in a circus?" me: omg I was *just* thinking about that

[@aisha5156]

Coincidence. I. THINK. NOT.

[@oldaccountidontuseanymorel81]

REEEEEEEEWEEEEE

[@aisha5156]

Smol Duck But why?

[@kkaenjixox]

**when the algorithm isnt that dumb/random**

[@julial3758]

Hi Julia

[@mackinzielizabeth872]

Not what I expected i thought these kids would be hunger depressed and just hate life but they seem to love it

[@soofvie1150]

in china that is the case they don't want to be in the circus, they just do it

[@allisonmatzdorff8351]

Not all circuses are horrible and awful. It’s sad to think the circus indrusty is almost completely gone. Everyone sees it as animal abusers and creepy clowns

[@sophcoad]

Allison Matzdorff - Well I’m sorry but that’s practically all it is - an animal abuser and a clowns home *;-;*

[@noelle.sunshine6635]

Sophia JungleSparrow look up circus ole. It’s an artistic show that doesn’t have any animals (rarely) and the clowns are kinda creepy but they have talent and they’re a lot better than most clowns. There’s a lot of similar shows as well you can find that don’t participate in animal abuse and are more or less a form of art. The music, costumes, and tricks are all amazing. It’s sad that there are a lot of small town circuses that aren’t very good, but there are some cool ones out there as well

[@sophcoad]

that one weird girl - Yeah I guess they’re not all bad then ;)

[@Soy_Preinaugural]

I love how Poppy asking the twins, “Are you gonna be a clown, or a cowgirl?” is a legitimate career question!

[@lissahenry1897]

What absolutely delightful young people! Their parents have built a wonderful community for their children.

[@xxhaizleyxx578]

I wanna be in the circus tbh

[@yaboidawg558]

Lissa Henry yep! It’s cool that they love what theyre doing

[@Shaima_I]

mrbeast6000 Wait, Goldfish Doritos?? Or did you mean Goldfish and Doritios?

[@dandy_candy835]

Shaima I I think they meant Goldfish and Doritos. They forgot the comma though

[@professional_loner3597]

@mrbeast6000 I felt that

[@MariTiyana]

This actually seems fun but I’m terrible at everything

[@arianna3555]

LMAO-

[@LG-pv9vg]

To be honest.. I gotta agree.. no, no, not about you,.. about me.. ;-;

[@zarapuddy3098]

Haha that’s so me

[@hsmacaraig]

sameee

[@dandy_candy835]

Woah so many people who think they self doubting is funny 🤩

[@mangolux2656]

“bend your back you silly sausage” 😂😂

[@zomkayy]

I'm assuming this is Canada, because there are Canadian Flags on the tent. lol, anyone know Canadian circus laws?

[@dawnlawson7254]

@@zomkayy really? Yorkshire. That phrase "silly sausage" The accents. It's in the UK.

[@papaya8491]

Blonde Rhiannon i wouldn’t be so sure about that, hurricane doris? i don’t remember any hurricane hitting the uk

[@ByAllAccounts]

@@zomkayy I was confused about this, their accents are from the UK but the flags are Canadian

[@strangeh5227]

Time stamp?

[@ElSings]

Lol she’s bored for a day in her caravan? QUARANTIIIIIINNNEEE!

[@julianacromey7151]

Lol! Ohhhh if only they knew then what they know now!😂🤣😂🤣 there would be no complaints in sight for just ONE DAY in an RV trailer lol.😏

[@zolawisner4316]

i just gonna say it CHICKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emilyjenkins9968]

It actually may have lasted more than one day

[@charli1483]

My parents: go to school or else you’ll work at McDonald’s or the circus do you want to work in the circus? These kids: YES YES 100x YES

[@ExodusRae]

I unfortunately work at McDonald’s and would definitely trade it for the circus after watching this lol

[@aisha5156]

Iowa Fam Good luck with the training tbh.

[@aminaaiono8377]

Iowa Fam Same. At least I’d be having fun

[@MizBryteEyez]

In quarantine and lockdown 80% of College degrees mean NOTHING. Minimum wage retail, food service and hospitality are "essential" jobs. Why did I stress myself out to have perfect grades?

[@ExodusRae]

@Teresa Valencia yep, ours always be working, the only time ours is down is when it’s getting cleaned which only takes like 20 minutes

[@kittyinabix9737]

Everyone was so supportive and carful with how they spoke to the kids and I respect that

[@Lucy-fn9rj]

it’s funny to imagine one of them rebelling by NOT joining the circus. “mum, dad.... i’m going to be an accountant” parents: *shocked gasps*

[@glossyraspberries9124]

Lmaooo

[@S.S.250]

I don't think I have EVER seen more adorable kids than those two twins. They absolutely melt my heart!

[@altheanicolecaneda6590]

Same

[@dumpster9048]

“A circus without the big top, is taking its toll on everyone” Dogs: goes savage Me: oh you mean everyone, everyone.

[@maihuynh6985]

Yes, yes everyone, even the little girl who lives in ur closet- I mean nothing.

[@justinedas3125]

@@maihuynh6985 🤣🤣🤣🤔🤭

[@non-binaryduck]

Ikr- 💀💀💀💀

[@articwolfgirlwolfgirl5617]

I love how the little girls are already stuffing money in their shirts

[@emoryleighann8001]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that!😂

[@gloriajean5360]

Pahaha YES

[@BourqueSimmons]

@@emoryleighann8001 You have to have somewhere to put it!!

[@-justpassingbylmao3050]

Honestly, didn't expect this .. but I don't regret watching it... AWW THX FOR THE LIKESS❤

[@aisha5156]

Ishani Kumar 1# What? 1.3k

[@lilackitten2667]

@Ishani Kumar 1# you do know the number of likes keeps getting bigger?🤦‍♀️

[@rayantyeo]

Ishani Kumar 1# 1.9k

[@rayantyeo]

Bruh you got 1.9k

[@waifusaraa9666]

Lets be honest, you didn't search for this. PS: This is so interesting tho-

[@indys1]

i did lol

[@joeyderosa8494]

Ya, I did not

[@Noel_Wood]

I did

[@gay__froggo313]

I did search for this

[@plague2179]

I did actually

[@elizabethmccall37]

The maturity of these kids is just- wow

[@alysham519]

"if you want to be in the circus you have to do everything". Pans Camera to 2-year-old doing manual labour(assumedly). 😂

[@t.n.tolbert4456]

This is a whole world I never even knew existed. Great video. 👍

[@myroom1913]

Tahisha Tolbert I think that these poor kids don’t know any other way of life/ they are being trained and conditioned just like the poor circus animals!!!!

[@FlowersfloralDesign]

@@myroom1913 At least their healthy

[@myroom1913]

random flower girl Yes but: there’s more to a childhood than just being healthy. Kids need freedom and a chance of just being kids too.

[@abbyrose9601]

But they love what they do😐

[@Laya-Rose]

My Room it’s their own will. I mean the family retired. They don’t need to go back, so it’s their own decision.

[@katyashel5350]

These parents: “it’s okay, drop down if you’re getting tired..” My parents: “Oi wtf do you mean you’re ‘getting tired??’”

[@alondragomez3456]

I love how that mom said “we’re giving them choices” so many kids in the life of performing never actually have a choice sadly. I’m sure they’ll appreciate it later on when they have a degree and other skills to fall back on.

[@Squizoon]

Only these kids have the right to call anyone a clown

[@stephintime6609]

I would honestly accept that as a compliment

[@amandaallen9460]

Did the girl who wanted her own act ever find one and stay with the circus?

[@greensan3093]

I'd like to know as well

[@ryleeheeter8959]

Same here!

[@Rott455]

Maybe if you Googled her name it would tell you!

[@alexride8186]

This is from June 4th of this year so nothing much will have happened

[@amandaallen9460]

@@alexride8186 oh ok

[@Kyoshimimi]

My brother and cousins used to tell me they were gonna sell me to the circus I'm sad they never did😔

[@Chewycardboard]

Im so sorry!

[@Whos_Jasper]

Man that's sad

[@duskcrest3485]

I've always been jealous of these kids who get to start young. I started aerial when I was 15.

[@phadenswandemil4345]

How are you doing now with your aerial? What's the challenges of starting at your age? If you don't mind answering...

[@grace33838]

Same! I technically I only started at 13, but I didn't get to have proper classes until I was 14 :I I wish I had of been able to start earlier!

[@duskcrest3485]

@Cute Coco Bear Studios! Lol, me neither

[@azphim]

I’m starting in two days

[@paow0w279]

I stared at 8. Lucky me

[@Tintenfischchen]

I do dance, acrobatics and circus arts (mostly aerial hoop/silks/trapeze, hand balancing and contortion) and I used to perform with a local circus whenever they were near enough and school wasn't in the way... usually a few weeks in a row during summer break and a few weekends during the year, when they performed in my home town or neighbouring towns. We did 'normal' family holidays too and I liked them as well, but if I had to choose, I would have chosen to live with my best friend (who was the granddaughter of the owner) and train and perform together. The fact that my parents didn't want to sell the house and buy a caravan to join the circus lead to some memorable meltdowns and very dramatic 'but you're literally ruining my whole life, Dad!' situations. Sadly, my parents don't have that big of a passion for performing, so while other kids were dreaming of living in a princess castle, I was dreaming of living in a small caravan, moving around all the time. The dad of the twins said it very well... to a kid, the big top is a giant playground. Doing dance and all kinds of acrobatics was and still is my favourite activity, so it never felt like work to me. Although the family had to give up the circus about 10 years ago, me and my family are still good friends with the whole circus family and the circus kid I wrote about is now the mother of two toddlers and still one of my best and definitely oldest friends. We plan to do an aerial workshop together when I'm ready... I'm currently 9 months pregnant with my first child (it's a girl and we'll call her Mila Sophie), but I totally want to continue dancing and doing acro/circus arts afterwards. The circus world has and always will have a very special place in my heart. You can leave the circus, but the circus never leaves you, they used to say... Now that I'm grown up, married and about to give birth to our first child, I can finally understand what they mean.

[@Kiahboudreaufanning]

Violet Heroine wow 🤩

[@bettybuilds8011]

I always wanted to be part of a circus, but my parents refused to let me go to the higher level gymnastics lessons, because they knew it would involve more contests and driving me around. Before I watched this I already wanted to work on flexibility and strength when i have a kid, it is useful in all sports and leaves their option open. Now I sure do.

[@star_luvsu]

Violet Heroine Lucky you living a circus life the sort of my life is horse riding and I luv it

[@nikkiboucher8972]

Where/how do you learn these skills? Especially if you are broke? 😂

[@Tintenfischchen]

@@nikkiboucher8972 There are schools and special coaches for contortion or aerial work. The latter will probably be more expensive though, so finding a school that teaches circus arts or just acrobatics (you need those basics anyway) is probably the cheaper option. Back in the day when I was young (sounds like I'm like 90 years old... I'm 28), there was no circus school near me, so I learned from the performers in the circus I was involved in and although I never did rhythmic gymnastics, I joined the gymnast's flexibility and strength training twice a week, because it was the most similar thing to contortion, which nobody really taught at the time. Today, circus schools do exist though and so do (mostly) self-trained circus artists...

[@picklesthewise]

I don't watch reality TV but I love these kinds of documentaries. It's great that even though these kids work adult-level jobs and train nonstop, it's all based on what they want and everyone treats them well. It's also amazing to see them work especially since many of the stunts can be dangerous.

[@rosin_eater]

*why does this make me feel sooo unaccomplished?*

[@tonyapalmer2274]

A close friend of mine took his granddaughter to the circus in New Hampshire. Everything was great but high winds came through and unfortunately they both passed away under the tent. It can definitely be dangerous and deadly too.

[@tiahutchings5094]

omg that is so sad i am so sorry to hear this

[@raea3588]

I'm so sorry :(

[@JamieYAYme]

i just looked up the story.. 22 hurt but they were the only two to die. Words can't express my empathy and symapthies.. much love and good vibes. God is keeping them safe now.

[@tonyapalmer2274]

Thank you guys, Bobby was a guy who you wouldn't ever forget after meeting him and he loved life and love. Bobby and his wife actually adopted the little girl and her sister from his step-daughter so grandpa turned into Dad. May they rest in peace together.

[@ashleighventer110]

I’m so sorry

[@buonopesci]

"That's not sugar!" *"But the cake is."*

[@LexitaMai]

I grew up in a traveling carnival/circus and it was great tbh. I wasn't in the show, and often just stayed at the game booths with my older brother but it was such a great culture and community

[@pewpewcat7679]

Sounds like a really cool experience. Lucky!

[@zariballard]

"Everyone would give anything to have the teenagers we have..." Yeah, you got that right!! All the kids are just adorable, mature, and amazingly disciplined.

[@Cmfr10]

I didn’t know circus’s were still a thing When I was seven I only saw people walking an elephant in circles

[@phadenswandemil4345]

I think circus animals are banned, but they still have human performers

[@Buttsceatcgee]

Phaden Swan DeMil That’s good. I always wondered what’s the purpose of having them. They only train them to run in circles, balance on small pedestals, or getting balanced on, or just jump through circles. I find human tricks more entertaining than animal tricks when I was a kid. Still do.

[@zuzu6864]

The circus I went to had horsed and dogs, plus of course, human performers

[@phadenswandemil4345]

@@zuzu6864 Seems I was mistaken - wild animals are banned in UK circuses, but domesticated animals like horses and dogs are still allowed. I'd agree with buttscratcher though. I prefer human circus performers over any animal show

[@miciellabishop5001]

My hometown is very big on circus! All cruelty free with no animals! We have aerial performers and stunts! Lots of fun. I’m currently working in my aerial circus to hopefully be able to tour one day. It’s super fun exercise too!

[@piperpatterson4444]

i love circuses unless they have animals in them.

[@Aila8]

Ikr, I am concerned about the dogs in this vid. The German shepherds in the cage????

[@lilylovely2478]

Aila B. Probably for traveling so they don’t mess anything up but idk- it could be worse

[@Clarie011791]

Pretty sure even if they had animals they'd be ridiculously careful and loving.

[@Clarie011791]

@@Aila8 They get to run around and play but the cages are there to protect them from traffic or tearing up things and most likely to protect others. Circus performers can have pets too.

[@dirtroadfarm.4024]

@@Aila8 Just because it ahowed them in the kennel doesn't mean they're there 24/7. I am sure they don't want them getting run over or fighting other dogs.

[@xylondacollins]

ASL (American Sign Language): Oh my goodness! The twins are adorable. I'm a twin too (identical) ☺.

[@jagu2921]

i have a younger twin brother too

[@reezeparis6835]

same but none identical

[@itsanemmamergency7623]

My younger brothers are both twins :D but they’re not identical.

[@hadiyeah]

I am a twin too (identical)

[@hadiyeah]

Yaay Twin Gang Gang

[@JamieYAYme]

OMG My family would just die to get to see this. Kids in the circus?! And they all seemed so genuinely happy! That girl was so excited to be there, it was so refreshing to see kids so dedicated to something. I guess seeing your family perform, growing up, can you imagine YOUR dad, and YOUR mom (or whomever raised you) Doing circus acts like trapeze or westerns or anything here, you would probably want to follow along too. That applause must feel magical. Now I want to be in a circus. lol

[@nettafriman53]

It is amazing😊 circus have been my hobby from when i was 2 years old and im now 19 and i would not chance circus for anything❤

[@forsakenbrownie708]

I always wanted to join a circus. This makes me kind of sad that I never tried to see if that dream could be a reality...

[@dangerousdoodle2410]

if i were you id just start working on it, its never too late. the creator on here called noeli acoba started at 20-something and now works at cirque du souli despite not having much experience with any sort of gymnastics or anything and not being overly flexible. its never too late to start and if this is something you're still interested in, give it a go! i could talk to you more about how youd go about it and some suggestions i have, lmk if you do, but the biggest suggestion is strength training, practicing flexibility, and attending circus classes/aerial classes if youre able to. With strength training, id recommend calisthenics. it's about moving your body through space. and also make sure to go for *strength*, especially at the beginning, over building muscle if you want to progress quickly. there's videos online about the difference between strength training and muscle building, the biggest one just being do high intensity workouts. strength is super important to all aspects of circus, and especially with calisthenics it very easily would translate to hand balancing if you're also interested in that With flexibility, make sure to warm up before hand. id do a full body stretch as frequently as you can, and put emphasis on parts of flexibility you want to improve quicker. for example, i do a lot of hamstring stretches because they're very tight. as for attending circus classes, obviously its important if you want to do circus/aerials, but if you cant at the moment there's other ways to build the muscle and coordination before you manage to get to do the classes. noeli (who i mentioned earlier) has some workouts on her channel specifically for aerialists, and im sure you can find tons online. id also recommend doing anything you can related to circus if thats something you broadly are interested in. such as tumbling (be VERY CAREFUL if doing this at home, unless you're in the right space for it stick to the basics like handstands and cartwheels), hand balancing, juggling (there's tutorials online, as well as tutortials for DIY juggling beanbags if you're interested in that), pole dancing (an uncommon apparatus i think (?), but it's been used in cirque du soli shows and translates really well to the chinese pole) Also, if you have the option, I'd recommend trying out a general aerials class that lets you try a bunch of aerial apparatuses. for example, i love the solo trapeze, lyra makes me want to die. hope this helps you and anyone else who read it!

[@anitagomez9100]

It's good they dont force any of their children to perform and actually give them other options . I love how they have so much passion for it too but again not forcing anyone. Even the littlest ones.

[@xtine9677]

"when we're here we wanna go there, when we're there...... .......we don't wanna come back here" LITERALLY NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

[@tandiparent1949]

It's sad that the girls don't realize that their parents have sacrificed to try to make a different lifestyle for them...to go to school, etc.; but, it's good that they know what they want to do at such a young age.

[@puzzleduser]

i think they do realize and know, but they just grew up differently and had to turn their life around. They just love the circus and without feel incomplete maybe.

[@jeannetteblanchard9085]

Circusry is skilled work, and pays well as such. If someone leaves the circus, they're either criminal, or were never into it enough to become good enough at it to win against competition actually into it.

[@lanaalic]

Legend has it, the dad is still reading the newspaper to this day..

[@mar.69]

Omg I never thought a toddler dressed as a clown would be the cutest thing

[@jessiecatcake4660]

21:15 my heart melted when the kid said 'beep'

[@inkdragon3455]

"You gonna run away and join the circus?" Ummmmm YES

[@Whos_Jasper]

Yes I'm coming with you bro

[@12Qwerty34]

As someone who has always wanted to live in the circus and has attempted to run away to the circus multiple times, I really wish I grew up like these kids. When I turn 18, I am going to join the circus with my trapeze act. When I have kids, they will be raised just like this.

[@nevaehlindsay9715]

I love the fact that when Yasmin was practicing and her teacher said take a break, When Yasmin said she wanted to keep practicing and her teacher respected that.

[@kittycatcuties]

That scene with the twin girls with their pops doing clown make up 💕

[@yaldoshelelohim]

Wow... send ALL children to the circus. I would be so proud to have any of those kids as my own. Great attitudes, Great work ethic at such young ages.

[@twix5140]

it’s SO sweet how they gave the “wages” to those little girls ! definitely teaching them not to let others walk on them at an early age

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Such sweet girls.. very charming people..it’s good to see all the love in this family..

[@edenitebattleaxe]

As someone who's a circus artist (contortion/banquine/andbalancing/clowning) and a dancer, this makes me smile

[@heathers947]

When I was little I thought that they just took kids from families and trapped then in the circus...... And I was ever so WRONG

[@lumeria7229]

The girl in the thumbnail looks like a Ghibli character :) adorable.

[@gdfrisina5065]

yeah she looks like Chihiro!!

[@kkimjjieunie]

GD frisina chihiro ❤️

[@anabsolutemess6227]

Okay but seeing the two little twin girls having fun and having an act is adorable and it amazes me this has been in their blood for so long!

[@pewpewcat7679]

Every other comment is somebody crying dog abuse... seriously? Use your brains people. Those were guard dogs. They were barking at the camera crew so they were obviously in the kennel for the duration of the filming and likely when there's visitors. All the other dogs were roaming around. Stop crying animal abuse when there is none and there are actual, more concerning things going on elsewhere. Moving along... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Isa-px7cn]

PewPewCat no comments are saying that...

[@ptolemaea4]

no one’s saying that?

[@non-binaryduck]

@@Isa-px7cn lol

[@inglewood826]

thank u for saying that. cuz i hate how ppl accuse of abuse when animals are just making noises or in weird moods and start freaking out randomly. and as u said for these dogs: their cage was HUGE like im sure they're fine lmao ppl be trippen

[@itskitty808]

Exactly. Guard dogs are dangerous if they aren't properly restrained. People need to understand that certain breeds have are bred as guard dogs.

[@BriannaOfficial16]

Im a first generation self taught circus performer and i started when i was 11

[@alyak69]

Im still nine so i could do that in the future when i learn i wish i could work in a cirus 😭

[@daniellebrock9736]

Funerals? Id love to have my funeral at a circus😂

[@seekingeagles]

I attended ballroom dance lessons with husband and wife instructors who had taught dance for 60+ years. He died and his Celebration of Life was a huge big band ballroom dance -- which I attended. There were 500 people there and out of that there were 160 people (80 couples) who met in his dance lessons. He was a huge matchmaker. It was the coolest Celebration of Life EVER!!!!! What is more, until he passed, we assumed she was in her mid 50's but then we learned they just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary and both or them had been married prior to their marriage. She stepped every step of every class -- and was teaching 22 hours a week at age 83.

[@hayleyparr6565]

I'm a Renaissance Fair kid and I have to say communities like that are wonderful to be in

[@aname4700]

The level of passion, respect and love they have for the circus is admirable

[@doreensupino6309]

They love it there. It's a big playground for them however they train to be the best. It's nice being a spectator but getting a chance to hear the back stories here is amazing to me. I'm really enjoying this. They've got great attitudes and they get along so well.

[@kayladanielle7105]

when the lady was talking about how her dad lost his tent i got so sad🥺🥺

[@bettyboop7886]

I would love growing up in the circus, think of all the animals, costumes, outfit, food, acts.

[@riv247]

Is anyone gonna talk about how she has a Playboy pillow? it's cool ngl

[@dogpersonnamedcat131]

I used to do Ariel silks when I was 16-18 such a fun unique experience, I wasn't traveling but creating that wonder in people seeing you fly through the air was like nothing else :)

[@ailee3459]

The little girl in the thumbnail looks like a ghibli character. So adorable.

[@charxsaavxla2735]

they are living every kids dreams lmao

[@crazeacorn_yt88]

“Bend ya back you silly sausage.”

[@TheChooken83]

So happy to see Gary Brophy on this, I was wondering where he had gone after leaving Australia, good to see him and his family are still going strong

[@deborahgate965]

Was that the wild west act? I noticed the Australian flag.

[@emilytyner661]

I’m proud to be a circus kid🎪

[@Multisturn]

Emily Tyner are you the girl that didn’t get her own act?

[@emilytyner661]

Unicorn Globe no?

[@Multisturn]

Emily Tyner oh i thought you were bc you said i’m proud to be a circus kid and you kinda look like her

[@emilytyner661]

Unicorn Globe nah my grandparents just own a circus too

[@madisonby2490]

God! The last time I went to a circus was when I was 4 years old. It was a beautiful and spectacular experience! My aunt and uncle had took me and my siblings as well as my cousin and I was so memorized by how each act was so unique! Heck a clown even gave me a ballon!

[@elizarain5540]

I understand the feeling of preforming and just loving it and wanting to do it forever. I preform in theater and choir and it is my everything

[@hi-uk7cv]

I could NEVER imagine my life without being a circus kid so glad that they chose me at auditions!

[@rainandhail67]

The reason working in the circus is so awesome is because you’re free to choose what you want, whether it’s industrial, art form, etc, it’s a welcoming community because it can be harsh so they help each other out, you’re always doing something, in a caravan on the road, and you get paid The whole thing looks like a travelling tight nit neighbourhood and I wanna join :(

[@ginaone6601]

Omg the twins 😍😍

[@al9827]

I remember going to my first circus when I was 14. I cannot express the 'mount of anxiety that came over me with every performance. Nonetheless, I loved seeing these kids working at the circus and behind the scenes. What lovely family they've formed!

[@EldritchyWitchy]

My old teacher used to work in the circus as one of the Hoola-Hoopers and she always encouraged our class to study circus, and I never thought it be so fun

[@brookel9102]

Did the blond girl's parents not have an act that she could follow in?

[@lauren3010]

Some people just don’t have talent. I think accepting that is important for a person to acknowledge.

[@clovar6094]

No since her mother left the circus so she has been alone with no act

[@zuucaritass]

Lauren :) that’s a horrible way to think 😖

[@YonUndone3064]

@@zuucaritass exactly

[@abbythings]

wait circuses are a real thing i thought they were just in movies and stuff EDIT: I didn’t know they were still a thing

[@GypsyRoseBlanchardisaliar]

AwesomeGirl200512 yes lol

[@Problempossum11]

Ive never once met a person who didn't know circuses were real lol

[@abbythings]

Absolutely Fabulous no....i’ve never seen one before. i guess they’re not really a thing in the us anymore

[@abbythings]

Andi Hagen i mean i didn’t know that they were still a thing. are they mainly in europe or something?

[@Findingwally]

AwesomeGirl200512 we have them all over in Australia. My cousins owned one and all 16 of their kids performed

[@poi6049]

If the twins ever grow up to be working in the circus they could possibly be the best duo out there!🤩

[@kathrynehiersche1817]

I've been an arialist for 2.5 years now. I practice at the trampoline park I work at, about a week ago we reopened but just before that we found out that I got corona... So despite literaly being 1 mile away from an open building where my silks lay in wait, I have had to stay at home so I don't get others sick. It has been one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Those silks are one of the most important things in my life and in less than 1 month I'm going to be moving to Germany (where I don't know if I'll find a place to do silks). But my doctor has said that this Monday (in 4 days) I can start going places again! I am going to practice silks multiple hours every day until I move. Now to mention, for the last 2 years one of the mot important things for me was I wanted one of my school teacher to go with me to see my "preformance". He has been my JROTC intructor for the last 2 years but has been there for me for 4. I will have exactly 9 days to work on conditioning and flexablity before he gets to see what I love so much.

[@non-binaryduck]

Good luck 😄

[@SherioCheers]

My mom dated a young man who was a circus clown that came from a family of circus clowns. I bet he was interesting!

[@lunahaleraven6011]

This is a wonderful family community. I hope their doing well in the Pandemic.

[@BlackBellyDanceCandy]

What a beautiful culture.

[@skullyhart]

I think they are beautiful people. Yes, different from the norm, but just like you & me in all the ways that count. And who doesn't love the Circus!

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

These kids have an life ethic that is lacking in most of the kids born in the everyone gets a trophy generations. Impressive and a joy to watch! Happy healthy family oriented kids and adults. I fully support this! Its awesome!

[@izzy-ns6xj]

Ty Lee has entered the chat

[@thisisntaname]

Omgg that's what I was thinking

[@fishbread999]

I got to have a little “role” in the circus once but that was like a loonngggg time ago lmao

[@j-rodthelibrarykid1166]

What did you do

[@fishbread999]

@@j-rodthelibrarykid1166 something to do with feathers lmao

[@alinalbelieber]

Same i was a clown lmao but it was only like one sentence 😂😂

[@gennyp8241]

ToastMell0Oo omg was it the balancing the feathers thing in your hand or something 💀

[@moniquejohnson2465]

Bless every Circus Act in the World. This takes WORK to make it special for their audiences. WOW, I knew it was not easy, but I appreciate all that they do to put on great entertaining shows. This is their bread and butter. Respect.

[@rachelcooper1561]

This is a great video but I literally cannot STAND that there is an ad every 2 minutes.... its a 44 minute video calm down

[@theresathegreat8805]

Rachel Cooper I didn’t get any ads while watching this. Are you sure it’s not just your area?

[@-cheese-..]

@@theresathegreat8805 yeah same I didn't get any ads either

[@pewpewcat7679]

It displayed all the little ad segments on the bottom play bar for me but it didn't play all of them (LUCKILY) or I probably wouldn't have sat all the way through

[@quinevere]

funny how the clown memes have been real quiet after this...

[@Sarakate601]

Those twins are FREAKING ADORABLE! 😩 I personally want boys but seeing them so freaking cute! I’d settle for a girl 😜 30 with no kids - MY CLOCKS TICKIN

[@debmaddox3809]

Adopt one, but it's more memorable to have your own

[@FionaRadzi]

😂🤣😂 I feel u girl!!!!

[@D-me-dream-smp]

What a delightful group of people. The kids are all so mature and lovely.

[@amandatyler4324]

I love how happy all the children look and talk.

[@novagille8075]

21:16 “Bip” 🥺🥺🥺

[@eronwithaknife]

I grew up in a circus family. I always dreamed of running away and joining a regular family.

[@KCsFunHouse]

That manager talking to Yaz was so sweet! I wish I had someone give me a pep talk like that!

[@girlie-macie4408]

As long as they don’t use wildlife for the circus I’m fine.