New York City’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Gets Funding to Provide FREE Holiday Entertainment
Around the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
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North America
The Circus Project Welcomes New Program Director, Amaya Alvarado
The Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Taps RISE with SAP to Drive Intelligent Enterprise Strategy
SAP SE announced that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has expanded its relationship with SAP by investing in SAP’s business-transformation-as-a-service
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Criss Angel and Franco Dragone Launch New Show, ‘Amystika’ On The Strip
Las Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
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As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race
Broadway is back. But as shows resume performance after the long pandemic shutdown, some of the biggest plays and musicals
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Peak into Cirque Du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” Creation Process and Act Rehearsals
Drawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
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Facing Fears with Nik Wallenda: the Relaunch of Big Apple Circus
Within the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and
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Omnium Circus, Featuring Performers with Disabilities, Postpones Shows in Tysons
A new circus seeking to cater to diverse audiences and feature performers with disabilities has postponed its in-person world debut. Crews were
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Cirque Du Soleil Kicks Off Relaunch of Global Touring Operations Under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park
Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch
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Feld Bringing Back Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus (Report Via VenuesNow Conference)
The circus is coming … back. Feld Entertainment is casting for a new version of the Greatest Show on Earth,
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Review Round-Up on The 7 Fingers Show “Dear San Francisco”: Looking Back and Moving Forward
The 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
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Saving Circus World
The mystery-laden offices of Baraboo’s fabulous Ringling Bros. Circus just won $500,000 for restoration and preservation. That’s the good news.
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Bozo the Clown Rights Sold to David Arquette
For the first time in 65 years, the ownership rights to the Bozo character have been sold to actor David
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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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No Curtain Calls or Intermissions. Broadway is Back, but this Act is Different from Before
(CNN)- The curtains have been closed and the lights dimmed on Broadway since March 12, 2020. But New York City is slowly reopening amid
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Association of Performing Arts Professionals Receives Landmark Funding From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Support Reopening the Performing Arts Industry
APAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
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Daredevil Nik Wallenda And Cast Of Phenomenal Artists Set To Put A Modern Twist On The Big Apple Circus
New York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
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No Laughing Matter: Women Clowns Battle Sexism
PUEBLA, MEXICO — In 2000, Darina Robles Pérez of Mexico City told a teacher from the Russian Circus of Moscow
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Montréal Circus School Announces New Director of Studies
Circus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
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McKayla Maroney: FBI Made ‘Entirely False Claims About What I Said’
(CNN) Olympic gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for
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The École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Montreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
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Meet the Immigrants Keeping Latin American Clowning Tradition Alive in Wisconsin
Udai Olivares does outreach for a program that helps Dane County families learn about healthy eating. Veronica Esquivel preps food
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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘KÀ’ sets return at MGM Grand in November
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Cirque du Soleil’s “KÀ” will return to the stage on the Las Vegas Strip in November, a
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St. John’s International CircusFest 2021 — What You Need to Know
In its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
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Cirque Du Soleil And Disney Announce Ticket On-Sale Date For Drawn To Life
New Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 7, September 2021
In this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
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Podcasting Her Way Through Circus, Stacy Clark Weighs In on The Issues
In her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 14: Are You Documenting Your Work?
As circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
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Spiegelworld to Unveil Superfrico Dining Concept at The Cosmopolitan (Exclusive)
The new Las Vegas restaurant will be an “Italian-American-Psychedelic” experience alongside the live entertainment company’s show Opium. This fall, live
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 13: How to Say No with Janelle Dinosaurs
Saying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 12: Being Your Own Boss with Rachel Bowman
What does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 11: Marketing Myths and Instagram Tips with Shared Culture Concepts
How can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
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Announcing The International Jugglers’ Association Award Honorees of 2021
Every year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
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Taking the Circus to School: How Kids Benefit From Learning Trapeze, Juggling and Unicycle in Gym Class
Twelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 10: How to Use Instagram Strategically
As a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 9: How to Make Your D.R.E.A.M. Plan
Do you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive
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Exploring the Talent Code–A Conversation with Professional Talent Trainers
In this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore
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Teatro Zinzanni Relaunches the Chicago Theatre District
“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 8: Your Relationship to Your Rates
What’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
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Who is Scarlett Business? All About the Contortionist/Drag Queen Whose Exhilarating Performance Left the AGT Judges Impressed
Scarlett Business, aka Kyle Cragle, is the latest performer to leave the judges heavily impressed on “America’s Got Talent.” The
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National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation Receives $30,000 Grant
On Tuesday, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation announced that they had received a $30,000 grant back in March from
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 35 — PRIDE In Circus With Benn Mendoza
In this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus
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Beyond COVID & Trump: Resuming Artist Visas, An Interview with Bill Martinez
IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 7: How to Feel Confident with Sales
Are you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons
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Nouveau Sud Traces Migrants’ Route to a New Life in ‘La Bestia’
In a cloud of smoke, the train will fly through the air above the stage as aerialists and acrobats depicting
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Dancing With Gravity: Episode 35, Don’t Be A Zombie
Well, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member
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Vive la 12th Edition of Montréal Completement Cirque & The International Market of Contemporary Circus!
Ruth Juliet Wikler, Deputy Director of Programming for Circus/Director, MICC at TOHU/Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) probably has a to-do list as long
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 6: Do You Need a Sales Process?
Do you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,
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Hideaway Circus Launches Northeast Tour of Stars Above Circus
The announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
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Pacific Native Katie Borcherding Aims to Make Team USA as Part of Only Women’s Pair in Competition
“It’s definitely amazing to be able to be here, and her family can be here and watch her, and see
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 107 – Maxim Laurin, Cofounder of Machine de Cirque
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
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Alice Clark Brown, Trailblazing Black Circus Aerialist and Performer, Dies at 68
When Alice Clark Brown told her family she was going to leave college and join the circus in 1972, they
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Marcelo Matta — Meet the Graduate 2021
As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
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Beyoncé, Troubadour, Forum, Coachella, Billy Strings, Bert Kreischer Among Pollstar Awards Winners
The great Beyoncé, the historic Troubadour, the iconic Forum, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, lauded upstart Billy Strings
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The Disappearance of the Circus from American Life Leaves Us Lonelier
Circuses made entertainment a community event. Much about popular entertainment has changed over the past century — from movies to
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Feld Entertainment Appoints Giulio Scatola as Director — Casting & Performance for New Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Feld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
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Cirque du Soleil to Return in Spring 2022, 10-Year Deal Signed with Old Port
“This is excellent economic and cultural news for Montreal.” Cirque du Soleil has announced that their Montreal shows under the
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 34: Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote
Host Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
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Constance Dansart — Meet the Graduate 2021
As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
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Heliopause (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I End And You Begin
The Radiohead song “Where I End and You Begin” comes to mind while watching Circadium’s new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,
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What The Data Show On When Arts Patrons Will Come Back
A new study shows arts patrons are more likely to be vaccinated than the general public and are increasingly comfortable
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The Time Disneyland Had Its Own Circus, And It Didn’t Go Well
When Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his
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COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens on Cirque du Soleil Campus
In breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
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Circadium Graduates: Who Are We?
This June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 106 – Shannon McKenna, the Artist Athlete
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7
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Cirque du Soleil Ticket Sales Are Double Digits Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, CEO Says
With live entertainment bookings on the rise as more Americans get vaccinated and states ease coronavirus restrictions, Cirque du Soleil
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CirK2.2: Breakthrough Research Melds Circus with Sound
CirK 2.2 is a sound/movement based project I’ve been working on for almost 5 years now. The origin of this
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CINARS Maintains the Link Between Creators and Presenters
CINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
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Shenea Stiletto’s Circus Lifestyle “Live Like An Acrobat Podcast” Has Revolutionized the Circus Industry
“Black Circus Lives Matter”, #METOO In Circus;” As an African American woman, World Renowned Circus artist, former Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics
Read moreClub Fugazi Will Reopen With Intimate and Immersive Resident Production The 7 Fingers
The production was created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Gypsy Snider and Shana Carroll. Today, internationally
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Circus Voices Podcast–Jean-Luc Martin on Growing a US Circus School
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Jean-Luc Martin on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 33- Leading A Cirque Movement with Creative Director Gabriel Dube- Dupuis
For the Celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Creative
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Las Vegas Announces Return of Cirque du Soleil, 100% Capacity on Casinos Floors
Las Vegas is slowly returning to its typical pace as shows like Cirque du Soleil are ready to take the
Read moreCanadian Heritage Launches the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey
Canadian Heritage invites artists and content creators of all backgrounds and disciplines to share their current reality during and prior
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 32: Legendary U.S Olympian In Rhythmic Gymnastics Mary Sanders
For this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
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Pathways to Circus Legitimacy: The Library
Like the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed
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Cirque du Soleil’s Return Could Be Its Most Challenging Feat Yet
After shuttering dozens of shows and shedding most of its work force, the vaunted Canadian circus faces an uphill struggle
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A Small San Francisco Circus Tried To Do Right By Its Workers. Now It May Be Going Out Of Business
Ironically, if Circus Bella had just waited to reclassify its workers, it might not be in this mess. Abigail Munn
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$11.8 Millions for the Revival of the Circus Arts
Relief and hope for the sector. En Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, welcomes the announcement by the Quebec Minister
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Touring During a Pandemic Can Present Interesting Challenges!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts. Especially hard hit are performing artists who rely
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Helping The Circus Celebrate Earth Day
In the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 104 – James Tanabe, International Circus Producer
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero
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The Sun Rises: Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Proudly Announces Return To Stage
Intermission is over! Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live entertainment, marks
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Another View Recognize Your Stress, Then Laugh and Play it Away
Not that we need the reminder in today’s day and age, but April is Stress Awareness Month. If you’re anything
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Ringling Bros. Clown Toby Ballantine, Who Had Circus in His Blood, Dies at 71 in Sarasota
Toby Ballantine, son of legendary clown Bill Ballantine, followed his father’s footsteps and performed with Ringling Bros. and many other
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American Circus Alliance Launches Nationwide
What happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight
Read moreFringeArts’ Announces Return To Live Performance With Socially Distanced Circus Festival
Hand to Hand, returns this summer with two weeks of dynamic, socially distanced performances and workshops for the entire family.
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Absinthe Celebrates 10 Years As A Las Vegas Rite Of Passage
It began as a curiosity before blossoming into an unlikely hit on the Las Vegas Strip, something that simultaneously mocked
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 31: Shine Alternative Fitness Founder Dima Shine
Dima Shine Founder of Shine Alternative Fitness Studio in Las Vegas is this weeks guest on the Live Like An
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Sarah Louis-Jean
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 103 – Cedric Walker, Founder and CEO of Universoul Circus
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio’s “Show Must Go On” plan for theater in New York
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 30: The “Ladybug” from OVO Michelle Matlock
Celebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring
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Circus Harmony Cookbook Takes Dinner and a Show to a New Level
Never before has the circus combined performances that make audiences’ stomachs drop with recipes that make them grumble. Circus Harmony,
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 102 – Jim Moore, Circus Photographer and Book Publisher
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some
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Gamma Phi Circus Prepares First-Ever Virtual Performance
The decision to cancel the 2020 Gamma Phi Circus annual shows due to mass gathering restrictions caused by the coronavirus
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Presenting: A New Future for Live Performance – The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment Announce Official Partnership
CircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
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Venice Circus Hero Honored by Gondolier
The Greatest Show on Earth, officially known as The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, put Venice on the
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Circus Review: Video Captures Thrills of Cirque du Soleil Artists
The thrill of watching performers work their bodies in ways most of us would never think of, comes through your
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 101 – Matthew Jessner, Former Artistic Director for Dragone and Cirque Du Soleil
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse
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COVID-19: Running Away to Join the Circus Isn’t What it Used To Be
Laura-Ann Chong had been touring the world with Cirque du Soleil, now she is keeping in shape teaching circus skills
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