Peru, Circus City Festival
Peru, Indiana, The Circus Capital of the world! The Peru Amateur Circus held in July is anything, but amateur and you must come and see it! Photographs taken by Rebecca Danielle Portraits.
When I told my family I was moving to Peru, the first thing that came to mind is the South American country, But for Indiana residents they know it to be the Circus Capital. There is some amazing history here in this small town of 11,417 residents. The Circus City Festival Inc was founded to Bring back the rich circus heritage in 1960.
"Dating back to the late 1800s, many of the country’s most famous circuses winter-quartered only a few miles southeast of Peru. That area is now home to the famous International Circus Hall of Fame." - Circus City Festival Inc
Once a year in the month of July, around two hundred young people (ages range from 7 to 21 years) put on a sensational amateur circus. I had the pleasure of watching this show and I was amazed at the talent these performers had. From Highwire, to juggling I was really impressed! I couldn't look away as I witnessed young women hanging from their hair!
IT WAS ANYTHING, BUT AMATEUR !
People come from all over to partake in this eight day event! The entire downtown shuts down for what we call "Circus week". its basically a community carnival focused on celebrating the circus. With tryouts around the corner I thought I would post some photos I took of this event from last year. If you are ever in the area and have not yet seen this festival, You must come and whitness the pride this town has for its Circus.
Thank You Elevate Elementary
LUAU!
Elevate Elementary End of The Year Party!
As a Military Family, We were blessed to have been able to share our lives with so many people for a short time. I would have to say this was the most difficult moves we have had to endure. Elevate Elementary was a blessing to our family, the community they provided made a crowded, overpopulated San Deigo seem small and welcoming.
Thanks to you, My daughter has grown leaps and bounds. Establishing my confidence, knowing that she was given a great foundation for our new adventure here in Indiana. Thank you Elevate for entrusting me to be your "unofficial" photographer these past few years. I have had an amazing time partnering with you from gala's, events, assemblies and fundraisers. You will truly be missed by myself and my family.
XOXO, Rebecca
ELEVATE ELEMENTARY GALA 2017
The last 3 years I had the privilege to photograph and participate in an outstanding fundraising event! Elevate Elementary held their third annual gala at the Ascension Church. This year was the 1920's speak easy feel, this was a fitting and yet stunning location to celebrate and honor our future leaders and innovators. witnessing the amount of compassion these Teachers/ Staff and donors have for these children warmed my heart. They truly care about the welfare of our future. The amount of funds raised for this event I know will go towards a great cause! It is sad to say this will be my last gala for the school. Thank you so much Elevate for allowing me to be apart of such a beautiful event and school!
Rebecca
Elevate Elementary Gala 2016
Event Photography Photo Booth Provided by R&M Photography by Rebecca.
Last night I had the honor and privilege to photograph and participate in an outstanding fundraising event! Elevate Elementary held their second annual gala at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. This was a fitting and yet stunning location to celebrate and honor our future leaders and innovators. witnessing the amount of compassion these Teachers/ Staff and donors have for these children warmed my heart. They truly care about the welfare of our future. The amount of funds raised for this event I know will go towards a great cause. Thank you Elevate for allowing me to be apart of such an amazing event!!
Rebecca