LOLing Over Spilt Milk, Part of ‘Homemade Circus’ Emerging During Coronavirus Quarantine Times
Zak McAllister and Stephen Doutt, two circus school students from Philadelphia, are using their quarantine time to create. Already on…
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Videos
New Victory Theater Launches Online Arts Curriculum for Students
Through an initiative called New Victory Arts Break, New Victory Theater is inspiring families to learn performing arts skills from…
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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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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Community Responds to COVID-19
Welcome to CircusTalk’s first online panel discussion where we gathered experts from around the world in the circus sector to…
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Lost in Circus Perth Fringe World 2020
What is Fringe? In this video by Ken Fanning, hear from various circus fringe voices as they discuss the culture,…
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Interview with Circa’s Acrobat Paul O’Keeffe
In this video interview, Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus performer Paul O’Keeffe talks about his cheeky side and how the show…
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Circus Sarasota Entertains Thousands Each Season. But First, It Needs That Tent
How did the tent get there? How big is it? Who made it? We asked circus tent master Luis Garcia…
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What Is Contemporary Circus? | Shana Kennedy | TEDxRoseTree
Shana Kennedy, co-founder of Philadelphia School of Circus Arts and Circadium takes on a big topic in her recent Ted…
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FRESH CIRCUS #5–The After Movie–Circus is Everywhere!
It’s finally here, the after-movie of FRESH CIRCUS # 5, the international seminar that was held in Auch, France this…
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Can You Name a Famous Juggler? | Thom Wall | TEDxGatewayArch
The Ted X Youtube page says of Thom Wall that he is, “known for his avant-garde performance style and is…
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Act in a Moment–Marco Motta
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually…
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Luke Burrage’s Top 40 Jugglers of 2019 Released!
It’s official, juggler Luke Burrage has released the Top 40 Jugglers of 2019 list. Each year, Burrage curates the voting…
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Gravity & Other Myths: Amidst the Chaos Part 4 –’Sound’
In Part 4 of a four part video series titled Amidst the Chaos on Gravity & Other Myths, director Hamish…
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Gravity & Other Myths: Amidst the Chaos Part 3–‘Lights’
In Part 3 of a four part video series titled Amidst the Chaos on Gravity & Other Myths, director Hamish…
Read moreGravity & Other Myths: Amidst the Chaos Part 2 – Process
In Part 2 of a four part video series titled Amidst the Chaos on Gravity & Other Myths, director Hamish…
Read moreGravity & Other Myths: Amidst the Chaos Part 1 – ‘Themes’
In Part 1 of a four part video series titled Amidst the Chaos on Gravity & Other Myths, director Hamish…
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Meet the Graduate from ENC, Ron Oppenheimer
Meet ENC (École Nationale de Cirque, Montréal) graduate Ron Oppenheimer! As the youngest of four siblings growing up in California,…
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Meet the Circus Graduate from ESAC, Julia Tesson
Meet future ESAC graduate Julia Tesson! Tesson was born into a circus family in France where she followed her mother…
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Circus: Our 7 Films!
A French culture website in Brittany has highlighted seven short circus films that show just how experimental and diverse French circus has…
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40° Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain 2019 – Show B
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40° Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain 2019 – Show A
You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member page and connect with circus…
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Enter the Hidden World of Circus
Audiences at Soho Theatre are being given a chance to enter the hidden world of circus, as the award winning…
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Beyond the Big Top
A short documentary by Amanda Levenson exploring how circus in North America has evolved in recent years. The United States…
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The New Circus: Season 2 Episode 3: Alexis Udo-Udoma
In season two of her video series The New Circus, in which she explores the major players and influences upon…
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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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Crossed Paths: Birth of a Diabolist
Nico Pires, a diabolo artist in the Cirque du Soleil show Totem, has been passionate about diabolo since he was…
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Funambulist Dream
Wire walker Andrea Loreni has been a subject on CircusTalk before when Giulia Schiavone wrote an article sharing her synopsis of…
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AutoCannibal–Circus Gets Dark
This dark work-in-progress (AutoCannibal) by Captain Ruin (aka Mitch Jones) was what he came up with in creation mode with…
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Crossed Paths: Life Stories from the Circus World and Beyond
Nico Pires, a diabolo artist in the Cirque du Soleil show Totem, has been passionate about diabolo since he was…
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US Fringe Festivals Programming More Circus–Philadelphia Fringe Festival Leads the Way
As small to medium sized circus companies in the US become more prevalent, Fringe festivals around the United States are…
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Fira Tàrrega 2018–Street Art & Circus Collide
From September 6th until the 9th in 2018, the streets of Tàrrega in Spain will be taken over by street art…
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The New Circus: Season 2 Episode 2: Scot Nery of Boobie Trap LA
In season two of her video series The New Circus, in which she explores the major players and influences upon…
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Juggling with Duo M&M–Act in a Moment
Circus Talk’s series “Act in a Moment” continues to explore the idea that circus artists have a lot to share…
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The New Circus: Season 2 Episode 1: 2018 CFA Convention
Already in season two of her video series The New Circus–in which she explores the major players and influences upon…
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Briefs Factory and Hot Brown Honey are London Sensations
The award winning Australian collective Briefs Factory are preparing to take over London’s Southbank before heading off to the Edinburgh…
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Circus in Montréal; Highlights of The International Market of Contemporary Circus-2018
CircusTalk was recently in Montréal–the circus hub of North America, reporting on the 9th annual Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival (MCC)….
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Using Circus Humor–Act in a Moment–An Interview with Vincent Bruyninckx
Circus Talk’s series “Act in a Moment” continues to explore the idea that circus artists have a lot to share…
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The Making of a Circus Artist
This is an inspiring video by Chloe Farah that is dedicated to the people who choose to devote themselves to…
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Act in a Moment –Lea Prinz
Circus Talk’s series “Act in a Moment” continues and explores the idea that circus artists have a lot to share…
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Circus Zambia Queen Young Leaders Program
An inside look into the work of Circus Zambia as Gift is preparing to meet the Queen of England with…
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Great All American Youth Circus 2018
Join the Great All American Youth Circus as we venture through the world of comic books. From friendly faces to…
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International Circus Festival “Young Stage” 2018 – Acts & Winners
Circus Talk recently sent Lea Toran Jenner to Young Stage in Basel, Switzerland where she got to see the competition,…
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CircusTalk’s Tribute to Circus Moms Everywhere
We put the call out for circus moms, and you replied loud and clear! Here is what we learned from…
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Real-Time Motion Graphics to Redefine the Aesthetics of Juggling | Jonglissimo | TEDxLinz
Have you ever considered juggling a fascinating visual art form? Through the use of real-time motion graphics it is possible…
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It’s World Circus Day, Please Enjoy This World Juggling Tour Video!
For World Circus Day, April 21st, 2018, Fédération Mondiale du Cirque achieved what they call unprecedented worldwide collaboration from the…
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Dancing With 10-Foot Stilts
In Trindad and Tobago, “moko jumbies” soar high during Carnival. The traditional art of stilt dancing is a highlight of…
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Act in a Moment – Slippery Dan
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually…
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Casus – You & I (Teaser)
Casus, the contemporary Australian acrobatic company that brought Knee Deep into the circus world is creating a new show entitled…
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“Dare the Circus,” Cirque Arlette Gruss’ New Show
The tour of Cirque Arlette Gruss’ latest edition, “Dare the Circus”! is in full swing in France. Link…
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Act in a Moment – Tristan & Eve
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually…
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A Circus Talk with the Artists of the 39th Edition of Cirque de Demain
Recapping the Festival Circus Talk was behind the scenes at the 39th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain this February…
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Act in a Moment – The Silhouette
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually…
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Hideaway Circus 360 VR Experience (Season 1)
Thanks in part to a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2016, Hideaway Circus just released the first circus show designed…
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31 Tricks for a 31 Year Old
Each year Thom Wall has celebrates his birthday by making a video featuring a new trick for each year of…
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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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Launching the Celebration of 250 Years of Circus
Circus 250 is billed as “a UK-wide celebration of 250 years of circus in 2018.” Circus has had a great…
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Heads Up: DIY Circus Lab Author Jackie Davis Funding Online Circus Tutorial Library
Circus Talk member Jackie Leigh Davis has a long, illustrious career in circus education. Her new book DIY Circus Lab…
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Circus in Flanders
A surreal artform in a surreal region A little quote from www.flanders.be: ‘Flanders is the northern federated state of Belgium…
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Liza Van Brakel’s Object Manipulation Combined with Floor Acrobatics
Liza Van Brakel, a recent graduate of Codarts, blends juggling and floor acrobatics. Her unique style is captivating to watch!…
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Cirque Éloize Show Saloon Goes Western
Perhaps inspired by the folksy success of Cirque Alfonse‘s themes, the Cirque Éloize show SALOON is currently debuting its western…
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The Flying Seagull Project Is Helping Refugee Children To Laugh in Europe
“We believe that it is everyone, man, woman or child’s right to put aside the cares of life and smile…
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This Family is a Real Circus–Great Big Story
The Zoppé Circus is an Italian family tradition like no other. With a profound dedication to preserving his family’s art…
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Only at Foxwoods: Circus Eloize Artist Proposes to Girlfriend on Stage
It was a night to remember at Foxwoods Resort Casino for Cirque Eloize artist Forty Nguyen and longtime girlfriend Amanda…
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Circus and Autism – Difference, Creativity, Community
Kristy Seymour tells the story of her mission to bring circus to children with autism, and the struggles she has…
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Thank You from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the American Circus Community
Smithsonian Folklife Festival has a thank you to the thousands of visitors who joined them to celebrate the traditions and…
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Circus, Culture & Diversity Video Recap
The Circus, Culture & Diversity workshop Youtube video wrap up is here, so if you did not get to attend…
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The Australian Circus Influence via Antonella Casella of Circus Oz
Antonella Casella’s influence on Australian circus reads like a fascinating historical primer on this contemporary art form. Whatever company she…
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Circus250 Pre-Show Behind-the-Scenes Vlog Post on Circus Dairies
Katharine Kavanagh is at it again with another great vlog post on the Circus Diaries Youtibe channel, this one with…
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Celebrating Juggler Thom Wall with His Video “30 Tricks for a 30 Year Old”
Referred to by my juggling son as his favorite ‘Gentleman juggler’, Thom Wall has celebrated at least his last two…
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Circus & Science: About Balls and the Brain
What happens when you put a neuroscientist like professor Maarten Frens and a juggler and psychologist like Harm van der…
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Farewell to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Fox News goes backstage of the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ to find out what some key performers think about Ringling…
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Rick Wallenda Speaks about High-Wire Safety
Zero Safety, a company that is focused on increasing safety awareness and practices at the workplace, interviewed Rick Wallenda about…
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Once And Again
ONCE AND AGAIN is a short film about the ups and downs of the creative process, I made by Bertil…
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This Clown Philosopher Lives in a Wonderful, Whimsical World
For clown philosophers like Slava Polunin, happiness is both an art form and a mission statement. Through constant and playful…
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This is The New Circus
The New Circus, a docu-series about modern circus artists. Directed and Created by Samantha Gurnick Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode…
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Camilla Damkjaer: The Circus Body Articulating
Camilla Damkjaer is the Head of Research Education at Stockholm University of the Arts. Damkjaer’s research focuses on the articulation…
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The Amazing Pas De Deux by The Guang Dong Acrobatic Troupe
Performers: Wu Zhengdan & Wei Baohua You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your…
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Swan Lake: “The four little swans turned into four small frogs”
Performed by: Guangzhou Military Performance Group You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk…
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What Is Circus? Contemporary Circus
Crying Out Loud and film-maker Deborah May contextualising the development of contemporary circus You are about to enter a members-only…
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Circus School – Russia
Inside a dreary Moscow building, there is a world of magic and music. This is the world’s first Circus school…
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Grand Disaster: Inside an Underground Circus
A decade after its initial release and Portland, Oregon, festival run, Grand Disaster: Inside an Underground Circus remains an extraordinary…
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Circus Rosaire
Story of the Rosaire family, a 9th generation family of circus performers known for their unique and respectful manner of…
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Paulos Circus (2012)
The Paulos is one of the oldest circus family in the U.K. Paulos Circus was established in 1816 and is…
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Ramos Brothers Circus
For 105 years the Ramos family has operated a business unlike any other – a traveling circus. Sparrow Songs is…
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Circus Stories
Circus Stories is a docu-soap which chronicles the human dramas that unfold within a nearly forgotten subculture – the traveling…
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