Circus Is, and Should Be, for All– and This Initiative Helps It Get There
In 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of
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Companies and Organizations
Nordic Exposure’s at Jackson Lane – Interview with Artistic Director, Adrian Berry
Jacksons Lane’s Nordic Exposure season invites the very best in circus, theatre, and family shows from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
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American Circus Finally Has an Advocacy Organization: The Birth of ACA
To weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
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Cirque du Soleil Announces New Show in Las Vegas: “Mad Apple”
Cirque du Soleil’s new Las Vegas show ” Mad Apple” to debut at New York-New York Hotel & Casino this
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New Era Begins at Circus Oz
‘Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated,’ the company said in a media statement on Wednesday night. Following an
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Circus Sets Sail: Q&A with Stephanie Jansen About Working in Cruise Entertainment
Step right up to the CircusTalk PRO Member Spotlight! In this series, we get to know some of our amazing
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Circus History Live: Conversation with Circus Ring of Fame 2021 Inductees, Tina Winn and Nik Wallenda
This episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik
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Circus Sarasota 2022 To Showcase Amazing Talent
Sarasota’s hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages from
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South Australian Circus Centre Presents ROPEABLE in the Adelaide Fringe
SA Circus Centre’s Youth Troupe will perform their new work ‘Ropeable during the 2022 Adelaide Fringe in The Peacock at
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The Fabric of Circa
Ten years ago, Libby McDonnell walked through our studio doors as Circa’s newly-appointed costume designer. 2010 had been a challenging
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Circa Contemporary Circus present Italian Baroque with Circa
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will collaborate with Circa Contemporary Circus for the vibrant Italian Baroque with Circa, featuring a special guest
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Criss Angel Prepares A New Theatrical Production For The Las Vegas Strip
The preparation of a new Criss Angel show does not mean the magician has made MINDFREAK disappear. AMYSTIKA: The Secret Revealed, a
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The Simple Power of Play: How the Flying Seagull Project is Bringing Smiles and Laughter to Children Worldwide
Based in the UK, but with an outreach across 23 countries, The Flying Seagull Project is confronting the harsh reality
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Catching Up With Javier Morales on the International Congress of Juggling and Circus Arts
With the upcoming CIMAC (International Congress of Juggling and Circus Arts) this September, the juggling and circus world in Chile
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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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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
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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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How Circa Went From Edgy Brisbane Circus to a Major Australian Performing Arts Company with a Global Reputation
Warning: seeing a performance by Brisbane circus company Circa may cause feelings of inadequacy, fear and awe. Take their 2019
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American Youth Circus Organization Releases “Ethical Principles of Sexual Abuse and Harassment Prevention” Guidelines
In a recent letter to members, AYCO/ACE (American Youth Circus Organization and the American Circus Educators)released the details of their
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Circus For Every Body–The Extraordinary Bodies Story So Far
We set up Extraordinary Bodies in the flurry of optimism that followed the Olympics in the UK in 2012. We
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 93 – Pedro Reis, Founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and Legendary Performer
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover
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Play-Along Plink and Boo Review – Circus Duo Upend Gender Bias
Taking children to the theatre always feels like an adventure. How can you create that spirit and excitement for lockdown
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 19: The King Charles Unicycle Troupe Director Kip Jones
On this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how
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Finding Agency for Circus with Swedens’ First Circus Agency, Illimité
Mette Klouman wanted to be an actress, but she ended up being a publisher for a while instead… until the
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Pushed to the Digital Edge– How to Plan an International Circus Festival During a Global Pandemic!
In its third year, the St. John’s International CircusFest was quickly gaining a reputation as the new bijoux (little jewel)
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.16: CIRQO Founder Sue Porrett
This weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Sue Porrett; innovator of the newly
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Circus From the Edge of the World– St. John’s International CircusFest September 25th-27th
The Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
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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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How STREB’s Action Heroes Navigate the Zoom Conundrum
The question that comes to mind is, how have you been surviving? This is not a hyperbole as the world
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Ireland’s First Outdoor Flying Trapeze School Opens
Ireland’s first outdoor flying trapeze school has opened in Dublin offering classes in the art of the famous circus act.
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Michiko Tanaka On Making Circus Happen in Japan with Setouchi Circus Factory
I started producing contemporary circus in 2004 in Sapporo when I was working for the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (in Japan,
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Cluster Arts: Brisbane’s Circus Management Team Backstage and Taking Care of Business
Transcribing my conversation with Deb Wilks (Executive Director) and Kate Malone (Executive Producer) of Cluster Arts was like time travel. We spoke
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Cirkuliacija Festival in Lithuania Says “Let’s Meet Online”
The international contemporary circus festival Cirkuliacija is returning to Kaunas, Lithuania this June of 2020 in a new format due
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The Circus Ring of Fame Revamps Itself, & Meet the 2020 Inductees
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The
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Lifted from Poverty by a Cambodian Cirque du Soleil, Acrobats Support 1,200 Students Through Nightly Shows
With a madcap show featuring uproarious acrobatics accompanied by raucous music, Phare could be described as Cambodia’s answer to Cirque
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020–The Evolving Field of Circus Media through the Eyes of INCAM Members
Welcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020. In this episode titled The Evolving Field of Circus Media through the Eyes of INCAM
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Contemporary Circus Programming at Montclair State Aims to Defy Expectations of Virtuosity
I remember sitting in a patch of sun after I had finished teaching for the morning. I spoke with Jed
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The High-Flying Circus Firm for Pop and Rock Stars
Many of us dream of quitting our nine-to-five jobs, to, as the saying goes, “run away and join the circus.”
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From the Archive: Up Close with the Students of the Shanghai Circus School
lt’s a tradition stretching back more than 3,000 years, a secret passed from master to disciple across the ages. Now
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5 Ways Circus Artists Are Joining the Fight Against the Global Climate Crisis
In these difficult times, many circus artists and companies are feeling helpless as they face the COVID-19 global pandemic and
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Under the Big Top with Escuela de Circo Carampa in Madrid
In October of 2019, CircusTalk went to Spain to participate in FIRCO and we made it a point to visit
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Spotlight Africa: Ivory Coast’s Popular Circus Festival Expands Its Reach
The third iteration of the Circus Festival of Abidjan is taking place March 2nd to the 8th 2020 in the
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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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The Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center in Troy, NY: An Example of Emerging Scenes for the Circus Arts in the US
What do an architect, a financial lawyer, an actor, a proprietor of a historic-home-turned-B&B, a professor of French and performance
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Females Join Ring at New Zoppe Circus Show
For families like the Zoppes, the circus isn’t just a way to make a living. It is part of their
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Dynamo Workspace Makes Big Noise for Contemporary Circus
Gry Lambertsen and RuneVadstrøm Andersen started Dynamo Workspace a mere three years ago. In that short time, the venue has become
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NoFit State Circus Brings Acclaimed Show Lexicon to The Roundhouse
The seeds of NoFit State Circus were sown in the politically charged atmosphere of the 1980s. They were five friends,
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LEME CIRCUS FORUM “Matters”
LEME CIRCUS FORUM will take place from the 5th to the 8th of December 2019 as a joint project organized
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Kiki Muukkonen and Subtopia: Carving New Paths for the Circus Movement
Subtopia is an artists’ and art organization’s mecca nestled near the east coast of Sweden. It is a facilitator of
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Quick Talk with Tara Jacob, New Executive Director of the American Youth Circus Organization
As a teenager, Tara Jacob first fell in love with the fun, creativity, and community when she discovered in the
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Underbelly: Exposing the Success of Circus at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
In our ongoing series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
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FUORI ASSE Project: Milan and the Culture of Contemporary Circus That Does (Not) Exist
In the last few years Italy’s capital of fashion and design is expanding its horizons. Being Italy’s second biggest city
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Programming Contemporary Circus Preserves the Ludique in Life
Ruth Juliet Wikler is a name to know. Earlier this month, she was officially announced the Deputy Director of Programming,
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Circus Flora’s 33rd Season Takes Audience Members On Flying Adventure Inside Schnucks Grocery Store
Circus Flora is a longstanding tradition for many St. Louisans and is back in action this month for its 33rd
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Pascal Jacob, Straddling the Circus of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Picture the word impressario, and you will have a perfect image of Pascal Jacob, Vice President of the Festival Mondial
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Physical Theater Festival Chicago Opens Up to Circus Programming in 2019
It will be the 6th year for Physical Theater Festival Chicago (May 31st–June 8th, 2019), and as in previous years,
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Casting Circus Talent in Disneyland Paris
Disney is synonymous with entertainment, and Disneyland Paris keeps up with this precedent by offering live shows– both outdoor shows
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Break the Divide. Change Your Molecules with Circus: A Conversation with Programmer Monique Martin
In our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters and
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Highlighting The Asian Social Circus Association
The American Circus Educators (part of AYCO) have made their leap from print to digital final by adopting a website
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Circus For Sale: A Letter to Subcase
Dear Subcase, ‘A showcase of Nordic contemporary circus…Subcase is co-curated by a group of Nordic-Baltic performing arts professionals. All performances
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Innovative Circus in Berlin with Chamāleon Productions
In our continuing series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
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Creative Exploration: the Heart of Brazil’s National Circus School in Rio di Janeiro
There are two entrances to Brazil’s Escola Nacional de Circo (ENC). The two entrances reflect the past and the future
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How Ecole National de Cirque Keeps That Competative Edge
As one of the foremost circus institutions in the world, École national de cirque (ENC) is gifted with many resources,
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Going PRO with Cirque de Demain for the 40th Anniversary
For most of us, four decades of existence can result in crow’s feet and beer bellies. For Cirque de Demain,
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APAP–60 Years of Serving the Arts– & The Growing Circus Connection
From January 4th thru the 8th in New York City, The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) will open its doors
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Transcending Boundaries–A Video Interview with Tilde Björfors of Circus Cirkör
In this interview with Tilde Bjorfors of Circus Cirkor, we learn about the origins and mission of this socially progressive
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Agent Of Happiness–Fanny Kerwich
Fanny Kerwich is a woman in motion. Her energy is electric, light, and ever flowing. Much like her directorial sense,
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3 Days with Awaji Art Circus in Japan
Have you heard of Awaji island in Japan? Speaking of Japan, it’s rare to meet people who can name more
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Presenting Circus Across the Program Spectrum with Potluck Arts
In our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
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The Big Apple Circus–2018/2019 Season’s Wonder Women
The Big Apple Circus is about to begin its 41st season this October 2018 and they are kicking it off
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Backstage with Model Citizens : Words By Lucy Gamsby Frost & Photos by Luke David Kellett
A Day in the Life of Lucy Frost, Touring Production Manager at Circus Oz. Model Citizens Tour 2018 I wake
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Beware of the Tigers. Two Festival Makers Take the Stand
Summer is approaching and with it high season for the circus festivals. Circus programmers spend the entire year putting together
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Berlin Circus Festivals’ 4th Edition Offered Variety & Space for Reflection
A festival, a hangout, a space created for the whole spectrum of what circus is and might be. Musing on
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Iberoamerican Circus Artists Seek Recognition, Then Prizes at FIRCO
Hello, Olá, Hola and welcome to the first year of the hopefully annual Festival Iberoamericano de Circo (FIRCO), an adjudicated showcase of
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The 7 Fingers Opens Creation & Production Center– Not Business As Usual
Seven floors for seven fingers. Was that what sold The 7 Fingers (Les 7 Doigts De La Main) co-founders on
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Meet the Circus Festival: St. John’s International Circus Festival
Perched on the top eastern corner of the North American Continent, the lively town of St. John’s will host its
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Meet the Circus Festival: Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
In our new series titled Meet the Festival, we will explore some of the many festivals of the circus world.
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Meet the Circus School —Circus Juventas Prepares to Go Pro
In our new series titled Meet the Circus School, we will explore some of the many circus schools around the
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Extraordinary Bodies Circus Challenges Disability Stereotypes
The circus arts have a chequered history when it comes to disability. However, the world has come a long way
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Gravity & Other Myths Pushes Their Art Form to the Limit
Some of the routines and feats that Gravity & Other Myths, an Australian physical theater company, create, can be described
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Meet the Circus Festival: Hand to Hand, May 29th-June 3rd in Philadelphia
In our new series titled Meet the Festival, we will explore some of the many festivals of the circus world.
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HARMAN Brings A Modern Look To New York’s Historic BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Veteran lighting designer Jeff Croiter recently deployed Martin by HARMAN lighting fixtures to create a new and contemporary lighting design
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A Circus School Celebrates Palestinian Identity
BIRZEIT, Palestine—Music and laughter are all that can be heard under a circus tent in this town near Ramallah in
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FEDEC Celebrates 20 Years of Circus Arts Training, Education, and Development
In April 2018, the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools (FEDEC), headquartered in Brussels, is celebrating 20 years of connecting
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Circus250: Celebrating Circus History & Embracing Circus Present
Dea Birkett’s love of circus goes way back. But it was when she received a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship to
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25 Moments from the Life of Cirque Éloize — Part 1.
As part of a three-part series Circus Talk will run this year on the 25th anniversary of Cirque Eloize, we
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Circus Oz at 40: From Self-Made Tent to Global Success, in Many Tricky Moves
Tim Coldwell tosses a bolt of old canvas painted a faded green and gold on to a benchtop. He turns
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After Maria, San Juan’s Circo Fest Wants to Make Puerto Rican Circus Stronger Than Ever
As soon as Circo Fest wrapped in San Juan last March, the organizers started working on the 2018 festival. It’s
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Meet the Makers of the Hideaway Circus Podcast
Hideaway Circus is a Brooklyn-based production company run by creative producers Josh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner. The company’s live
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Circus Celebrates its Fifth Year
Siem Reap’s ultra-funky Cambodian circus Phare celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, and its director of sales and marketing Craig
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Palestinian Circus Show Highlights Life Twists of Mideast Refugees
RAMALLAH: A first-ever circus show inspired by stories of Middle East refugees was put on this week in the West Bank,
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La Grainerie–Accompanying the Circus Artist & Creating a Safety Net
La Grainerie is a much admired institution in Toulouse, France that works in conjunction with the wider circus community to
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Year in Review: After Turmoil, NECCA Stronger Than Ever
For more than a week in July, the fate of the New England Center for Circus Arts balanced on a
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Spinal Surgeon’s Mission to Rescue the Big Apple Circus
Things for the circus haven’t been so great as of late. The Greatest Show on Earth, the Ringling Bros. and
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Circus Smirkus: A Life-Shaping Experience
With generous infusions of comedy and teamwork, “Midnight at the Museum” showcases the talents of 30 troupers in this life-changing
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Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain Offers Club PRO for the Circus Professionals
Founded just four years ago to accommodate the growing needs of the circus industry, Club PRO is a membership for
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Behind the Scenes at Circo De Las Artes-An Interview with Ana Hepner
Circo De Las Artes is a professional training school of Circus and Movement Arts, located in the Tigre province of
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Can This Trapeze Artist Turned Spinal Surgeon Save The Circus?
Neil Kahanovitz fell in love with the circus as a boy, and became a trapeze artist before qualifying as a
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The Rise and Fall of Cirque du Soleil on Broadway
The early success of Disney on Broadway led other entertainment companies to believe that conquering the Great White Way was
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