Learn incredible circus skills for all levels. Classes are challenging and highly engaging!
Experience several major performances every year. Events range from amazing shows in public parks to ambitious extravaganzas!
Because of generous donations, we can provide scholarships, host guest coaches, and showcase our students across the country. Consider donating to My Nose Turns Red!
MNTR at
Cincinnati’s BLINK
My Nose Turns Red shined at BLINK’s Opening Block Party on Thursday, October 8th. Our students entertained massive groups of people young and old! Check out all the radiant fun in this highlight reel.
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Our youth circus programs offer young people the chance to build real skills like balance, coordination, and confidence through engaging, hands-on training in circus arts. Led by experienced teaching artists, classes provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, express their creativity, and grow both individually and as part of a team. Our summer camps are available at beginner and intermediate skill levels.
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Our Mission Statement
My Nose Turns Red cultivates a supportive environment that inspires youth to challenge themselves, spark creativity, develop essential life skills, and engage audiences through the art of the theatrical clown and the one-ring circus.
Our Story
My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus (MNTR) provides a non-competitive, safe environment for students of all ages to be courageous, set personal goals, persevere, work together, be inspired, and have fun. MNTR serves over 900 students annually through after-school programs, year-round classes and summer camps. Through funding from ArtsWave, the SC Ministry Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, MNTR is able to provide free after-school circus classes and summer camps to underserved youth.