Circus artists cheer at the end of the jump rope act at Circus Smirkus in Cumberland Farms on Monday. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Circus Smirkus is back in Maine for more than a dozen shows under the big top this summer. The first of four shows at the Cumberland Fairgrounds was Monday, before two more Tuesday. The next stop for the circus will be four shows at Rockin’ Horse Stables in Kennebunkport on Thursday and Friday and five shows at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds on Aug. 11-13.
Circus Smirkus was founded in 1987 as an arts and education organization, training performers, offering camps and classes, and putting on family shows. It’s based in Vermont.
Ian Kent during the aerial straps act Monday at Circus Smirkus in Cumberland Farms. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Samantha Miel performing teeter board. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Circus artists perform a hand-balancing act. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Paige Grieco, left, and Lucy Gardner during the clown act. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Emma Langs Hazelton, left, Amelia Seibel and Story Gemmati perform a rope act. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Lucy Gardner lies down on the floor during a clowning act Monday at Circus Smirkus in Cumberland Farms. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
During a wire act, Lucy Gardner hangs below Sasha Misko. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Layla Cotton sits on Nelson Wilson’s shoulders during the jump rope act. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Circus artists form a star during the opening act at Circus Smirkus in Cumberland Farms. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Sekora Berge arches her back during the hoop diving jam act Monday at Circus Smirkus in Cumberland Farms. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
During the opening act, circus artists perform the three high. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
Club juggling during the finale Monday at Circus Smirkus in Cumberland Farms. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer
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