PRO Talk: Shana Carroll on Creativity, Casting, and The 7 Fingers
Our April PRO Talk guest Shana Carroll, director, choreographer, and co-founding artistic director of The 7 Fingers, recounts her journey
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
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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
Read moreWith our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreYouTube isn’t only for pranksters, beauty gurus and musicians! Artists from other performing arts genres have started to see the benefit
Read moreFor Leaders, Managers and Organisations Effectively preparing our teams, companies and organisations as we return to work and to work-sites
Read moreWith our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
Read more“Freezing up is not an option.” … Not then. Not now. As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce
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,
Read moreWith our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreI often get asked if I am a “certified circus rigger”. This question typically comes from individuals and programs looking
Read moreAs part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreAging Circus Bodies is part of a new series called Circus Bodies. The introductory article speaks to the importance of
Read moreFinding space for your project can be a bigger challenge than you might expect. Circus projects especially tend to have
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
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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
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