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
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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
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Leer másIt was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
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Leer másCelebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
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Leer másMake way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
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Leer másPS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
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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
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Leer másFrequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
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Leer másThe American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year
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Leer másFusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
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Leer másLooking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.
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Leer másLas Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
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Leer másThe 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
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Leer másNew Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
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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 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,
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Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
Leer másA medida que la industria del circo vuelve a la vida, una nueva clase de graduados flexiona sus músculos. Estos
Leer másFeld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
Leer másHost Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
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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
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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.
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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
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Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some
Leer másCircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse
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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 másTo celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the
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 másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a
Leer másOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will
Leer másThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Leer másI have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.
Leer másFor this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in
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 másCelebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal
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 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 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
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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
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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
Leer másOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a
Leer másFor this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor
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Leer másOn this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how
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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
Leer másThis week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Lisa Aneiva, founder of Dancing Is
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Leer másThe Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
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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 másIn Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with his unique brand of showmanship.
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Leer másPhoto Credit: Grace Gershenfeld It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of
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Leer másOn 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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Leer másCirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
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Leer másAmerican comedian and entertainer Milton Berle said that laughter is the best medicine in the world. For years, the clown’s
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 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 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 másIt was the day before the dress rehearsal of our show Limb(e)s in Montreal’s La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines venue. The
Leer másLes Foutoukours is a production company with a special mission to help the world understand clowning and physical theater. Since
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 más“This event is about the future.” This is how Frank Hentschker, Executive Director and Director of Programs at the Martin
Leer másA new research project has been published titled Self-Determination Through Circus Arts: Exploring Youth Development in a Novel Activity Context
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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 másThe first annual San Diego Circus Festival, hosted by San Diego Circus Center and produced by Jean-Luc Martin, was a
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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 másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly
Leer más“Politicians wish to be a real Circus, where empathy, teamwork is practiced, the impossible is achieved and we take care
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 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 másAs a self-employed artist, you have already negotiated many contracts but have you done it correctly? Did you forget to
Leer másJuggling or How To Become a Juggler: the annotated edition is another piece of juggling literature from Modern Vaudeville Press
Leer másIn early April the local Chicago arts press was invited for a ‘hard hat tour’ of the still under construction
Leer másIt will be the 6th year for Physical Theater Festival Chicago (May 31st–June 8th, 2019), and as in previous years,
Leer másLast month in Washington DC, the Marriott Wardman Park hotel played host to the 2019 Popular Culture Association’s National Conference.
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Leer másStep into the Hive: the first thing you might notice on the Hot Brown Honey stage is the giant honeycomb
Leer másThe En Piste AGM(Annual General Meeting) is a chance for the circus community to come together once a year to
Leer másIn our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters and
Leer másAs circus arts become more popular, people of all ages and backgrounds are exploring circus arts for recreation, for fitness,
Leer másThere were three walls visible on the stage at Krannert Center for Performing Arts when Réversible began–connected in a straight
Leer másAfter finishing my second read through of Thom Wall’s Juggling From Antiquity to the Middle Ages—the forgotten history of throwing
Leer más“This is for you,” said director Bence Vági, handing me a printed paperback book whose cover showed blurred black and
Leer másFor the month of February in 2019, a new production from France called When Angels Fall by Cie L’Oubliée’s founder
Leer másAs circus arts have increased in practice and popularity, many conversations within the circus community about representation, accessibility, and communication
Leer másThe Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, affectionately known as APAP, annually floods the midtown Hilton for a weekend in
Leer másIn February of 2020, The 7 Fingers will officially be moving in to a new market, cruise ship entertainment. Along with
Leer más3AM Theatre is one of the new breed of small circus companies like Cirque Us and Acrobatic Conundrum that is
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másWe often hear stories of circus people coming forward to save the day–and New Victory Theater has as a good
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másAs one of the foremost circus institutions in the world, École national de cirque (ENC) is gifted with many resources,
Leer másI was blown away by Gandini Juggling’s production of Smashed this past Saturday. Apples become grenades and decimate the landscape.
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másInternationally known as an innovator in the theory and practice of inclusive juggling, Craig Quat grew up attending a social
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másIt is that time of year again–when Cirque du Monde, the social outreach division of Cirque du Soleil, choses it’s
Leer másFrom January 4th thru the 8th in New York City, The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) will open its doors
Leer másAn imaginary train station, a train that forms and deconstructs itself in front of the eyes of hundreds of spectators,
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másAs part of our three-part series Circus Talk will run this year on the 25th anniversary of Cirque Éloize, we
Leer másFrom November 12th until the 17th, 2018, Canada’s biggest performing arts showcase CINARS will unfold in Montréal, churning out 190
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másA familiar blue tent is cozied amidst the daunting buildings of Lincoln Center. The Big Apple Circus has returned to
Leer másFanny Kerwich is a woman in motion. Her energy is electric, light, and ever flowing. Much like her directorial sense,
Leer másFrom July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
Leer másBig Top Academy is a new circus-themed show on Discovery Kids Network that premiered October 15th, 2018. Set in a
Leer másIn our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
Leer másTypically, talking about site-specific circus means talking about a large outdoor space that’s converted (with, say, scaffolding or cranes or
Leer másCircus educators and professionals from around the United States gathered this past weekend, October 4th-7th, at the American Circus Educators
Leer másThe Big Apple Circus is about to begin its 41st season this October 2018 and they are kicking it off
Leer másThe Plaid Lads, a duo comprised of Sam Malcolm and Tony Steinbach, are darlings of the fringe world, having performed
Leer másOn Monday, October 8th, and Tuesday October 9th, PBS (The Public Broadcasting Service) is launching a new four hour mini
Leer másMy first approach to the Maroma was in 2008. I was member of Otro Circo and Circo Atayde Hnos invited us to a gathering with
Leer másAs small to medium sized circus companies in the US become more prevalent, Fringe festivals around the United States are
Leer másThere is an art and science to juggling. Thom Wall demonstrates the art of juggling in his vaudeville juggling performances
Leer másSeven floors for seven fingers. Was that what sold The 7 Fingers (Les 7 Doigts De La Main) co-founders on
Leer másPerched on the top eastern corner of the North American Continent, the lively town of St. John’s will host its
Leer másCirque Éloize is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2018. That equals 25 years of shows and innovation in the circus
Leer másIn this series called “Meet a Circus Grad” we give a voice to recently graduated or graduating circus artists, to
Leer másThe 6th Edition of the International Circus Movement’s Festival Periplo concluded recently with a splendid three-week circus celebration that attests
Leer másThe first ever United States hosted social circus festival took place early this August at CircEsteem. Since 2001 their mission
Leer másIn circus, talent isn’t hoarded, but shared. Long before the advent of circus schools, which continue to grow exponentially, there
Leer másIn front of the blue, red, and gold circus ring looms the iconic North Beach church, a bright white beacon
Leer másIn this video, Lea Toran Jenner visits with Gypsy Snider, one of the co-founders and co-artistic directors of 7 Fingers, at
Leer másThe mayor of Montréal opened the 2018 Montréal Completement Cirque Festival with a speech that lauded the city as “la capitale mondiale
Leer másCircusTalk was recently in Montréal–the circus hub of North America, reporting on the 9th annual Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival (MCC).
Leer másIn our new series titled Meet the Festival, we will explore some of the many festivals of the circus world.
Leer másIn our new series titled Meet the Circus School, we will explore some of the many circus schools around the
Leer más“Hey!” I hear from behind me. I turn around. A queer person is running down the stairs from the spoken-word
Leer másEach year as the Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) festival approaches, graduate students from around the world begin to gather in
Leer másIt was spring semester at Muhlenberg College. My Aerial 2 class and I were discussing how television was a detrimental
Leer másIn Chicago, eight circus students just completed their second year of the pro training program at Aloft Circus Arts, a
Leer másFive years ago, we were two artists (Alice De Cunha and Marc Frost) based in Chicago who decided to start
Leer másCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Stage Entertainment announced today that the Broadway Show Cirque du Soleil PARAMOUR will relocate
Leer másIn our new series titled Meet the Festival, we will explore some of the many festivals of the circus world.
Leer másThere’s an ease that permeates from Réjean St. Jules. A kind of seasoned effortlessness that very few achieve in their
Leer másThis year’s Circus Sessions, was a bold experiment in accessibility. Produced by Femmes du Feu, where Holly Treddenick is artistic
Leer másAs part of a three-part series Circus Talk will run this year on the 25th anniversary of Cirque Eloize, we
Leer másThe American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) and the American Circus Educators (ACE) are conducting a US-wide survey of the circus
Leer másAs soon as Circo Fest wrapped in San Juan last March, the organizers started working on the 2018 festival. It’s
Leer másHideaway Circus is a Brooklyn-based production company run by creative producers Josh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner. The company’s live
Leer másCoups de Coeur is the name of an annual circus show that distracts Montreal from the dead of winter. Over
Leer másThanks in part to a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2016, Hideaway Circus just released the first circus show designed
Leer másYou may remember that we had a “Day in the Circus Life” from Circus Smirkus on January 13th to kick
Leer másA new resource book about circus will be released in February of 2018 entitled DIY Circus Lab for Kids. It
Leer másYouth in social circus programs across the US are making big leaps in the skills they need to lead productive
Leer másCircus Smirkus released a statement by email on January 25th to explain the connection Barry Lubin had to their big
Leer másThe San Diego Circus Center showcased the students from their preparatory program in a weekend show series (December 15, 16
Leer másSundance Now, a subscription streaming service, is set to air a new documentary called Circus Kid about the life of
Leer másJust in time for Giving Tuesday this week, Circus Harmony (located in St. Louis, Missouri) has announced that they were
Leer másThe American Youth Circus Organization has a Youth Advisory Committee and they have put together an incredibly useful resource which
Leer másDear Circus Talk Community, 2017 has been a spectacular circus year in Philadelphia, as we opened Circadium and moved into
Leer másCircus Talk member Jackie Leigh Davis has a long, illustrious career in circus education. Her new book DIY Circus Lab
Leer másCirque du Soleil’s ice show Crystal is in Chicago for a scant 3 days (Nov.16-19th at Sears Arena in Hoffman
Leer másIn part one to this story, I presented an outline of how performing arts education and production is supported differently
Leer másOn a cool September evening in Montreal, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Benoit Landry (co-founder
Leer másSince the technology boom in the 1990s, technology has been changing the way people live, communicate, work, and do business.
Leer másIn 2015, when Barry Lubin’s memoirs Tall Tales of a Short Clown were about to be released, I had the
Leer másBack Pocket is an international start-up circus company with big plans. They want to create their show and do the
Leer másMidnight Circus tours every fall in public parks around Chicago. I’ve worked with the company on-and-off since I was 14
Leer másPerforming arts have been a powerful human ritual for millennia. The Washington Post recently published a beautiful, interactive online piece
Leer másMy 17-year-old son had just returned home from the European Juggling Convention where he was fortunate enough to see many
Leer másCourse Description: École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal now offers an online version of the circus arts Instructor program in
Leer másLa Compagnie du Hanneton’s latest show The Toad Knew packed the house of the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, Chicago’s brand
Leer másEach individual goes into circus performance for a variety of reasons. Some are born into it, some are attracted to
Leer másThe American Youth Circus Organization’s (AYCO) recent bi-yearly festival, hosted by the Trenton Circus Squad, was a celebration of all
Leer másUpdate: Circus Star USA has announced the winners from the competition that has taken place September 30th. Circus Talk would
Leer másThe Bindlestiff Family Circus shared their review of the circus panel discussion on the sideshow resurgence and history that took
Leer másSummer in Montréal, poutine and beer, music drifting down cobble-stoned streets and thanks to Montréal Complètement Cirque festival–which is in
Leer másAs circus artists, presenters and fans gather in Montréal for the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival that runs July 6 thru
Leer másThis year Montreal is going above and beyond the usual summer fanfare to celebrate it’s 375th birthday. Just for some
Leer másFour days into development and rehearsal for their upcoming show, the artists participating in Circus Sessions 2017 are taking a
Leer másWe aspire to represent the beauty and grace of extraordinary skills, but also the imperfections born of ordinary people, who
Leer másThis past March in Chicago I sat down at a chai cafe with Acrobatic Conundrum’s artistic director and co-founder, Terry
Leer másWhen an institution has been around for 146 Years, there is little you can say about it that hasn’t been
Leer másTaylor & Kelly Spring are a nouveau circus family, and just like the old circus families they are continuing the
Leer másThis year, Montreal is turning 375 years old and what better way to celebrate than with non-stop festivities? Montreal is
Leer másParamour, Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway musical , closed its curtain for the last time at Lyric Theatre on April 16th.
Leer másIn recognition of the eighth annual World Circus Day, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has announced that its 50th anniversary in
Leer másMontréal has so much influence in the contemporary circus world. There is the Cirque du Soleil headquarters, located in circus
Leer másCirque du Soleil performer who injured in a swing-to-swing jump trick during the opening night of LUZIA in Seattle last
Leer másWith the launch of Circus Talk News came the unfortunate announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey closing up
Leer másIn a couple of weeks, both circus artists and circus fans in Chicago are going to be privvy to a
Leer másThe Wall Street Journal announced today that the Big Apple Circus has been acquired in a bankruptcy auction from the
Leer másThe man behind the beloved Grandma character releases an autobiography today about his influences, his struggles with cancer and addiction,
Leer másA young company built on a traditional family circus model embraces untraditional artistry using surprising materials and seeking honesty above
Leer másThis multi-disciplinary event drew 1,300 participants from 40 countries and presented over 150 shows, including a strong circus element. This
Leer másAmerica says good-bye to a beloved performer and circus owner. Gertrude “Struppi” Hanneford died on November 1, 2014. She was
Leer másErnest Albrecht’s latest book chronicles the artistic evolution of the Greatest Show on Earth. Circus historian and critic Ernest Albrecht
Leer másThe American Circus Educators Association has developed programs to help circus studios standardize their safety policies and procedures. The popularity
Leer másAs 2014 draws to a close, the most successful circus company in history celebrates its 30th anniversary by looking back
Leer másPeople think of running away when they think of the itinerant circus lifestyle, but who knew that joining the circus
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