Circus Arts Conservatory Raises Over $400,000 During Royal Gala
In early February, 350 supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) gathered at the CAC’s brand-new Big Top on Regatta
Leer másIn early February, 350 supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) gathered at the CAC’s brand-new Big Top on Regatta
Leer másOn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Marianne
Leer másThe 2024 American Performing Arts Professionals conference in New York City asserted itself in a recent press release as the
Leer másIn this very special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate
Leer másThe New England Center for Circus Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for
Leer másSARASOTA, FL – Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC)’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global
Leer másPuSh International Performing Arts Festival, the Lower Mainland’s signature mid-winter cultural event, returns for its 20th year of groundbreaking work
Leer másThe 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals will be held at Midtown Hilton in
Leer másTo step into a blue-and-white striped circus tent pitched on a concrete lot surrounded by tall office buildings and the
Leer másDuring my month-long stay in the city by the bay, I was thrilled at the opportunity to watch and write
Leer másFor its 30th anniversary, Cirque Éloize proudly presents a signature show that encapsulates the very essence of the company’s origins,
Leer másThe Circus Arts Conservatory, the nation’s only nonprofit organization that combines professional circus performances with youth circus training and outreach
Leer másCircus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to New York City. For the first time ever,
Leer másThe board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
Leer másOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead
Leer másCircus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
Leer másFor one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s
Leer másThe Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
Leer másCBC spoke with Jeannot Painchaud, one of the co-founders of Cirque Éloize and also its president, about celebrating the 30th
Leer másFor more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to
Leer másIt was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
Leer másEvery July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
Leer másWater for Elephants, the world premiere musical running June 7 to July 9 at Alliance Theatre, is a circus-set spectacle involving puppetry, acrobatic
Leer másBring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating
Leer másCelebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
Leer másFounders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air
Leer másImmerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that
Leer másMake way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
Leer másThe New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
Leer másPS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
Leer másFor the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
Leer másIn less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
Leer másChicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at
Leer másWant to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for
Leer másAs part of the Chicago area’s much-beloved Winter Circus program, the Actors Gymnasium will present its newest original show, CIRCUS
Leer másGet ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
Leer másThe Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in
Leer másHow do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With
Leer másSpiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of
Leer másFrequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
Leer másWe may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a
Leer másMuch like firefighting itself, conveying aspects of one’s life to an audience requires a certain kind of mettle. In In
Leer másA new festival enters the scene in hopes of providing a state-of-the-art experience for acts and audiences alike. Learn more
Leer másCraig Quat’s journey on the Circus Voices podcast might have ended, but his functional juggling adventure continues. Now in this
Leer másThe American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year
Leer másDriven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the
Leer másAlready in its 5th edition, the St. John’s International Circus Fest provides a meeting point for far-reaching views and different
Leer másWhether you’re on the studying or the teaching end, aerial training is hard work… but with enough time and support,
Leer másWith Ireland passing the first federal guaranteed income program for artists, could the U.S. potentially do the same? As the
Leer másArtists and performers in the New York City area have long relied on The Muse Brooklyn, an aerial studio space,
Leer másA new show three years in the works, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO will give a fresh visual flair to innovative
Leer másOmnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022
Leer másWENATCHEE — A lighthearted and commercial all-ages circus show, “A Night Out in Vegas,” goes up at Numerica Performing Arts
Leer másAn evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’
Leer másOn the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees
Leer másCirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of
Leer másThe World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,
Leer másThe 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”
Leer másPerformers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
Leer másThese 14 original shows will run for a series of one-night-onlys on weekends September 9th to October 1st. Philadelphia’s Circus
Leer másOne midweek night last December, the board of directors of the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center sat with Aaron
Leer másA self-described disability theatre company is about to premiere a circus production highlighting various members of the deaf, blind and
Leer másAt this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
Leer másWhen I interviewed San Francisco dance choreographer Robert Moses, I expected to use the recording to write a preview about
Leer másLaunching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach
Leer másDragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today
Leer másLet’s talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that
Leer másWhen aerial performance became popular in the 20th century, critics reported the confusing gender appearance of its performers. Muscular women
Leer másMentorship programs for emerging artists continue to pop up throughout the United States, closing a training gap within the circus
Leer másWriter and Director Michel Laprise discusses the #creative process of bringing Cirque du Soleil Kurios to life, the various elements
Leer másCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Leer másEdmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),
Leer másOn April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus
Leer másCircus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
Leer másThe École de cirque de Québec (ÉCQ), a member of the Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) and
Leer másIn recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now
Leer másIn 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of
Leer másFusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
Leer másSince its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all
Leer másWith the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us
Leer másWith 40 years of creating and celebrating Circus in Newfoundland, it’s Wonderbolt Productions’ Ruby Anniversary, and we’re gonna party like
Leer másJohnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast present Chris Lashua, the BMX wunderkind turned visionary founder of one of the
Leer másTo weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
Leer másOn behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
Leer másLooking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.
Leer másCirque du Soleil’s new Las Vegas show ” Mad Apple” to debut at New York-New York Hotel & Casino this
Leer másThis article broadly presents my dissertation defended last June at Concordia University. The main argument is that by offering performances
Leer másCelebrating Black Creators for Black History Month 2022, Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents the legendary Vanessa Thomas,
Leer másDrawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
Leer másCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Leer másThis episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik
Leer másArts Outreach through the Circus Lens What would you do if a library system approached you with a commission to
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally
Leer másIn the Mexican community of Presa de Bravo, Corregidora municipality, the civil association Bravo por el Arte A.C. will carry
Leer másCirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart
Leer másAround the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
Leer másThe Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
Leer másSAP SE announced that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has expanded its relationship with SAP by investing in SAP’s business-transformation-as-a-service
Leer másLas Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
Leer másBroadway is back. But as shows resume performance after the long pandemic shutdown, some of the biggest plays and musicals
Leer másDrawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
Leer másWithin the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and
Leer másA new circus seeking to cater to diverse audiences and feature performers with disabilities has postponed its in-person world debut. Crews were
Leer másFollowing the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch
Leer másThe circus is coming … back. Feld Entertainment is casting for a new version of the Greatest Show on Earth,
Leer másThe 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
Leer másThe mystery-laden offices of Baraboo’s fabulous Ringling Bros. Circus just won $500,000 for restoration and preservation. That’s the good news.
Leer másFor the first time in 65 years, the ownership rights to the Bozo character have been sold to actor David
Leer másI’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
Leer más(CNN)- The curtains have been closed and the lights dimmed on Broadway since March 12, 2020. But New York City is slowly reopening amid
Leer másAPAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
Leer másNew York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
Leer másPUEBLA, MEXICO — In 2000, Darina Robles Pérez of Mexico City told a teacher from the Russian Circus of Moscow
Leer másCircus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
Leer más(CNN) Olympic gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for
Leer másMontreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
Leer másUdai Olivares does outreach for a program that helps Dane County families learn about healthy eating. Veronica Esquivel preps food
Leer másLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Cirque du Soleil’s “KÀ” will return to the stage on the Las Vegas Strip in November, a
Leer másIn its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
Leer másNew Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
Leer másIn this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
Leer másIn her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
Leer másAs circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
Leer másThe new Las Vegas restaurant will be an “Italian-American-Psychedelic” experience alongside the live entertainment company’s show Opium. This fall, live
Leer másSaying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
Leer másWhat does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
Leer másHow can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
Leer másEvery year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
Leer másTwelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools
Leer másAs a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
Leer másDo you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive
Leer másIn this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore
Leer más“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni
Leer másWhat’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
Leer másScarlett Business, aka Kyle Cragle, is the latest performer to leave the judges heavily impressed on “America’s Got Talent.” The
Leer másOn Tuesday, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation announced that they had received a $30,000 grant back in March from
Leer másIn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus
Leer másIMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
Leer másAre you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons
Leer másIn a cloud of smoke, the train will fly through the air above the stage as aerialists and acrobats depicting
Leer másWell, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member
Leer másRuth Juliet Wikler, Deputy Director of Programming for Circus/Director, MICC at TOHU/Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) probably has a to-do list as long
Leer másDo you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,
Leer másThe announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
Leer más“It’s definitely amazing to be able to be here, and her family can be here and watch her, and see
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
Leer másWhen Alice Clark Brown told her family she was going to leave college and join the circus in 1972, they
Leer másA medida que la industria del circo vuelve a la vida, una nueva clase de graduados flexiona sus músculos. Estos
Leer másThe great Beyoncé, the historic Troubadour, the iconic Forum, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, lauded upstart Billy Strings
Leer másCircuses made entertainment a community event. Much about popular entertainment has changed over the past century — from movies to
Leer másFeld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
Leer más“This is excellent economic and cultural news for Montreal.” Cirque du Soleil has announced that their Montreal shows under the
Leer másHost Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
Leer másAs the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Leer másThe Radiohead song “Where I End and You Begin” comes to mind while watching Circadium’s new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,
Leer másWhen Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his
Leer másIn breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
Leer másThis June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7
Leer másWith live entertainment bookings on the rise as more Americans get vaccinated and states ease coronavirus restrictions, Cirque du Soleil
Leer másCirK 2.2 is a sound/movement based project I’ve been working on for almost 5 years now. The origin of this
Leer másCINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
Leer más“Black Circus Lives Matter”, #METOO In Circus;” As an African American woman, World Renowned Circus artist, former Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics
Leer másThe production was created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Gypsy Snider and Shana Carroll. Today, internationally
Leer másCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Jean-Luc Martin on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
Leer másFor the Celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Creative
Leer másLas Vegas is slowly returning to its typical pace as shows like Cirque du Soleil are ready to take the
Leer másCanadian Heritage invites artists and content creators of all backgrounds and disciplines to share their current reality during and prior
Leer másFor this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
Leer másLike the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed
Leer másAfter shuttering dozens of shows and shedding most of its work force, the vaunted Canadian circus faces an uphill struggle
Leer másIronically, if Circus Bella had just waited to reclassify its workers, it might not be in this mess. Abigail Munn
Leer másRelief and hope for the sector. En Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, welcomes the announcement by the Quebec Minister
Leer másThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts. Especially hard hit are performing artists who rely
Leer másIn the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero
Leer másIntermission is over! Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live entertainment, marks
Leer másNot that we need the reminder in today’s day and age, but April is Stress Awareness Month. If you’re anything
Leer másToby Ballantine, son of legendary clown Bill Ballantine, followed his father’s footsteps and performed with Ringling Bros. and many other
Leer másWhat happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight
Leer másHand to Hand, returns this summer with two weeks of dynamic, socially distanced performances and workshops for the entire family.
Leer másIt began as a curiosity before blossoming into an unlikely hit on the Las Vegas Strip, something that simultaneously mocked
Leer másDima Shine Founder of Shine Alternative Fitness Studio in Las Vegas is this weeks guest on the Live Like An
Leer másWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio’s “Show Must Go On” plan for theater in New York
Leer másCelebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring
Leer másNever before has the circus combined performances that make audiences’ stomachs drop with recipes that make them grumble. Circus Harmony,
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some
Leer másThe decision to cancel the 2020 Gamma Phi Circus annual shows due to mass gathering restrictions caused by the coronavirus
Leer másCircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
Leer másThe Greatest Show on Earth, officially known as The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, put Venice on the
Leer másThe thrill of watching performers work their bodies in ways most of us would never think of, comes through your
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse
Leer másLaura-Ann Chong had been touring the world with Cirque du Soleil, now she is keeping in shape teaching circus skills
Leer másThe performer died of natural causes in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday morning, according to her son Rick Wallenda. Carla Wallenda,
Leer másWhile Broadway awaits its return, nonprofits and new leaders should seize the chance to return the art form to a
Leer másOn this celebratory episode honoring International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host
Leer másThe fuse has been excruciatingly long, spanning the globe and smoldering for more than a year. But Cirque du Soleil
Leer másA well known circus creator has reportedly inked a deal to take over Club Fugazi in North Beach, the longtime
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on
Leer másThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. In this panel discussion about LGBTQIA’s presence in
Leer másFinding space for your project can be a bigger challenge than you might expect. Circus projects especially tend to have
Leer más“We get to share our culture with everyone and each member of the audience leaves with a message: that everyone
Leer másTo celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the
Leer másA circus company that has existed for nearly 30 years, Cirque Éloize saw 95% of its income drop to zero
Leer másIt’s been said that elephants never forget and many in Yarmouth have also never forgotten Shirley the elephant – remembering
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents the cast of The Crown. The much anticipated short film, featuring an all star ensemble of
Leer másThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Leer másA few artists from from the closed Cirque du Soleil stage show “Zumanity” have grown tired of waiting for the
Leer másMartin & Lewis. Siegfried & Roy. Allen & Rossi. Penn & Teller. Donny & Marie. And now, Mr. Smiles &
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a
Leer másAs Dawn Tucker jogged her usual route in Staunton, Virginia’s Thornrose Cemetery, she heard a voice say, “Turn around.” Tucker did,
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will
Leer másBlue Man Group’s production at Universal Orlando has closed for good, the resort has confirmed. The show, featuring smooth-headed, silent,
Leer másThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Leer másWhen the pandemic struck, in March 2020, Cirque du Soleil had to close in the space of a few days
Leer másThe pandemic has caused a lot of people to move out of the Orlando area, but three very recognizable men
Leer másI have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.
Leer másA Massachusetts circus coach was arrested Thursday on charges he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old former student multiple times in the
Leer másIn 2016, Milner Library received one of its largest grants ever to collaborate with Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and The John
Leer másFor this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in
Leer másFor aerialists like Kyla Ernst-Alper, life during the pandemic has felt pretty precarious. Ernst-Alper, whose job – using her airborne
Leer másCircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a
Leer másDavid Maas, half of a husband-wife magic act that achieved YouTube stardom, performed on some of television’s biggest stages and
Leer másAfter a nationwide search that included reviewing dozens of applications, New England Center for Circus Arts has hired its next
Leer másSiegfried Fischbacher, half of the magician team of Siegfried & Roy known for their glittering costumes and extravagant illusions involving
Leer másCelebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal
Leer másThe pandemic made ringing in the new year less of a bang, and more of a fizzle, and for some
Leer másThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus
Leer másThe pandemic has been especially tough for families already struggling with other difficulties. As Gil Tucker reports, some young Calgarians
Leer másThe Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus shut its doors after 146 years, in 2017. Before that, for a good
Leer másOn this special holiday episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Circus Artist & Founder
Leer másThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil‘s current financial challenges and credit rating,
Leer másOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews world famous pole performer, dance instructor,
Leer másEight acrobats severely injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance
Leer másThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Leer másIn Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover
Leer másAbout a year ago, Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic landmark “O” shifted to a seven-night schedule, a first for the dream-like
Leer másOn this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents the indomitable Jen Bricker-Bauer, acclaimed aerialist and speaker. In this episode Jen opens up about the
Leer másThis weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features special guest Founder & Creative
Leer másBronx native and Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Storm Marrero participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday. She is
Leer másEste año ha traído muchos cambios, desarrollos y nuevas iniciativas a CircusTalk. Una cosa en la que queremos centrarnos es
Leer másAbstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online.
Leer másIn Center Ring presents the beneficent Lisa B. Lewis, founder of Omnium: A Bold New Circus. In this episode Lisa
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Leer másDr. Jeff Russell, associate professor of athletic training within the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University, is
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Leer másMONTREAL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group closes previously announced Purchase Agreement with its secured lenders and
Leer másFew sectors have been forced to as grinding a halt or been shrouded with more uncertainty than the performing arts.
Leer másFor this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor
Leer másWith COVID restrictions still in place, many artists are only holding events virtually but a few groups have found creative
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents the charming Jenny Vidbel, the celebrated animal trainer and guardian of the Al & Joyce Vidbel
Leer másIn breaking news that is a mixed bag for Las Vegas circus, Cirque du Soleil announced their the tough decision
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents the mesmerizing Jason Span, US Navy Veteran turned high-flying circus star. In this episode Jason opens
Leer másOn this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how
Leer másThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Leer másVeronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this
Leer másAs a car pulls into a drive-thru food distribution site at Chollas Mead Elementary, circus performers give the family inside
Leer másWhat is the state of theme parks in the USA during the latest wave of coronavirus? In this update from
Leer másMOVE IT! is Parallel Exit’s free video series looking at circus artists from around the world. This episode is part
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Leer másIn Center Ring presents the brilliant Susan Voyticky, an groundbreaking and eclectic artist. In this episode Susan invites us to
Leer másThe ownership transfer of Cirque du Soleil could prevent 1,500 of its Canadian employees, who lost their livelihoods due to
Leer másChar Lan District High School students in Williamstown were treated to a performance on Wednesday, October 14th, by Indigenous hoop
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu, founders of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. In this episode, Keith and Stephanie
Leer másCirkaskina’s first 2020 young ambassadors’ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. John’s International
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents, the wondrous heroine, Jessica Hentoff, founder, executive and artistic director of Circus Harmony. In this episode
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Leer másBefore the pandemic, Nina Sawant made a living hanging from hoops, contorting into improbable shapes and shimmering in sequins under
Leer másThis week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Lisa Aneiva, founder of Dancing Is
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they’ve been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts
Leer másThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled American Circus–The Now & The Future,
Leer másWhen Serenity Smith Forchion couldn’t offer Nimble Arts’s normal two or three performances a week this year due to the
Leer másProlonged closures at Disney’s California-based theme parks and limited attendance at its open parks has forced the company to lay
Leer másThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Leer másThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled A Historical Look at the American and
Leer másThe Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
Leer másAn exciting show, xoxo moongirl, an autobiographical circus fantasia, will be performed live by Nicole Burgio at the Morris Museum
Leer másIn Center Ring presents the innovative Fanny Kerwich, the visionary founder of Lone Star Circus. In this episode Fanny shares
Leer más“Foster Park,” the ringmaster cried, piercing the quiet of a September afternoon in Auburn Gresham, “are you ready for a
Leer másI first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob
Leer másIn Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation
Leer másIn theater, once a show is ready for opening night, the director has to let go. This is the analogy
Leer másMontreal circus arts centre TOHU has announced a new show that starts tomorrow called Battements de Cirque. Created by Anouk
Leer másMitch Garber announced on Monday that he will be stepping down as chairman of the board of the Cirque du
Leer másCircus Harmony presents: The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope on October 10th at 7pm featuring Circus Harmony students and
Leer másOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Samantha Panda, a world traveling Contortionist,
Leer másJamie Hodgson compares her departure as executive director of New England Center for Circus Arts to dropping a child off
Leer másThis week The Uncle Junior Project takes a break from its regularly scheduled content to present new historical research called Entrapment
Leer másEvan Baird literally jumped at the chance to perform Thursday at a memory care center in Burr Ridge. All the
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Leer másLuego de cinco meses sin trabajar, representantes de más de 70 compañías de circos alrededor de México se presentaron ayer
Leer másOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews womenpreneur & aerialist Summer Lacy who
Leer máshis morning, September 1, WDI submitted a “notice of commencement” with Orange County. Disney “hereby gives notice that improvement will
Leer másIn Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida
Leer másA look at some of America’s most intriguing circus aerialists, featuring Noeli Acoba, Eric Allen, Vanessa Aviles, Lindsay Culbert-Olds, Eve
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Leer másShowbiz royalty, literal and figurative, are the latest nominees for induction into the 2021 Circus Ring of Fame, announced by
Leer másSarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The
Leer másLenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group won control of the company in a court-supervised restructuring. The bid by the
Leer másIn Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode
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Leer másA look at some amazing circus aerialists, bringing joy and wonder to audiences all over the world. Part 1 of
Leer másThe question that comes to mind is, how have you been surviving? This is not a hyperbole as the world
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Leer másIn Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second
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Leer másAmerica’s Got Talent is returning for its 15th season on NBC starting Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m., and you
Leer másIn Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In
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Leer másTake a deep dive into the world of directing with Jesse Dryden. Jesse is the only Canadian graduate of the
Leer másLa Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) es una organización sin fines de lucro que fue fundada el
Leer másIn Center Ring presents, the prodigious Gena Shvartsman Cristiani, the prolific creative and fifth generation circus artist. In this episode,
Leer másThis week’s episode of The Artist Athlete Podcast gets real meta real fast by interviewing Shenea “Stiletto” Booth about her
Leer másIn Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with his unique brand of showmanship.
Leer másChief State Medical Examiner James Gill said Tuesday that experts were unable to extract viable DNA from the exhumed bones
Leer másElla and Kyle Catanzaro are especially looking forward to this year’s Circus Smirkus summer camp. Most of the teenagers’ spring
Leer másA peek inside the social circus company Circus Harmony, with multiple performances and interview with Founder, Executive and Artistic Director
Leer másThe International Jugglers Association’s Festival (founded in 1947) celebrated its festival as many other circus festivals this year did–online. This
Leer másPhoto Credit: Grace Gershenfeld It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of
Leer másThe staff and board of directors of the John and Mable Ringling Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the
Leer másThe situation with solving Cirque du Soleil’s debt situation and getting back to a functional company is complex and ever-unfolding.
Leer másDuring this crazy time each person is affected in a different way. Many aspects of daily life have changed and
Leer másHe left us too early as he was a few weeks shy of turning 31. Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance was a world-famous Native
Leer másThis is the episode where Shannon fangirls for an hour over aerial ICON Isabelle Chasse. Isabelle immortalized the aerial act
Leer másIn Center Ring presents, the delightful, Noeli Acoba. The budding circus star turned YouTube sensation. In this episode, Noeli takes
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Leer másLenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are working on an offer to replace the bid made by TPG and
Leer másMontreal’s annual circus festival is putting on a series of outdoor pop-up performances from July 6 to 12, but organizers
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse‘s training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque
Leer másThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Leer másRingmaster and CircusTalk writer Johnathan Lee Iverson has created a podcast/vlog series called In Center Ring where he showcases established
Leer másWelcome to Week 13 of New Victory Arts Break! Guided by New Victory Teaching Artists, Arts Break is a curriculum
Leer másOn July 8th, 3:30 pm EST, a team from Concordia, spearheaded by Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux (of the Montreal Working
Leer másOn today’s episode, Cirque Du Soleil‘s official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed
Leer másIn a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Strip’s
Leer másAn interesting look at the Big Apple Circus through the business lense as a case study for non-profits. By 2016,
Leer másThe coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of industries and sectors of work to reevaluate the core of who they
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The
Leer másStudents soon to graduate from Montreal’s esteemed National Circus School expect months of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which
Leer másOn the day of the Cirque du Soleil’s 36th anniversary, some of its employees and artists gathered in front of
Leer másIn episode 6: Part 2 of our series looking at iconic moments of the nonprofit era of The Big Apple
Leer másLas Vegas Creators United is a once in a lifetime chance for people all around the world to get a
Leer másThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The
Leer másFlorida State University’s The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has been awarded a $30,000 grant by the National
Leer másFrom self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Leer másOn Monday, Cirque du Soleil received a proposal from creditors “that would convert the company’s $900 million in debt into
Leer másIt’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
Leer másThis week in Circus is usually your go-to place for a brief round-up of the circus industry’s top news. However,
Leer másKevin Venardos is a dreamer. It’s big dreams that led him to try out for an unconventional job after college:
Leer másStudents from across America will graduate tonight in a virtual graduation ceremony at one of the most interesting full-time professional
Leer másI remember sitting in a patch of sun after I had finished teaching for the morning. I spoke with Jed
Leer másIt seems like everyone wants a piece of Cirque du Soleil and the competition to win a slice continues. In
Leer másDays before The Ringling reopens after being closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus, the museum has
Leer másActress Eva Longoria tackles a new wellness routine. From mastering the trapeze to juggling and aerial acrobatics; watch the actress
Leer másThe Circus Historical Society has announced that Chris Berry has won the 2020 Stuart Thayer Prize. The Thayer Prize is
Leer másIn episode 5: A conversation with Chris Lashua, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cirque Mechanics – with exclusive video
Leer másJoel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,
Leer másRecently, an acrobat fell 25ft to the floor at the 2nd International Air Athletics Championship in Riga, Latvia[1]. In 2018,
Leer másThree months after cashing out of Cirque du Soleil, founder Guy Laliberté says he is weighing whether to jump into
Leer másIn episode 4: Enjoy some iconic moments from the first four decades of The Big Apple Circus. Thanks to Paul
Leer másRoy Horn, of the groundbreaking Las Vegas entertainment team Siegfried & Roy, has died. He was 75. A spokesman for
Leer másYou may remember seeing the world premiere of Circus: Wandering City back in 2018, as the acclaimed ETHEL string quartet
Leer másA star acrobat who was once a poster boy for Cirque du Soleil, is now preparing to sue the company,
Leer másWith the eyes of the circus community already on Cirque Du Soleil‘s every move, what more is there to talk
Leer másTwo of Baraboo’s signature summer draws, live shows at Circus World Museum and the Big Top Parade, have been cancelled this
Leer másSmiling faces, visits from friends and family, light-hearted entertainment—all are essential in keeping people, especially children, comforted and calm. Amidst
Leer másAlmanac Circus Dance Theatre is known for their multi-disciplinary work, and now with their latest piece, an exquisite corpse style
Leer másComeback stories always make great drama, and the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is already planning one. In collaboration with the
Leer másWhile celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling.
Leer másIn Episode 3: Physical Comedians and Clowns. This week, Parallel Exit aims to bring some levity into our lives. Featuring
Leer másPerhaps the perfect symbol for life during the “pause” is that of a clown. The image captures the pathos of
Leer másAgustin Rodriguez Beltran dangles these days from the underside of his kitchen table. It is far from death-defying. Nothing like
Leer másCircus performer Amber Blais has been busy since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Denver. She’s been scrounging job opportunities for
Leer másThere is power in gathering. Storytelling, sharing ideas and laughter are tangible things. Currently, we are lucky to have virtual
Leer másWhen Seattle resident Jody Poth signed her first circus contract late last year, with Cirque du Soleil at Sea, it
Leer másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is in talks with its private equity backer TPG regarding a loan after the coronavirus pandemic
Leer másWhile bars, theatres and stages across the world have closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, a Toronto woman has found a
Leer másArtistic director of Parallel Exit and circus artist Mark Lonergan is making good use of his quarantine time by giving
Leer másA profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals
Leer másEcole de Cirque de Quebec’s annual graduate final exam Épreuve Synthèse took place this past March 2020 just before the
Leer másNetflix’s hit docuseries Tiger King is so relentlessly crazy that it’s easy to think that its particular breed of bananas
Leer másVentriloquist Kevin Huesca chatted with Digital Journal about being a part of the “Extravaganza” production at the Jubilee Theater at
Leer másHeidi Kirchofer and her husband Joel Melendez knew even before Gov. Ned Lamont shut down non-essential businesses that they were
Leer másMONTREAL — Like most of the other festivals that typically take place at the beginning of the summer in Montreal,
Leer másAs millions of Americans retreat into seclusion under the COVID-19 closures, aerial artists Jeremy and Harmony Chute are sequestered in
Leer másCOVID-19’s impacts on society are unprecedented and nobody can say precisely when we will return to normal public life. Experts
Leer másThere have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
Leer másIt is strange in these times of canceled shows to read a review, but it just so happens that our
Leer másZak McAllister and Stephen Doutt, two circus school students from Philadelphia, are using their quarantine time to create. Already on
Leer másWhen Sophie Latreille opened the Ottawa Circus School three years ago, she wanted to show that keeping fit doesn’t have
Leer másAs of Tuesday, around 45 people with Circo Hermanos Caballero, or the Brothers Caballero Circus, were staying in recreational vehicles
Leer másOn Thursday, March 12th, the morning after the N.B.A. suspended its season and Donald Trump banned travel from Europe, the
Leer másPerformances and events have been canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but one local performer is bringing the
Leer másWhy circus during a pandemic? Jessica Hentoff, the artistic/executive director of Circus Harmony explains, “Circus has always been about joy,
Leer másWhile Cirque Italia was in route to Waco to perform, the Circus received news that their event would not be
Leer másThe entertainment world is in a spiral, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cirque du Soleil has temporarily laid off 95%
Leer másCirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
Leer más“Do or Die” is a motto said often by members of Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus. Now, more than
Leer más(Reuters) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it
Leer másA popular meme going around social media right now includes a quote from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a young
Leer másAlthough Baraboo’s circus museum can no longer entertain and educate visitors in person due to the spread of COVID-19, its
Leer másThis article offers a local solution in response to the sudden unemployment within arts/entertainment community due to COVID-19. Hopefully this
Leer másThe Boston Artist Relief Fund will award grants of $500 and $1,000 to individual artists who live in Boston whose
Leer más1,400 staff and technicians from its touring and resident shows and 1,200 artists from its shows have been temporarily laid
Leer másOn November 6, 2019, Gibney Dance, a prominent dance institution in New York City, hosted a Long Table discussion entitled
Leer másThe circus is in town, and it’s so 19th century. Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium, a traveling circus and vaudeville extravaganza
Leer másThis marks the 10th year of New England Center for Circus Arts’ Circus Spectacular — a show known for its
Leer másOf all the options being considered to replace “R.U.N” at Luxor, it’s safe to say a reunion of Cirque du
Leer más25 long years ago, Dan and Betty Butler had a dream to create the world’s premier youth circus performing arts
Leer másHere in Chicago, we think we get winter. Our unique understanding of the nuances of lake-effect snow and our ability
Leer másThe Cirque du Soleil show R.U.N., considered by many as risky a business endeavor as the performances it showcased, will
Leer másThe circus is an ancient art form, dating back to the Roman Empire, at least. The reason it’s still around?
Leer másTwo long folding tables covered with white paper are arranged in the center of a studio at Gibney Dance. Colorful
Leer másThe Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration is back in a Cirque du Soleil theater for the second time this
Leer másAn art exhibit by Radiance Campbell featuring photographs of performers of color in a modern U.S. circus will be on
Leer másCirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté is selling the last of his shares in the entertainment behemoth nearly 36 years
Leer másA super scary moment went down during a Sunday night showing of The Beatles LOVE in Las Vegas … when
Leer másHow did the tent get there? How big is it? Who made it? We asked circus tent master Luis Garcia
Leer másThe world of tamed tigers and tightwire artists has long captured the public’s fascination, transforming risk into a celebration of
Leer másCirque du Soleil was founded over 35 years ago, and in that time has produced thousands of costumes for 52
Leer másThe Ted X Youtube page says of Thom Wall that he is, “known for his avant-garde performance style and is
Leer másMore than a hundred, mostly retired, part-time musicians from around the country gathered last week in Sarasota to revive what
Leer másWhat do an architect, a financial lawyer, an actor, a proprietor of a historic-home-turned-B&B, a professor of French and performance
Leer másWhat do circus performers from Canada, New York, Madrid and Colombia have in common? On Sunday, they joined more than 140
Leer másFor families like the Zoppes, the circus isn’t just a way to make a living. It is part of their
Leer másAmerican comedian and entertainer Milton Berle said that laughter is the best medicine in the world. For years, the clown’s
Leer másWhile circus arts are generally on the descent — the company that owns the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Leer másThe Actors Gymnasium is expanding its nine-month Professional Circus Training Program to include a new concentration in clown, giving actors
Leer másAre you looking for an event to warm your heart during the cold Montréal winter? From January 17th through January 19th,
Leer másLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A swing act performer fell during a Cirque du Soleil show Sunday at the Bellagio on
Leer másTwo people were injured early Wednesday morning when an acrobat performing above the crowd at the Revivalists show at the
Leer másA recent video from Montreal City News discusses a minor downsizing move on Cirque du Soleil‘s part, siting reorganization and
Leer másAh! New York City in December! A month brimming with expectation and joy while bristling with deadlines and tension. In
Leer másJosh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner’s partnership goes beyond the mighty bonds of husband and wife. They are a dynamic
Leer másAs the lights flashed and the music pulsated, I took a swig of Irish whiskey from my plastic balloon-animal dog
Leer másThis January 12th in Sarasota Florida The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation(an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) will officially induct the
Leer másTreasure Island owner Phil Ruffin on Wednesday told the state Gaming Control Board that “The Illusionists,” which he says is
Leer másTaking a broad view of the circus institutions’ and offerings in Quebec, reporter Jean Siag of La Press discusses the
Leer másIt was the day before the dress rehearsal of our show Limb(e)s in Montreal’s La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines venue. The
Leer más180 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Washington, DC sat forward at the American Film Institute (AFI) Silver Theater in
Leer másIt was the widespread use of trains that finally got the circus business on track. But wild success also brought
Leer másWhen the curtain rose on Philip Glass’s opera “Akhnaten” last month, Sean Gandini was sitting twenty feet above the Metropolitan
Leer másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Grupo Vidanta recently announced the launch of an exciting new show that will include
Leer másIt wouldn’t be the first time people attempted to distract themselves from the news of the world with circus, and
Leer másSt. Louis’ Circus Harmony, a social circus group that trains kids and teens in tumbling, acrobatics, juggling and the rest
Leer másLes Foutoukours is a production company with a special mission to help the world understand clowning and physical theater. Since
Leer másPY1’s laser and acrobatics filled show promised to be a trip “through space and time” but was a box office
Leer másJuggling features heavily in Phelim McDermott’s US premier of the production of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten, now playing at the New York Metropolitan
Leer másSascha Bachmann calls himself a failed gymnast, and he wears it like a badge of honour. Last Saturday, the 26-year-old
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Leer másThis year’s festival is the exciting pilot of a new annual event, which aims to raise the profile of Liverpool
Leer másA stunt motorcyclist in the new Cirque du Soleil show “R.U.N” has been injured in an accident during the first
Leer másCircuses performing in California will no longer be able to use elephants, lions, monkeys and other wild animals after Gov.
Leer másA new research project has been published titled Self-Determination Through Circus Arts: Exploring Youth Development in a Novel Activity Context
Leer másIf “Spread the magic!” was Anahareo Dölle’s motto for the first Saint John’s International Circus Fest in 2018, the event’s
Leer másDr. Jen Crane has many credentials beyond her doctorate in physical therapy. Among other things, she is a board certified
Leer másAs Circadium School of Contemporary Circus welcome its 3rd class of students in Philadelphia, it is a good time to
Leer másAs a teenager, Tara Jacob first fell in love with the fun, creativity, and community when she discovered in the
Leer másWith a show named Love, Chaos and Dinner, you’d think you’d know what you are about to get served. But
Leer másIn a circular ballroom on the twelfth floor of Springfield’s La Quinta hotel with a stunning view of western Massachusetts,
Leer másCirque du Soleil, the famed Montreal-based live entertainment company, on Tuesday said it will return to Chicago for the second
Leer másThe first production of the Contemporary Circus & Immersive Arts Center (CCIAC)is a good sign for the development of contemporary
Leer másIf your impression of Cirque du Soleil is dorky, bizarre, spellbinding or thrilling, this local, smaller rendition aims to give
Leer másThe first annual San Diego Circus Festival, hosted by San Diego Circus Center and produced by Jean-Luc Martin, was a
Leer másI arrived to the San Diego Circus Center hot, sweaty, and brimming with anticipation. A little boy in a red
Leer másMontreal—the Canadian city that spawned the global juggernaut Cirque du Soleil—has once again reimagined the circus, this time tapping into
Leer másLately, it seems like more and more circus artists are getting into making music. As a circus artist who makes
Leer másIn the circus community, touring is commonly known as a very difficult thing to plan and then to execute. That’s
Leer másThe juggling community as a whole knows Thom Wall as “the Vaudeville Sensation.” But more and more people are discovering
Leer másSeventy-five years ago, a fire broke out in Hartford, Connecticut. On July 6, 1944, fire erupted inside the big top
Leer másAt this point in the developing saga that is the Big Apple Circus, we know more about who and what
Leer másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly
Leer másCircusTalk is sad to deliver the news of the loss of life of the influential circus school founder, Michel Rousseau.
Leer másSarasota’s long-running history with circus arts will soon expand into the classrooms of Sarasota High School. In partnership with Circus
Leer másGuy Laliberté stands on a dock at the old port of Montreal and surveys the skyline. This is the city of
Leer másIn the staunchly conservative, predominantly catholic German village of my childhood, we children eagerly anticipated three occasions each year: Carnival
Leer másA shaky start and missing finale made for a worrying and ultimately disappointing premiere performance of Alegria on Thursday night.
Leer más“Politicians wish to be a real Circus, where empathy, teamwork is practiced, the impossible is achieved and we take care
Leer másOn Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, the judges are wowed by cyr wheel performer Matthew Richardson. The 33-year-old former
Leer másSpring by Gandini Juggling arrived in Montreal midsummer (July 3-8) to be part of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival, filling up the
Leer másErin Ball is a circus artist and coach based in Kingston, Ontario, the owner of Kingston Circus Arts and a
Leer másThe 10th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival is sure to fill the city with a dazzling display of
Leer másHome to Cirque du Soleil, the National Circus School, TOHU and more, Montreal is at the heart of Quebec’s billion-dollar
Leer másShortly before Nik Wallenda attempts a high-wire walk over Times Square for an ABC special, which airs Sunday, another Sarasota
Leer másJournalist André Chung visited Cuba in 2017, teaching photography and photo journalism, when he bumped into a rehearsal of Circuba
Leer másMeet ENC (École Nationale de Cirque, Montréal) graduate Ron Oppenheimer! As the youngest of four siblings growing up in California,
Leer másRuth Juliet Wikler is a name to know. Earlier this month, she was officially announced the Deputy Director of Programming,
Leer másThis just in– good news from the Montréal circus venue TOHU announcing that the Deputy Director of Programming position has
Leer másThe arts and cultural sector contributed over $763.6 billion to the American economy in 2015—more than the agriculture, transportation, or
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