Career Lab Sessions – Mastering the Creative Mindset with Sofranie Trencia Part 1
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Cirque Immersive: Performers on the Border of Artistic Genres
Circus productions and their audiences are constantly pushing their borders into the wider world of the performing arts. Raffaele De
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From Dreams to Stage: Industry Veteran Anna Robb on the Three Essential Ingredients of a Great Production
Veteran producer and TheatreArtLife co-founder Anna Robb has more than two decades under her belt of bringing artistic visions to
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Chamäleon Theater: A Century of Shaping Berlin’s Arts Scene
Is it too romantic to say that a place, a building, has an essence or a spirit that draws a
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Berlin
“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Dubai
“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
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Motherhood & Circus: A Conversation with Anke van Engelshoven of still hungry
One theme that I’ve been exploring in this series has been the difference, or balance between celebration and redress, filling
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PRO Talk: Talent Casting for “Live Moments” with RWS
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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Career Lab ROUNDUP – Career Lab Sessions
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a collection of curated professional content centered around careers in
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The Simultaneous Creations of Diana & Delusional
Diana Salles and Firenza Guidi both have enormous smiles. They speak from the heart and listen patiently with unwavering, attentive
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Career Lab Sessions – Value Based Pricing with Ulrike Storch
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Career Lab Sessions – Niche Down to Blow Up with Ulrike Storch
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – MontrĂ©al
“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
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Is non-binary the modern feminism? An interview with Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard
Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard is an interdisciplinary artist working through circus and film. I first saw their work at the Montréal
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Las Vegas
“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
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The Rainbow is Enuf: an evolution, a healing, a joy
Last September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
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PRO Talk: Casting for Theme Parks – Conversation with Ian Jenkins, Casting Director & Project Development at Europa Park Germany
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers, and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Sing For Ourselves: The Art Of The Circus Singer with Sophie Guay
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
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Authentically Honoring Women in Circus
Morning Armor. I woke up thinking about this publication: an article about women in circus to be published in alignment
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Career Lab Sessions – Marketing for Performers: Getting Gigs Pt. 2 with Rachel Strickland
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Career Lab Sessions – Marketing for Performers: Getting Gigs Pt. 1 with Rachel Strickland
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Restore Ourselves: Mastering High Performance Physiotherapy with Athletic Trainer Steve McCauley
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
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Career Lab Sessions – Selling Through Instagram Stories with Carla Biesinger
​​Welcome to CircusTalk’s second Career Lab session! Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space
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Career Lab Sessions – Getting Visible on Social Media with Carla Biesinger
​​Welcome to CircusTalk’s first Career Lab session! Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space
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The Choreography of Stage Management with Mia Caress
Any role in a circus production could be considered — to use an old idiom — a cog in the
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PRO Talk: Exploring Casting from the Varieté Scene with Sandra Wawer, GOP Varieté
In our December 2022 PRO Talk, Stacy Clark’s guest will be Sandra Wawer, Artistic Director of GOP Varieté. As artistic
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Unpacking Injury in Circus: Flying with Excess Baggage with Amiel Soicher Clarke–E3 Sarah Poole
In this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores
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Off Stage: Circus and Act Transitions with Denis Lock
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Promote Ourselves: The Art of the Circus Publicist with Julie Desmarais
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
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PRO Talk: On Board! Let’s Talk About Cruise Ship Contracts
Want to listen to this conversation? Looking for jobs, auditions, residency and grant opportunities? –>Â Sign up for CircusTalk PRO!
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Unpacking Injury in Circus: Flying with Excess Baggage with Amiel Soicher Clarke–E2 RenĂ©e Mak
In this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores
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PRO Exclusive: Physical Health in Circus with Yasmine Mucher – Shoulders & Hips
In this CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us on
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Off Stage: Circus and Entrepreneurship with Marie-Lee Guilbert, Philippe and Alanna BĂ©langer
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Breaking Rules and Everyday Empathy: Circus Lighting Design with Sara Gosses and Jesse AlFord
While writing this series I’ve realized something that I’m a little abashed to admit: when I think of a designer’s
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Journeys Through Queer Circus
This week, we’re presenting a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Journeys Through Queer Circus, hosted by Dr. Charles Batson. Now
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Off Stage: Balancing Circus and Education with Anastasia Strizhanova
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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PRO Exclusive: Physical Health in Circus with Yasmine Mucher – Managing Chronic and Overuse Injuries
In this CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us on
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus
This week, we’re bringing you a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus with Janelle
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Unpacking Injury in Circus: Flying with Excess Baggage with Amiel Soicher Clarke
In this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Sell For Ourselves: Mastering the Circus Product with Creator of AcroGrip Nathan Price
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned
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Generalists vs Specialists
Since the dawn of the new century, a shift has been happening in the circus world, and multidisciplinary circus artists
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The Sounds of Circus with Stijn Dickel and Ben Scheff
There’s a common adage that the essence of circus is innate to humans and human existence. Depending on who you
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PRO Exclusive: Physical Health in Circus with Yasmine Mucher – Managing Acute Injuries
In this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
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Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus–Transparency and Safety around Sexual Harassment & Assault in Circus–
In this video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing mental
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Politics, Authenticity, Interdisciplinarity
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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PRO Talk: Julien Panel, Talent Casting Director on casting at Disneyland® Paris
June’s PRO Talk guest Julien Panel joined the talent casting team at Disneyland® Paris as Talent Casting Director in charge
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Logistics and Technical Production Savvy with Travis Lahay
I’m going to start at the end. When wrapping up an interview, I like to ask if there’s anything my
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The Work Hunt
Cheers erupt from the crowd, hats are thrown high in the air, and all the graduates walk out with the
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Vocalize for Ourselves: Mastering the Circus Song with Robert Poliquin
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned
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PRO Talk: Shana Carroll on Creativity, Casting, and The 7 Fingers
Our April PRO Talk guest Shana Carroll, director, choreographer, and co-founding artistic director of The 7 Fingers, recounts her journey
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Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus–Marginalized Bodies in Circus–Through the Lenses of Race, Size and Gender–
In this video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing mental
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Finding Your Clown Character
If in my first article, I drew our attention to having the right attitude for performing in front of an
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Creating Magic
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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Circus Costume Magic with Jenny Leigh Du Puis
The Designer Series is a set of articles dedicated to the people who bring color, light, architecture, ambiance, and sound
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PRO Exclusive: Physical Health in Circus with Yasmine Mucher – Body Maintenance
In this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
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PRO Talk: Ready? Action! (Sports) – Casting Action Sports in Circus Productions
In our second episode of PRO Talks, action sport consultant, coach, and talent scout Jean-Damien Climonet shares just what he
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Secure Ourselves: The Art of Rigging on a Global Scale with Ryan D’Cunha
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned
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“Last Impacts”: After Cirque de Demain Festival’s Cancellation, 3 Artists Move On
After this year’s edition of Le Festival Mondial de Cirque de Demain was canceled, festival planners and artists alike were
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How to Clear the Obstacles to Success?
In this article, let’s examine a little more deeply that quality which is so similar to fear, but —more precisely—
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Preserving Circus Past and Nurturing its Future: A Casting Conversation with GenĂs MataboschÂ
Genis Matabosch wears many hats in the circus world: impresario, festival director, artistic director, juror, author, historian, and ringmaster. On
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Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus–Healthy Relationships with Substances–Addressing Addiction in Circus–
In this new video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing
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A Day in the Life at Drawn to Life
Drawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Queer Training, Queer Art: Present and Future
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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Connecting the Dots: A Casting Conversation with Talent Seekers
This winter, the COVID-19 pandemic will mark its grim two-year milestone. Meanwhile, the performing arts industry continues its tireless preparations
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat– Let’s Design for Ourselves: The Art of The Circus Costume With Master Costumer Nora Nikitin
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
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PRO Talk: Everything You Need to Know About Festival Casting
PRO Talks are live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts, focussed on career-building topics. PRO members will gain
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How to Make Your Circus Resume as Delicious as You Are!
First impressions are important, and more often than not, we don’t make them in person. We all know the application
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Casting from All Sides
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Deep Explorations of Queerness, Materiality, and the Body
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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PRO EXCLUSIVE: Review, Rethink, Regenerate – Matthew Jessner’s Thought-Provoking Conversations with Industry Leaders
It’s no secret that pandemic lockdowns put the circus industry on pause– but pausing gives us time to envision something
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Pro Exclusive: Exploring Funding Platforms for the Performing Arts with Nadine Johnson & Guests
In this PRO Talk, Nadine Johnson speaks to three creatives from the circus world in the USA, a region known
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat– Let’s Adapt for Ourselves: The Art of the Evolving Entertainment Market in The Middle East with Event Producer Dan Bolton
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat– Let’s Coordinate for Ourselves: Working in the Expansive Asian Performing Arts Industry with Entertainment Director Myla Catibayan
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
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Circus Immersion – Two Ropes, an Iron Bar, and Many Variations-Pro Exclusive
There’s the red nose, the lion’s mane, the fan used to cross a high wire, a bagful of popcorn. Those
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat– Let’s Direct for Ourselves: Masterfully Projecting Circus Into New Performance Arenas with Innovator Sebastien Stella
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Compassionate Coaching
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Two Artists of Latin American Origin, Many Experiences
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus–Best Practices for Fostering Mental Well Being on Tour & Stage–
In this new video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing
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Practitioners and Academics Unite! A Sneak Peek into Circus and Its Others, 2021
I’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Raising Up
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
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Circus Immersion – Lights on Those in Their Flyer’s Shadow–Pro Exclusive
Human beings are conditioned to look up, our eyes instinctively go for the top. Tourists stare at a tower’s peak
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Think Laterally and Trust Wild Ideas: How to Use Your Circus Skills Outside of Circus
Gandini Juggling is a world-renowned juggling company that is known for its collaborations with other art forms. I interviewed founder
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Monetize for Ourselves: Mastering the Social Media Game with Marawa The Amazing
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Casting Talent for TV
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
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PRO EXCLUSIVE – Casting Agents: Get Curious! Advice for People Behind the Table
Auditions are stressful. Everyone in the room has fingers crossed: auditioners want to be cast; casting teams want just the
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What’s your Unique Value as a Performer?
Sometimes you know you are a perfect fit for a show, but how do you convince the casting director, hiring
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep.4, Adrian Porter on Coaching to Autonomy, and So Much More!
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
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Circus Immersion–Keeping the Movement Going in the Art of Being Upside Down
An Olympic diver slowly bends forward, lays his palms in front of his toes, and rises into a perfect handstand
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Circus Bodies: Sideshow and Extreme Circus Bodies
Shep Huntly is known for suspending a live car battery from his nipples. Sparks fly as he receives electric shocks
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PRO Talk: How to Pitch Your Show to Presenters & Programmers
Want to delve into pitching your artistic work, discover best practices, and trade secrets to sell your show to programmers
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep.3, Mapping Your Career with Dustin Walston
With our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
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Circus Immersion: The Human Body in All Its Simplicity
Flexibility, or a lack of it, finds its way in each and everyone’s life. Daily reminders come when one bends
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Pro Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Protect Ourselves: Mastering Circus Training & Coaching with Olga Pikhienko
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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Circus Bodies: BIPOC Circus Bodies
Last week was the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. Last summer, world-wide protests erupted and calls for real, sustainable
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Circus X YouTube: Creators Wanted – A Panel Discussion Hosted by Veronica Blair
YouTube isn’t only for pranksters, beauty gurus and musicians! Artists from other performing arts genres have started to see the benefit
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Circus Bodies: Circus Bodies with Disabilities
After the inaugural Circus and Its Others conference in 2016, a series of articles was published in Performance Matters, a peer-reviewed journal.
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep. 2, Bouncing Around with Director Zeb Hunter
With our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
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The 3Rs with Matthew Jessner – Ep. 4: Three Decades of Commitment to Innovation with Boris Verkhovsky
“Freezing up is not an option.” … Not then. Not now. As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce
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Circus Bodies: Fat Circus Bodies
I recently spoke with Amber Parker and Michael Jay Garner, two US circus professionals, about fat circus bodies. Through their
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The 3Rs with Matthew Jessner – Ep. 3: Artistic Excellence Coupled with Ethical Business with James Tanabe
As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
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Circus Tech — Putting the Arts in S.T.E.A.M. – A Panel Discussion Hosted by Nadine Johnson
The inaugural PRO Talks launched with a discussion about the melding of science/tech and circus. What can you do to
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep.1, Coaching with Sarah Poole
With our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like An Acrobat — Let’s Work for Ourselves
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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“Certification” Versus “Experience” for Acrobatic & Circus Riggers
I often get asked if I am a “certified circus rigger”. This question typically comes from individuals and programs looking
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The 3Rs with Matthew Jessner – Episode 2: Measured Optimism – Prudent, Still Bold
As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
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Circus Immersion–Always in Balance
We’ve all walked on a fallen tree or the playground’s beam with our arms up in the air. A concentrated
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like An Acrobat–Let’s Represent Yourself–Agents of Circus
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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Circus Bodies: Aging Circus Bodies
Aging Circus Bodies is part of a new series called Circus Bodies. The introductory article speaks to the importance of
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The 3 R’s–Episode 1, Marketing in Live Entertainment and Circus Arts: Promoting Visions, Preserving Values
As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like An Acrobat–Dating/Relationship Advice
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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Circus Bodies: Meaning Makers and Culture Creators
Circus bodies, as a topic, is enormously complex. The angles from which one could approach the subject are limitless. Circus
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Circus Immersion–Wrapping Up and Dropping Down
The crowd keeps on cheering and clapping for the tamer stealing an extra bow as lions and tigers exit one
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Network Your Way Out of Isolation & Build Your Brand
In 2020, the practice of networking was elevated in the performing arts world, as countless creators turned towards the digital
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Negotiate For Yourself–The Art of a Good Contract
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Resource for Yourself-Mastering Virtual Event Planning
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Innovate For Yourself–Mastering the Side Hustle
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, we are pleased to launch our
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Raphaëlle Boitel Describes Fierce 5: It Wakes Up Something
Sometime in early April, I went through my Google calendar deleting, well, everything. I found myself thinking that it was
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When a Selfie Won’t Do: How to Find the Right Circus Photographer
In our visual world, one of the best ways to promote your talents and yourself is through photography. Used properly,
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Mapping Contortion in Japan — Part Two, The Future
Having explored early traces of contortionism throughout Japan’s entertainment history in Part One of this series, I will now discuss
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Circus World Report at MICC’s First Virtual Conference
As the International Market of Contemporary Circus (MICC) adapts itself to be an online event this year (in response to
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Letting Things Be at the Zero Point– Quarantined Circus
As a circus artist based in the Netherlands, these are some of the observations I’ve made during this self-quarantine. They’re
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Returning to Circus and Aerial Training After COVID-19 Quarantine
Who was your pandemic circus self? Many of us found that our love for circus training had to change during
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“Being With” — How to Enhance Relationships with Your Circus StudentsÂ
At The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), where I am the Director of Social Circus, we seek
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The Guide to A Modern Circus Artist’s (Not Always So) Digital Tool Box Â
There is no right and wrong in art. So much depends on the context, timing, mood and message. Compare that
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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Artists Respond to COVID-19
Welcome to CircusTalk’s online panel discussion series where we gather experts from around the world in the circus sector to
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Help Wanted: Creative Producers for Circus
A profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals
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Can Cirque du Soleil Bounce Back on Shaky Ground?
There have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
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Urgent Concerns-Panel Talk: Circus & Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
During this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the physical
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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Schools Respond to COVID-19
During this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact on the physical, mental and economic health
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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Community Responds to COVID-19
Welcome to CircusTalk’s first online panel discussion where we gathered experts from around the world in the circus sector to
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Prevention of COVID-19 Spread in Circus
As the spread of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) increases, reaching every corner of the globe, the circus industry,
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Mapping Contortion in Japan– Part One, A History
I recently published my anthropological research study The Art of Contortionism: An Introduction to and Analysis of Chinese Contortionism in
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People of Color in Contemporary Circus: A Long Table Discussion
Two long folding tables covered with white paper are arranged in the center of a studio at Gibney Dance. Colorful
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Costumes at Cirque du Soleil–The Challenging Work of Preserving Circus Heritage
Cirque du Soleil was founded over 35 years ago, and in that time has produced thousands of costumes for 52
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EU Report Findings: European Circus Industry Growth Doubles, But Fails at Funding Know-How
Funded by the European Commission, the European Union has delivered an important report on the growth of the circus sector
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Opening the Circus Tent– Social Circus Training for Educators for the Inclusion of Minority Groups
Opening the Circus Tent – Social Circus for the Inclusion of Minority Groups is an intensive training program for circus
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Therapeutic Clowning Course Trains the Next Generation of Healthcare Clowns
American comedian and entertainer Milton Berle said that laughter is the best medicine in the world. For years, the clown’s
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Promoting Your Show with Your Circus Trailer –An Interview with Lukas Stelter
In the continuation of our short series about the making of circus trailers, we spoke with the founder of Promotion
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5 Lessons I Learned Growing Up – and Then Working at– A Circus Camp
It’s rare that we get the chance to interact with the same institution from many positions. Circus Smirkus camp, the
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Piecing It Together – How a Group of Circus Performances Becomes a Festival
It’s about 2013, I’m a recent university graduate, a wide-eyed and keen emerging producer in my early twenties and listening
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New Year, New You? 5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Circus Artist
“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.” ― C.S. Lewis Making New
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Million Dollar Creations Versus Projects of Passion–And the Importance of Knowing What Type of Circus Creation You Are About to Undertake
It was the day before the dress rehearsal of our show Limb(e)s in Montreal’s La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines venue. The
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Circus From Within– Marco Motta, Winner of the CircusTalk Critic’s Choice Award
When Marco Motta was a little boy growing up in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil, he lived a happy life, which
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Why You Need a Video Trailer for Your Circus Show– Advice from Double Take Cinematic Circus
Recent research has shown some startling information about video content online. By 2020 80% of consumer social media content will
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“Go Beyond the Stereotype”: A Thoughtful Discussion Regarding Gender, Binaries, and Contemporary Circus
“As a female base, I realized that by literally lifting people up, I could quickly change audience perception. I had
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Rejoice in the Circus Libraries of the World! (UPDATED)
The circus library–ideally, every circus professional has their own section of the bookshelf cordoned off for the circus classics. But
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Exploring Self-Determination Through Circus Arts: New Research
A new research project has been published titled Self-Determination Through Circus Arts: Exploring Youth Development in a Novel Activity Context
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Cirque Physio’s Dr. Jen Crane Lays It All Out with Training Tips
Dr. Jen Crane has many credentials beyond her doctorate in physical therapy. Among other things, she is a board certified
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Circus Fans of America—Seeking Next Generation of Torchbearers for Traditional Circus
In a circular ballroom on the twelfth floor of Springfield’s La Quinta hotel with a stunning view of western Massachusetts,
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The Pain Response–New Ways of Thinking
Without a shadow of a doubt, the modern-day circus artist is exposed to high training loads and increasingly competitive and
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How to Make a Show That Walks the Walk-An International Touring Talk Panel
In the circus community, touring is commonly known as a very difficult thing to plan and then to execute. That’s
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With A Net: Insurance for the Circus Arts
Insurance for circus performers feels like a no-brainer (or maybe a “save-your-brainer”) to protect your life and livelihood. But it
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7 Simple Steps on How to Find a Circus Job & Make the Most of Your Profile on CircusTalk
At CircusTalk, the international circus community’s online professional network and resource, a large percentage of our email is from circus
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Negotiating an Artist Contract, a Complicated But an Essential Skill
As a self-employed artist, you have already negotiated many contracts but have you done it correctly? Did you forget to
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Safety and Your Circus Business: Preparing for an Accident
If you own a circus/aerial arts studio, could your business survive financially if an accident occurred and you lost a
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Do You Really Need a Circus Agent?
As a circus  artist, how do you sign up with an agency? Which agency would get you the types of
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Steal From an Artist with an Agent: Advice from APAP Pros on Artist Representation
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, affectionately known as APAP, annually floods the midtown Hilton for a weekend in
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The Benefits of Owning a Domain Name as a Circus Artist
A domain name is an address which directs you to a specific location on the internet. It can be a
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Making Audiences Part of the Show – Audience Engagement as Artistic Practice
Circus festivals epitomise the evolution of circus, however, during one of the festivals I worked at this season I had
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Yes Virginia, Professional Aerialists Do Use Crash Mats During Performances, and You Should Too
Mary Wolfe-Nielsen and Tyce Nielsen, aka Duo Transcend, performed a death-defying trapeze act on the July 17th episode of  America’s
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Warm-Ups for the Circus Artist, Part Two
In part one we established the scientific basis for why warm-ups are an integral part of circus practice. To summarise,
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Warm-Ups for the Circus Artist, Part One
Imagine you’re about to start warming up before your circus class. What will it look like? How long will you
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5 Tips for Self-Marketing as an Artist
I was sitting in the chapel-turned-classroom at Ecole de cirque de Quebec, listening to Julie Lavergne talk about the overview
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