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Salida Circus Founder, Jennifer Dempsey: How Clowns Can Save the World
Jennifer Dempsey came to live in Salida, Colorado about 20 years ago. After ruminating about her future, she ended up doing what she does best: “circusing.” Her story is a study in how our childhood can influence our adult journey.
Jennifer founded the Salida Circus in 2007. My first encounter with this charming organization came about 10 years ago, while watching the 4th of July parade travel down the main street of Salida. It was a bit of a surreal experience that seemed to transport me to a long-gone era as I observed the acrobats, clowns, jugglers and unicyclers pass by in their sequined…
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