Circus Arts Conservatory Raises Over $400,000 During Royal Gala
In early February, 350 supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) gathered at the CAC’s brand-new Big Top on Regatta
Read moreIn early February, 350 supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) gathered at the CAC’s brand-new Big Top on Regatta
Read moreOn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Marianne
Read moreThe 2024 American Performing Arts Professionals conference in New York City asserted itself in a recent press release as the
Read moreIn this very special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate
Read moreThe New England Center for Circus Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for
Read moreSARASOTA, FL – Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC)’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global
Read moreThe 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals will be held at Midtown Hilton in
Read moreTo step into a blue-and-white striped circus tent pitched on a concrete lot surrounded by tall office buildings and the
Read moreDuring my month-long stay in the city by the bay, I was thrilled at the opportunity to watch and write
Read moreFor its 30th anniversary, Cirque Éloize proudly presents a signature show that encapsulates the very essence of the company’s origins,
Read moreThe Circus Arts Conservatory, the nation’s only nonprofit organization that combines professional circus performances with youth circus training and outreach
Read moreCircus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to New York City. For the first time ever,
Read moreThe board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead
Read moreCircus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
Read moreFor one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s
Read moreThe Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
Read moreFor more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to
Read moreIt was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
Read moreEvery July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
Read moreBring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating
Read moreCelebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
Read moreFounders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air
Read moreImmerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that
Read moreMake way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
Read moreThe New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
Read morePS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
Read moreFor the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
Read moreIn less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
Read moreChicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at
Read moreWant to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for
Read moreAs part of the Chicago area’s much-beloved Winter Circus program, the Actors Gymnasium will present its newest original show, CIRCUS
Read moreGet ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in
Read moreHow do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With
Read moreSpiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of
Read moreFrequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
Read moreWe may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a
Read moreMuch like firefighting itself, conveying aspects of one’s life to an audience requires a certain kind of mettle. In In
Read moreA new festival enters the scene in hopes of providing a state-of-the-art experience for acts and audiences alike. Learn more
Read moreCraig Quat’s journey on the Circus Voices podcast might have ended, but his functional juggling adventure continues. Now in this
Read moreThe American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year
Read moreDriven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the
Read moreAlready in its 5th edition, the St. John’s International Circus Fest provides a meeting point for far-reaching views and different
Read moreWhether you’re on the studying or the teaching end, aerial training is hard work… but with enough time and support,
Read moreArtists and performers in the New York City area have long relied on The Muse Brooklyn, an aerial studio space,
Read moreA new show three years in the works, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO will give a fresh visual flair to innovative
Read moreOmnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022
Read moreAn evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’
Read moreOn the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees
Read moreCirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of
Read moreThe World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,
Read moreThe world-renowned Cirque Musica has signed a global rights deal with The Juan Gabriel Estate for the creation and production of “Cirque Musica Presents Querida”
Read morePerformers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
Read moreAt this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
Read moreLaunching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach
Read moreDragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today
Read moreLet’s talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that
Read moreWhen aerial performance became popular in the 20th century, critics reported the confusing gender appearance of its performers. Muscular women
Read moreMentorship programs for emerging artists continue to pop up throughout the United States, closing a training gap within the circus
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreEdmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),
Read moreOn April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus
Read moreCircus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
Read moreThe École de cirque de Québec (ÉCQ), a member of the Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) and
Read moreIn recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now
Read moreIn 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of
Read moreFusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
Read moreSince its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all
Read moreWith the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us
Read moreWith 40 years of creating and celebrating Circus in Newfoundland, it’s Wonderbolt Productions’ Ruby Anniversary, and we’re gonna party like
Read moreJohnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast present Chris Lashua, the BMX wunderkind turned visionary founder of one of the
Read moreTo weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
Read moreOn behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
Read moreLooking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.
Read moreThis article broadly presents my dissertation defended last June at Concordia University. The main argument is that by offering performances
Read moreCelebrating Black Creators for Black History Month 2022, Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents the legendary Vanessa Thomas,
Read moreDrawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreThis episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik
Read moreArts Outreach through the Circus Lens What would you do if a library system approached you with a commission to
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally
Read moreCirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart
Read moreAround the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
Read moreThe Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
Read moreLas Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
Read moreDrawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
Read moreWithin the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and
Read moreThe 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
Read moreI’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
Read moreAPAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
Read moreNew York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
Read moreCircus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
Read moreMontreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
Read moreIn its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
Read moreNew Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
Read moreIn this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
Read moreIn her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
Read moreAs circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
Read moreSaying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
Read moreWhat does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
Read moreHow can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
Read moreEvery year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
Read moreAs a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
Read moreDo you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive
Read moreIn this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore
Read more“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni
Read moreWhat’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
Read moreIn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus
Read moreIMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
Read moreAre you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons
Read moreWell, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member
Read moreRuth Juliet Wikler, Deputy Director of Programming for Circus/Director, MICC at TOHU/Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) probably has a to-do list as long
Read moreDo you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,
Read moreThe announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
Read moreAs the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Read moreFeld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
Read moreHost Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
Read moreAs the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Read moreIn breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
Read moreThis June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7
Read moreCirK 2.2 is a sound/movement based project I’ve been working on for almost 5 years now. The origin of this
Read moreCINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Jean-Luc Martin on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
Read moreFor the Celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Creative
Read moreFor this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
Read moreLike the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed
Read moreIn the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero
Read moreWhat happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight
Read moreDima Shine Founder of Shine Alternative Fitness Studio in Las Vegas is this weeks guest on the Live Like An
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio’s “Show Must Go On” plan for theater in New York
Read moreCelebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some
Read moreCircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse
Read moreOn this celebratory episode honoring International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. In this panel discussion about LGBTQIA’s presence in
Read moreFinding space for your project can be a bigger challenge than you might expect. Circus projects especially tend to have
Read moreTo celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the cast of The Crown. The much anticipated short film, featuring an all star ensemble of
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreI have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.
Read moreFor this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in
Read moreCircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a
Read moreCelebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus
Read moreOn this special holiday episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Circus Artist & Founder
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil‘s current financial challenges and credit rating,
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews world famous pole performer, dance instructor,
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreIn Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover
Read moreOn this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the indomitable Jen Bricker-Bauer, acclaimed aerialist and speaker. In this episode Jen opens up about the
Read moreThis weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features special guest Founder & Creative
Read moreThis year has brought a lot of changes, developments, and new initiatives to CircusTalk. One thing we want to focus
Read moreAbstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online.
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the beneficent Lisa B. Lewis, founder of Omnium: A Bold New Circus. In this episode Lisa
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a
Read moreFor this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the charming Jenny Vidbel, the celebrated animal trainer and guardian of the Al & Joyce Vidbel
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the mesmerizing Jason Span, US Navy Veteran turned high-flying circus star. In this episode Jason opens
Read moreOn this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreVeronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this
Read moreMOVE IT! is Parallel Exit’s free video series looking at circus artists from around the world. This episode is part
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the brilliant Susan Voyticky, an groundbreaking and eclectic artist. In this episode Susan invites us to
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu, founders of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. In this episode, Keith and Stephanie
Read moreCirkaskina’s first 2020 young ambassadors’ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. John’s International
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents, the wondrous heroine, Jessica Hentoff, founder, executive and artistic director of Circus Harmony. In this episode
Read moreThis week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Lisa Aneiva, founder of Dancing Is
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they’ve been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled American Circus–The Now & The Future,
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled A Historical Look at the American and
Read moreThe Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the innovative Fanny Kerwich, the visionary founder of Lone Star Circus. In this episode Fanny shares
Read moreI first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Samantha Panda, a world traveling Contortionist,
Read moreThis week The Uncle Junior Project takes a break from its regularly scheduled content to present new historical research called Entrapment
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews womenpreneur & aerialist Summer Lacy who
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida
Read moreA look at some of America’s most intriguing circus aerialists, featuring Noeli Acoba, Eric Allen, Vanessa Aviles, Lindsay Culbert-Olds, Eve
Read moreSarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode
Read moreA look at some amazing circus aerialists, bringing joy and wonder to audiences all over the world. Part 1 of
Read moreThe question that comes to mind is, how have you been surviving? This is not a hyperbole as the world
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the regal Joseph Pinzon. The aspiring theater artist turned soaring circus star and producer. In this
Read moreListen in as hoop artist and self-proclaimed sparkling garbage, Julie Marshall, grapples with the question: WTF is ART anyway? And
Read moreTake a deep dive into the world of directing with Jesse Dryden. Jesse is the only Canadian graduate of the
Read moreEscuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) (The National Circus of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit entity that was
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the prodigious Gena Shvartsman Cristiani, the prolific creative and fifth generation circus artist. In this episode,
Read moreThis week’s episode of The Artist Athlete Podcast gets real meta real fast by interviewing Shenea “Stiletto” Booth about her
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with his unique brand of showmanship.
Read moreA peek inside the social circus company Circus Harmony, with multiple performances and interview with Founder, Executive and Artistic Director
Read moreThe International Jugglers Association’s Festival (founded in 1947) celebrated its festival as many other circus festivals this year did–online. This
Read morePhoto Credit: Grace Gershenfeld It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of
Read moreThe staff and board of directors of the John and Mable Ringling Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the
Read moreDuring this crazy time each person is affected in a different way. Many aspects of daily life have changed and
Read moreHe left us too early as he was a few weeks shy of turning 31. Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance was a world-famous Native
Read moreThis is the episode where Shannon fangirls for an hour over aerial ICON Isabelle Chasse. Isabelle immortalized the aerial act
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the delightful, Noeli Acoba. The budding circus star turned YouTube sensation. In this episode, Noeli takes
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse‘s training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreRingmaster and CircusTalk writer Johnathan Lee Iverson has created a podcast/vlog series called In Center Ring where he showcases established
Read moreOn July 8th, 3:30 pm EST, a team from Concordia, spearheaded by Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux (of the Montreal Working
Read moreOn today’s episode, Cirque Du Soleil‘s official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The
Read moreIn episode 6: Part 2 of our series looking at iconic moments of the nonprofit era of The Big Apple
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The
Read moreFrom self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Read moreIt’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
Read moreThis week in Circus is usually your go-to place for a brief round-up of the circus industry’s top news. However,
Read moreI remember sitting in a patch of sun after I had finished teaching for the morning. I spoke with Jed
Read moreIn episode 5: A conversation with Chris Lashua, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cirque Mechanics – with exclusive video
Read moreJoel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,
Read moreRecently, an acrobat fell 25ft to the floor at the 2nd International Air Athletics Championship in Riga, Latvia[1]. In 2018,
Read moreIn episode 4: Enjoy some iconic moments from the first four decades of The Big Apple Circus. Thanks to Paul
Read moreAlmanac Circus Dance Theatre is known for their multi-disciplinary work, and now with their latest piece, an exquisite corpse style
Read moreIn Episode 3: Physical Comedians and Clowns. This week, Parallel Exit aims to bring some levity into our lives. Featuring
Read moreThere is power in gathering. Storytelling, sharing ideas and laughter are tangible things. Currently, we are lucky to have virtual
Read moreArtistic director of Parallel Exit and circus artist Mark Lonergan is making good use of his quarantine time by giving
Read moreA profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals
Read moreEcole de Cirque de Quebec’s annual graduate final exam Épreuve Synthèse took place this past March 2020 just before the
Read moreThere have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
Read moreIt is strange in these times of canceled shows to read a review, but it just so happens that our
Read moreZak McAllister and Stephen Doutt, two circus school students from Philadelphia, are using their quarantine time to create. Already on
Read moreThe entertainment world is in a spiral, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cirque du Soleil has temporarily laid off 95%
Read moreCirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
Read moreOn November 6, 2019, Gibney Dance, a prominent dance institution in New York City, hosted a Long Table discussion entitled
Read more25 long years ago, Dan and Betty Butler had a dream to create the world’s premier youth circus performing arts
Read moreHere in Chicago, we think we get winter. Our unique understanding of the nuances of lake-effect snow and our ability
Read moreTwo long folding tables covered with white paper are arranged in the center of a studio at Gibney Dance. Colorful
Read moreCirque du Soleil was founded over 35 years ago, and in that time has produced thousands of costumes for 52
Read moreThe Ted X Youtube page says of Thom Wall that he is, “known for his avant-garde performance style and is
Read moreWhat do an architect, a financial lawyer, an actor, a proprietor of a historic-home-turned-B&B, a professor of French and performance
Read moreAmerican comedian and entertainer Milton Berle said that laughter is the best medicine in the world. For years, the clown’s
Read moreThe Actors Gymnasium is expanding its nine-month Professional Circus Training Program to include a new concentration in clown, giving actors
Read moreAre you looking for an event to warm your heart during the cold Montréal winter? From January 17th through January 19th,
Read moreAh! New York City in December! A month brimming with expectation and joy while bristling with deadlines and tension. In
Read moreJosh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner’s partnership goes beyond the mighty bonds of husband and wife. They are a dynamic
Read moreThis January 12th in Sarasota Florida The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation(an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) will officially induct the
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 moreLes Foutoukours is a production company with a special mission to help the world understand clowning and physical theater. Since
Read moreJuggling features heavily in Phelim McDermott’s US premier of the production of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten, now playing at the New York Metropolitan
Read more“This event is about the future.” This is how Frank Hentschker, Executive Director and Director of Programs at the Martin
Read moreA new research project has been published titled Self-Determination Through Circus Arts: Exploring Youth Development in a Novel Activity Context
Read moreIf “Spread the magic!” was Anahareo Dölle’s motto for the first Saint John’s International Circus Fest in 2018, the event’s
Read moreDr. Jen Crane has many credentials beyond her doctorate in physical therapy. Among other things, she is a board certified
Read moreAs Circadium School of Contemporary Circus welcome its 3rd class of students in Philadelphia, it is a good time to
Read moreAs a teenager, Tara Jacob first fell in love with the fun, creativity, and community when she discovered in the
Read moreWith a show named Love, Chaos and Dinner, you’d think you’d know what you are about to get served. But
Read moreIn a circular ballroom on the twelfth floor of Springfield’s La Quinta hotel with a stunning view of western Massachusetts,
Read moreThe first annual San Diego Circus Festival, hosted by San Diego Circus Center and produced by Jean-Luc Martin, was a
Read moreI arrived to the San Diego Circus Center hot, sweaty, and brimming with anticipation. A little boy in a red
Read moreLately, it seems like more and more circus artists are getting into making music. As a circus artist who makes
Read moreIn the circus community, touring is commonly known as a very difficult thing to plan and then to execute. That’s
Read moreCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly
Read more“Politicians wish to be a real Circus, where empathy, teamwork is practiced, the impossible is achieved and we take care
Read moreSpring by Gandini Juggling arrived in Montreal midsummer (July 3-8) to be part of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival, filling up the
Read moreErin Ball is a circus artist and coach based in Kingston, Ontario, the owner of Kingston Circus Arts and a
Read moreMeet ENC (École Nationale de Cirque, Montréal) graduate Ron Oppenheimer! As the youngest of four siblings growing up in California,
Read moreRuth Juliet Wikler is a name to know. Earlier this month, she was officially announced the Deputy Director of Programming,
Read moreThis just in– good news from the Montréal circus venue TOHU announcing that the Deputy Director of Programming position has
Read moreAs a self-employed artist, you have already negotiated many contracts but have you done it correctly? Did you forget to
Read moreJuggling or How To Become a Juggler: the annotated edition is another piece of juggling literature from Modern Vaudeville Press
Read moreIn early April the local Chicago arts press was invited for a ‘hard hat tour’ of the still under construction
Read moreIt will be the 6th year for Physical Theater Festival Chicago (May 31st–June 8th, 2019), and as in previous years,
Read moreLast month in Washington DC, the Marriott Wardman Park hotel played host to the 2019 Popular Culture Association’s National Conference.
Read moreOn May 27th, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec will induct 17 new cultural ambassadors from Quebec
Read more“You have a sense of humor, you know what’s funny, but what’s your sense of humor?” is how Joel Jeske
Read moreStep into the Hive: the first thing you might notice on the Hot Brown Honey stage is the giant honeycomb
Read moreThe En Piste AGM(Annual General Meeting) is a chance for the circus community to come together once a year to
Read moreIn our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters and
Read moreAs circus arts become more popular, people of all ages and backgrounds are exploring circus arts for recreation, for fitness,
Read moreThere were three walls visible on the stage at Krannert Center for Performing Arts when Réversible began–connected in a straight
Read moreAfter finishing my second read through of Thom Wall’s Juggling From Antiquity to the Middle Ages—the forgotten history of throwing
Read more“This is for you,” said director Bence Vági, handing me a printed paperback book whose cover showed blurred black and
Read moreFor the month of February in 2019, a new production from France called When Angels Fall by Cie L’Oubliée’s founder
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 moreIn February of 2020, The 7 Fingers will officially be moving in to a new market, cruise ship entertainment. Along with
Read more3AM Theatre is one of the new breed of small circus companies like Cirque Us and Acrobatic Conundrum that is
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreWe often hear stories of circus people coming forward to save the day–and New Victory Theater has as a good
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreAs one of the foremost circus institutions in the world, École national de cirque (ENC) is gifted with many resources,
Read moreI was blown away by Gandini Juggling’s production of Smashed this past Saturday. Apples become grenades and decimate the landscape.
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreInternationally known as an innovator in the theory and practice of inclusive juggling, Craig Quat grew up attending a social
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreIt is that time of year again–when Cirque du Monde, the social outreach division of Cirque du Soleil, choses it’s
Read moreFrom January 4th thru the 8th in New York City, The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) will open its doors
Read moreAn imaginary train station, a train that forms and deconstructs itself in front of the eyes of hundreds of spectators,
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreAs part of our three-part series Circus Talk will run this year on the 25th anniversary of Cirque Éloize, we
Read moreFrom November 12th until the 17th, 2018, Canada’s biggest performing arts showcase CINARS will unfold in Montréal, churning out 190
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreA familiar blue tent is cozied amidst the daunting buildings of Lincoln Center. The Big Apple Circus has returned to
Read moreFanny Kerwich is a woman in motion. Her energy is electric, light, and ever flowing. Much like her directorial sense,
Read moreFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Read moreBig Top Academy is a new circus-themed show on Discovery Kids Network that premiered October 15th, 2018. Set in a
Read moreIn our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
Read moreTypically, talking about site-specific circus means talking about a large outdoor space that’s converted (with, say, scaffolding or cranes or
Read moreCircus educators and professionals from around the United States gathered this past weekend, October 4th-7th, at the American Circus Educators
Read moreThe Big Apple Circus is about to begin its 41st season this October 2018 and they are kicking it off
Read moreThe Plaid Lads, a duo comprised of Sam Malcolm and Tony Steinbach, are darlings of the fringe world, having performed
Read moreOn Monday, October 8th, and Tuesday October 9th, PBS (The Public Broadcasting Service) is launching a new four hour mini
Read moreMy first approach to the Maroma was in 2008. I was member of Otro Circo and Circo Atayde Hnos invited us to a gathering with
Read moreAs small to medium sized circus companies in the US become more prevalent, Fringe festivals around the United States are
Read moreThere is an art and science to juggling. Thom Wall demonstrates the art of juggling in his vaudeville juggling performances
Read moreSeven floors for seven fingers. Was that what sold The 7 Fingers (Les 7 Doigts De La Main) co-founders on
Read morePerched on the top eastern corner of the North American Continent, the lively town of St. John’s will host its
Read moreCirque Éloize is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2018. That equals 25 years of shows and innovation in the circus
Read moreIn this series called “Meet a Circus Grad” we give a voice to recently graduated or graduating circus artists, to
Read moreThe 6th Edition of the International Circus Movement’s Festival Periplo concluded recently with a splendid three-week circus celebration that attests
Read moreThe first ever United States hosted social circus festival took place early this August at CircEsteem. Since 2001 their mission
Read moreIn circus, talent isn’t hoarded, but shared. Long before the advent of circus schools, which continue to grow exponentially, there
Read moreIn front of the blue, red, and gold circus ring looms the iconic North Beach church, a bright white beacon
Read moreIn this video, Lea Toran Jenner visits with Gypsy Snider, one of the co-founders and co-artistic directors of 7 Fingers, at
Read moreThe mayor of Montréal opened the 2018 Montréal Completement Cirque Festival with a speech that lauded the city as “la capitale mondiale
Read moreCircusTalk was recently in Montréal–the circus hub of North America, reporting on the 9th annual Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival (MCC).
Read moreIn our new series titled Meet the Festival, we will explore some of the many festivals of the circus world.
Read moreIn our new series titled Meet the Circus School, we will explore some of the many circus schools around the
Read more“Hey!” I hear from behind me. I turn around. A queer person is running down the stairs from the spoken-word
Read moreEach year as the Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) festival approaches, graduate students from around the world begin to gather in
Read moreIt was spring semester at Muhlenberg College. My Aerial 2 class and I were discussing how television was a detrimental
Read moreIn Chicago, eight circus students just completed their second year of the pro training program at Aloft Circus Arts, a
Read moreFive years ago, we were two artists (Alice De Cunha and Marc Frost) based in Chicago who decided to start
Read moreCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Stage Entertainment announced today that the Broadway Show Cirque du Soleil PARAMOUR will relocate
Read moreIn our new series titled Meet the Festival, we will explore some of the many festivals of the circus world.
Read moreThere’s an ease that permeates from Réjean St. Jules. A kind of seasoned effortlessness that very few achieve in their
Read moreThis year’s Circus Sessions, was a bold experiment in accessibility. Produced by Femmes du Feu, where Holly Treddenick is artistic
Read moreAs part of a three-part series Circus Talk will run this year on the 25th anniversary of Cirque Eloize, we
Read moreThe American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) and the American Circus Educators (ACE) are conducting a US-wide survey of the circus
Read moreAs soon as Circo Fest wrapped in San Juan last March, the organizers started working on the 2018 festival. It’s
Read moreHideaway Circus is a Brooklyn-based production company run by creative producers Josh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner. The company’s live
Read moreCoups de Coeur is the name of an annual circus show that distracts Montreal from the dead of winter. Over
Read moreThanks in part to a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2016, Hideaway Circus just released the first circus show designed
Read moreYou may remember that we had a “Day in the Circus Life” from Circus Smirkus on January 13th to kick
Read moreA new resource book about circus will be released in February of 2018 entitled DIY Circus Lab for Kids. It
Read moreYouth in social circus programs across the US are making big leaps in the skills they need to lead productive
Read moreCircus Smirkus released a statement by email on January 25th to explain the connection Barry Lubin had to their big
Read moreThe San Diego Circus Center showcased the students from their preparatory program in a weekend show series (December 15, 16
Read moreSundance Now, a subscription streaming service, is set to air a new documentary called Circus Kid about the life of
Read moreJust in time for Giving Tuesday this week, Circus Harmony (located in St. Louis, Missouri) has announced that they were
Read moreThe American Youth Circus Organization has a Youth Advisory Committee and they have put together an incredibly useful resource which
Read moreDear Circus Talk Community, 2017 has been a spectacular circus year in Philadelphia, as we opened Circadium and moved into
Read moreCircus Talk member Jackie Leigh Davis has a long, illustrious career in circus education. Her new book DIY Circus Lab
Read moreCirque du Soleil’s ice show Crystal is in Chicago for a scant 3 days (Nov.16-19th at Sears Arena in Hoffman
Read moreIn part one to this story, I presented an outline of how performing arts education and production is supported differently
Read moreOn a cool September evening in Montreal, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Benoit Landry (co-founder
Read moreSince the technology boom in the 1990s, technology has been changing the way people live, communicate, work, and do business.
Read moreIn 2015, when Barry Lubin’s memoirs Tall Tales of a Short Clown were about to be released, I had the
Read moreBack Pocket is an international start-up circus company with big plans. They want to create their show and do the
Read moreMidnight Circus tours every fall in public parks around Chicago. I’ve worked with the company on-and-off since I was 14
Read morePerforming arts have been a powerful human ritual for millennia. The Washington Post recently published a beautiful, interactive online piece
Read moreMy 17-year-old son had just returned home from the European Juggling Convention where he was fortunate enough to see many
Read moreCourse Description: École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal now offers an online version of the circus arts Instructor program in
Read moreLa Compagnie du Hanneton’s latest show The Toad Knew packed the house of the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, Chicago’s brand
Read moreEach individual goes into circus performance for a variety of reasons. Some are born into it, some are attracted to
Read moreThe American Youth Circus Organization’s (AYCO) recent bi-yearly festival, hosted by the Trenton Circus Squad, was a celebration of all
Read moreUpdate: Circus Star USA has announced the winners from the competition that has taken place September 30th. Circus Talk would
Read moreThe Bindlestiff Family Circus shared their review of the circus panel discussion on the sideshow resurgence and history that took
Read moreSummer in Montréal, poutine and beer, music drifting down cobble-stoned streets and thanks to Montréal Complètement Cirque festival–which is in
Read moreAs circus artists, presenters and fans gather in Montréal for the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival that runs July 6 thru
Read moreThis year Montreal is going above and beyond the usual summer fanfare to celebrate it’s 375th birthday. Just for some
Read moreFour days into development and rehearsal for their upcoming show, the artists participating in Circus Sessions 2017 are taking a
Read moreWe aspire to represent the beauty and grace of extraordinary skills, but also the imperfections born of ordinary people, who
Read moreThis past March in Chicago I sat down at a chai cafe with Acrobatic Conundrum’s artistic director and co-founder, Terry
Read moreWhen an institution has been around for 146 Years, there is little you can say about it that hasn’t been
Read moreTaylor & Kelly Spring are a nouveau circus family, and just like the old circus families they are continuing the
Read moreThis year, Montreal is turning 375 years old and what better way to celebrate than with non-stop festivities? Montreal is
Read moreParamour, Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway musical , closed its curtain for the last time at Lyric Theatre on April 16th.
Read moreIn recognition of the eighth annual World Circus Day, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has announced that its 50th anniversary in
Read moreMontréal has so much influence in the contemporary circus world. There is the Cirque du Soleil headquarters, located in circus
Read moreCirque du Soleil performer who injured in a swing-to-swing jump trick during the opening night of LUZIA in Seattle last
Read moreWith the launch of Circus Talk News came the unfortunate announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey closing up
Read moreIn a couple of weeks, both circus artists and circus fans in Chicago are going to be privvy to a
Read moreThe Wall Street Journal announced today that the Big Apple Circus has been acquired in a bankruptcy auction from the
Read moreThe man behind the beloved Grandma character releases an autobiography today about his influences, his struggles with cancer and addiction,
Read moreA young company built on a traditional family circus model embraces untraditional artistry using surprising materials and seeking honesty above
Read moreThis multi-disciplinary event drew 1,300 participants from 40 countries and presented over 150 shows, including a strong circus element. This
Read moreAmerica says good-bye to a beloved performer and circus owner. Gertrude “Struppi” Hanneford died on November 1, 2014. She was
Read moreErnest Albrecht’s latest book chronicles the artistic evolution of the Greatest Show on Earth. Circus historian and critic Ernest Albrecht
Read moreThe American Circus Educators Association has developed programs to help circus studios standardize their safety policies and procedures. The popularity
Read moreAs 2014 draws to a close, the most successful circus company in history celebrates its 30th anniversary by looking back
Read morePeople think of running away when they think of the itinerant circus lifestyle, but who knew that joining the circus
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