Rick Davis

Rick Davis is a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer and Circus Smirkus school residency director with over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. "He dazzled teachers and students with his extraordinary stunts, with his gift of capturing the audience's attention, and most of all with his messages." (Kearsage Middle School). He has performed on Broadway, at Walt Disney's EPCOT Center, at the White House, on television, in 15 nations, and at hundreds of schools and colleges. He's the author of 3 published books on experiential education, and serves on the board of the American Youth Circus Organization.

Specialty:

• Circus Artist

Programs Offered:

• School residencies of 3-15 days culminating in an all-school performance
• Performances
• Workshops
• Classes for students and teachers

Populations Served:

• All. Best age group is grade 3-8. Rick is particularly interested in working with youth at risk.

Availability: