The Pivot: Episode 3 – Can’t Stop an Artist From Being an Artist with No Stage No Problem
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
Read moreIn 2020, the practice of networking was elevated in the performing arts world, as countless creators turned towards the digital…
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called…
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find…
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called…
Read moreFor the National Circus School (ENC), as well as all circus schools around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an…
Read moreRecently I wrote an article called “Stop Running Your Franchise Like a Circus.” I used circus acts as metaphors for…
Read more“Discovering trapeze was like finding a part of me that had been missing, it was my soul mate. The combination…
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, we are pleased to launch our…
Read moreIn our visual world, one of the best ways to promote your talents and yourself is through photography. Used properly,…
Read moreWho was your pandemic circus self? Many of us found that our love for circus training had to change during…
Read moreAt The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), where I am the Director of Social Circus, we seek…
Read moreCongratulations graduate! You graduated from circus school and are ready to embark on a career in circus. Perhaps you will…
Read moreJoel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,…
Read moreNondisclosure agreements are the essential ingredient to protecting your work as an artist. Before you have any discussion about creating,…
Read moreThere is no right and wrong in art. So much depends on the context, timing, mood and message. Compare that…
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalk’s online panel discussion series where we gather experts from around the world in the circus sector to…
Read moreDuring this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the physical…
Read moreIn an economy stricken by a pandemic — with the demand for services across the board falling dramatically — some…
Read moreMany performing artists and performing arts organizations are experiencing the first wave of coronavirus-related cancellations. While fears about cash flow,…
Read moreThis article offers a local solution in response to the sudden unemployment within arts/entertainment community due to COVID-19. Hopefully this…
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalk’s first online panel discussion where we gathered experts from around the world in the circus sector to…
Read moreAs the spread of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) increases, reaching every corner of the globe, the circus industry,…
Read moreThoughts on practice as Research in Circus, by Robin Dale, creator and performer of “What Does Stuff Do?” Thinking it…
Read moreIn the continuation of our short series about the making of circus trailers, we spoke with the founder of Promotion…
Read moreIt’s rare that we get the chance to interact with the same institution from many positions. Circus Smirkus camp, the…
Read moreIt’s about 2013, I’m a recent university graduate, a wide-eyed and keen emerging producer in my early twenties and listening…
Read more“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.” ― C.S. Lewis Making New…
Read moreIt was the day before the dress rehearsal of our show Limb(e)s in Montreal’s La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines venue. The…
Read moreRecent research has shown some startling information about video content online. By 2020 80% of consumer social media content will…
Read moreDr. Jen Crane has many credentials beyond her doctorate in physical therapy. Among other things, she is a board certified…
Read moreWithout a shadow of a doubt, the modern-day circus artist is exposed to high training loads and increasingly competitive and…
Read moreIn the circus community, touring is commonly known as a very difficult thing to plan and then to execute. That’s…
Read moreInsurance for circus performers feels like a no-brainer (or maybe a “save-your-brainer”) to protect your life and livelihood. But it…
Read moreI recently published an article called Mental Health & Circus; The Elephant in the Room– Crucial Resources and a Call…
Read moreCircus is an exciting and challenging subject for the camera. While there is no shortage of amateur and professional videographers…
Read moreAt CircusTalk, the international circus community’s online professional network and resource, a large percentage of our email is from circus…
Read moreThis last year, I’ve been researching playfulness in greater depth. It has always been an important part of my juggling…
Read moreFringe. Whether you’re talking Adelaide, Edinburgh, Hollywood or Prague, a Fringe Festival can make you or break you. As a…
Read moreAs a self-employed artist, you have already negotiated many contracts but have you done it correctly? Did you forget to…
Read moreIf you own a circus/aerial arts studio, could your business survive financially if an accident occurred and you lost a…
Read moreAs circus arts become more popular, people of all ages and backgrounds are exploring circus arts for recreation, for fitness,…
Read moreAs a circus  artist, how do you sign up with an agency? Which agency would get you the types of…
Read morePartner Acrobatics is a sport that requires another person. It’s the best and worst of two worlds; it allows us…
Read moreThis month, I had the wonderful opportunity to perform in both The Hungry Hearts Cabaret in Flagstaff, and A Very…
Read moreAs circus arts have increased in practice and popularity, many conversations within the circus community about representation, accessibility, and communication…
Read moreThe Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, affectionately known as APAP, annually floods the midtown Hilton for a weekend in…
Read moreA domain name is an address which directs you to a specific location on the internet. It can be a…
Read moreThe main circus hall of Arc En Cirque resembles the hull of a boat turned upside down – it’s ceiling…
Read moreRituals is a monthly column that looks at the obscure beauty routines and sacred acts of self self-care different professionals practice…
Read moreCircus festivals epitomise the evolution of circus, however, during one of the festivals I worked at this season I had…
Read moreI recently finished The E-Myth Revisited, which proposed thinking of your small business as if you wanted to franchise it. Basically,…
Read moreSo. You’re trudging down the Royal Mile taking it all in. The World’s largest festival of the performing arts, and…
Read moreMary Wolfe-Nielsen and Tyce Nielsen, aka Duo Transcend, performed a death-defying trapeze act on the July 17th episode of  America’s…
Read moreIn part one we established the scientific basis for why warm-ups are an integral part of circus practice. To summarise,…
Read moreFive years ago, we were two artists (Alice De Cunha and Marc Frost) based in Chicago who decided to start…
Read moreImagine you’re about to start warming up before your circus class. What will it look like? How long will you…
Read moreAh, the weather has turned beautiful, it’s great to be outdoors, you don’t want to be stuck in a stuffy…
Read moreI was sitting in the chapel-turned-classroom at Ecole de cirque de Quebec, listening to Julie Lavergne talk about the overview…
Read moreThe first time I auditioned for École nationale de cirque, I had only hung from stall bars a mere handful…
Read moreCircusTalk added a new feature this week, and it is likely to be a very useful one for individuals as…
Read moreRejection never really gets easier, but it can be a useful tool. About seven years ago, I was rejected from…
Read moreHave you ever had indigestion but had to perform anyway? Do you find your muscles seem to be perpetually sore?…
Read moreWhen the UK Deputy Prime Minister launched the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation in March 2015, it was…
Read moreSince the technology boom in the 1990s, technology has been changing the way people live, communicate, work, and do business….
Read moreAs a physiotherapist that specialises in circus and the founder of Perform Health— I have spent the last decade engaging…
Read moreFounders Elli Voulgari and Dora Charisiadi created Vertical Wise to make a place for pole artists and aerialists from around…
Read moreI want to make a disclaimer here at the start: You should make whatever kind of circus you want to,…
Read moreWe’ve all seen the “why I don’t you shouldn’t work for free” posts and memes, but friends, I think we may…
Read morePerforming on a cruise ship sounds like a fantasy job: exotic locations, lots of time off, and all expenses paid….
Read moreIn our ongoing series about Life At Sea, we spoke to seasoned professionals for advice about how to keep those…
Read moreMany performers dream of getting off the road and onto the sea. But how do you get hired in the…
Read moreZero Safety, a company that is focused on increasing safety awareness and practices at the workplace, interviewed Rick Wallenda about…
Read moreAlexandra Young has been skating since she was just 2 years old. She competed for years on a pairs team…
Read moreClowns have gotten a bad rap lately in the news, but this clown turned entrepreneur, startup innovator, and TED talk…
Read moreIf you’re looking to enhance your dance curriculum, adding an acrobatics program is a valuable investment. Natural and exciting for students…
Read moreOne of the most exciting things about being a professional circus artist is the increasing abundance of training and performance…
Read moreWhen audiences for her contemporary circus tours stagnated, Rachel Clare of Crying Out Loud realised a fresh approach was needed. She…
Read more “Any time there is an agreement between two people to do something, that agreement is a contract. The importance of…
Read moreKrista Monson has worn many hats during her artistic career. She started out as a professional dancer and moved on…
Read moreIs your own brain sabotaging your career aspirations? It’s not easy to pursue a non-traditional career, such as touring with…
Read moreIn this continuation of our two-part article, the experts chime in with tips about music, editing, and communicating before and…
Read moreThe American Circus Educators Association has developed programs to help circus studios standardize their safety policies and procedures. The popularity…
Read moreThe hardest part of booking a good act might be getting agents to see it. In this first of a…
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