CircusTalk Launches Expanded Online Casting Tools For Circus And Performing Arts
The new feature enables talent seekers to conduct detailed searches, allowing them to identify specialized or multidisciplinary artists. CircusTalk, the
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Galway Community Circus Offers LifeLine to Help New Wire Walkers Do the Impossible
LifeLine, a part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2022 programme, is Europe’s largest highwire spectacle, performed over the River
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Cirque Bijou’s Reflections From The Jubilee Pageant
The article below is a reflection from Cirque Bijou’s Artistic Director Julian Bracey about their production UNITY, part of the
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Alberta Circus Arts Festival Soars to New Heights in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),
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From Nairobi to the UK, The Black Blues Brothers Bring Old Soul into Modern Circus
When five Kenyan acrobats studying at the Sarakasi Trust met producer Alexander Sunny, they came together to form The Black
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A Manifesto For Action For The Future: Supporting Global Majority Artists Working In Circus, Cabaret And Live Performance
After a four-month period of exchange, the six creative companies partnered under Big Village–Digital have created a Manifesto for Action
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As Headlines Fly, Photo Shoot Bridges Discussion About Circus Photography
Circus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
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Now Casting: Disneyland Paris, Cirque du Soleil, Cruise Ship Contracts and More
CircusTalk, the career marketplace for circus and the performing arts, provides you the full spectrum of career development, from career
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Viva Fest 2022 – Meet The Winners
Every year, VIVA Fest spotlights some of the rising stars of circus: diverse, inspired talents with unique visions to share.
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Think Inside the Box – Views of a Contortionist
Tori Kubick started circus late and proved that everything is possible! Tori, aka CONTORTIONIST – THE CALMNESS CONNOISSEUR, is a
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Hand in Hand with Ukraine
When our Ukrainian peers cried out, the global circus community swept in to offer support. But over two months after
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In Latest Show, Cirque Mechanics Brings Modern Circus “Under Canvas”
Across the USA, circus practitioners work to ensure the traditions of great American circus thrive into the modern day. Chief
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Weaving Together Edinburgh Fringe 2022; 4 Offerings from British Circus
As the Edinburgh Fringe Festival struggles to balance its budget and keep the event financially viable yet affordable for artists,
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Nomination de Sarah Poole à la Direction de la Formation Supérieure de l’École de cirque de Québec
L’École de cirque de Québec, membre de l’Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) et de la Fédération Européenne
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The Last Ringmaster at RBBB, Johnathan Lee Iverson, Premieres New Solo Cabaret
Johnathan Lee Iverson brings his commanding presence and top-tier vocal skills to Central Florida theatergoers this spring. From May 18
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Edinburgh-based Delighters and Jusztina Hermann Keep Cirqulation Evolving
The Circus Cabaret Night is back, freshening the blood flow of Scottish Circus Arts. Created by Edinburgh-based company Delighters to
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Latest Opportunities in Circus Education
This week we share a few opportunities in circus education and a great opportunity from the circus school in Spain,
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Expanding “Hot Clown Sex” Series, the Hot Clown Company Helps Chicago Comedy Get Physical
Following the sold-out and extended run of their smash hit Hot Clown Sex: The Second Coming, the Hot Clown Company
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Cirque du Soleil Uses Smartabase To Optimize Their Human Performance Goals
Fusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
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Fédération Mondiale du Cirque Announces the 12th World Circus Day
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has recently announced the 12th World Circus Day, to be held on Saturday, April 16th,
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Upcoming Festival Open Calls
At long, long last, the Spring Edition of our quarterly festival newsletter has finally reached the length it was before
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40 Years of Circus in Newfoundland: Celebrate With Wonderbolt
With 40 years of creating and celebrating Circus in Newfoundland, it’s Wonderbolt Productions’ Ruby Anniversary, and we’re gonna party like
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New PRO Exclusive Series on CircusTalk: The Circus Designer
We are excited to announce the premiere of a new CircusTalk Original series, The Circus Designer, available exclusively to CircusTalk
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A Tool for Working Miracles: Help Social Circus in Afghanistan Survive
For twenty years, the Afghanistan branch of nonprofit social circus organization MMCC Global has worked hard to empower Afghan children
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Nordic Exposure’s at Jackson Lane – Interview with Artistic Director, Adrian Berry
Jacksons Lane’s Nordic Exposure season invites the very best in circus, theatre, and family shows from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
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The Full Length Show of The 2022 Circus Ring of Fame Induction Ceremony Now on Video
The Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation recognizes those persons who have made a significant contribution to the art and culture
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Circostrada Signs Letter to Encourage Continued Collaboration with Ukraine at All Costs
As part of an effort initiated by the European Theatre Convention (ETC), Circostrada has signed a letter to encourage national
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CINARS Appoints Gilles Doré As New Executive Director
On behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
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Dragone Appoints Anna Robb As Executive Director of Live Show Division
Dragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced the
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Unique Residency Opportunity: New Performance Machine of Jay Gilligan & Frodo Santini
Looking 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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Cruise Ship Industry Awakens with New Jobs for Performers
While we in the performing arts still feel the impact of Omicron, the cruise industry is already looking ahead as
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Discover the Latest Updates on CircusTalk – Improved Profile Page
We’re excited to share that the CircusTalk talent database has been enhanced! New, detailed information fields, designed to connect Talent
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The European SHIFT Project Shares Results of “Gender and Power Relations” Study
When the #MeToo movement rose to global attention, the SHIFT– or d Initiatives for Training– project made a joint decision
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LEME Recognized as Remarkable Arts Festival
LEME, an innovative Portuguese arts festival, brings new forms of circus and expression to audiences around the Ílhavo municipality. The
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The Latest American Circus: Vazquezes’ FLIP Welcomes Everyone to the Family
Launching its first tour in March, FLIP Circus is the latest offering from the renowned Vazquez family. Created to run
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Don’t Miss This Year’s Edition of a French Favorite: Entre2 BIAC Festival
Fans of French circus rejoice: after a downscaled 2021 edition of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) festival,
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Martin Riedel & UliK: Techno-Circus
A conversation with Anna-Sophie Jürgens. Abstract: In this interview circus artist Martin Riedel and technology artist and programmer UliK discuss
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Perform Europe Announces Live Program for 2022
Setting out to redefine how performing art works can reach audiences in more fair, inclusive, and sustainable ways, Perform Europe
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Proud Supporters of EPIC, the Performing Arts Conference
We were proud to be a session sponsor at the Entertainment & Performing Arts Industry Conference (EPIC), the largest-ever online
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Chilean Circus Tradition Named as Intangible Cultural Heritage
In Europe, the traditional circuses of Finland (2018), The Netherlands (2013) and Hungary (2016) have already been taken into the
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The Fabric of Circa
Ten years ago, Libby McDonnell walked through our studio doors as Circa’s newly-appointed costume designer. 2010 had been a challenging
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BREAKING NEWS: The 42nd Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain is Canceled Due to Latest Health Restriction Protocols in France
Due to the rapidly developing situation with the Omicron variant and tightened health restrictions, the organizers of the Festival Mondial
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CASTING AND JOB ALERT: Performing Opportunities Worldwide
Although we are still in the midst of the pandemic and many shows have unfortunately been forced to close their
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Congratulations to Mara Pavula, the New Head of Riga Circus
The Latvian Ministry of Culture has appointed Mara Pavula, the former head of Riga Circus School (Rīgas Cirka Skola), and
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Spain Honors Genís Matabosch with Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts 2021
Genís Matabosch, circus historian, collector, president of the Circus Arts Foundation in Spain, and founder of the Golden Elephant Circus
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 5, Charlie Truscott
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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Luis Raluy Tomàs, Circus Legend, Dies at the Age of 79
Luis Raluy Tomás, the patriarch of the traditional Circo Raluy, has died at the age of 79, after a long
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New Scarabeus Video Sheds Light on Gender Dysphoria and the Parent-Child Bond
Scarabeus Aerial Theatre has released a teaser trailer for their upcoming production, Emerging. The new show highlights the struggles and
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 6, Emma Khourey
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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Digital Leap – Staying One Step Ahead Of Digitalisation
Dance Info Finland’s international Erasmus+ project Digital Leap strives to build up the digital competence of dance and circus artists.
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Farewell to Lokru Srey Bandaul, Co-founder of Cambodian Arts School and Social Circus Phare Ponleu Selpak
Thousands gather online and in person to celebrate the life of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of the Cambodian arts school
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The Circus Ring of Fame Announces Historic Firsts Along with New Date and Location of 2022 Ceremony
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally
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Monte-Carlo Circus Festival is Canceled for 2022
We just received the announcement from the Organizing Committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo and share this sad
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Building Bridges between Asia and North America – the Weiwuying Circus Platform 2021
Under the wings of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), Taiwan’s premier performing arts center, the Weiwuying Circus
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JOB ALERT ROUND UP: Circus Coaching and Teaching Positions
The CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest-growing international, online job resource for the circus, specialty act, and multidisciplinary performing arts industry, offers
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New Cirque Éloize Show Residency in Their Hometown, Montréal
Cirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart
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Re-Staging of “Human” by Extraordinary Bodies Was Made Possible by the UK Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
On behalf of their integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies, Diverse City is to receive £69,940 from the third round of
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New York City’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Gets Funding to Provide FREE Holiday Entertainment
Around the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
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Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre Steps Down
Stéphane Lefebvre is to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as of December
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Portuguese Circus Festival LEME Returns to Ílhavo in December
After a year on hiatus, LEME returns for a different edition, longer in duration because it is spaced out over
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The Circus Project Welcomes New Program Director, Amaya Alvarado
The Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
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New Juggling Show by Hideaway Circus Starring Jay Gilligan
This winter, Hideaway Circus, Brooklyn-based circus, dance, and multi-media producing company, presents the world premiere of REFLEX, a new solo show from the
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Criss Angel and Franco Dragone Launch New Show, ‘Amystika’ On The Strip
Las Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
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Caravan, Social Circus Network, Appoints New President, Taina Kopra
Caravan, the international youth and social circus network of schools from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has
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19th Festival du Cirque Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Isère is Back in Grenoble Next Week
Festival international du cirque Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère, which was canceled last year due to the health crisis, will make a comeback
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Peak into Cirque Du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” Creation Process and Act Rehearsals
Drawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
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Farewell to Editor Kim Campbell
We announce today that Editor-in-Chief Kim Campbell has left CircusTalk. Like many during the pandemic, Kim has re-evaluated their priorities and is
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Peggy Donck Appointed as Director of the National Circus Arts Center (CNAC)
The Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin has approved the appointment of Peggy Donck as director of the National Circus Arts
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Meet the Cast of the 2021 Young Stage International Circus Festival
The 12th Young Stage International Circus Festival is to be presented in person in Basel, Switzerland from November 5-9, compliant
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FIERI – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Visit Malta Announce New Production Created Exclusively for Malta
Montréal, Quebec, October 15, 2021 – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live
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Circus Marches to the Beat of a Different Drum in New Short Film
Editorial Note: The film discussed has premiered since the writing of this press release. Zambian and European circus styles meet
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Announcing the International Circus Award Winners of 2021!
The International Circus Award winners are announced! In the vein of the Tony Awards® and the Academy Awards® came the
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Association of Performing Arts Professionals Receives Landmark Funding From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Support Reopening the Performing Arts Industry
APAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
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Daredevil Nik Wallenda And Cast Of Phenomenal Artists Set To Put A Modern Twist On The Big Apple Circus
New York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
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The École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Montreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
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St. John’s International CircusFest 2021 — What You Need to Know
In its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
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Cirque Du Soleil And Disney Announce Ticket On-Sale Date For Drawn To Life
New Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
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Worldwide Arts Industry to 2030 – Featuring Smithsonian Institution, WWE and Cirque du Soleil Among Others
DUBLIN, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/– The “Arts Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This
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Cast Your Vote for the Inaugural International Circus Awards until August 30th, 2021!
Now is the time to celebrate circus! This year marks the first annual International Circus Awards, organized by Aaron Marquise
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Remembering Lokru Srey Bandaul, Co-Founder of Phare Ponleu Selpak
Last week, we were saddened to hear of the death of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak.
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 4, Jane Davis
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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The Nonessential Project: Episode 2, Louise Clark
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
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Congratulations–and Farewell–to Donald Lehn
CircusTalk would like to congratulate busker, school director, and long-time circus performer Donald Lehn on his retirement! Originally from New
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Beyond COVID & Trump: Resuming Artist Visas, An Interview with Bill Martinez
IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
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International Circus Awards Submissions Are Open! Who, What, When, Why & How to Apply
In exciting news for the circus sector, the International Circus Awards have been announced, opening for applications on June 1st.
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The First Large-Scale Circus Festival After the Pandemic: Funambolika, in Pescara, Italy
From June 19 to July 4th, this historic festival will reunite classic and contemporary artists from Italy, Ukraine, Russia, Germany,
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JOB AND CASTING ALERTS: Opportunities from all Corners of the World
CircusTalk Jobs is the fastest-growing circus arts job board in the world. Opportunities have been pouring in from all corners
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COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens on Cirque du Soleil Campus
In breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
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Circadium Graduates: Who Are We?
This June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation
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50th Anniversary of Great Moscow State Circus
CircusTalk would like to congratulate the Great Moscow State Circus for reaching a milestone! This circus celebrated its 50th anniversary on April
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CINARS Maintains the Link Between Creators and Presenters
CINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
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Phare Circus Attempts World Record, Wins International Awards
CircusTalk would like to congratulate Phare Circus on setting the world record for longest circus performance, and winning 3 international
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The Circus Arts – Engine Of A Fresh, New Beginning
This year’s World Circus Day marked over a year of life in a pandemic. Some circuses spent the holiday in
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JOB ALERT: Circus Job Opportunities Are Coming Back On- and Off-Stage!
The CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest growing international, online job recourse for the circus, specialty act and multidisciplinary performing arts
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Your Next Step is Entering the PRO Space–Free Trial in April
If you are looking for professional advice, industry conversations and circus connections–then join us at the PRO Space, a new
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Nordic Circus Film Screening Series–With Cirkus Syd & CircusTalk
CircusTalk recently partnered with our Nordic colleagues at Cirkus Syd to present a film series of Nordic circus films. The
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CIRCUS JOB AND AUDITION ALERT: Auditions and Opportunities in Circus Education
We are very excited to see how the circus job market is slowly awakening, as well as how companies have
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Presenting: A New Future for Live Performance – The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment Announce Official Partnership
CircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
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CIRCUS JOB AND AUDITION ALERT: Summer Camps are Still Hiring, Festival Open Calls and Race Horse Company Job
Summer Camps are still hiring. This week we had two posts looking for trapeze instructors in the US. Driftwood Day
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Circus Voices Podcast Voted Number 1!
CircusTalk was honored to discover that our podcast Circus Voices was voted number 1 circus podcast in Feedspot’s Top 20 Circus
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