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Nadia Drouin, Executive Director of En Piste, is a middle-aged woman with gray hair in a bun, a smile, and smart attire. She wears a red cowl-necked sweater that matches her red-framed glasses.

The board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment

Advice North America Podcast

U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- Nicole St. Germain: Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.60

September 12, 2023September 13, 2023 Shenea StilettoJob Advice

On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead

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Circus Campus Presents Spectacles, Circus And Community: 16 Circus Arts Shows And Workshops During Philadelphia Fringe Festival

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 CircusTalkFestival, Press Release

Circus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for

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Contemporary Circus In Full Swing: On the Ground at Tohu’s MICC 2023

August 4, 2023August 3, 2023 Jackie HoughtonCanada, Festival

For one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s

News and Events North America Shows

Cannonball Takes the Plunge into Third Year with Over 150+ Shows at Philly Fringe

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 CircusTalkFestival, Press Release

The Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and

Companies and Organizations North America

Cirque Éloize celebrates its 30th anniversary in the place where it all started

July 17, 2023July 18, 2023 Media MonitorCirque Eloize

CBC spoke with Jeannot Painchaud, one of the co-founders of Cirque Éloize and also its president, about celebrating the 30th

Education North America Shows

A Powerful and Unique Outdoor Dance by Loom Ensemble at NECCA in Brattleboro July 22 & 23

July 14, 2023July 18, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release, United States

For more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to

Education News and Events North America

The National Circus School in Montreal Receives a Historic Donation from Cirque du Soleil

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 CircusTalkCirque du Soleil, Press Release

It was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO

News and Events North America

For Ninth Summer, TOHU’s MICC Brings Circus World a Full Marketplace of Ideas

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 CircusTalkCanada, Conference, Contemporary Circus

Every July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an

North America Shows

Director and star of “Water for Elephants” look forward to bringing circus to town

June 2, 2023 Media Monitor

Water for Elephants, the world premiere musical running June 7 to July 9 at Alliance Theatre, is a circus-set spectacle involving puppetry, acrobatic

North America Shows

Tree Dancing: Aerial Dance Meets Outdoor Adventure Meets Spiritual Journeying

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 CircusTalkAerial, Press Release

Bring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating

News and Events North America

Circus Gets Bolder in Boulder: Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival Announces 2023 Program

May 18, 2023May 17, 2023 CircusTalkAerial, Festival, Press Release, United States

Celebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,

North America Shows

Hideaway Circus Announces the 2023 Northeast Tour of Starts Above

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release

Founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air

North America Shows

Circus Center in San Francisco Presents Theatrical Adaptation of “The Secret Garden”

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release, United States

Immerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that

News and Events North America

Montréal Complètement Cirque Announces 2023 Lineup

May 4, 2023May 8, 2023 CircusTalkFestival, Press Release

Make way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor

Education News and Events North America

International Director Joins NECCA’s Educational Team to Create High-Flying Circus Tour

April 5, 2023April 6, 2023 CircusTalkDirecting, Creation, Press Release

The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of

Companies and Organizations News and Events North America

PS21 in New York State Announces New Season with Notable Circus Arts Representation

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release, Theatre, United States

PS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in

News and Events North America

The Lone Star Circus Launches 2nd Edition of American Circus Fest

March 14, 2023March 23, 2023 CircusTalkFestival, Press Release, United States

For the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will

In Las Vegas, acrobats and circus performers surround the Viva sign of VIVA Fest

News and Events North America

Long Live the VIVA Fest: Vegas’ Biggest Circus Fling Sees 5th Edition

March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 CircusTalkFestival, Las Vegas, Press Release

In less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of

News and Events North America Shows

Get Ready for the Windy City’s Newest Theatre Fest

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 CircusTalkFestival, Press Release

Chicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at

News and Events North America

Witness the Spectacular with New England Circus

February 20, 2023February 14, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release, United States

Want to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for

North America Shows

Chicagoans Dare to Dream in Actors Gym’s Circus Quixotic

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release, United States

As part of the Chicago area’s much-beloved Winter Circus program, the Actors Gymnasium will present its newest original show, CIRCUS

News and Events North America

Embrace the Old, Ring in the New: Celebrate the Circus Ring of Fame Awards!

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 CircusTalkCircusTalk Award, Awards, interview, United States

Get ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its

Black performers with the Uncle Junior Project celebrate the history of African-Americans within American circus through the exhibit "Entrapment to Entertainment"

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Entrapment To Entertainment: A Celebration of Blacks in American Circus

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 CircusTalkEquity and Inclusion, Press Release

The Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in

Education North America

Building the Muscles of Creation: Circadium Circus School Now Taking Applicants for 2023

January 9, 2023January 13, 2023 CircusTalkCircus School, Contemporary Circus, Partner Content, United States

How do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With

News and Events North America

‘Real Life Schitt’s Creek’ to Become Circus Town

January 6, 2023January 11, 2023 CircusTalkPress Release

Spiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of

Aerial artist in Frequent Flyers program 2021 showcase performs splits

Education News and Events North America

Applications Now Open for Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance Professional Training Program

December 20, 2022January 11, 2023 CircusTalkAerial, Circus School, Partner Content

Frequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School

Aerial performers Em Holt and Melissa Mellon in Watermelon Bathtub's "Bodies"

CircusTalk Blog North America Shows

New “Bodies” and New Stories From our Talented Teammates

December 7, 2022December 13, 2022 CircusTalkEquity and Inclusion, Contemporary Circus, United States

We may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a

In the Fire by Femmes du Feu Creations at the Bank Art House of Welland. The eight member choir Opus 8 carries aerialist Holly Treddenick on a latter

News and Events North America Reviews

Review: Femmes du Feu’s “In the Fire” Brings Familial Warmth and Sweltering Heat

November 22, 2022November 23, 2022 Jackie Houghton

Much like firefighting itself, conveying aspects of one’s life to an audience requires a certain kind of mettle. In In

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For Aerial and Dance Competitors, the Sky’s the Limit at this Brand-New Festival

November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 CircusTalkAerial, Festival, United States

A new festival enters the scene in hopes of providing a state-of-the-art experience for acts and audiences alike. Learn more

Artists & Creators Education North America Social Circus South America

Journey Through Inclusion with Craig Quat

November 11, 2022November 28, 2022 Craig QuatEquity and Inclusion, Juggling, Portraits of Inclusion with Craig Quat

Craig Quat’s journey on the Circus Voices podcast might have ended, but his functional juggling adventure continues. Now in this

Education News and Events North America

EdCon 2022: Where Circus Educators Help Each Other Learn

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Audrey SpinazolaCircademics, Conference, United States

The American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year

The 7 Fingers (Les 7 Doigts) show "Passagers." Onstage, six circus performers sit around a standing juggler

Artists & Creators News and Events North America

The 7 Fingers : Two Decades of Creativity

October 26, 2022 Martin FrenetteCanada, Contemporary Circus

Driven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the

North America Reviews

The Circus Festival Where All Ends Meet

October 19, 2022November 1, 2022 Pascal JacobCanada, Contemporary Circus, Festival

Already in its 5th edition, the St. John’s International Circus Fest provides a meeting point for far-reaching views and different

Education North America

In Aerial Training, Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Q/A with Spectacle Blue

October 18, 2022October 20, 2022 Carolyn KleinCoaching, Aerial, Canada

Whether you’re on the studying or the teaching end, aerial training is hard work… but with enough time and support,

North America Opinion

What Is Guaranteed Income And How Could The US Provide It To Artists? [okayplayer]

October 13, 2022 Media Monitor

With Ireland passing the first federal guaranteed income program for artists, could the U.S. potentially do the same? As the

Interior of The Muse Brooklyn's circus and aerial training studio. It is a large space with a high ceiling and professional-grade rigging and apparatus

Companies and Organizations News and Events North America

Challenges for The Muse Brooklyn: Supporting Those Who Help Circus Arts Soar

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 CircusTalkContemporary Circus, United States

Artists and performers in the New York City area have long relied on The Muse Brooklyn, an aerial studio space,

Early rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's ECHO

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Cirque du Soleil Announces Next Big Top Show, ECHO

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 CircusTalkCanada, Cirque du Soleil, Press Release

A new show three years in the works, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO will give a fresh visual flair to innovative

News and Events North America

Omnium Circus Named as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer in the US by the National Organization On Disability

October 2, 2022October 3, 2022 CircusTalkEquity and Inclusion, Press Release

Omnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022

North America Shows

Cirque Quatrefoil Collaborates with Massive Monkees for PAC Shows

September 29, 2022 Media Monitor

WENATCHEE — A lighthearted and commercial all-ages circus show, “A Night Out in Vegas,” goes up at Numerica Performing Arts

News and Events North America

Circus Center Presents the 2022 Trailblazers Gala Celebrating Women in Circus

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 CircusTalkPress Release

An evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’

Circus Ring of Fame plaques to notable figures in the circus world. The plaques are laid out on a ring-shaped path beside a grassy field and parking lot

News and Events North America

Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces Class of 2023 Inductees and Awards Ceremony Date

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 CircusTalkAwards, Press Release

On the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees

Promotional poster of Zephyr, the newest show from Cirque Mechanics, shows a female hair hang performer suspended from stage machinery in a billowy dress

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Cirque Mechanics Launches “Zephyr-A Whirlwind of Circus” US Tour

September 21, 2022September 23, 2022 CircusTalkPress Release, United States

Cirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of

At the World Acrobatics Society's 2022 Hall of Fame Ceremony, the nine inducted athletes and performers wear their medals for a group photo

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World Acrobatics Society Inducts Nine into Hall of Fame

September 21, 2022September 23, 2022 CircusTalkAwards, Press Release

The World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,

News and Events North America Shows

Cirque Musica Signs Global Rights Deal with Juan Gabriel Estate to Bring Juan Gabriel’s Music to All His Latin American Fans

September 20, 2022September 23, 2022 CircusTalkMexico, Press Release

The 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”

Artists & Creators News and Events North America

Sparks Fly on ‘World’s Biggest Stage’: Fire Spinner William Brandon on the AGT Experience

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Carolyn KleinUnited States, Variety Arts

Performers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire

News and Events North America

Philadelphia Circus Campus Brings The Big Top To The Fringe Fest With 14 Shows

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 Media MonitorFestival

These 14 original shows will run for a series of one-night-onlys on weekends September 9th to October 1st. Philadelphia’s Circus

Companies and Organizations North America

Aaron Marquise Isn’t Clowning Around With Circus Vision

September 1, 2022 Media Monitor

One midweek night last December, the board of directors of the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center sat with Aaron

News and Events North America Shows

‘We are not an afterthought’: Diverse Performers Showcase Different Abilities in Calgary Circus Show

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Media MonitorEquity and Inclusion, Canada, Dance

A self-described disability theatre company is about to premiere a circus production highlighting various members of the deaf, blind and

historic circus photograph of Carson and Barnes Circus female acrobat in leotard. Image by Dawn V. Rogola

History News and Events North America

Circus History Through Photographs: Dawn V. Rogala at the 2022 CHS Convention

August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 Aine NorrisCircus Photography, Traditional Circus, United States

At this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and

News and Events North America

On Black Imagination at the 2022 San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival [KQED]

August 12, 2022 Media MonitorFestival

When I interviewed San Francisco dance choreographer Robert Moses, I expected to use the recording to write a preview about

News and Events North America

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s Cannonball Returns Bigger and Better than Ever With Two Venues and More Artists

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 CircusTalkFestival, United States

Launching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach

News and Events North America

Dragone Appoints Christophe Ameeuw to Its Advisory Board

July 25, 2022July 29, 2022 CircusTalkDragone, Employment Announcement

Dragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today

North America Reviews

Scuse: Radical Postcircus by Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard

July 25, 2022August 29, 2022 Madeline HoakAerial, Contemporary Circus, Harassment & Abuse

Let’s talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that

The Flynn Creek Circus crew sets up their tent before performances in Calistoga.

Education North America

Start Small and Keep Growing: Implementing a Successful Mentorship Program

July 6, 2022July 5, 2022 Makenna CookCircus School, United States

Mentorship programs for emerging artists continue to pop up throughout the United States, closing a training gap within the circus

Artists & Creators North America

Michel Laprise Interview | Cirque du Soleil Kurios, Circus Art, Writing, Directing

June 24, 2022July 2, 2022 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Writer and Director Michel Laprise discusses the #creative process of bringing Cirque du Soleil Kurios to life, the various elements

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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Politics, Authenticity, Interdisciplinarity

June 20, 2022June 22, 2022 Charles BatsonCOVER STORY, Journeys Through Queer Circus, LGBTQ, Montreal, Social Relevance

CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns

News and Events North America

Alberta Circus Arts Festival Soars to New Heights in Edmonton

June 13, 2022 CircusTalkCanada, Contemporary Circus, Festival

Edmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),

News and Events North America

Union and Reunions: AYCO Festival Brings Circus and Good Company to Philadelphia

May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 Ali RogersFestival, United States

On April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus

Under Rochester Bridge, Black circus performer Julia Baccellieri holds her dance trapeze and skims the Genesee River's surface with her feet. Part of a photoshoot with Avi Pryntz-Nadworny

News and Events North America

As Headlines Fly, Photo Shoot Bridges Discussion About Circus Photography

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 CircusTalkCircus Photography, United States

Circus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer

News and Events North America

Sarah Poole Appointed Director of Higher Education at the École de cirque de Québec

April 27, 2022April 30, 2022 CircusTalkEmployment Announcement

The École de cirque de Québec (ÉCQ), a member of the Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) and

Artists & Creators North America

Jump Right Into Circus Stunt Work With Yuri Levin

April 21, 2022April 20, 2022 Carolyn KleinCirque du Soleil, extreme sport, United States

In recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now

Companies and Organizations North America

Circus Is, and Should Be, for All– and This Initiative Helps It Get There

April 15, 2022April 12, 2022 Chisama Ku PennEquity and Inclusion, United States

In 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Uses Smartabase To Optimize Their Human Performance Goals

April 14, 2022April 18, 2022 CircusTalkCirque du Soleil

Fusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader

Omnium Circus cast, including Jen Bricker-Bauer, the Espana family, dance together on stage in "I'mPossible,"

North America Reviews

In “I’mPossible,” Omnium Circus Opens Up All-New Access

April 10, 2022April 11, 2022 Carolyn KleinEquity and Inclusion, United States

Since its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all

Cirque Us' "One Man's Trash" Livestream shows the smiling faces of seven circus performers

News and Events North America

How One New England Circus Pulled Through the Pandemic

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Cirque UsContemporary Circus, Touring, United States

With the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us

Anahareo Doelle of Wonderbolt Productions

Artists & Creators North America

40 Years of Circus in Newfoundland: Celebrate With Wonderbolt

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 CircusTalkAnniversary, Canada, Festival

With 40 years of creating and celebrating Circus in Newfoundland, it’s Wonderbolt Productions’ Ruby Anniversary, and we’re gonna party like

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Chris Lashua – Circus Voices Podcast

March 4, 2022March 5, 2022 Johnathan L. IversonNew Technology - Digital - Virtual, Circus Voices Podcast

Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast present Chris Lashua, the BMX wunderkind turned visionary founder of one of the

Much like a circus advocate for the ACA, a Big Apple Circus ringmaster supports the acrobats, pin jugglers, and aerialists in the circus ring around her

Companies and Organizations North America

American Circus Finally Has an Advocacy Organization: The Birth of ACA

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Carolyn KleinUnited States

To weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the

Gilles Doré, the new executive director of CINARS, smiling

News and Events North America

CINARS Appoints Gilles Doré As New Executive Director

March 2, 2022March 1, 2022 CircusTalkConference, Employment Announcement

On behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS

Juggler Jay Gilligan in front of Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Center gallery entrance

Advice North America

Unique Residency Opportunity: New Performance Machine of Jay Gilligan & Frodo Santini

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 CircusTalkJOB AND CASTING ALERT

Looking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.

Companies and Organizations News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Announces New Show in Las Vegas: “Mad Apple”

February 25, 2022February 24, 2022 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Las Vegas

Cirque du Soleil’s new Las Vegas show ” Mad Apple” to debut at New York-New York Hotel & Casino this

Alternative circus performer Éliane Bonin (Lili la Terreur) in clown act "Labiaplastie" from Montreal Carmagnole

North America Research

Other Circuses in Montréal: An Embodied Expression of the Queer Paradigm

February 24, 2022October 4, 2022 Mathilde Perahiabody, Circademics, circus body

This article broadly presents my dissertation defended last June at Concordia University. The main argument is that by offering performances

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Vanessa Thomas – Circus Voices Podcast

February 18, 2022February 21, 2022 Johnathan L. IversonCircus Voices Podcast

Celebrating Black Creators for Black History Month 2022, Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents the legendary Vanessa Thomas,

Artists & Creators PRO Exclusive North America

A Day in the Life at Drawn to Life

February 7, 2022February 10, 2022 Em HoltCirque du Soleil, COVER STORY, Disney

Drawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered

Charles Batson Queer Journeys Through Circus

Artists & Creators CircusTalk Original Series PRO Exclusive Australia and New Zealand Europe North America

Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Queer Training, Queer Art: Present and Future

January 31, 2022February 17, 2022 Charles BatsonCoaching, Equity and Inclusion, Journeys Through Queer Circus, LGBTQ, Social Relevance

CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns

Artists & Creators Companies and Organizations History North America

Circus History Live: Conversation with Circus Ring of Fame 2021 Inductees, Tina Winn and Nik Wallenda

January 27, 2022February 23, 2022 Chris BerryAwards

This episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik

Juggling Kits made for the Arrowhead Library System

Education North America

A Library System Adopts Circus Arts for Its Summer Arts Programming

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Benjamin DomaskCircademics, Juggling, United States

Arts Outreach through the Circus Lens What would you do if a library system approached you with a commission to

News and Events North America

The Circus Ring of Fame Announces Historic Firsts Along with New Date and Location of 2022 Ceremony

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 CircusTalkFestival

The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally

News and Events North America

New Cirque Éloize Show Residency in Their Hometown, Montréal

December 4, 2021December 2, 2021 CircusTalkCanada, Cirque Eloize

Cirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart

News and Events North America

New York City’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Gets Funding to Provide FREE Holiday Entertainment

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 CircusTalkCOVID19, Traditional Circus, United States

Around the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift

Education News and Events North America

The Circus Project Welcomes New Program Director, Amaya Alvarado

November 26, 2021December 9, 2021 CircusTalkEmployment Announcement

The Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Taps RISE with SAP to Drive Intelligent Enterprise Strategy

November 17, 2021November 4, 2021 Media MonitorNew Technology - Digital - Virtual, Cirque du Soleil

SAP SE announced that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has expanded its relationship with SAP by investing in SAP’s business-transformation-as-a-service

News and Events North America

Criss Angel and Franco Dragone Launch New Show, ‘Amystika’ On The Strip

November 14, 2021November 16, 2021 CircusTalkDragone, Las Vegas

Las Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin

News and Events North America

As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Media MonitorEquity and Inclusion, Theatre, United States

Broadway is back. But as shows resume performance after the long pandemic shutdown, some of the biggest plays and musicals

Rehearsal shot of the death wheel for Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life

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Peak into Cirque Du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” Creation Process and Act Rehearsals

November 10, 2021November 11, 2021 CircusTalkCirque du Soleil, Disney

Drawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel

Artists & Creators North America

Facing Fears with Nik Wallenda: the Relaunch of Big Apple Circus

November 8, 2021November 10, 2021 Kim CampbellBig Apple Circus, Wallendas

Within the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and

News and Events North America

Omnium Circus, Featuring Performers with Disabilities, Postpones Shows in Tysons

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Media Monitor

A new circus seeking to cater to diverse audiences and feature performers with disabilities has postponed its in-person world debut. Crews were

News and Events North America

Cirque Du Soleil Kicks Off Relaunch of Global Touring Operations Under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park

October 28, 2021October 27, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Touring, United States

Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch

News and Events North America

Feld Bringing Back Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus (Report Via VenuesNow Conference)

October 22, 2021December 21, 2021 Media MonitorRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, United States

The circus is coming … back. Feld Entertainment is casting for a new version of the Greatest Show on Earth,

The theater at Club Fugazi on "Dear San Francisco"'s opening night

News and Events North America

Review Round-Up on The 7 Fingers Show “Dear San Francisco”: Looking Back and Moving Forward

October 22, 2021December 21, 2021 Carolyn Klein7 Fingers, Contemporary Circus, United States

The 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened

History News and Events North America

Saving Circus World

October 10, 2021December 21, 2021 Media MonitorRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, United States

The mystery-laden offices of Baraboo’s fabulous Ringling Bros. Circus just won $500,000 for restoration and preservation. That’s the good news.

News and Events North America

Bozo the Clown Rights Sold to David Arquette

October 8, 2021January 19, 2022 Media MonitorClowning, United States

For the first time in 65 years, the ownership rights to the Bozo character have been sold to actor David

two presenters in the foreground are greeted with a standing ovation. Circus and its Other conference 2018 Prague

PRO Exclusive Education North America Research

Practitioners and Academics Unite! A Sneak Peek into Circus and Its Others, 2021

October 5, 2021December 21, 2021 Madeline HoakEquity and Inclusion, Circademics, Contemporary Circus

I’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in

Covid-19 News and Events North America

No Curtain Calls or Intermissions. Broadway is Back, but this Act is Different from Before

October 1, 2021September 28, 2021 Media MonitorTheatre, United States

(CNN)- The curtains have been closed and the lights dimmed on Broadway since March 12, 2020. But New York City is slowly reopening amid

News and Events North America

Association of Performing Arts Professionals Receives Landmark Funding From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Support Reopening the Performing Arts Industry

September 24, 2021September 23, 2021 CircusTalkCOVID19, United States

APAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association

News and Events North America

Daredevil Nik Wallenda And Cast Of Phenomenal Artists Set To Put A Modern Twist On The Big Apple Circus

September 23, 2021September 27, 2021 CircusTalkBig Apple Circus, Wallendas

New York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist

News and Events North America

No Laughing Matter: Women Clowns Battle Sexism

September 22, 2021September 16, 2021 Media MonitorClowning, Mexico, Women in Circus

PUEBLA, MEXICO — In 2000, Darina Robles Pérez of Mexico City told a teacher from the Russian Circus of Moscow

Education News and Events North America

Montréal Circus School Announces New Director of Studies

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Kim CampbellCircus School, Employment Announcement

Circus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September

News and Events North America

McKayla Maroney: FBI Made ‘Entirely False Claims About What I Said’

September 17, 2021September 16, 2021 Media MonitorHarassment & Abuse, United States

(CNN) Olympic gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for

News and Events North America

The École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

September 15, 2021September 14, 2021 CircusTalkDance, Montreal

Montreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘KÀ’ sets return at MGM Grand in November

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Cirque du Soleil’s “KÀ” will return to the stage on the Las Vegas Strip in November, a

A hula hoop artist spins brightly-colored neon hoops under a black light

News and Events North America

St. John’s International CircusFest 2021 — What You Need to Know

September 6, 2021September 3, 2021 CircusTalkCanada, Contemporary Circus, Festival

In its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival

News and Events North America

Cirque Du Soleil And Disney Announce Ticket On-Sale Date For Drawn To Life

September 3, 2021September 6, 2021 CircusTalkCirque du Soleil, Disney

New Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/

North America Podcast

Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 7, September 2021

August 30, 2021August 29, 2021 Kim CampbellCircus Grads, Press Pass with the Editor

In this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening

Stacy Clark amid the circus podcast circuit

CircusTalk Blog News and Events North America

Podcasting Her Way Through Circus, Stacy Clark Weighs In on The Issues

August 29, 2021August 30, 2021 Kim Campbell

In her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 14: Are You Documenting Your Work?

August 29, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss PodcastMarketing

As circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation

News and Events North America

Spiegelworld to Unveil Superfrico Dining Concept at The Cosmopolitan (Exclusive)

August 19, 2021 Media MonitorLas Vegas

The new Las Vegas restaurant will be an “Italian-American-Psychedelic” experience alongside the live entertainment company’s show Opium. This fall, live

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 13: How to Say No with Janelle Dinosaurs

August 19, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss Podcast

Saying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 12: Being Your Own Boss with Rachel Bowman

August 15, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss PodcastAerial

What does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh

A smiling photo of a Sky King award recipient

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Announcing The International Jugglers’ Association Award Honorees of 2021

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 Kim CampbellEquity and Inclusion, Awards, Festival, Juggling

Every year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and

Education North America

Taking the Circus to School: How Kids Benefit From Learning Trapeze, Juggling and Unicycle in Gym Class

August 4, 2021August 3, 2021 Media MonitorCanada, Students

Twelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 10: How to Use Instagram Strategically

July 31, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss PodcastMarketing

As a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 9: How to Make Your D.R.E.A.M. Plan

July 25, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss Podcast

Do you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive

Advice North America Panels and Discussions

Exploring the Talent Code–A Conversation with Professional Talent Trainers

July 24, 2021December 21, 2021 Stacy ClarkCoaching, Casting, Circus School, Sport

In this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore

North America Reviews

Teatro Zinzanni Relaunches the Chicago Theatre District

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 Kim CampbellVariety Arts

“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 8: Your Relationship to Your Rates

July 18, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss Podcast

What’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears

News and Events North America

Who is Scarlett Business? All About the Contortionist/Drag Queen Whose Exhilarating Performance Left the AGT Judges Impressed

July 16, 2021July 15, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Contortion

Scarlett Business, aka Kyle Cragle, is the latest performer to leave the judges heavily impressed on “America’s Got Talent.” The

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 35 — PRIDE In Circus With Benn Mendoza

July 14, 2021December 21, 2021 Shenea StilettoEquity and Inclusion, LGBTQ

In this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus

Excerpts from an interview with attorney Bill Martinez

Advice Covid-19 North America

Beyond COVID & Trump: Resuming Artist Visas, An Interview with Bill Martinez

July 12, 2021December 21, 2021 CircusTalkCOVID19, visas

IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following

Advice North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 7: How to Feel Confident with Sales

July 11, 2021December 21, 2021 Circus Boss Podcast

Are you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons

An aerial shot of a crowd of people walking through a street

North America Podcast

Dancing With Gravity: Episode 35, Don’t Be A Zombie

July 7, 2021July 6, 2021 Cyril Rabbath

Well, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member

A fantastical outdoors shot of aerial Lyra

Companies and Organizations North America

Vive la 12th Edition of Montréal Completement Cirque & The International Market of Contemporary Circus!

July 5, 2021July 6, 2021 Kim CampbellCanada, Festival

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

North America Podcast

The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 6: Do You Need a Sales Process?

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021 Circus Boss PodcastMarketing

Do you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,

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News and Events North America

Hideaway Circus Launches Northeast Tour of Stars Above Circus

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 Lydia NordContemporary Circus, United States

The announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is

News and Events North America

Pacific Native Katie Borcherding Aims to Make Team USA as Part of Only Women’s Pair in Competition

July 1, 2021June 29, 2021 Media MonitorAcrobatics, Competition

“It’s definitely amazing to be able to be here, and her family can be here and watch her, and see

Two men perform a trick on the teeterboard

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 107 – Maxim Laurin, Cofounder of Machine de Cirque

June 30, 2021June 29, 2021 Hideaway PodcastContemporary Circus

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around

North America Obituaries

Alice Clark Brown, Trailblazing Black Circus Aerialist and Performer, Dies at 68

June 29, 2021 Media MonitorRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

When Alice Clark Brown told her family she was going to leave college and join the circus in 1972, they

A close up shot of Marcelo's face in black and white

Education North America South America

Marcelo Matta — Conocer al Graduado 2021

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 Lydia NordCircus Grads, In Spanish/En Español, Juggling

A medida que la industria del circo vuelve a la vida, una nueva clase de graduados flexiona sus músculos. Estos

News and Events North America

Beyoncé, Troubadour, Forum, Coachella, Billy Strings, Bert Kreischer Among Pollstar Awards Winners

June 25, 2021 Media MonitorAwards, Cirque du Soleil

The great Beyoncé, the historic Troubadour, the iconic Forum, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, lauded upstart Billy Strings

News and Events North America

The Disappearance of the Circus from American Life Leaves Us Lonelier

June 24, 2021June 22, 2021 Media MonitorTraditional Circus

Circuses made entertainment a community event. Much about popular entertainment has changed over the past century — from movies to

News and Events North America

Feld Entertainment Appoints Giulio Scatola as Director — Casting & Performance for New Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

June 18, 2021June 23, 2021 Kim CampbellCasting, Employment Announcement

Feld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil to Return in Spring 2022, 10-Year Deal Signed with Old Port

June 18, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Montreal

“This is excellent economic and cultural news for Montreal.” Cirque du Soleil has announced that their Montreal shows under the

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 34: Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 Shenea StilettoChinese Pole, Women in Circus

Host Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo

Constance Dansart hangs from a static trapeze

Education North America

Constance Dansart — Meet the Graduate 2021

June 14, 2021June 22, 2021 Lydia NordCircus Grads, Trapeze

As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have

News and Events North America Reviews

Heliopause (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I End And You Begin

June 10, 2021June 16, 2021 Media MonitorContemporary Circus

The Radiohead song “Where I End and You Begin” comes to mind while watching Circadium’s new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,

History North America

The Time Disneyland Had Its Own Circus, And It Didn’t Go Well

June 4, 2021June 3, 2021 Media MonitorDisney

When Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his

News and Events North America

COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens on Cirque du Soleil Campus

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021 CircusTalkCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil, Montreal

In breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing

Two students lean forward with their heads together

North America Videos

Circadium Graduates: Who Are We?

June 2, 2021 CircusTalkCircus Grads, Contemporary Circus

This June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 106 – Shannon McKenna, the Artist Athlete

June 2, 2021December 21, 2021 Hideaway PodcastCreation

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Ticket Sales Are Double Digits Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, CEO Says

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Las Vegas

With live entertainment bookings on the rise as more Americans get vaccinated and states ease coronavirus restrictions, Cirque du Soleil

North America Research

CirK2.2: Breakthrough Research Melds Circus with Sound

May 28, 2021June 1, 2021 Naël JammalCanada, Circus School, France

CirK 2.2 is a sound/movement based project I’ve been working on for almost 5 years now. The origin of this

News and Events North America

CINARS Maintains the Link Between Creators and Presenters

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 CircusTalkConference

CINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,

News and Events North America

Club Fugazi Will Reopen With Intimate and Immersive Resident Production The 7 Fingers

May 26, 2021May 31, 2021 Media Monitor7 Fingers, United States

The production was created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Gypsy Snider and Shana Carroll. Today, internationally

Education North America Podcast

Circus Voices Podcast–Jean-Luc Martin on Growing a US Circus School

May 24, 2021August 10, 2021 Kim CampbellAudio Explorations with the Editor, Circus School, Circus Voices Podcast, United States

Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Jean-Luc Martin on Audio Explorations with the Editor.

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 33- Leading A Cirque Movement with Creative Director Gabriel Dube- Dupuis

May 21, 2021May 20, 2021 Shenea StilettoCirque du Soleil

For the Celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Creative

News and Events North America

Las Vegas Announces Return of Cirque du Soleil, 100% Capacity on Casinos Floors

May 14, 2021May 10, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is slowly returning to its typical pace as shows like Cirque du Soleil are ready to take the

News and Events North America

Canadian Heritage Launches the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021 Media MonitorCanada, Survey

Canadian Heritage invites artists and content creators of all backgrounds and disciplines to share their current reality during and prior

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North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 32: Legendary U.S Olympian In Rhythmic Gymnastics Mary Sanders

May 13, 2021May 9, 2021 Shenea StilettoCirque du Soleil, Women in Circus

For this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary

North America Opinion

Pathways to Circus Legitimacy: The Library

May 10, 2021December 21, 2021 Thom WallCOVID19, Book, Circademics

Like the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil’s Return Could Be Its Most Challenging Feat Yet

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil

After shuttering dozens of shows and shedding most of its work force, the vaunted Canadian circus faces an uphill struggle

News and Events North America

$11.8 Millions for the Revival of the Circus Arts

April 23, 2021April 22, 2021 Media MonitorEn Piste

Relief and hope for the sector. En Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, welcomes the announcement by the Quebec Minister

Covid-19 North America

Touring During a Pandemic Can Present Interesting Challenges!

April 22, 2021April 20, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts. Especially hard hit are performing artists who rely

Circus artists hang from the trees, imitating spiders

News and Events North America

Helping The Circus Celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Lydia NordEquity and Inclusion

In the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 104 – James Tanabe, International Circus Producer

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Hideaway PodcastProducing

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero

News and Events North America

The Sun Rises: Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Proudly Announces Return To Stage

April 21, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Intermission is over! Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live entertainment, marks

News and Events North America

Another View Recognize Your Stress, Then Laugh and Play it Away

April 21, 2021April 20, 2021 Media MonitorMental Health

Not that we need the reminder in today’s day and age, but April is Stress Awareness Month. If you’re anything

North America Obituaries

Ringling Bros. Clown Toby Ballantine, Who Had Circus in His Blood, Dies at 71 in Sarasota

April 20, 2021 Media MonitorClowning, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Toby Ballantine, son of legendary clown Bill Ballantine, followed his father’s footsteps and performed with Ringling Bros. and many other

A group of acrobats perform dramatic feats of handbalancing

Companies and Organizations News and Events North America

American Circus Alliance Launches Nationwide

April 19, 2021December 21, 2021 American Circus AllianceUnited States

What happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight

News and Events North America

FringeArts’ Announces Return To Live Performance With Socially Distanced Circus Festival

April 16, 2021 Media MonitorFestival

Hand to Hand, returns this summer with two weeks of dynamic, socially distanced performances and workshops for the entire family.

News and Events North America

Absinthe Celebrates 10 Years As A Las Vegas Rite Of Passage

April 16, 2021April 13, 2021 Media MonitorLas Vegas

It began as a curiosity before blossoming into an unlikely hit on the Las Vegas Strip, something that simultaneously mocked

Dima Shine performs a deep back bend while hand balancing

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 31: Shine Alternative Fitness Founder Dima Shine

April 14, 2021April 12, 2021 Shenea StilettoAcrobatics

Dima Shine Founder of Shine Alternative Fitness Studio in Las Vegas is this weeks guest on the Live Like An

Sarah Louis-Jean wears a red jumper and stand in an attitude position, with her arm outstretched

Artists & Creators North America

CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Sarah Louis-Jean

April 12, 2021May 5, 2021 Lydia NordCircusTalk PRO Member Showcase, Dance

We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 103 – Cedric Walker, Founder and CEO of Universoul Circus

April 2, 2021April 1, 2021 Hideaway PodcastContemporary Circus

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio’s “Show Must Go On” plan for theater in New York

Michelle Matlock in ladybug costume spreads her arms wide and smiles at the camera against a white background

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 30: The “Ladybug” from OVO Michelle Matlock

March 31, 2021January 19, 2022 Shenea StilettoClowning, Women in Circus

Celebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring

News and Events North America

Circus Harmony Cookbook Takes Dinner and a Show to a New Level

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Media MonitorBook, Circus Harmony

Never before has the circus combined performances that make audiences’ stomachs drop with recipes that make them grumble. Circus Harmony,

Jim Moore stares into the camera wearing spectacles and a black hat, surrounded by books

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 102 – Jim Moore, Circus Photographer and Book Publisher

March 24, 2021March 29, 2021 Hideaway PodcastBook, Circus Harmony

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some

News and Events North America

Gamma Phi Circus Prepares First-Ever Virtual Performance

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19

The decision to cancel the 2020 Gamma Phi Circus annual shows due to mass gathering restrictions caused by the coronavirus

Companies and Organizations News and Events North America

Presenting: A New Future for Live Performance – The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment Announce Official Partnership

March 19, 2021December 21, 2021 CircusTalk7 Fingers

CircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting

North America Obituaries

Venice Circus Hero Honored by Gondolier

March 18, 2021March 16, 2021 Media MonitorAnimals, Traditional Circus

The Greatest Show on Earth, officially known as The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, put Venice on the

News and Events North America

Circus Review: Video Captures Thrills of Cirque du Soleil Artists

March 17, 2021March 16, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Circus Sarasota

The thrill of watching performers work their bodies in ways most of us would never think of, comes through your

Matthew Jessner looks into the camera in black and white

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 101 – Matthew Jessner, Former Artistic Director for Dragone and Cirque Du Soleil

March 12, 2021April 5, 2021 Hideaway PodcastCirque du Soleil

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse

Covid-19 North America

COVID-19: Running Away to Join the Circus Isn’t What it Used To Be

March 12, 2021March 11, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil

Laura-Ann Chong had been touring the world with Cirque du Soleil, now she is keeping in shape teaching circus skills

North America Obituaries

Carla Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas High-Wire Act Dies at 85

March 10, 2021 Media MonitorWallendas

The performer died of natural causes in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday morning, according to her son Rick Wallenda. Carla Wallenda,

News and Events North America

What We Talk About When We Talk About Reopening

March 10, 2021 Media MonitorTheatre

While Broadway awaits its return, nonprofits and new leaders should seize the chance to return the art form to a

Shannon McKenna sits prettily on a blue aerial silk outdoors

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 29: Founder of The Artist Athlete Shannon McKenna

March 10, 2021March 8, 2021 Shenea StilettoWomen in Circus

On this celebratory episode honoring International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host

News and Events North America

Cirque Gearing Up For ‘O’ Return July 4

March 5, 2021March 8, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

The fuse has been excruciatingly long, spanning the globe and smoldering for more than a year. But Cirque du Soleil

News and Events North America

Circus-Themed Show By Pickle Family Circus Vet Reportedly Set to Take Over ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ Venue Club Fugazi

March 5, 2021 Media MonitorContemporary Circus

A well known circus creator has reportedly inked a deal to take over Club Fugazi in North Beach, the longtime

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 100 – Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 Hideaway PodcastCOVID19, Disney

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on

A black and red graphic depicting the panelists of this episode of Wake Up Call for Inclusion

Europe North America Panels and Discussions

Wake Up Call for Inclusion–Queering the Circus: Exploring LBGTQIA+ Circus Realities & Possibilities

March 2, 2021December 21, 2021 Charles BatsonEquity and Inclusion, LGBTQ, Wake Up Call for Inclusion Series

This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. In this panel discussion about LGBTQIA’s presence in

JP Cloutier stages with two other people, the three of them are cast in shadow on stage

Advice North America

Creation Space for Creative Projects: 3 Tips

February 26, 2021April 5, 2021 Eric BatesCanada, Creation

Finding space for your project can be a bigger challenge than you might expect. Circus projects especially tend to have

News and Events North America

The UniverSoul Circus Is For The People: A Brief History Of The Black Circus

February 25, 2021April 5, 2021 Media MonitorEquity and Inclusion

“We get to share our culture with everyone and each member of the audience leaves with a message: that everyone

Ikenna stands on stage in costume, crooning into a microphone in front of a red velvet backdrop

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 28- Whitney Houston Tribute Artist Ikenna Amaechi

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 Shenea Stiletto

To celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the

Covid-19 North America

Culture in Crisis: Patience at Éloize

February 24, 2021February 17, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque Eloize

A circus company that has existed for nearly 30 years, Cirque Éloize saw 95% of its income drop to zero

News and Events North America

RIP SHIRLEY: Adored Survivor of 1963 Circus Ship Fire in Yarmouth Dies at Age 72

February 23, 2021March 1, 2021 Media MonitorAnimals

It’s been said that elephants never forget and many in Yarmouth have also never forgotten Shirley the elephant – remembering

Cover image depicting the women of The Crown and Johnathan Lee Iverson

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 30: The Cast of The Crown

February 19, 2021February 17, 2021 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring Presents the cast of The Crown. The much anticipated short film, featuring an all star ensemble of

Advice North America

The Pivot: Episode 5 – Get Prepared! Demo Reels and Casting Advice With Charlie Burrows

February 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Projet Lumiere ProjectAgents, Job Advice, Casting

The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find

News and Events North America

Former Cirque Performers Lead New Las Vegas Production

February 18, 2021February 15, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil

A few artists from from the closed Cirque du Soleil stage show “Zumanity” have grown tired of waiting for the

News and Events North America

Criss Angel, Franco Dragone Club It Up With Mr. Smiles & Molly

February 17, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Contemporary Circus

Martin & Lewis. Siegfried & Roy. Allen & Rossi. Penn & Teller. Donny & Marie. And now, Mr. Smiles &

An aerialist climbs a rope in full costume, with her hair down

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 99 – Blaze Birge, Creative Director and Owner of Flynn Creek Circus

February 17, 2021February 16, 2021 Hideaway PodcastWomen in Circus

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a

News and Events North America

A Very Cold Case: Circus Performer’s Mysterious Death in 1906 Has Ties to Cincinnati

February 10, 2021February 4, 2021 Media MonitorTraditional Circus

As Dawn Tucker jogged her usual route in Staunton, Virginia’s Thornrose Cemetery, she heard a voice say, “Turn around.” Tucker did,

Petra Massey smiles before the crowd, wearing her red hair in long pigtail braids and a cowboy hat

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 98 – Petra Massey, Joint Artistic Director of SpyMonkey and MC of Atomic Saloon

February 10, 2021January 19, 2022 Hideaway PodcastClowning, Women in Circus

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will

News and Events North America

Universal: Blue Man Group Won’t Reopen in Orlando

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19

Blue Man Group’s production at Universal Orlando has closed for good, the resort has confirmed. The show, featuring smooth-headed, silent,

Cover image of The Pivot 5 featuring Linda Beltran

Advice North America

The Pivot: Episode 4 – Let’s be Friends Helping Friends Find Work with Linda Beltran

February 5, 2021April 19, 2021 Projet Lumiere ProjectBranding, Marketing

The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find

News and Events North America

The Cirque Dreams Of Vegas For This Summer

February 4, 2021February 1, 2021 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

When the pandemic struck, in March 2020, Cirque du Soleil had to close in the space of a few days

Covid-19 North America

Blue Man Group May Leave Orlando for Good — Has Universal Outgrown Them?

February 4, 2021January 29, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil, Disney

The pandemic has caused a lot of people to move out of the Orlando area, but three very recognizable men

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North America Reviews

Book Review: “Kicking Sawdust: Running Away with the Circus and Carnival” by Clayton Anderson

January 28, 2021January 21, 2021 CircusTalkBook

I have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.

News and Events North America

Man Who Ran Newton Circus School Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old, Prosecutors Say

January 23, 2021 Media Monitor

A Massachusetts circus coach was arrested Thursday on charges he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old former student multiple times in the

History North America

The Life of Circus Lady Josephine Demott

January 22, 2021January 21, 2021 Media MonitorWomen in Circus

In 2016, Milner Library received one of its largest grants ever to collaborate with Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and The John

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Artists & Creators North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 26: The Uncle Junior Project – Founder Veronica Blair

January 21, 2021April 5, 2021 Shenea Stiletto

For this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in

Covid-19 North America

A New City Point Residency Gives Aerialists and Acrobats A Chance

January 21, 2021January 19, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19

For aerialists like Kyla Ernst-Alper, life during the pandemic has felt pretty precarious. Ernst-Alper, whose job – using her airborne

News and Events North America

Show Spotlight: A.Lone Brings Laughter to COVID-Weary Audiences Through Digital Circus Performance

January 20, 2021January 19, 2022 CircusTalkClowning, COVID19

CircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the

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North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 96 – Aloysia Gavre, Co-Founder of Cirque School LA

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021 Hideaway PodcastCoronavirus

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a

North America Obituaries

David Maas, Half of ‘Quick Change’ Magic Act Famous for Halftime Performances, Dies of COVID-19

January 15, 2021 Media Monitor

David Maas, half of a husband-wife magic act that achieved YouTube stardom, performed on some of television’s biggest stages and

News and Events North America

New NECCA Director Hails From Texas

January 15, 2021January 14, 2021 Media MonitorContemporary Circus

After a nationwide search that included reviewing dozens of applications, New England Center for Circus Arts has hired its next

North America Obituaries

Siegfried Fischbacher, Half of Large-Animal Magic Team Siegfried & Roy, Dies at 81

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Media MonitorAnimals

Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the magician team of Siegfried & Roy known for their glittering costumes and extravagant illusions involving

Graphic depicting three cellphones side by side that show various images of apps and circus performers.

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 25: Launching “Tales“ App with Creator Arpit Agarwal

January 13, 2021January 12, 2021 Shenea Stiletto

Celebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal

Covid-19 North America

Lack of New Year’s Eve Celebrations Impact Performer’s Pockets

January 6, 2021January 5, 2021 Media MonitorCOVID19

The pandemic made ringing in the new year less of a bang, and more of a fizzle, and for some

The Pivot episode 2 main image featuring Lara Jacobs

Artists & Creators Advice North America

The Pivot: Episode 2 – Industry Crash? No – It’s Time to Create! With Lara Jacobs

January 4, 2021December 21, 2021 Projet Lumiere Project

The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 95 – Francois Girard, CEO of Dragone

January 2, 2021January 4, 2021 Hideaway PodcastDragone

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus

Education North America

What Teaching in an American Circus Taught Me About Life: A Teacher From Kerala Writes

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Media MonitorRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus shut its doors after 146 years, in 2017. Before that, for a good

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 24: @Cirque_Psych Founder Janelle Peters

December 25, 2020December 24, 2020 Shenea StilettoMental Health, Women in Circus

On this special holiday episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Circus Artist & Founder

History North America Videos

The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 6, Bernice Collins

December 24, 2020December 21, 2021 Veronica BlairEquity and Inclusion

The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work

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North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 94 – Dolly Jacobs, Queen of the Air and Co-Founder of the Circus Arts Conservatory

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Hideaway PodcastWomen in Circus

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil‘s current financial challenges and credit rating,

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North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 23: “Exotic Aerialist ” Candace Cane

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Shenea StilettoWomen in Circus

On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews world famous pole performer, dance instructor,

News and Events North America

Eight Acrobats Are Paid $52.5 Million After Suffering Life-Altering Injuries When Rigging Suspending Them by Their Hair Plummeted to the Floor During Circus Act in Rhode Island

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Media MonitorAccident

Eight acrobats severely injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance

Advice North America

The Pivot: Episode 1–The Highs & Lows of Living through 2020: Facing Our New Normal with Chris Nobels

December 22, 2020April 19, 2021 Projet Lumiere ProjectProducing

The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find

News and Events North America

New Series Vegashitshow Documents the Return of Absinthe and Vegas Circus

December 16, 2020April 5, 2021 Kim CampbellVariety Arts

In Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened

Companies and Organizations North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast Episode 93 – Pedro Reis, Founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and Legendary Performer

December 16, 2020April 5, 2021 Hideaway PodcastCircus Sarasota

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Remains Committed to Entertainment in Las Vegas

December 11, 2020December 8, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

About a year ago, Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic landmark “O” shifted to a seven-night schedule, a first for the dream-like

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 22: “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird Christopher Phi

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020 Shenea StilettoCirque du Soleil

On this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Ep. 29: Jen Bricker-Bauer: Everything Is Possible

December 11, 2020April 5, 2021 Johnathan L. IversonEquity and Inclusion, In Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring Presents the indomitable Jen Bricker-Bauer, acclaimed aerialist and speaker. In this episode Jen opens up about the

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 21: Founder & Creative Director of SOAR Aerial Dance Gena DuBose

December 4, 2020December 3, 2020 Shenea StilettoAerial, Women in Circus

This weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features special guest Founder & Creative

News and Events North America

Bronx Native Back to Circus Ringmaster Duties After Surgery, Participates in Macy’s Parade

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 Media MonitorBig Apple Circus

Bronx native and Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Storm Marrero participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday. She is

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CircusTalk Blog Education North America

El Mercadeo Hispano y la Vida Bajo la Carpa en la Florida State University

November 30, 2020February 17, 2022 Lydia NordIn Spanish/En Español, Marketing

Este año ha traído muchos cambios, desarrollos y nuevas iniciativas a CircusTalk. Una cosa en la que queremos centrarnos es

News and Events North America

Circus for Change-Equity and Inclusion in Circus Questionnaire-North American Results

November 28, 2020November 30, 2020 Circus For ChangeEquity and Inclusion

Abstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online.

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 28: Lisa B. Lewis: A Mission Of Joy

November 27, 2020November 30, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring presents the beneficent Lisa B. Lewis, founder of Omnium: A Bold New Circus. In this episode Lisa

Artists & Creators North America

Hideaway Podcast Episode 92 – Edesia Moreno Barata, Acrobatic Choreographer & Judge on the CirqueLIFE Project

November 27, 2020November 30, 2020 Hideaway PodcastCirque du Soleil

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a

North America Research

Concussion Risk in Stunt Performers

November 27, 2020November 25, 2020 Media MonitorSafety

Dr. Jeff Russell, associate professor of athletic training within the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University, is

North America Research

Where Have All the Sword Swallowers Gone?

November 26, 2020November 24, 2020 Media MonitorContemporary Circus, Sideshow

In 2020, you would be hard-pressed to find a sword swallower. Well, any sideshow act, really. In the age of

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Confirms Closing of Sale Transaction and Emergence from Creditor Protection

November 25, 2020November 30, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

MONTREAL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group closes previously announced Purchase Agreement with its secured lenders and

Covid-19 North America

The Future of Dance and Performing Arts in Montreal

November 25, 2020November 24, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19, Montreal

Few sectors have been forced to as grinding a halt or been shrouded with more uncertainty than the performing arts.

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 20: Alegria Hula Hoop Icon Elena Lev

November 25, 2020November 24, 2020 Shenea StilettoCirque du Soleil, Women in Circus

For this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor

Covid-19 North America

In-Person Performances Return to Boost Civic Engagement

November 20, 2020November 16, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19

With COVID restrictions still in place, many artists are only holding events virtually but a few groups have found creative

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 27: Jenny Vidbel: Animals Are Family

November 20, 2020November 24, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring Presents the charming Jenny Vidbel, the celebrated animal trainer and guardian of the Al & Joyce Vidbel

Covid-19 North America

Cirque du Soleil Closes ‘Zumanity’ for Good, Vows to Bring Back Other Las Vegas Strip Shows

November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil

In breaking news that is a mixed bag for Las Vegas circus, Cirque du Soleil announced their the tough decision

Artists & Creators North America

In Center Ring – Ep. 26: Jason Span: Talent Transcends

November 13, 2020November 11, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring Presents the mesmerizing Jason Span, US Navy Veteran turned high-flying circus star. In this episode Jason opens

Companies and Organizations North America

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 19: The King Charles Unicycle Troupe Director Kip Jones

November 12, 2020November 15, 2020 Shenea StilettoRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

On this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how

History North America Videos

The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 5, Paris

November 11, 2020December 21, 2021 Veronica BlairEquity and Inclusion

The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work

North America

Women of America: Ida B. Wells

October 30, 2020November 13, 2020 CircusTalkEquity and Inclusion

Veronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this

Covid-19 North America

Fern Street Circus Keeps San Diego Neighborhood Tours Alive with Drive-Thru Performances

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19

As a car pulls into a drive-thru food distribution site at Chollas Mead Elementary, circus performers give the family inside

News and Events North America

The 25 Major Theme Park Projects Now Officially Cancelled, Delayed or Slimmed Down (October 24, 2020)

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil, Disney, United States

What is the state of theme parks in the USA during the latest wave of coronavirus? In this update from

Artists & Creators North America Videos

MOVE IT! Episode 10 – Aerialists, Part 3

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Mark LonerganAerial, Contemporary Circus

MOVE IT! is Parallel Exit’s free video series looking at circus artists from around the world. This episode is part

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Absinthe Set to Reopen at Caesars Palace on October 28

October 23, 2020 Media Monitor

Spiegelworld has announced it will bring its acclaimed comedy-variety show “Absinthe” back to the stage on October 28. The performance

North America Videos

In Center Ring. – Ep. 25: Susan Voyticky: “Circus is the Poetry in the Body.”

October 23, 2020October 21, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring presents the brilliant Susan Voyticky, an groundbreaking and eclectic artist. In this episode Susan invites us to

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Could Ex-Cirque Employees Be Deprived of Financial Assistance?

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Canada, Cirque du Soleil

The ownership transfer of Cirque du Soleil could prevent 1,500 of its Canadian employees, who lost their livelihoods due to

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Local Students Experience Cirque de Soleil Up Close and Personal

October 22, 2020April 5, 2021 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Canada, Cirque du Soleil, Hoop Juggling, Social Relevance

Char Lan District High School students in Williamstown were treated to a performance on Wednesday, October 14th, by Indigenous hoop

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Ep.24: Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu: Circus Is Community

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Traditional Circus

In Center Ring Presents Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu, founders of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. In this episode, Keith and Stephanie

Covid-19 North America Social Circus

Cirkaskina Virtual Ambassador’s Youth Committee– Building Inclusion, Solidarity & Sense of Community Around the Theme of Culture

October 12, 2020November 13, 2020 Daphne MorinCoronavirus, COVID19, Equity and Inclusion, Canada, Social Relevance

Cirkaskina’s first 2020 young ambassadors’ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. John’s International

News and Events North America

LGBTQ Performers to Bring Socially Distanced Circus to Philly Cemetery

October 8, 2020December 21, 2021 Media MonitorEquity and Inclusion, Festival, LGBTQ, Theatre

As part of the 2020 Fringe Festival, Tangle Movement Arts will present the show “The Way Out,” a series of

Covid-19 North America

Here’s How Performing Artists Stay Afloat Six Months into the Pandemic

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Theatre, United States

Before the pandemic, Nina Sawant made a living hanging from hoops, contorting into improbable shapes and shimmering in sequins under

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.17: Dancing Is My Voice Founder Lisa Aneiva:

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020 Shenea StilettoHarassment & Abuse, Women in Circus

This week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Lisa Aneiva, founder of Dancing Is

North America Podcast

Hideaway Podcast, Episode 89 – Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, Stage Director of Cirque Du Soleil’s MESSI

October 6, 2020 Hideaway PodcastCirque du Soleil, Contemporary Circus

On today’s episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they’ve been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts

Covid-19 North America Panels and Discussions

Circus and Changing Realities 2020: American Circus – The Now & The Future

October 6, 2020December 29, 2020 Mark LonerganCoronavirus, COVID19

This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled American Circus–The Now & The Future,

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Circus for the People

October 2, 2020October 1, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19, Contemporary Circus, Traditional Circus, United States

When Serenity Smith Forchion couldn’t offer Nimble Arts’s normal two or three performances a week this year due to the

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Disney to Lay Off 28,000 Employees as Coronavirus Slams its Theme Park Business

October 1, 2020September 30, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, Disney, United States

Prolonged closures at Disney’s California-based theme parks and limited attendance at its open parks has forced the company to lay

History North America Videos

The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 4, Zanda “Zeke” Charles

September 30, 2020December 21, 2021 Veronica BlairEquity and Inclusion

The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work

Europe North America Panels and Discussions

Circus and Changing Realities 2020: A Historical Look at the American and European Traditional Circus–A Comparison

September 29, 2020December 29, 2020 Raffaele De Ritis

This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled A Historical Look at the American and

Companies and Organizations Covid-19 North America

Circus From the Edge of the World– St. John’s International CircusFest September 25th-27th

September 27, 2020May 5, 2021 CircusTalkCOVID19, Festival

The Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,

News and Events North America

BWW Interview: xoxo moongirl by Nicole Burgio at Morris Museum 9/24 and 9/25

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Aerial, Physical Theater, Theatre

An exciting show, xoxo moongirl, an autobiographical circus fantasia, will be performed live by Nicole Burgio at the Morris Museum

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 21: Fanny Kerwich: “I Believe in the Power of Circus”

September 25, 2020September 22, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring presents the innovative Fanny Kerwich, the visionary founder of Lone Star Circus. In this episode Fanny shares

Covid-19 North America Reviews

Review: Midnight Circus Lights up the Afternoon in a Chicago Park — With a Few Cirque Ringers in the Cast

September 24, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Cirque du Soleil, United States

“Foster Park,” the ringmaster cried, piercing the quiet of a September afternoon in Auburn Gresham, “are you ready for a

North America Reviews

Echoes from the Center Ring–New Book Looks at the Influence of Rob Torres

September 21, 2020September 18, 2020 MIchael TrautmanClowning, Book

I first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 20: Getti Kehayova: Joy Is A Super Power

September 18, 2020October 6, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation

News and Events North America

Artistic Director David Dower, Who Built Arts Emerson’s Foundation of Equity with David Howse, Will Step Down

September 18, 2020April 5, 2021 Media MonitorEquity and Inclusion, 7 Fingers, Theatre

In theater, once a show is ready for opening night, the director has to let go. This is the analogy

News and Events North America

Battements de Cirque by Anouk Vallée-Charest is on Now at TOHU

September 17, 2020 Media MonitorMontreal

Montreal circus arts centre TOHU has announced a new show that starts tomorrow called Battements de Cirque. Created by Anouk

News and Events North America

Mitch Garber to Step Down as Chairman of Cirque du Soleil

September 17, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Mitch Garber announced on Monday that he will be stepping down as chairman of the board of the Cirque du

News and Events North America

New England Center for Circus Arts Director Departs for New Job

September 10, 2020 Media MonitorUnited States

Jamie Hodgson compares her departure as executive director of New England Center for Circus Arts to dropping a child off

History North America Videos

Exploring the Lives of Sideshow Performers with The Uncle Junior Project

September 10, 2020December 21, 2021 Veronica BlairEquity and Inclusion, Sideshow

This week The Uncle Junior Project takes a break from its regularly scheduled content to present new historical research called Entrapment

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Waiting for the Show to Go On

September 4, 2020September 3, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Touring, Traditional Circus, United States

Israel Portugal pivots on the slack wire with catlike confidence, catching the small balls tossed to him by his brother

North America Podcast

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 13: Aerial Positivity with Summer Lacy

September 2, 2020 Shenea StilettoAerial, Women in Circus

On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews womenpreneur & aerialist Summer Lacy who

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Disney to Begin Rehab Work on Cirque du Soleil

September 2, 2020September 1, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil, Disney, United States

his morning, September 1, WDI submitted a “notice of commencement” with Orange County. Disney “hereby gives notice that improvement will

North America Podcast

In Center Ring – Episode 17: Kristin Mass: “Make It Work.”

August 31, 2020December 15, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonContemporary Circus, In Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida

North America Podcast

MOVE IT! Episode 9 – Aerialists, Part 2

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Mark LonerganAerial

A look at some of America’s most intriguing circus aerialists, featuring Noeli Acoba, Eric Allen, Vanessa Aviles, Lindsay Culbert-Olds, Eve

Covid-19 North America

Silent Film Festival Amplifies Creative Collaborations from a Distance

August 27, 2020August 26, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Festival, Film, United States

In 2013, dancer and musician Leah Casper was struggling to find a band or performance troupe that fit her skills,

News and Events North America

Nik Wallenda Highlights Sarasota Circus Ring of Fame Candidates

August 26, 2020 Media MonitorAwards, Wallendas

Showbiz royalty, literal and figurative, are the latest nominees for induction into the 2021 Circus Ring of Fame, announced by

Asia Europe News and Events North America

Circus Ring of Fame Foundation Announces Nominees for Upcoming Class of 2021

August 23, 2020August 24, 2020 CircusTalkAwards

Sarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The

News and Events North America

Cirque du Soleil Creditors Win Control; TPG, Fosun Wiped Out

August 22, 2020August 24, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Lenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group won control of the company in a court-supervised restructuring. The bid by the

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

In Center Ring – Episode 16: Paul Binder: “Follow Your Bliss”

August 21, 2020December 21, 2021 Johnathan L. IversonBig Apple Circus, In Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Traditional Circus

In Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode

Covid-19 News and Events North America

FringeArts Announces Full Details for 2020 Fringe Festival

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Festival, United States

FringeArts in Philadelphia has announced details for their 24th annual Fringe Festival, which runs September 10 through October 4. The

North America Videos

MOVE IT! Episode 8 – Aerialists, Part 1

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Mark LonerganAerial, Contemporary Circus

A look at some amazing circus aerialists, bringing joy and wonder to audiences all over the world. Part 1 of

Companies and Organizations Covid-19 North America

How STREB’s Action Heroes Navigate the Zoom Conundrum

August 18, 2020September 1, 2020 Madeline HoakCoronavirus, COVID19

The question that comes to mind is, how have you been surviving? This is not a hyperbole as the world

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas to Permanently Close Due to Pandemic

August 15, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One of Las Vegas’ most popular shows on the Strip is permanently closing due to the

North America Podcast Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 15: Shenea “Stiletto” Booth – Part 2: “Don’t Let Them Tell You Who You Are.”

August 14, 2020December 15, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonHarassment & Abuse, In Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second

News and Events North America

America’s Got Talent Will Feature Sarasota’s Bello Nock and More Florida Acts

August 12, 2020August 11, 2020 Media MonitorUnited States

America’s Got Talent is returning for its 15th season on NBC starting Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m., and you

Artists & Creators North America Podcast

In Center Ring – Episode 14: Shenea “Stiletto” Booth – PART 1: “You Can Say, ‘No’!”

August 7, 2020December 21, 2021 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson, Women in Circus

In Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In

History North America Videos

The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 3, Danise Payne

August 1, 2020December 21, 2021 Veronica BlairEquity and Inclusion

The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work

Artists & Creators North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 13: Joseph Pinzon: “Figure Yourself Out.”

August 1, 2020December 21, 2021 Johnathan L. IversonContemporary Circus, In Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring presents the regal Joseph Pinzon. The aspiring theater artist turned soaring circus star and producer. In this

North America Podcast

The Artist Athlete Podcast Episode 83: WTF is Art? with Julie Marshall

July 30, 2020August 18, 2020 The Artist Athlete PodcastWomen in Circus

Listen in as hoop artist and self-proclaimed sparkling garbage, Julie Marshall, grapples with the question: WTF is ART anyway? And

News and Events North America

Quartier des Spectacles is Now a Huge Art Installation-Covered Terrasse with Circus Acts

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 Media MonitorQuebec

Ever think there isn’t much to do outside beyond picnics in parks? You’re dead wrong, Montreal. During a ‘normal’ summer,

North America Podcast

The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 82: Directing Beauty and Comedy and Everything in Between with Jesse Dryden

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 The Artist Athlete Podcast

Take a deep dive into the world of directing with Jesse Dryden. Jesse is the only Canadian graduate of the

Covid-19 Education North America

Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico–Proporcionando refugio de la tormenta

July 27, 2020April 5, 2021 Sierra Rhoades NichollsCoronavirus, COVID19, Circus School

La Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) es una organización sin fines de lucro que fue fundada el

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 12: Gena Shvartsman Cristiani: “I See Art Everywhere”

July 25, 2020August 10, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring presents, the prodigious Gena Shvartsman Cristiani, the prolific creative and fifth generation circus artist. In this episode,

North America Podcast

The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 81: REAL Life as an Acrobat with Shenea “Stiletto” Booth

July 24, 2020November 13, 2020 The Artist Athlete PodcastEquity and Inclusion

This week’s episode of The Artist Athlete Podcast gets real meta real fast by interviewing Shenea “Stiletto” Booth about her

North America Videos

In Center Ring – Episode 11: Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler”

July 24, 2020August 11, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with his unique brand of showmanship.

History North America

After 76 Years and a DNA Investigation, the Identities of Five Victims from the Hartford Circus Fire Remains a Mystery

July 22, 2020July 21, 2020 Media Monitor

Chief State Medical Examiner James Gill said Tuesday that experts were unable to extract viable DNA from the exhumed bones

Covid-19 News and Events North America

Circus Smirkus Holds Annual Summer Camp with New Rules

July 22, 2020July 21, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

Ella and Kyle Catanzaro are especially looking forward to this year’s Circus Smirkus summer camp. Most of the teenagers’ spring

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The International Jugglers Association’s Festival (founded in 1947) celebrated its festival as many other circus festivals this year did–online. This

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Delaney Bayles – Meet the Graduate 2020

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Photo Credit: Grace Gershenfeld It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of

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July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 CircusTalk

The staff and board of directors of the John and Mable Ringling Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the

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Cirque du Soleil Under the Eyes of Creditors, Lenders & TPG

July 16, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

The situation with solving Cirque du Soleil’s debt situation and getting back to a functional company is complex and ever-unfolding.

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How Has COVID-19 Affected Circus Schools?

July 16, 2020April 5, 2021 Tessa WallingtonCOVID19, Circus School

During this crazy time each person is affected in a different way. Many aspects of daily life have changed and

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The Circus World Lost a Bright Star This Week with the Passing of Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance

July 14, 2020July 15, 2020 Angelo Iodice

He left us too early as he was a few weeks shy of turning 31. Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance was a world-famous Native

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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 80: Showing Up Creatively, Even During a Pandemic with Isabelle Chasse

July 14, 2020July 28, 2020 The Artist Athlete Podcast

This is the episode where Shannon fangirls for an hour over aerial ICON Isabelle Chasse. Isabelle immortalized the aerial act

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In Center Ring – Episode 10: Noeli Acoba: “Circus Is My Heart”

July 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

In Center Ring presents, the delightful, Noeli Acoba. The budding circus star turned YouTube sensation. In this episode, Noeli takes

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Cirque du Soleil Creditors Preparing Proposal to Buy Insolvent Company

July 10, 2020July 13, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil’s creditors are finalizing an agreement that could replace the one put forward by the insolvent entertainment company’s

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Cirque du Soleil Lenders Plan Formal Bid to Displace TPG Offer

July 10, 2020July 13, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Lenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are working on an offer to replace the bid made by TPG and

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Surprise Circus Performances to Brighten Up Streets of Montreal This Week

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19

Montreal’s annual circus festival is putting on a series of outdoor pop-up performances from July 6 to 12, but organizers

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Hideaway Podcast–Captain Frodo, the Incredible Rubberman and Host of The Way of The Showman

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 Hideaway Podcast

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse‘s training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque

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July 6, 2020December 21, 2021 Veronica Blair

The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work

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In Center Ring – Episode 9: Veronica Blair: “I Can Push This Further.”

July 6, 2020December 21, 2021 Johnathan L. IversonIn Center Ring with Johnathan Lee Iverson

Ringmaster and CircusTalk writer Johnathan Lee Iverson has created a podcast/vlog series called In Center Ring where he showcases established

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July 3, 2020July 2, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19

Welcome to Week 13 of New Victory Arts Break! Guided by New Victory Teaching Artists, Arts Break is a curriculum

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July 1, 2020December 21, 2021 CircusTalkCoronavirus, COVID19, Circademics

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June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 Hideaway Podcast

On today’s episode, Cirque Du Soleil‘s official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed

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Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Terminates 3,500

June 29, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil

In a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Strip’s

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Harvard Business Review Analyzes the Big Apple Circus As a Case Study for Non-Profits

June 26, 2020April 5, 2021 Media Monitor

An interesting look at the Big Apple Circus through the business lense as a case study for non-profits. By 2016,

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Falling Seed: The Circus is Still Alive. You Can Be, Too.

June 26, 2020June 23, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

The coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of industries and sectors of work to reevaluate the core of who they

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June 22, 2020 Hideaway Podcast

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The

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Tightrope Act for Canada Circus Students Facing Unemployment

June 19, 2020June 15, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

Students soon to graduate from Montreal’s esteemed National Circus School expect months of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which

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Coronavirus: Cirque du Soleil Artists Hold Protest over Work Contracts they Say went Unpaid

June 17, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19, Cirque du Soleil

On the day of the Cirque du Soleil’s 36th anniversary, some of its employees and artists gathered in front of

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MOVE IT! Episode 6 – The Big Apple Circus, Part 2

June 16, 2020 Mark Lonergan

In episode 6: Part 2 of our series looking at iconic moments of the nonprofit era of The Big Apple

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June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

Las Vegas Creators United is a once in a lifetime chance for people all around the world to get a

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The Circus Ring of Fame Revamps Itself, & Meet the 2020 Inductees

June 15, 2020December 21, 2021 Kim Campbell

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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The Ringling Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

June 12, 2020 Media MonitorWomen in Circus

Florida State University’s The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has been awarded a $30,000 grant by the National

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June 12, 2020January 28, 2023 Em HoltCoronavirus, COVID19

From self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the

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Laliberte & Dragone Join Forces as Cirque du Soleil Weighs Buyout Offer

June 9, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

On Monday, Cirque du Soleil received a proposal from creditors “that would convert the company’s $900 million in debt into

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June 5, 2020June 8, 2020 Aaron Marquise

This week in Circus is usually your go-to place for a brief round-up of the circus industry’s top news. However,

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Unexpectedly Unemployed Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Ringmaster Kevin Venardos

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

Kevin Venardos is a dreamer. It’s big dreams that led him to try out for an unconventional job after college:

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Philadelphia Makes History Today as America’s First Diploma’s in Circus Arts Awarded

June 3, 2020June 2, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19

Students from across America will graduate tonight in a virtual graduation ceremony at one of the most interesting full-time professional

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Contemporary Circus Programming at Montclair State Aims to Defy Expectations of Virtuosity

June 1, 2020April 28, 2021 Madeline HoakMeet the Presenter

I remember sitting in a patch of sun after I had finished teaching for the morning. I spoke with Jed

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Cirque Du Soleil Founder Wants to Buy Back the Company & Quebec offers $200-Million Loan

May 27, 2020May 29, 2020 Media MonitorCOVID19, Cirque du Soleil

It seems like everyone wants a piece of Cirque du Soleil and the competition to win a slice continues. In

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Ringling Museum Cancels Summer Circus Spectacular in Sarasota

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020 Media MonitorCoronavirus, COVID19

Days before The Ringling reopens after being closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus, the museum has

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Eva Longoria Tries Circus Training

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Actress Eva Longoria tackles a new wellness routine. From mastering the trapeze to juggling and aerial acrobatics; watch the actress

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Circus Historical Society Announces Winner of 2020 Stuart Thayer Prize, Chris Berry

May 27, 2020May 25, 2020 Media Monitor

The Circus Historical Society has announced that Chris Berry has won the 2020 Stuart Thayer Prize. The Thayer Prize is

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MOVE IT! Episode 5, Cirque Mechanics

May 25, 2020June 9, 2020 Mark Lonergan

In episode 5: A conversation with Chris Lashua, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cirque Mechanics – with exclusive video

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Make the Transition from Circus Artist to Circus Director, Tips from Joel Baker

May 25, 2020April 5, 2021 Kim CampbellClowning, Coronavirus, Directing

Joel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,

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Hanging by a Thread–Calculated Risks in Circus

May 18, 2020June 9, 2020 Marion Cossin

Recently, an acrobat fell 25ft to the floor at the 2nd International Air Athletics Championship in Riga, Latvia[1]. In 2018,

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Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberté Weighs Jumping into Fight for Troupe

May 13, 2020 Media MonitorCirque du Soleil

Three months after cashing out of Cirque du Soleil, founder Guy Laliberté says he is weighing whether to jump into

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MOVE IT! Episode 4, Iconic Moments from The Big Apple Circus

May 11, 2020June 2, 2020 Mark Lonergan

In episode 4: Enjoy some iconic moments from the first four decades of The Big Apple Circus. Thanks to Paul

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Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies at 75

May 8, 2020May 9, 2020 Media Monitor

Roy Horn, of the groundbreaking Las Vegas entertainment team Siegfried & Roy, has died. He was 75. A spokesman for

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