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Our Mission: Inspiring Smiles One Red Nose at a TimeCircus of Smiles brings enrichment to schools, libraries, and organizations through classes and circus entertainment. We inspire learning and FUN by bringing the circus to you.
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Our workshops and classes give people a chance to do things they never thought possible: juggling, building human pyramids, and even feeling confident giving a book report in front of the whole class.
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Our events are filled with non-stop excitement and family-friendly theatrics that get people laughing, audience members participating, and everyone hoping for more.
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Our outreach team offers local and international circus experiences to those who need smiles the most. A portion of the funds from each booking go toward supporting our outreach efforts in Oakland and abroad.
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Where We Come From
Our roots are in social circus. In 2011, Circus of Smiles was launched with a performance tour across Southeast Asia. Since then, our shows and workshops have made their way across Central and South America. To date, our outreach efforts have led us to teach and perform in schools, youth shelters, orphanages, hospitals, elder care facilities, community and emergency centers, and touched the lives of over 1,300 people abroad.
In 2013, we shifted our focus to the Bay Area and decided to impact kids who are close to home. Through partnerships with schools and libraries we offer affordable and empowering circus experiences to youth and their families.
Today you can find Circus of Smiles classes in 20+ schools and see 75+ free shows a year in Northern California libraries.
In 2013, we shifted our focus to the Bay Area and decided to impact kids who are close to home. Through partnerships with schools and libraries we offer affordable and empowering circus experiences to youth and their families.
Today you can find Circus of Smiles classes in 20+ schools and see 75+ free shows a year in Northern California libraries.
What People Are Saying
"I have witnessed Comedy and Clowning work wonders with supporting multiple students (my own child included) to overcome stage fright, find their voice, and express their creativity. I believe in Comedy and Clowning and encourage you to bring this incredible enrichment opportunity to your school." -Sara Stone, Deputy Superintendent OUSD
"Best after school classes I've ever seen. Laughter, silliness, and new skill development with an implicit (yet all-important) social-emotional learning bend - I cannot recommend a better enrichment program." -Christina, Education coordinator
"Circus of Smiles is the gold standard for Enrichment programs in the Bay Area. Their instructors are skilled, warm, caring, patient, talented, and beloved by our students. The classes they offer are consistently in the top 5% in terms of popularity and repeat enrollments. Their administrative staff are every bit as wonderful as the classes and instructors, going above and beyond to bring programs to our school to fill last-minute needs in our schedule. At every level and point of contact, they make our safety and procedures requirements a top priority. They are more than contractors--they are loved and valued members of our community. I give them SIX [out of five] stars." - Michelle, Enrichment Coordinator
"I would recommend Comedy & Clowning to kids of any age or experience level. Comedy & Clowning has been a great opportunity for my shy kid to mix with students from other grades, instilling in him the confidence required to perform a comedic skit for the entire school community at the annual variety show." - Natasha, 5th grade parent & School Librarian
"Circus of Smiles is an amazing after-school experience! My kids have been participating since Kindergarten. It is the one class that my kids always look forward to, and always have great stories about when they get home. It is the first and only after school class they beg to join every time it is offered. Whenever I visit the class, the kids are laughing, having fun, and being creative. Paula and Tyler have a gift for making this class a safe and nurturing place for each kid to grow and to shine." -Kriss, mother of fourth grade twins.
"Best after school classes I've ever seen. Laughter, silliness, and new skill development with an implicit (yet all-important) social-emotional learning bend - I cannot recommend a better enrichment program." -Christina, Education coordinator
"Circus of Smiles is the gold standard for Enrichment programs in the Bay Area. Their instructors are skilled, warm, caring, patient, talented, and beloved by our students. The classes they offer are consistently in the top 5% in terms of popularity and repeat enrollments. Their administrative staff are every bit as wonderful as the classes and instructors, going above and beyond to bring programs to our school to fill last-minute needs in our schedule. At every level and point of contact, they make our safety and procedures requirements a top priority. They are more than contractors--they are loved and valued members of our community. I give them SIX [out of five] stars." - Michelle, Enrichment Coordinator
"I would recommend Comedy & Clowning to kids of any age or experience level. Comedy & Clowning has been a great opportunity for my shy kid to mix with students from other grades, instilling in him the confidence required to perform a comedic skit for the entire school community at the annual variety show." - Natasha, 5th grade parent & School Librarian
"Circus of Smiles is an amazing after-school experience! My kids have been participating since Kindergarten. It is the one class that my kids always look forward to, and always have great stories about when they get home. It is the first and only after school class they beg to join every time it is offered. Whenever I visit the class, the kids are laughing, having fun, and being creative. Paula and Tyler have a gift for making this class a safe and nurturing place for each kid to grow and to shine." -Kriss, mother of fourth grade twins.