It is renowned for its established, traditional circus acts, along with up-and-coming performers.

From their arrival until the present day, what is now known as the traditional circus has had a presence in North America.

Quidam combines a mix of acrobatic skills and traditional circus acts.

Neither circus features animals or use the three-ring layout like the traditional circus.

Other moments resemble traditional circus, with riders leaping on and off horses that race around the ring at terrifying speed.

Their feet are sticking out from the bottom of the boat, trying to maintain balance using wooden shoes that are used in Chinese traditional circus.

Animal acts appear less frequently in contemporary circus than in traditional circus.

And the result is far closer to theater, musical and dance, than to traditional circus.

The eye cannot rest on one thing, as in traditional circus, but you are constantly seeking the next thrill.

You will find traditional circus acts here, but also a comment and twist on these acts.