Graduation is a time for celebration, but in this industry, we know the real work is just beginning for these artists! Not only did they dedicate themselves to years of studying, but they did it all during a pandemic that forced them to adapt to the rapidly changing expectations of the circus industry. A huge congratulations to these circus arts graduates who are now embarking on the next stage of their careers: the professional market.

Kicking off your circus career is no simple feat, but after years of hard work and historic challenges, the class of 2022 is ready to enter the next stage of their journey—and to appear on many more stages to come! Presenting the Graduates of 2022 Spotlight! We’re proud to highlight a few circus school graduates who have not only already accomplished one amazing feat, but who are also setting themselves up for career success by making themselves accessible to talent seekers on their CircusTalk profiles: Melissa Mazzarella (NECCA), Juan Luisangel Gongora Jaramillo (ÉCQ), and Will Aaron (Circadium). ...