Bello Nock of Circus Sarasota (From Don Covington)

bilde, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. A world-class collective of acts join Bello Nock at Circus Sarasota this year. Let’s get to know these renowned talents: Ringmaster Joseph Bauer Jr. is a 15th-generation circus performer and star of Bauer’s Circus Maximus. Premier aerialists Dolly Jacobs and Yuri Rjkov will soar above the crowd in an exquisite “Aerial Pas de Deux.” With performances at the London Palladium, Caesars Palace and Lincoln Center under his belt, animal trainer David Rosaire brings his Perky Pekes to Sarasota this year. Quick-change illusionists Vladimir and Olga Smirnov are elegant, smooth and mysterious as they transform before audiences’ eyes. Eighth-generation equestrian and circus performer Caroline Williams has worked with many breeds including miniature horses, Lipizzaners and Andalusians. Russian contortionist Alexey Goloborodko was trained by Vladislav Rodin and is known for his graceful flexibility. Semeon Krachinov is a 20-year-old juggler who has been featured in the Russian State Circus. Chinese foot juggler Wang Hong was a gold medal winner at the seventh Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain for her “Magic Feet of the Orient” routine.