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Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead
Read moreAna Aguliera and I had a wonderful Podcast conversation this morning with playwright, actor, musician, and teacher Jack Canfora. (Podcast
Read moreIn this week’s article, we are discussing the differences between authority, power, and leadership; stripping them down and investigating their
Read moreFrom Toronto, Ontario, Yasmine Mucher is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. She started training
Read moreIf something feels impossible, it may be that you just need to tackle the idea from a new angle… and
Read moreWhether touring on a large-scale production or in your first starting-out band, you will always notice that your physical health
Read moreIn this week’s article, I’m discussing show stops and emergency situations. Sometimes things don’t go according to plan and the
Read moreMore of the music industry is now beginning to talk about the mental health of everyone within it, specifically those
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Read moreIn this week’s edition, I’m talking more about hard conversations. Last week, I laid out a structure of questions to
Read moreIn the final blog of this Arts & Technology series, we explore digital platforms and look into how performing artists
Read moreTop 5 Concepts for Performer Injury Prevention 1) Prepare to Succeed Acrobat or Actor, Clown or Contortionist, Dancer or Diver
Read moreGiven the amount of buzz about it on the internet, by now you must have heard of ChatGPT. What is
Read moreAs the digital world extends more and more into the overall entertainment sector, performing arts companies and creators have begun
Read moreMy journey working on cruise ships started when I wanted to move to La Paz, near Los Cabos by the
Read moreIn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto spotlights Las Vegas to celebrate the
Read more“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
Read moreIn this week’s article, I’ll briefly touch on some concepts around giving and receiving feedback. Communication is such a large
Read moreThe life of the Stage Manager in touring theatre is one of excitement, adventure, and constant change. It can be
Read moreDr. Sherry Walling is a psychologist, author and aerial arts performer. Lynn Lunny is a circus arts performer and teacher.
Read moreWorking in the entertainment industry, especially for acrobatic circus shows, had been my life’s dream. A dream which I had,
Read moreEveryone has worked with a venue, or a crew, or even just one person where it would be so satisfying
Read moreTwenty years ago, on the fourth floor of a steamy dance studio in NYC, I had just finished teaching my
Read moreYou may be living your dream life as a professional performer, but it is important to start planning for the
Read morePeople working in the performing arts pride themselves on believing that they possess high emergency and survival skill sets. In
Read moreWorking in different countries and among different cultures can be hard. Yet many of us in the entertainment industry dive
Read moreThe Caravan Network project ‘Circus as Intercultural Encounter’ was a three-year endeavor that took place between 2019 and 2022 and
Read moreDigital Leap is an international two-year project that offers dance and circus professionals learning opportunities to help deepen their understanding
Read moreProtecting your energy as a performer isn’t always a walk in the park. As artists, having enough energy and stamina
Read moreInterested in going to a circus school? Look no further! This episode is an in-depth look at Montreal’s National Circus
Read moreCircus artists repeat the same tricks over and over again to reach a level of excellence and performance quality that
Read moreCreatives today face the unique challenge of marrying the creativity of an artist with the needed business acumen of a
Read moreEric Bates is back with a valuable insider’s guide to auditioning at Montreal’s Circus School (ENC). In this episode, Bates
Read moreWhere do you work as a circus artist? This can be a mystery to people starting in the business. What’s
Read moreAstronomers, dancers, carpenters, jugglers: everyone wants to be healthy. There are vitamins, supplements, diets, and countless forms of exercise and
Read moreWhat is Recovery? Recovery is a hot topic in the health and fitness world, and is becoming more and more
Read moreEven veteran performers can find themselves feeling paralyzed when it comes time to face the audience. German juggler and meditation
Read moreHow does a juggling video go viral? Watch Eric try to recreate the success of a viral cigar box juggling
Read moreLooking for motivation? Here are 5 books related to creativity, habits, business and training to start your 2023 off on
Read moreAfter over 10 years of working professionally as a circus artist, Eric Bates reflects on 5 major lessons he wished
Read moreIn this week’s episode, Eric Bates provides a powerful lesson to get you creating more than you consume, and teaches
Read moreIn “All That We Have”, professional circus handbalancer Marie-Eve Dicaire reflects on how she got started, auditioning for the National
Read moreDespite the increasing mediatisation around the effects of the menstrual cycle, this bolstered awareness of the topic has not yet
Read moreIf you want to get very good at something, this is the video for you. Eric Bates has learned a
Read moreIn our December 2022 PRO Talk, Stacy Clark’s guest will be Sandra Wawer, Artistic Director of GOP Varieté. As artistic
Read moreWhat are the pros and cons of going to circus school? Is it something you need to do to pursue
Read moreEver wanted to walk a mile in another circus artist’s shoes? In Martin Frenette’s Circus Immersion article series, you’ll get
Read moreKettlebell swings, and Jefferson curls, and single-leg deadlifts, oh my! In my last post, we talked all about hip hinging
Read moreCombining her passion for circus with her academic background, aerialist and writer Fleur Van Rens, Ph.D., set out to help
Read more“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Read moreHiring an intimacy director on a film or stage production is a practice that is slowly but surely (and encouragingly)
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Read moreIn this CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us on
Read moreLike with so many other career acrobats, Shenea Stiletto’s career has, in some ways, been a venture from one world
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Read moreDeadlifting, while being a fundamental exercise for strengthening the body, gets a bad rap. For my powerlifters, Olympic lifters, and
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Read moreSince the dawn of the new century, a shift has been happening in the circus world, and multidisciplinary circus artists
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Read moreJune’s PRO Talk guest Julien Panel joined the talent casting team at Disneyland® Paris as Talent Casting Director in charge
Read moreIn the sports injury literature, there is a huge discrepancy in the amount of research done in assigned male at
Read moreI’m going to start at the end. When wrapping up an interview, I like to ask if there’s anything my
Read moreConcussions get a lot of attention in team sports like football, soccer, and rugby, but really, artistic athletes need to
Read moreCheers erupt from the crowd, hats are thrown high in the air, and all the graduates walk out with the
Read moreOur April PRO Talk guest Shana Carroll, director, choreographer, and co-founding artistic director of The 7 Fingers, recounts her journey
Read moreIt is a long standing myth that resistance training is inherently unsafe for kids to do. However, claims to support
Read moreIf in my first article, I drew our attention to having the right attitude for performing in front of an
Read moreWe already talked about how we know resistance training is beneficial for the artistic athlete. It’s not a question anymore,
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
Read moreThe Designer Series is a set of articles dedicated to the people who bring color, light, architecture, ambiance, and sound
Read moreDans notre deuxième épisode PRO Talk, Jean-Damien Climonet, consultant en sports d’action, coach et dépisteur de talents, nous explique ce
Read moreLooking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.
Read moreIn this article, let’s examine a little more deeply that quality which is so similar to fear, but —more precisely—
Read moreWhile we in the performing arts still feel the impact of Omicron, the cruise industry is already looking ahead as
Read moreWhile resistance training, and specifically resistance training with weights, has become commonplace in the training regimens of many sports, it
Read moreIn this new video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing
Read moreSeeking your perfect circus costume? A great one helps you sell yourself and your act to talent seekers. The best
Read morePeriodization is the systematic organization of all aspects of an athlete’s or a team’s training for an extended period of
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
Read morePRO Talks are live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts, focussed on career-building topics. PRO members will gain
Read moreAlthough we are still in the midst of the pandemic and many shows have unfortunately been forced to close their
Read moreFirst impressions are important, and more often than not, we don’t make them in person. We all know the application
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Read more2021, we didn’t know what to expect from you. Now, here we are reflecting on another strange year. In many
Read moreThe CircusTalk Job Board, the fastest-growing international, online job resource for the circus, specialty act, and multidisciplinary performing arts industry, offers
Read moreIn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the love of live entertainment
Read moreIt’s no secret that pandemic lockdowns put the circus industry on pause– but pausing gives us time to envision something
Read moreIn this PRO Talk, Nadine Johnson speaks to three creatives from the circus world in the USA, a region known
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
Read moreIn this new video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
Read moreGandini Juggling is a world-renowned juggling company that is known for its collaborations with other art forms. I interviewed founder
Read moreAs circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreSaying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
Read moreWhat does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
Read moreHow can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
Read moreAuditions are stressful. Everyone in the room has fingers crossed: auditioners want to be cast; casting teams want just the
Read moreAs a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
Read moreSometimes you know you are a perfect fit for a show, but how do you convince the casting director, hiring
Read moreDo you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive
Read moreIn this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
Read moreWhat’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
Read moreIMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS: Two days after I completed my interview with Bill Martinez (below), the Tamizdat organization issued the following
Read moreAre you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons
Read moreWant to delve into pitching your artistic work, discover best practices, and trade secrets to sell your show to programmers
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Read moreYouTube isn’t only for pranksters, beauty gurus and musicians! Artists from other performing arts genres have started to see the benefit
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Read moreI recently spoke with Amber Parker and Michael Jay Garner, two US circus professionals, about fat circus bodies. Through their
Read moreFor Practitioners and Performing Arts Workers As COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, many of us are beginning a gradual return
Read moreAs part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
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Read moreAs part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreWorking in circus can be thrilling, energising and full of moments of joy and excitement. It can also be challenging,
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreIn 2020, the practice of networking was elevated in the performing arts world, as countless creators turned towards the digital
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreConcussions get a lot of attention in team sports like football, soccer, and rugby, but really, artistic athletes need to
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
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Read moreFor the National Circus School (ENC), as well as all circus schools around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an
Read moreRecently I wrote an article called “Stop Running Your Franchise Like a Circus.” I used circus acts as metaphors for
Read more“Discovering trapeze was like finding a part of me that had been missing, it was my soul mate. The combination
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, we are pleased to launch our
Read moreIn our visual world, one of the best ways to promote your talents and yourself is through photography. Used properly,
Read moreChair Debra Batton discusses the process of contemporary clown with some extraordinary practitioners from around the world. -Mooky Cornish http://mooky.eu/
Read moreWho was your pandemic circus self? Many of us found that our love for circus training had to change during
Read moreAt The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), where I am the Director of Social Circus, we seek
Read moreCreating an Acrobatic Design” is a panel discussion series by four students from the University of North Carolina School of
Read moreCongratulations graduate! You graduated from circus school and are ready to embark on a career in circus. Perhaps you will
Read moreJoel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,
Read moreNondisclosure agreements are the essential ingredient to protecting your work as an artist. Before you have any discussion about creating,
Read moreThere is no right and wrong in art. So much depends on the context, timing, mood and message. Compare that
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalk’s online panel discussion series where we gather experts from around the world in the circus sector to
Read moreDuring this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the physical
Read moreIn an economy stricken by a pandemic — with the demand for services across the board falling dramatically — some
Read moreMany performing artists and performing arts organizations are experiencing the first wave of coronavirus-related cancellations. While fears about cash flow,
Read moreThis article offers a local solution in response to the sudden unemployment within arts/entertainment community due to COVID-19. Hopefully this
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalk’s first online panel discussion where we gathered experts from around the world in the circus sector to
Read moreAs the spread of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) increases, reaching every corner of the globe, the circus industry,
Read moreCircus performers who have trained in this community have set sail to take their tricks around the world. “It’s been
Read moreThoughts on practice as Research in Circus, by Robin Dale, creator and performer of “What Does Stuff Do?” Thinking it
Read moreIn the continuation of our short series about the making of circus trailers, we spoke with the founder of Promotion
Read moreIt’s rare that we get the chance to interact with the same institution from many positions. Circus Smirkus camp, the
Read moreIt’s about 2013, I’m a recent university graduate, a wide-eyed and keen emerging producer in my early twenties and listening
Read more“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.” ― C.S. Lewis Making New
Read moreIt was the day before the dress rehearsal of our show Limb(e)s in Montreal’s La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines venue. The
Read moreRecent research has shown some startling information about video content online. By 2020 80% of consumer social media content will
Read moreDr. Jen Crane has many credentials beyond her doctorate in physical therapy. Among other things, she is a board certified
Read moreWithout a shadow of a doubt, the modern-day circus artist is exposed to high training loads and increasingly competitive and
Read moreIn the circus community, touring is commonly known as a very difficult thing to plan and then to execute. That’s
Read moreInsurance for circus performers feels like a no-brainer (or maybe a “save-your-brainer”) to protect your life and livelihood. But it
Read moreI recently published an article called Mental Health & Circus; The Elephant in the Room– Crucial Resources and a Call
Read moreCircus is an exciting and challenging subject for the camera. While there is no shortage of amateur and professional videographers
Read moreÀ CircusTalk, réseau professionnel et ressource en ligne de la communauté internationale du cirque, un grand pourcentage de nos
Read moreThis last year, I’ve been researching playfulness in greater depth. It has always been an important part of my juggling
Read moreFringe. Whether you’re talking Adelaide, Edinburgh, Hollywood or Prague, a Fringe Festival can make you or break you. As a
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Read moreIf you own a circus/aerial arts studio, could your business survive financially if an accident occurred and you lost a
Read moreAs circus arts become more popular, people of all ages and backgrounds are exploring circus arts for recreation, for fitness,
Read moreAs a circus artist, how do you sign up with an agency? Which agency would get you the types of
Read morePartner Acrobatics is a sport that requires another person. It’s the best and worst of two worlds; it allows us
Read moreThis month, I had the wonderful opportunity to perform in both The Hungry Hearts Cabaret in Flagstaff, and A Very
Read moreAs circus arts have increased in practice and popularity, many conversations within the circus community about representation, accessibility, and communication
Read moreThe Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, affectionately known as APAP, annually floods the midtown Hilton for a weekend in
Read moreA domain name is an address which directs you to a specific location on the internet. It can be a
Read moreThe main circus hall of Arc En Cirque resembles the hull of a boat turned upside down – it’s ceiling
Read moreRituals is a monthly column that looks at the obscure beauty routines and sacred acts of self self-care different professionals practice
Read moreCircus festivals epitomise the evolution of circus, however, during one of the festivals I worked at this season I had
Read moreI recently finished The E-Myth Revisited, which proposed thinking of your small business as if you wanted to franchise it. Basically,
Read moreSo. You’re trudging down the Royal Mile taking it all in. The World’s largest festival of the performing arts, and
Read moreMary Wolfe-Nielsen and Tyce Nielsen, aka Duo Transcend, performed a death-defying trapeze act on the July 17th episode of America’s
Read moreIn part one we established the scientific basis for why warm-ups are an integral part of circus practice. To summarise,
Read moreFive years ago, we were two artists (Alice De Cunha and Marc Frost) based in Chicago who decided to start
Read moreImagine you’re about to start warming up before your circus class. What will it look like? How long will you
Read moreAh, the weather has turned beautiful, it’s great to be outdoors, you don’t want to be stuck in a stuffy
Read moreI was sitting in the chapel-turned-classroom at Ecole de cirque de Quebec, listening to Julie Lavergne talk about the overview
Read moreThe first time I auditioned for École nationale de cirque, I had only hung from stall bars a mere handful
Read moreCircusTalk added a new feature this week, and it is likely to be a very useful one for individuals as
Read moreRejection never really gets easier, but it can be a useful tool. About seven years ago, I was rejected from
Read moreHave you ever had indigestion but had to perform anyway? Do you find your muscles seem to be perpetually sore?
Read moreWhen the UK Deputy Prime Minister launched the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation in March 2015, it was
Read moreSince the technology boom in the 1990s, technology has been changing the way people live, communicate, work, and do business.
Read moreAs a physiotherapist that specialises in circus and the founder of Perform Health— I have spent the last decade engaging
Read moreFounders Elli Voulgari and Dora Charisiadi created Vertical Wise to make a place for pole artists and aerialists from around
Read moreI want to make a disclaimer here at the start: You should make whatever kind of circus you want to,
Read moreWe’ve all seen the “why I don’t you shouldn’t work for free” posts and memes, but friends, I think we may
Read morePerforming on a cruise ship sounds like a fantasy job: exotic locations, lots of time off, and all expenses paid.
Read moreIn our ongoing series about Life At Sea, we spoke to seasoned professionals for advice about how to keep those
Read moreMany performers dream of getting off the road and onto the sea. But how do you get hired in the
Read moreZero Safety, a company that is focused on increasing safety awareness and practices at the workplace, interviewed Rick Wallenda about
Read moreAlexandra Young has been skating since she was just 2 years old. She competed for years on a pairs team
Read moreClowns have gotten a bad rap lately in the news, but this clown turned entrepreneur, startup innovator, and TED talk
Read moreIf you’re looking to enhance your dance curriculum, adding an acrobatics program is a valuable investment. Natural and exciting for students
Read moreOne of the most exciting things about being a professional circus artist is the increasing abundance of training and performance
Read moreWhen audiences for her contemporary circus tours stagnated, Rachel Clare of Crying Out Loud realised a fresh approach was needed. She
Read more“Any time there is an agreement between two people to do something, that agreement is a contract. The importance of
Read moreKrista Monson has worn many hats during her artistic career. She started out as a professional dancer and moved on
Read moreIs your own brain sabotaging your career aspirations? It’s not easy to pursue a non-traditional career, such as touring with
Read moreIn this continuation of our two-part article, the experts chime in with tips about music, editing, and communicating before and
Read moreThe American Circus Educators Association has developed programs to help circus studios standardize their safety policies and procedures. The popularity
Read moreThe hardest part of booking a good act might be getting agents to see it. In this first of a
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