A Spectacular Day of Celebration at The Horses Birthday Kids Festival with Roundabout Circus!
They both enjoy the ‘mane’ stage!
This past weekend, Roundabout Circus, your community-driven, not-for-profit organisation, had the pleasure of participating in an extraordinary celebration: The Horses Birthday Kids Festival at Glenworth Valley. As the Central Coast’s heartbeat for inclusive circus artistry, we pride ourselves in bringing entertainment, joy, and a sense of community to each event we attend, and this was no different.
Have you ever pondered over a calendar and thought “how could we make horses' birthdays universal?”
Well ponder no longer, it was already thought about and cemented in time! It’s a fascinating concept. Every horse in the Southern Hemisphere celebrates their birthday on the 1st of August, and those in the Northern Hemisphere ring in their new age on the 1st of January. It’s not because these animals have an incredible capacity for synchronisation, but it’s a standardised date set by humans for practical reasons.
But Why?
This tradition finds its roots in the thoroughbred horse racing industry, which needed a standardised birth date to ensure fair and regulated competition. Imagine the complexity of tracking the individual birthdates of thousands of racing horses! To simplify matters and provide a level playing field, the industry decided that all racehorses would age a year on the same day.
Will this knowledge change you?
Set amidst the breath taking backdrop of Glenworth Valley, The Horses Birthday Kids Festival was more than just a birthday party—it was a vibrant spectacle of community, nature, and entertainment. This event not only celebrated our equine friends but also offered a platform for our Youth Performance troupe to shine, a troupe whose talent belies their tender age of 11 to 18 years.
In total, we presented four spectacular shows, each one a testament to the hard work and creativity of our young performers. From defying gravity on silks, demonstrating strength and grace on the trapeze and lyra, balancing precariously on unicycles, to executing jaw-dropping acrobatics and filling the air with laughter through clowning, our performers did it all.
Their perfect moment
After all their hard work our troupe performed to their absolute best and shone brighter than ever before.
Professional
The beauty of our troupe's performances lies in the fact that most of the acts were self-choreographed. Yes, you heard it right! Our young artists choreographed their routines, adding a unique touch of individuality to each performance. Their ability to weave narratives through their acts is a testament to their artistic growth and the supportive environment we foster at Roundabout Circus.
Performance
The Horses Birthday Kids Festival was an extravaganza of entertainment designed for children and performed by children, embodying our ethos of accessibility, empowerment, and creativity. The applause, the wide-eyed wonder, and the laughter echoing through the valley reaffirmed why we do what we do. But most importantly, seeing the pride and joy on our performers' faces as they took their final bow was a moment of absolute magic.
Opportunities
If this festival recap has made you eager for more circus magic, we have great news! Roundabout Circus offers classes for all ages and abilities, allowing anyone to discover the joy and freedom that comes with mastering circus arts. Be it to ignite your child's imagination, explore a new hobby, or unearth a hidden talent—sign up for our classes and let us guide you on this exciting journey.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Lastly, a big thank you to all who joined us at Glenworth Valley. We thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this heartwarming event and can’t wait for next year’s Horses Birthday Kids Festival. If you were one of the many who captured our performances on video, we’d love to see them! Don’t forget to tag us in your social media posts. Your support means the world to us and fuels our passion for bringing the circus magic to the Central Coast
To wrap up, whether you’re looking for entertainment in the Central Coast or wondering ‘what to do with kids near me,’ consider experiencing a Roundabout Circus show, hiring us for your event, taking a class or letting us host your party. Come one, come all, and experience the magic of circus arts that resonates long after the final bow.
Until next time, keep the circus spirit alive, and remember, at Roundabout Circus, everyone is welcome under our ‘big top’!
