Yes, My Family has been in the circus for eight generations.
Tell us about yourself and what kind of act or acts you perform or have performed?
Tell us about yourself and what kind of act or acts you perform or have performed?
I grew up working on my Dad and Mom's show (the Hanneford Family Circus). My sister, Cathy Carden and I performed in and worked on the show in the summer and whenever school was out for holidays. I was taught comedy and straight bareback riding by my father, George Hanneford Jr. I learned how to clown from some of the best in the business including Alfredo Landon, Danny Chapman, Joe Sherman, Johnny Peers and Zapato.We did mainly fair and large carnival dates under canvas. In 1989 we started what would turn into a 16 year run as the main attraction at the Ft. Lauderdale Swap Shop,showcasing hundreds of the finest circus acts from around the world,until 2005. Since then I have been performing on various shows with my family's elephants.Throughout the years I have worn many different "hats" in the circus.I've been a comedy bareback rider, clown, ringmaster,exotic and domestic animal trainer/handler/care provider/groom,show manager, HR director,my sister and I did a trampoline act and dog act as kids and when we had the tent I was the backup stake driver ;)
Why are you joining CircuSpace?
Because everyone keeps telling me I should. And to network.
How did you hear about CircuSpace?please be specific!
From Leo & Getty Garcia, My cousin Nellie Poema, My sister Cathy Carden, Pinky & Lynn Delmonte and John Whitfield to name few.
Hi George! You probably will not recognize me in this photo. I last saw you in Houston, TX at Universoul Circus. Last time we worked together was at Circus Vazquez were I was Fleet Manager and Animal Care and Safety Manager. Your parents and mine go way back to the 1950's! They were very good friends I must say. I had the pleasure of having performed with your father and mother in 1970, 1971 and 1972.
Hi George! thanks for adding me as a friend. Things are going good for me. I'm a junior high school band teacher in Phoenix, AZ. Quite a big change from the old circus days!
Take care,
Rick
At 9:18am on August 11th, 2008, Sara Pedraza said…
Hi George!! yes he told me and he said that you look graet!! and i can see that in your pics... I feel so happy for you, you really look good!! Hope to see you same day soon. Take care Sara
You wellcome!;)
Hi...for this season ...I'm not sure ...may be I will not perform,because I start to do a new coreography for my act!;)..so I have to practis a lot.
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Take care,
Rick
Please add me as your friend!!!!
Love,
Charlie
Hi...for this season ...I'm not sure ...may be I will not perform,because I start to do a new coreography for my act!;)..so I have to practis a lot.
DEAR FRIEND I LIKE YOUR PAGE AND YOUR ELEPHANT ACT.
MONY.
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