The live experience
What reaches the room
CirqueLouis is a Louisville-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on circus arts education and community programming. Founded by aerialists Abbie Springer and Lynley Elliott, CirqueLouis operates as a Compassionate Company, valuing compassion, beauty, inclusion, empowerment, transparency, and social innovation. While the company has produced notable performances in Louisville—such as Gravity's Varieties at the Kentucky Center (2018) and Bootlegged Untapped at Mercury Ballroom in the mid-2010s—the organization continues to prioritize education and outreach through initiatives like the Unicycle Project and Social Circus. This page highlights CirqueLouis’ biography, discography highlights of its performances, and current touring information when available.