Circus Flora Program 2026

20 Circus Flora | 2026 | www.circusflora.org ERIC ALLEN | CLOWN Eric has performed with Big Apple Circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Circus Sarasota,Venardos Circus,The Box NYC, Midnight Circus, Hideaway Circus, Strut & Fret, and many others. His love of Buster Keaton and Popeye cartoons at a young age inspired him to learn everything he could, from aerial straps to tightwire, partner acrobatics to Chinese pole - all infused with his true passion, clowning. Eric is thrilled to be performing in Circus Flora’s 40th anniversary season. IG: @ericallengonewild CHAD DAMIANI | CLOWN BOSS Chad is considered one of the originators of the LA modern clown movement. He’s an ensemble member of the hit variety show Stamptown (they just shot their first Netflix special in May), tours as part of Piff the Magic Dragon’s All-StarVegas and works regularly withVegas circus juggernaut Spiegelworld. Chad is the host of the Stand Up and Clown podcast, teaches around the world and has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies (including Dave and AGT). He started his performance career as a professional wrestling announcer forWorld ChampionshipWrestling. IG: @thechaddamiani CIRCUS HARMONY’S ST. LOUIS ARCHES | YOUTH CIRCUS TROUPE The St. Louis Arches are the exciting, effervescent performance troupe from Circus Harmony, St. Louis’ only social circus school. Circus Harmony uses the teaching and performing of circus arts to build character and community while helping children defy gravity, soar with confidence, and leap over social barriers, all at the same time. They offer recreational classes and pre-professional training in their home ring at City Museum as well as classes at St. Louis City recreation centers, Northside Community School, Legacy Center, Urban League, St. Louis Public Libraries and other locations.Their graduates can be seen touring the world with Cirque du Soleil,The 7 Fingers,The Flying Wallendas, Midnight Circus, Company 29, Shoestring Circus, and more.This summer, Circus Harmony’s St. Louis Arches will be performing in Montreal at the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival and in San Francisco with Circus Bella and The 7 Fingers! Circus Harmony is a proud member of the Global Alliance of Circus Schools.To learn more, book entertainment, or sign up for circus classes, visit www.circusharmony.org . JESSICA HENTOFF Jessica Hentoff is the artistic/executive director of Circus Harmony, home of the St. Louis Arches. Jessica has been teaching and performing circus arts for over 50 years. Ms. Hentoff is the only person to be a founding member of both the Big Apple Circus in NYC and Circus Flora in St. Louis. In 2009, Ms. Hentoff was named both St. Louis Arts Innovator of theYear and Outstanding Arts Educator of theYear. In 2014, she was honored to be the first person to receive the AmericanYouth Circus Organization/American Circus Educators’ Excellence in Circus Education Award. Currently, Jessica serves on the Board of Directors of the American Circus Alliance,Advisor to the Board of Directors of theWorld Circus Federation, and on the Steering Committee for the Global Alliance of Circus Schools. This year, theWorld Circus Federation named Jessica aWorld Circus Ambassador for her work raising awareness, increasing appreciation, and sharing the joy of circus!