Dear San Francisco – The Acrobats Behind the Acrobatic Love Letter
During my month-long stay in the city by the bay, I was thrilled at the opportunity to watch and write
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North America
Cirque Éloize Celebrates 30 Years with “Between Sky and Sea” – A Unique Tale of Acrobatics and Legends
For its 30th anniversary, Cirque Éloize proudly presents a signature show that encapsulates the very essence of the company’s origins,
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Florida’s Circus Arts Conservatory Unveils a Diverse Circus Program for the 2023-2024 Season
The Circus Arts Conservatory, the nation’s only nonprofit organization that combines professional circus performances with youth circus training and outreach
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Circus Vazquez 2023: Unveiling the Spectacular New Show in New York City’s Iconic Venues
Circus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to New York City. For the first time ever,
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Nadia Drouin Appointed Executive Director of En Piste
The board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
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U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- Nicole St. Germain: Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.60
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead
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Circus Campus Presents Spectacles, Circus And Community: 16 Circus Arts Shows And Workshops During Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Circus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
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Contemporary Circus In Full Swing: On the Ground at Tohu’s MICC 2023
For one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s
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Cannonball Takes the Plunge into Third Year with Over 150+ Shows at Philly Fringe
The Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
Read moreCirque Éloize celebrates its 30th anniversary in the place where it all started
CBC spoke with Jeannot Painchaud, one of the co-founders of Cirque Éloize and also its president, about celebrating the 30th
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A Powerful and Unique Outdoor Dance by Loom Ensemble at NECCA in Brattleboro July 22 & 23
For more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to
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The National Circus School in Montreal Receives a Historic Donation from Cirque du Soleil
It was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
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For Ninth Summer, TOHU’s MICC Brings Circus World a Full Marketplace of Ideas
Every July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
Read moreDirector and star of “Water for Elephants” look forward to bringing circus to town
Water for Elephants, the world premiere musical running June 7 to July 9 at Alliance Theatre, is a circus-set spectacle involving puppetry, acrobatic
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Tree Dancing: Aerial Dance Meets Outdoor Adventure Meets Spiritual Journeying
Bring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating
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Circus Gets Bolder in Boulder: Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival Announces 2023 Program
Celebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
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Hideaway Circus Announces the 2023 Northeast Tour of Starts Above
Founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air
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Circus Center in San Francisco Presents Theatrical Adaptation of “The Secret Garden”
Immerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that
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Montréal Complètement Cirque Announces 2023 Lineup
Make way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
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International Director Joins NECCA’s Educational Team to Create High-Flying Circus Tour
The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
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PS21 in New York State Announces New Season with Notable Circus Arts Representation
PS21, 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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The Lone Star Circus Launches 2nd Edition of American Circus Fest
For the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
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Long Live the VIVA Fest: Vegas’ Biggest Circus Fling Sees 5th Edition
In less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
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Get Ready for the Windy City’s Newest Theatre Fest
Chicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at
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Witness the Spectacular with New England Circus
Want to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for
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Chicagoans Dare to Dream in Actors Gym’s Circus Quixotic
As part of the Chicago area’s much-beloved Winter Circus program, the Actors Gymnasium will present its newest original show, CIRCUS
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Embrace the Old, Ring in the New: Celebrate the Circus Ring of Fame Awards!
Get ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
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Entrapment To Entertainment: A Celebration of Blacks in American Circus
The Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in
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Building the Muscles of Creation: Circadium Circus School Now Taking Applicants for 2023
How do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With
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‘Real Life Schitt’s Creek’ to Become Circus Town
Spiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of
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Applications Now Open for Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance Professional Training Program
Frequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
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New “Bodies” and New Stories From our Talented Teammates
We may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a
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Review: Femmes du Feu’s “In the Fire” Brings Familial Warmth and Sweltering Heat
Much like firefighting itself, conveying aspects of one’s life to an audience requires a certain kind of mettle. In In
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For Aerial and Dance Competitors, the Sky’s the Limit at this Brand-New Festival
A new festival enters the scene in hopes of providing a state-of-the-art experience for acts and audiences alike. Learn more
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Journey Through Inclusion with Craig Quat
Craig Quat’s journey on the Circus Voices podcast might have ended, but his functional juggling adventure continues. Now in this
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EdCon 2022: Where Circus Educators Help Each Other Learn
The American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year
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The 7 Fingers : Two Decades of Creativity
Driven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the
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The Circus Festival Where All Ends Meet
Already in its 5th edition, the St. John’s International Circus Fest provides a meeting point for far-reaching views and different
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In Aerial Training, Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Q/A with Spectacle Blue
Whether you’re on the studying or the teaching end, aerial training is hard work… but with enough time and support,
Read moreWhat Is Guaranteed Income And How Could The US Provide It To Artists? [okayplayer]
With Ireland passing the first federal guaranteed income program for artists, could the U.S. potentially do the same? As the
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Challenges for The Muse Brooklyn: Supporting Those Who Help Circus Arts Soar
Artists and performers in the New York City area have long relied on The Muse Brooklyn, an aerial studio space,
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Cirque du Soleil Announces Next Big Top Show, ECHO
A new show three years in the works, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO will give a fresh visual flair to innovative
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Omnium Circus Named as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer in the US by the National Organization On Disability
Omnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022
Read moreCirque Quatrefoil Collaborates with Massive Monkees for PAC Shows
WENATCHEE — A lighthearted and commercial all-ages circus show, “A Night Out in Vegas,” goes up at Numerica Performing Arts
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Circus Center Presents the 2022 Trailblazers Gala Celebrating Women in Circus
An evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’
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Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® Announces Class of 2023 Inductees and Awards Ceremony Date
On the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees
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Cirque Mechanics Launches “Zephyr-A Whirlwind of Circus” US Tour
Cirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of
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World Acrobatics Society Inducts Nine into Hall of Fame
The World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,
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Cirque Musica Signs Global Rights Deal with Juan Gabriel Estate to Bring Juan Gabriel’s Music to All His Latin American Fans
The world-renowned Cirque Musica has signed a global rights deal with The Juan Gabriel Estate for the creation and production of “Cirque Musica Presents Querida”
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Sparks Fly on ‘World’s Biggest Stage’: Fire Spinner William Brandon on the AGT Experience
Performers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
Read morePhiladelphia Circus Campus Brings The Big Top To The Fringe Fest With 14 Shows
These 14 original shows will run for a series of one-night-onlys on weekends September 9th to October 1st. Philadelphia’s Circus
Read moreAaron Marquise Isn’t Clowning Around With Circus Vision
One midweek night last December, the board of directors of the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center sat with Aaron
Read more‘We are not an afterthought’: Diverse Performers Showcase Different Abilities in Calgary Circus Show
A self-described disability theatre company is about to premiere a circus production highlighting various members of the deaf, blind and
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Circus History Through Photographs: Dawn V. Rogala at the 2022 CHS Convention
At this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
Read moreOn Black Imagination at the 2022 San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival [KQED]
When I interviewed San Francisco dance choreographer Robert Moses, I expected to use the recording to write a preview about
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s Cannonball Returns Bigger and Better than Ever With Two Venues and More Artists
Launching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach
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Dragone Appoints Christophe Ameeuw to Its Advisory Board
Dragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today
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Scuse: Radical Postcircus by Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard
Let’s talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that
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Genderful Bodies in Aerial Motion!
When aerial performance became popular in the 20th century, critics reported the confusing gender appearance of its performers. Muscular women
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Start Small and Keep Growing: Implementing a Successful Mentorship Program
Mentorship programs for emerging artists continue to pop up throughout the United States, closing a training gap within the circus
Read moreMichel Laprise Interview | Cirque du Soleil Kurios, Circus Art, Writing, Directing
Writer and Director Michel Laprise discusses the #creative process of bringing Cirque du Soleil Kurios to life, the various elements
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Politics, Authenticity, Interdisciplinarity
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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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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Union and Reunions: AYCO Festival Brings Circus and Good Company to Philadelphia
On April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus
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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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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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Jump Right Into Circus Stunt Work With Yuri Levin
In recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now
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Circus Is, and Should Be, for All– and This Initiative Helps It Get There
In 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of
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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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In “I’mPossible,” Omnium Circus Opens Up All-New Access
Since its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all
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How One New England Circus Pulled Through the Pandemic
With the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us
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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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Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Chris Lashua – Circus Voices Podcast
Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast present Chris Lashua, the BMX wunderkind turned visionary founder of one of the
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American Circus Finally Has an Advocacy Organization: The Birth of ACA
To weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
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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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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.
Read moreCirque du Soleil Announces New Show in Las Vegas: “Mad Apple”
Cirque du Soleil’s new Las Vegas show ” Mad Apple” to debut at New York-New York Hotel & Casino this
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Other Circuses in Montréal: An Embodied Expression of the Queer Paradigm
This article broadly presents my dissertation defended last June at Concordia University. The main argument is that by offering performances
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Johnathan Lee Iverson In Conversation With Vanessa Thomas – Circus Voices Podcast
Celebrating Black Creators for Black History Month 2022, Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents the legendary Vanessa Thomas,
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A Day in the Life at Drawn to Life
Drawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Queer Training, Queer Art: Present and Future
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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Circus History Live: Conversation with Circus Ring of Fame 2021 Inductees, Tina Winn and Nik Wallenda
This episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik
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A Library System Adopts Circus Arts for Its Summer Arts Programming
Arts Outreach through the Circus Lens What would you do if a library system approached you with a commission to
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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
Read moreCorregidora, Mexico is Ready for the 9th Community Encounter of Social Circus
In the Mexican community of Presa de Bravo, Corregidora municipality, the civil association Bravo por el Arte A.C. will carry
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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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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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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
Read moreCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Taps RISE with SAP to Drive Intelligent Enterprise Strategy
SAP SE announced that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has expanded its relationship with SAP by investing in SAP’s business-transformation-as-a-service
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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
Read moreAs Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race
Broadway is back. But as shows resume performance after the long pandemic shutdown, some of the biggest plays and musicals
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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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Facing Fears with Nik Wallenda: the Relaunch of Big Apple Circus
Within the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and
Read moreOmnium Circus, Featuring Performers with Disabilities, Postpones Shows in Tysons
A new circus seeking to cater to diverse audiences and feature performers with disabilities has postponed its in-person world debut. Crews were
Read moreCirque Du Soleil Kicks Off Relaunch of Global Touring Operations Under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park
Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch
Read moreFeld Bringing Back Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus (Report Via VenuesNow Conference)
The circus is coming … back. Feld Entertainment is casting for a new version of the Greatest Show on Earth,
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Review Round-Up on The 7 Fingers Show “Dear San Francisco”: Looking Back and Moving Forward
The 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
Read moreSaving Circus World
The mystery-laden offices of Baraboo’s fabulous Ringling Bros. Circus just won $500,000 for restoration and preservation. That’s the good news.
Read moreBozo the Clown Rights Sold to David Arquette
For the first time in 65 years, the ownership rights to the Bozo character have been sold to actor David
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Practitioners and Academics Unite! A Sneak Peek into Circus and Its Others, 2021
I’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
Read moreNo Curtain Calls or Intermissions. Broadway is Back, but this Act is Different from Before
(CNN)- The curtains have been closed and the lights dimmed on Broadway since March 12, 2020. But New York City is slowly reopening amid
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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
Read moreNo Laughing Matter: Women Clowns Battle Sexism
PUEBLA, MEXICO — In 2000, Darina Robles Pérez of Mexico City told a teacher from the Russian Circus of Moscow
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Montréal Circus School Announces New Director of Studies
Circus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
Read moreMcKayla Maroney: FBI Made ‘Entirely False Claims About What I Said’
(CNN) Olympic gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for
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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).
Read moreMeet the Immigrants Keeping Latin American Clowning Tradition Alive in Wisconsin
Udai Olivares does outreach for a program that helps Dane County families learn about healthy eating. Veronica Esquivel preps food
Read moreCirque du Soleil’s ‘KÀ’ sets return at MGM Grand in November
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Cirque du Soleil’s “KÀ” will return to the stage on the Las Vegas Strip in November, a
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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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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 7, September 2021
In this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
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Podcasting Her Way Through Circus, Stacy Clark Weighs In on The Issues
In her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 14: Are You Documenting Your Work?
As circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
Read moreSpiegelworld to Unveil Superfrico Dining Concept at The Cosmopolitan (Exclusive)
The new Las Vegas restaurant will be an “Italian-American-Psychedelic” experience alongside the live entertainment company’s show Opium. This fall, live
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 13: How to Say No with Janelle Dinosaurs
Saying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 12: Being Your Own Boss with Rachel Bowman
What does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 11: Marketing Myths and Instagram Tips with Shared Culture Concepts
How can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
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Announcing The International Jugglers’ Association Award Honorees of 2021
Every year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
Read moreTaking the Circus to School: How Kids Benefit From Learning Trapeze, Juggling and Unicycle in Gym Class
Twelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 10: How to Use Instagram Strategically
As a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 9: How to Make Your D.R.E.A.M. Plan
Do you have a plan for your dream circus career or life? As artists, sometimes it’s easy to just dive
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Exploring the Talent Code–A Conversation with Professional Talent Trainers
In this discussion between three major players from three distinct zones of the circus arts and sport world, they explore
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Teatro Zinzanni Relaunches the Chicago Theatre District
“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 8: Your Relationship to Your Rates
What’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
Read moreWho is Scarlett Business? All About the Contortionist/Drag Queen Whose Exhilarating Performance Left the AGT Judges Impressed
Scarlett Business, aka Kyle Cragle, is the latest performer to leave the judges heavily impressed on “America’s Got Talent.” The
Read moreNational Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation Receives $30,000 Grant
On Tuesday, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation announced that they had received a $30,000 grant back in March from
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 35 — PRIDE In Circus With Benn Mendoza
In this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus
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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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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 7: How to Feel Confident with Sales
Are you a circus professional who is pitching entertainment or shows, or are you a coach who offers private lessons
Read moreNouveau Sud Traces Migrants’ Route to a New Life in ‘La Bestia’
In a cloud of smoke, the train will fly through the air above the stage as aerialists and acrobats depicting
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Dancing With Gravity: Episode 35, Don’t Be A Zombie
Well, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member
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Vive la 12th Edition of Montréal Completement Cirque & The International Market of Contemporary Circus!
Ruth Juliet Wikler, Deputy Director of Programming for Circus/Director, MICC at TOHU/Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) probably has a to-do list as long
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The Circus Boss Podcast Episode 6: Do You Need a Sales Process?
Do you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,
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Hideaway Circus Launches Northeast Tour of Stars Above Circus
The announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
Read morePacific Native Katie Borcherding Aims to Make Team USA as Part of Only Women’s Pair in Competition
“It’s definitely amazing to be able to be here, and her family can be here and watch her, and see
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 107 – Maxim Laurin, Cofounder of Machine de Cirque
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
Read moreAlice Clark Brown, Trailblazing Black Circus Aerialist and Performer, Dies at 68
When Alice Clark Brown told her family she was going to leave college and join the circus in 1972, they
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Marcelo Matta — Meet the Graduate 2021
As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Read moreBeyoncé, Troubadour, Forum, Coachella, Billy Strings, Bert Kreischer Among Pollstar Awards Winners
The great Beyoncé, the historic Troubadour, the iconic Forum, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, lauded upstart Billy Strings
Read moreThe Disappearance of the Circus from American Life Leaves Us Lonelier
Circuses made entertainment a community event. Much about popular entertainment has changed over the past century — from movies to
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Feld Entertainment Appoints Giulio Scatola as Director — Casting & Performance for New Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Feld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
Read moreCirque du Soleil to Return in Spring 2022, 10-Year Deal Signed with Old Port
“This is excellent economic and cultural news for Montreal.” Cirque du Soleil has announced that their Montreal shows under the
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 34: Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote
Host Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
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Constance Dansart — Meet the Graduate 2021
As the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Read moreHeliopause (Circadium School of Contemporary Circus): Where I End And You Begin
The Radiohead song “Where I End and You Begin” comes to mind while watching Circadium’s new work HELIOPAUSE. In physics,
Read moreThe Time Disneyland Had Its Own Circus, And It Didn’t Go Well
When Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his
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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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Hideaway Podcast Episode 106 – Shannon McKenna, the Artist Athlete
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7
Read moreCirque du Soleil Ticket Sales Are Double Digits Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, CEO Says
With live entertainment bookings on the rise as more Americans get vaccinated and states ease coronavirus restrictions, Cirque du Soleil
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Circus 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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For this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
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On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero
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Dima Shine Founder of Shine Alternative Fitness Studio in Las Vegas is this weeks guest on the Live Like An
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Sarah Louis-Jean
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 103 – Cedric Walker, Founder and CEO of Universoul Circus
On 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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Celebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring
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Never before has the circus combined performances that make audiences’ stomachs drop with recipes that make them grumble. Circus Harmony,
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On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some
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The decision to cancel the 2020 Gamma Phi Circus annual shows due to mass gathering restrictions caused by the coronavirus
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 101 – Matthew Jessner, Former Artistic Director for Dragone and Cirque Du Soleil
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse
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On this celebratory episode honoring International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host
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A well known circus creator has reportedly inked a deal to take over Club Fugazi in North Beach, the longtime
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 100 – Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group
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To celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the
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In Center Ring Presents the cast of The Crown. The much anticipated short film, featuring an all star ensemble of
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On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a
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As Dawn Tucker jogged her usual route in Staunton, Virginia’s Thornrose Cemetery, she heard a voice say, “Turn around.” Tucker did,
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The 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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An exciting show, xoxo moongirl, an autobiographical circus fantasia, will be performed live by Nicole Burgio at the Morris Museum
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In Center Ring – Episode 21: Fanny Kerwich: “I Believe in the Power of Circus”
In Center Ring presents the innovative Fanny Kerwich, the visionary founder of Lone Star Circus. In this episode Fanny shares
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“Foster Park,” the ringmaster cried, piercing the quiet of a September afternoon in Auburn Gresham, “are you ready for a
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I first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob
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In Center Ring – Episode 20: Getti Kehayova: Joy Is A Super Power
In Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation
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Montreal circus arts centre TOHU has announced a new show that starts tomorrow called Battements de Cirque. Created by Anouk
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Circus Harmony presents: The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope on October 10th at 7pm featuring Circus Harmony students and
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On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Samantha Panda, a world traveling Contortionist,
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This week The Uncle Junior Project takes a break from its regularly scheduled content to present new historical research called Entrapment
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Evan Baird literally jumped at the chance to perform Thursday at a memory care center in Burr Ridge. All the
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Representatives of more than 70 Mexican circus companies gathered in front of Palacio Nacional in order to demand that their
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On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews womenpreneur & aerialist Summer Lacy who
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his morning, September 1, WDI submitted a “notice of commencement” with Orange County. Disney “hereby gives notice that improvement will
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In Center Ring – Episode 17: Kristin Mass: “Make It Work.”
In Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida
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Sarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The
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Lenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group won control of the company in a court-supervised restructuring. The bid by the
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In Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode
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FringeArts in Philadelphia has announced details for their 24th annual Fringe Festival, which runs September 10 through October 4. The
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In Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second
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Dan Butler is used to being nimble and flexible. As executive director of Circus Juventas, he’s been teaching trapeze and
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America’s Got Talent is returning for its 15th season on NBC starting Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m., and you
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In Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In
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The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
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In Center Ring – Episode 13: Joseph Pinzon: “Figure Yourself Out.”
In Center Ring presents the regal Joseph Pinzon. The aspiring theater artist turned soaring circus star and producer. In this
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The Artist Athlete Podcast Episode 83: WTF is Art? with Julie Marshall
Listen in as hoop artist and self-proclaimed sparkling garbage, Julie Marshall, grapples with the question: WTF is ART anyway? And
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Ever think there isn’t much to do outside beyond picnics in parks? You’re dead wrong, Montreal. During a ‘normal’ summer,
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 82: Directing Beauty and Comedy and Everything in Between with Jesse Dryden
Take a deep dive into the world of directing with Jesse Dryden. Jesse is the only Canadian graduate of the
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Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico – Providing Shelter From the Storm
Escuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) (The National Circus of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit entity that was
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In Center Ring – Episode 12: Gena Shvartsman Cristiani: “I See Art Everywhere”
In Center Ring presents, the prodigious Gena Shvartsman Cristiani, the prolific creative and fifth generation circus artist. In this episode,
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 81: REAL Life as an Acrobat with Shenea “Stiletto” Booth
This week’s episode of The Artist Athlete Podcast gets real meta real fast by interviewing Shenea “Stiletto” Booth about her
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In Center Ring – Episode 11: Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler”
In Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with his unique brand of showmanship.
Read moreAfter 76 Years and a DNA Investigation, the Identities of Five Victims from the Hartford Circus Fire Remains a Mystery
Chief State Medical Examiner James Gill said Tuesday that experts were unable to extract viable DNA from the exhumed bones
Read moreCircus Smirkus Holds Annual Summer Camp with New Rules
Ella and Kyle Catanzaro are especially looking forward to this year’s Circus Smirkus summer camp. Most of the teenagers’ spring
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MOVE IT! Episode 7 – Circus Harmony
A peek inside the social circus company Circus Harmony, with multiple performances and interview with Founder, Executive and Artistic Director
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Feminist Juggling – Creating Inclusive Spaces Within the Juggling Community, A Panel Talk
The International Jugglers Association’s Festival (founded in 1947) celebrated its festival as many other circus festivals this year did–online. This
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Delaney Bayles – Meet the Graduate 2020
Photo Credit: Grace Gershenfeld It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of
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The Ringling Archives Celebrates the Life of Jean Rockwell Jacobs by Sharing Photographic Memories of Her
The staff and board of directors of the John and Mable Ringling Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the
Read moreCirque du Soleil Under the Eyes of Creditors, Lenders & TPG
The situation with solving Cirque du Soleil’s debt situation and getting back to a functional company is complex and ever-unfolding.
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How Has COVID-19 Affected Circus Schools?
During this crazy time each person is affected in a different way. Many aspects of daily life have changed and
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The Circus World Lost a Bright Star This Week with the Passing of Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance
He left us too early as he was a few weeks shy of turning 31. Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance was a world-famous Native
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 80: Showing Up Creatively, Even During a Pandemic with Isabelle Chasse
This is the episode where Shannon fangirls for an hour over aerial ICON Isabelle Chasse. Isabelle immortalized the aerial act
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In Center Ring – Episode 10: Noeli Acoba: “Circus Is My Heart”
In Center Ring presents, the delightful, Noeli Acoba. The budding circus star turned YouTube sensation. In this episode, Noeli takes
Read moreCirque du Soleil Creditors Preparing Proposal to Buy Insolvent Company
Cirque du Soleil’s creditors are finalizing an agreement that could replace the one put forward by the insolvent entertainment company’s
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Lenders to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are working on an offer to replace the bid made by TPG and
Read moreSurprise Circus Performances to Brighten Up Streets of Montreal This Week
Montreal’s annual circus festival is putting on a series of outdoor pop-up performances from July 6 to 12, but organizers
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Hideaway Podcast–Captain Frodo, the Incredible Rubberman and Host of The Way of The Showman
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse‘s training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque
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The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
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In Center Ring – Episode 9: Veronica Blair: “I Can Push This Further.”
Ringmaster and CircusTalk writer Johnathan Lee Iverson has created a podcast/vlog series called In Center Ring where he showcases established
Read moreNew Victory Arts Break – Acro Week
Welcome to Week 13 of New Victory Arts Break! Guided by New Victory Teaching Artists, Arts Break is a curriculum
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On July 8th, 3:30 pm EST, a team from Concordia, spearheaded by Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux (of the Montreal Working
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On 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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In a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Strip’s
Read moreHarvard Business Review Analyzes the Big Apple Circus As a Case Study for Non-Profits
An interesting look at the Big Apple Circus through the business lense as a case study for non-profits. By 2016,
Read moreFalling Seed: The Circus is Still Alive. You Can Be, Too.
The coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of industries and sectors of work to reevaluate the core of who they
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Hideaway Podcast – Jay Gilligan, Visionary Juggler and Performance Artist
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The
Read moreTightrope Act for Canada Circus Students Facing Unemployment
Students soon to graduate from Montreal’s esteemed National Circus School expect months of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which
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On the day of the Cirque du Soleil’s 36th anniversary, some of its employees and artists gathered in front of
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MOVE IT! Episode 6 – The Big Apple Circus, Part 2
In episode 6: Part 2 of our series looking at iconic moments of the nonprofit era of The Big Apple
Read moreLas Vegas Creators United – EP1 – Criss Angel and Franco Dragone
Las Vegas Creators United is a once in a lifetime chance for people all around the world to get a
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The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The
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Florida State University’s The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has been awarded a $30,000 grant by the National
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From self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Read moreLaliberte & Dragone Join Forces as Cirque du Soleil Weighs Buyout Offer
On Monday, Cirque du Soleil received a proposal from creditors “that would convert the company’s $900 million in debt into
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It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
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This week in Circus is usually your go-to place for a brief round-up of the circus industry’s top news. However,
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Kevin Venardos is a dreamer. It’s big dreams that led him to try out for an unconventional job after college:
Read morePhiladelphia Makes History Today as America’s First Diploma’s in Circus Arts Awarded
Students from across America will graduate tonight in a virtual graduation ceremony at one of the most interesting full-time professional
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Contemporary Circus Programming at Montclair State Aims to Defy Expectations of Virtuosity
I remember sitting in a patch of sun after I had finished teaching for the morning. I spoke with Jed
Read moreCirque Du Soleil Founder Wants to Buy Back the Company & Quebec offers $200-Million Loan
It seems like everyone wants a piece of Cirque du Soleil and the competition to win a slice continues. In
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Days before The Ringling reopens after being closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus, the museum has
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Actress Eva Longoria tackles a new wellness routine. From mastering the trapeze to juggling and aerial acrobatics; watch the actress
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The Circus Historical Society has announced that Chris Berry has won the 2020 Stuart Thayer Prize. The Thayer Prize is
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In episode 5: A conversation with Chris Lashua, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cirque Mechanics R