About the Circus Archive
Preserving and celebrating the legacy of the FSU Flying High Circus since 1947
Preserving FSU Flying High Circus History
A legacy spanning decades
The FSU Flying High Circus has been a beloved tradition at Florida State University since 1947, making it one of only two collegiate circuses in the United States. Over the decades, thousands of student performers have dedicated countless hours to mastering their acts and entertaining audiences across the country.
This archive exists to preserve and celebrate that legacy. It's a community-driven collection of performance videos spanning multiple generations of circus performers, from classic acts to modern interpretations.
Whether you're a former performer reliving memories, a current student looking for inspiration, or simply a fan of the circus, this archive is for you.
How It Works
Simple steps to participate
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Browse & Watch
Explore videos by act type, year, or performer. Discover performances from across circus history.
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Vote for Your Favorites
Each logged-in user can vote for one video per act category. Performer votes count double, so tag yourself in videos you performed in!
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Contribute
Have a circus video on YouTube? Log in and submit it to the archive. Tag the performers to help build our community database.
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Connect
Leave comments on videos to share memories, ask questions, or connect with fellow circus alumni.
Built by Alumni, for Alumni
A labor of love
This project was created by a circus alumnus who wanted to give back to the community that shaped so much of their college experience. It's a labor of love, built with modern web technologies and designed to grow alongside our community.
Have ideas for new features? Found a bug? Want to help out? We'd love to hear from you. This is a community project, and your input helps make it better.