Catherine Magis’ Vision and the Evolution of Contemporary Circus in Brussels
In the heart of Brussels, Catherine Magis, a visionary circus artist, turned her dream into reality by establishing Espace Catastrophe,
Read moreIn the heart of Brussels, Catherine Magis, a visionary circus artist, turned her dream into reality by establishing Espace Catastrophe,
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present “Explorations of Research and Creation with Charles Batson.” A series dedicated to provocative dives into
Read moreOn January 15, 2024, North America’s circus hub welcomed the Montreal Circus Academy (Académie de Cirque de Montréal), whose 35-foot
Read more“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
Read moreCircus Talk and TheatreArtLife are thrilled to announce their merger, an evolution and expansion of their platforms. This strategic alliance
Read moreThe month of March has been a time set aside to recognize and honour the many contributions that women have
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present “Explorations of Research and Creation with Charles Batson.” A series dedicated to provocative dives into
Read moreWhen this series began, a few people and institutions came immediately to mind. One was Women’s Circus in Melbourne. Being
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreThe official announcement of María Folguera’s departure from her position as the Artistic Director of Teatro Circo Price came in
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present a new series, “Explorations of Research and Creation with Charles Batson.” Dedicated to provocative dives
Read moreLui L’Abbate (all pronouns) is a trans and non-binary multi-artist and designer from Brazil. Born and raised in Brasilia and
Read moreInspired by Piet Hein’s definition of art as “the solution to the problems that cannot be formulated clearly before being
Read morePerformed at the Théâtre Graslin in Nantes, France, Rêves by the Ukrainian company Cirque Inshi conveys the stories and values
Read moreJamarGig had the pleasure of hosting “The Future of Casting” webinar. We had over 200 attendees from 30 different counties
Read more“There’s some shows where we’ve had people come up and do a shoey–randomly–because they were so excited. Do you know
Read moreAs 2023 comes to its final bow and the curtain falls, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows,
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreI recently developed a visual that shows the ways that over 300 circus disciplines, skills, and apparatuses are connected to
Read moreCircus productions and their audiences are constantly pushing their borders into the wider world of the performing arts. Raffaele De
Read moreVeteran producer and TheatreArtLife co-founder Anna Robb has more than two decades under her belt of bringing artistic visions to
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreIs it too romantic to say that a place, a building, has an essence or a spirit that draws a
Read more“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
Read moreMy long-term aerial dance partner and I originally choreographed the trapeze duet, Last Waltz, in 2010. The work investigates the
Read moreCircus artists from all around the world have proven that there is more than one way to perfect skills, create
Read moreAll the world’s a stage… and whether performing at a local festival, in international competitions, or at a traffic light
Read moreOn July 11, 2023, during what is arguably Montreal’s most action-packed week of circus and performing arts, Australia’s Gravity and
Read moreOne theme that I’ve been exploring in this series has been the difference, or balance between celebration and redress, filling
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a collection of curated professional content centered around careers in
Read moreWe live in a time where labels and their necessity are questioned. Does a product need a known brand to
Read moreAs we all know, circus comes in many forms, and CircusTalk is dedicated to honoring them all: live performance, education,
Read moreFrom Toronto, Ontario, Yasmine Mucher is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. She started training
Read moreDiana Salles and Firenza Guidi both have enormous smiles. They speak from the heart and listen patiently with unwavering, attentive
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read more“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
Read moreIn the final blog of this Arts & Technology series, we explore digital platforms and look into how performing artists
Read moreEmbracing the Future: Hybrid Business Models and Extended Reality Technologies in Performing Arts Whether we want it or not, the
Read moreThe second episode of our “Digital Business Models in the Performing Arts” series covers the complex topic of navigating the
Read moreAs the digital world extends more and more into the overall entertainment sector, performing arts companies and creators have begun
Read moreFrédérique Cournoyer Lessard is an interdisciplinary artist working through circus and film. I first saw their work at the Montréal
Read more“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
Read morePRO Talks are live virtual events focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations feature industry influencers and experts from different
Read moreAs they tour the continent, the Esta Pasando project is taking us along for the ride to map out the
Read moreAs Northern Hemisphere people watch May flowers bloom, we here on the CircusTalk staff are watching our community and collaborators
Read moreThe following conversation takes place between ABIGAEL R. WINSVOLD and EMMA S. LANGMOEN, circus artists, co-creators and performers of Acting
Read moreThis past March, Ben Yehuda Press published Under One Tent: Circus, Judaism and Bible, edited by Professor Ora Horn Prouser,
Read moreAfter almost half a decade of honing their creation, the French flying trapeze troupe La Tangent du Bras Tendu finally
Read moreLast September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
Read moreMany artists lose a sense of belonging and can’t seem to find their footing once a show is wrapped and
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers, and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreFrom the stands of the 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (January 20-29, 2023), Raffaele De Ritis reports to us on
Read moreShenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
Read moreMorning Armor. I woke up thinking about this publication: an article about women in circus to be published in alignment
Read moreIn this panel, Craig Quat and his guests discover what it is like to live and work on the frontier
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts with a focus on career-building topics. Our
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreIt certainly sounds cliched by now to say how nice it is to feel the energy and power of live
Read moreCircus artists repeat the same tricks over and over again to reach a level of excellence and performance quality that
Read moreShenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalk’s second Career Lab session! Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space
Read moreWelcome to CircusTalk’s first Career Lab session! Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space
Read moreAny role in a circus production could be considered — to use an old idiom — a cog in the
Read moreCircusTalk PRO Talks are virtual live events led by industry influencers and experts that delve into some of the pressing
Read moreIn our December 2022 PRO Talk, Stacy Clark’s guest will be Sandra Wawer, Artistic Director of GOP Varieté. As artistic
Read moreIn this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores
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 moreHappy Halloween to all you lovely CircusTalk members! This week, we invite you to revisit Madeline Hoak’s amazing series, Circus
Read more“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
Read moreShenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
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Read moreIn this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores
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
Read more“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
Read moreWhile writing this series I’ve realized something that I’m a little abashed to admit: when I think of a designer’s
Read moreThis week, we’re presenting a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Journeys Through Queer Circus, hosted by Dr. Charles Batson. Now
Read more“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
Read moreIn this CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us on
Read moreThis week, we’re bringing you a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus with Janelle
Read moreIn this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores
Read moreShenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned
Read moreSince the dawn of the new century, a shift has been happening in the circus world, and multidisciplinary circus artists
Read moreThere’s a common adage that the essence of circus is innate to humans and human existence. Depending on who you
Read moreIn this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
Read moreIn this video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing mental
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreJune’s PRO Talk guest Julien Panel joined the talent casting team at Disneyland® Paris as Talent Casting Director in charge
Read moreCheers erupt from the crowd, hats are thrown high in the air, and all the graduates walk out with the
Read moreIn our Pro exclusive video series, 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens, Stacy Clark hosts conversations with international industry
Read moreMy name is Ulziibuyan Mergen Kee. I’m a contortionist and a mom of 2 wonderful boys. I am writing this
Read moreIf in my first article, I drew our attention to having the right attitude for performing in front of an
Read moreThe Designer Series is a set of articles dedicated to the people who bring color, light, architecture, ambiance, and sound
Read moreIn this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
Read moreAfter this year’s edition of Le Festival Mondial de Cirque de Demain was canceled, festival planners and artists alike were
Read moreIn this article, let’s examine a little more deeply that quality which is so similar to fear, but —more precisely—
Read moreGenis Matabosch wears many hats in the circus world: impresario, festival director, artistic director, juror, author, historian, and ringmaster. On
Read moreDrawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
Read moreThis winter, the COVID-19 pandemic will mark its grim two-year milestone. Meanwhile, the performing arts industry continues its tireless preparations
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 moreLuis Raluy Tomás, the patriarch of the traditional Circo Raluy, has died at the age of 79, after a long
Read moreWith our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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