
About the Event
The December 14 session of Circus History Live! will feature the founder and executive director of Omnium Circus Lisa Lewis! Lisa will be accompanied by Omnium Circus touring company artist Rik Daniels.
A graduate of Brandeis University (B.A), New York University (M.A.), and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, Lisa Lewis founded the non-profit Omnium: A Bold New Circus in 2020, The mission of Omnium Circus is to include and welcome the beautiful mosaic of humans who make up our world, creating joy and entertainment for all no matter the body you inhabit and the skin you are in.
Rik Daniels is dancer and acrobat with Omnium Circus. He was a poster child for the March of Dimes and went on to become a seven-time NCAA All American on the pommel horse, parallel bars, and still rings.
CHS vice president Chris Berry will host this session.
Registration is Required
Circus History Live! is free for CHS members and nonmembers. Because our Zoom Big Top has a limited number of seats, however, registration is required and nonmembers are encouraged to join CHS.
To register, click the YES button at the top of the announcement or the REGISTER button on the top left of the event webpage.
How to Attend the Event
To participate, at the time of the event, click here to enter the CHS Zoom Big Top and follow the prompts. Ensure your microphone is muted and your video is off to help preserve bandwidth.
To listen to the program on your phone, dial (646) 931-3860. Enter Meeting ID 817 7987 1758. The passcode is:185396.
About the Circus Historical Society
We are a tax exempt nonprofit educational organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of circus. Nonmembers are invited to join and receive full member benefits, including four issues of Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society, access to the members-only Back Yard and bookstore, discounted registration for our annual Convention, and more! Dues are only $60 per year. Click here to learn more and join today!
Circus History Live! Recordings
Previous Circus History Live! programs are available for viewing on the CHS YouTube Channel.
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