Circus Up (Boston)
Leah Abel is a seasoned professional in the performing arts and nonprofit sectors, serving as the Founder and Executive Director of Circus Up in Boston since June 2018, where the focus is on providing youth circus programs. With extensive experience as a coach at Commonwealth Circus Center and a hospital clown with Laughter League, Abel emphasizes community engagement and the therapeutic benefits of circus arts. In addition to performing with Baechtold & Abel and Clowns Without Borders USA, Abel has a background in aerial coaching and consultancy, complemented by advanced education in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Hunter College.
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Circus Up (Boston)
Circus Up uses circus arts to overcome social barriers and build community with students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Based in Boston, Circus Up is part of an international "social circus" movement that uses circus arts and skills to create stronger, kinder, and more resilient communities.