Parents want to start new circus school

ESSEX — Officials at Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s premier circus organization, said Tuesday they were investigating how the organization fell into the “very precarious position” that forced a sudden shutdown of operations last week.

As Circus Smirkus evaluated its situation, a group of circus parents said it will strive to bring a new vision of circus training and performance to would-be students.

“We want very much for the community to have it,” said Ron Redmond, a member of the parent group, referring to a new circus training program. “We want to bring the magic of circus to the community so they can be bitten by the bug.”

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