“Circus Cartography” with Julia Sanchez- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.72
On this episode of the Circuspreneur podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews co-founder of cartografiacirco.com and coordinator for the international market
Read moreOn this episode of the Circuspreneur podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews co-founder of cartografiacirco.com and coordinator for the international market
Read moreDominique Salerno, one of the many talented artists we work with, took her one woman show, THE BOX SHOW, to Edinburgh Festival
Read moreThe month of March has been a time set aside to recognize and honour the many contributions that women have
Read moreCircomedia are throwing open the doors to their St Paul’s Church venue to and inviting local families and community members
Read moreBack in January, amidst the buzz of the APAP|2024 conference, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York and Performing
Read moreIn early February, 350 supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) gathered at the CAC’s brand-new Big Top on Regatta
Read moreOn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Marianne
Read moreThe 2024 American Performing Arts Professionals conference in New York City asserted itself in a recent press release as the
Read moreIn this very special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate
Read moreThe Southbank Centre today announces its 2024-2025 Performance and Dance programme, featuring an array of international work, contemporary collaborations and
Read moreThe official announcement of María Folguera’s departure from her position as the Artistic Director of Teatro Circo Price came in
Read moreThe New England Center for Circus Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for
Read moreCircusDanceFestival, in collaboration with Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln, presents The Archive Lab—an artistic-reflexive research laboratory designed for dance and circus enthusiasts,
Read moreSARASOTA, FL – Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC)’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global
Read moreThe 15th Budapest International Circus Festival is set to kick off on January 10, showcasing a spectacular gathering of over
Read morePerformed at the Théâtre Graslin in Nantes, France, Rêves by the Ukrainian company Cirque Inshi conveys the stories and values
Read moreThe 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals will be held at Midtown Hilton in
Read moreMark your calendars from January 25 to February 25, 2024, for the grand return of Entre2 BIAC, lighting up the
Read moreFollowing a spectacular return season at the Sydney Opera House, the cast of Circus 1903 are making their way to Arts Centre
Read morePhillip Gandey, a visionary circus director, passed away at the age of 67 after battling cancer. His indelible mark on
Read moreAs a traveling art form, circus—not to mention those who create it and help produce it—has a unique power to
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto celebrates the achievement of Circus Arts Recogntion
Read moreUlla Hokkanen, the esteemed Director of Galway Community Circus (GCC) since 2009, is embarking on a new chapter, bidding farewell
Read moreIt is our pleasure to re-share the Adelaide Fringe’s interview with Australia’s No Strings Attached’s CEO, Dr. Kari Seeley, that
Read moreTo step into a blue-and-white striped circus tent pitched on a concrete lot surrounded by tall office buildings and the
Read moreDuring my month-long stay in the city by the bay, I was thrilled at the opportunity to watch and write
Read moreIn the immortal words of Søren Kierkegaard, “Life must be lived looking to the future, but it can only be
Read moreCircus productions and their audiences are constantly pushing their borders into the wider world of the performing arts. Raffaele De
Read moreFrom its introduction to the region into the present, Baltic contemporary circus has been changing forms and taking on new
Read moreIn December 2022, the inaugural New Horizons Summit took the international circus community by storm, bringing together professionals and captivating
Read moreBriefs Factory is an Australian creative collective who manufacture, cultivate and present evocative, irreverent, physical performance. Inspired by circus, drag,
Read moreA fresh stop in Argentina led the Está Pasando project’s Miguel Manzano to a school that for four decades has
Read moreIs it too romantic to say that a place, a building, has an essence or a spirit that draws a
Read moreFor its 30th anniversary, Cirque Éloize proudly presents a signature show that encapsulates the very essence of the company’s origins,
Read moreThe Circus Arts Conservatory, the nation’s only nonprofit organization that combines professional circus performances with youth circus training and outreach
Read moreCircus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to New York City. For the first time ever,
Read moreCircus, as an art form, has always been about pushing boundaries, defying gravity, and challenging the norms. LEME, the contemporary
Read moreAll the world’s a stage… and whether performing at a local festival, in international competitions, or at a traffic light
Read moreBuilt from steel and rope and held aloft with floating invisible tension, ‘In Common’ is a free work as part
Read moreJoin the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), the pioneering organization at the forefront of contemporary circus arts training in
Read moreThe board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
Read moreFrom September 21 to 25, 2023, the Salieri Festival will mount its third edition and rock the town of Legnago,
Read moreThe FIRCO, short for the Ibero-American Circus Festival, stands as a pivotal event in the global entertainment landscape, despite its
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead
Read moreKristóf István, a Hungarian circus performer with numerous national and international accolades, including the Silver Clown from the Monte Carlo
Read moreFor Britons of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the music hall promised an evening of fun, leisure, and variety
Read moreWith rising temperatures and the global summer heat wave on everyone’s minds, the Avignon Festival took a new approach to
Read moreA magical Chilean island gives rise to a unique company that melds the circus traditions of new and old: the
Read moreCircus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
Read moreCircomedia, Centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre in Bristol, today announced the appointment of Zannah Chisholm as their new
Read moreBy developing street circus into site-specific shows with hidden poetry, the team behind the Creative Europe project “Together! A Circus
Read moreOn the “flip side” of typical city living is a remarkable event that showcases and celebrates some of Singapore’s finest
Read moreFor one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s
Read moreThe Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
Read moreIn early 2023, Frens te Kiefte took over the platform ‘Circusweb.nl.’ After more than twenty years, Circusweb is now in
Read moreWith the appearance of Tainan City’s first-ever big top tent earlier this year, a week of fun and celebration was
Read more“For better and for worse” doesn’t always apply. Whether a loving father walks the bride down the aisle or two
Read morePart of the annual Finnish performing arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus, Race Horse Company‘s
Read moreFor more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to
Read moreReckoning with the events of world history and their lingering effects leads not only to creating stereotypes—it also impacts how
Read moreIt was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
Read moreComing soon to The Beauty at Underbelly’s Circus Hub 2023, the family-friendly circus show Lucky Pigeons marks the Edinburgh Fringe
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreEvery July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
Read more“I want to make people feel, think and wonder – and hopefully question some of the presumptions and prejudices, with
Read moreAs circus schools around the world wrap up another year, the graduating artists get the chance to showcase their skills
Read moreBring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating
Read moreThe 14th Festival Spoffin will take place from 25 to 27 August 2023 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Keep reading to find
Read moreCelebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
Read moreFounders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air
Read moreWith artists coming from its native Lithuania and well beyond it, the International Contemporary Circus Festival Cirkuliacija announces its 2023
Read moreAs they tour the continent, the Esta Pasando project is taking us along for the ride to map out the
Read moreZurich is always beautiful. However, it is never more picturesque or offers more cultural activities than during summer. The entire
Read moreImmerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that
Read moreThe following conversation takes place between ABIGAEL R. WINSVOLD and EMMA S. LANGMOEN, circus artists, co-creators and performers of Acting
Read moreMake way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
Read moreWhether it serves as the soundtrack to a one-person act or a large-scale ensemble piece, what role does music play
Read moreThe Circus Department at Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH – Stockholms konstnärliga högskola) has announced Alisan Funk’s appointment to
Read moreOne of the most widely recognized platforms helping to propel emerging circus talents into great careers in this day and
Read moreAs part of the 10th International Theater Olympics, which runs from April 15 to June 24 in Budapest, Hungary, the
Read moreWATTWIL, SWITZERLAND—On the night of March 11th to March 12th, 2023, Mädir Eugster, the founder of the Wattwiler Rigolo Swiss
Read moreFrom 1 April, Lucho Smit will become the new artistic director of Festival Circolo, the largest contemporary circus festival in
Read moreThe New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
Read morePS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
Read moreFrom the stands of the 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (January 20-29, 2023), Raffaele De Ritis reports to us on
Read moreThe iconic Australian circus show “Infamous” made its debut in the United States on Thursday, March 9, under the Spiegel
Read moreFor the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
Read morePhare, the Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap, is more than a conventional acrobatic circus; rather, Phare artists create and perform
Read moreIn less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
Read moreSan Diego, CA – Sixteen-year-old Luca Flores shined at the Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or in Girona, Spain, with
Read moreWith the premiere of “in_between,” the Finnish company Circo Aereo finally arrives at the Chamäleon. And shows the audience what
Read moreChicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival, the Windy City’s newest multidisciplinary fest, will run from March 9-12, 2023, at
Read moreIn the more than four decades since its inception, Le Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain has become one of
Read moreIn a return to form for the conference itself and a first for Colombian circademics, the fourth Circus and Its
Read moreWant to see something amazing in eastern Vermont? At this year’s Circus Spectacular, produced by the New England Center for
Read moreAs part of the Chicago area’s much-beloved Winter Circus program, the Actors Gymnasium will present its newest original show, CIRCUS
Read moreCreated for the UK’s VAULT Festival later in February, “Cirque du Temps” is an aerial circus show produced by Air
Read moreIt certainly sounds cliched by now to say how nice it is to feel the energy and power of live
Read moreSometimes the most extraordinary things are hidden in plain sight, such as Sweden’s oldest circus, nestled at the end of
Read moreStart your February off strong by tuning in online to the first FE.EM Festival, a brand-new digital showcase of emerging
Read moreGet ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
Read morePlanning your first foray into the circus world? Join Movement X, the unique preparatory circus program at Norway’s Fjordane Folkehøgskule
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is proud to present its Entrapment to Entertainment exhibition, on display for the first time in
Read moreDue to our rather challenging climate outside the warm spring and summer months, Finland hasn’t traditionally been known for its
Read moreA childhood accident wasn’t enough to stop American dancer and musician Joel Brown from taking the stage again. Brought to
Read moreSince 2020, Germany’s CircusDanceFestivalhas worked to help young talents promote themselves and share their work with a public audience… and
Read moreHow do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With
Read moreSpiegelworld, the premier purveyor of immersive entertainment for adult audiences, was born in a century-old spiegeltent in the shadow of
Read moreInvernadero de Circo is a photography exhibit by photographer Gaby Merz designed specifically for El Invernadero, a circus school and
Read morePerformer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex – she tours
Read moreFrequent Flyers®, the first aerial dance school approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational School
Read moreFrom his first venture into the world of social circus, performer and creator Miguel Manzano has made it a mission
Read moreBuilt from classical techniques and a family’s long legacy of work with horses, the Folies Grüss stand apart as a
Read moreWe may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a
Read moreThis December, The Revel Puck Circus is coming to Lewisham with its fantastic five-star winter showcase, The Wing Scuffle Spectacular,
Read morePLAY it again! With Play, a guest performance series of contemporary circus set for 2023, the Chamäleon presents the complex
Read moreThe Afghan Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) is a traveling educational entertainment group in Afghanistan. MMCC accepts children aged 5–17 to learn
Read moreMuch like firefighting itself, conveying aspects of one’s life to an audience requires a certain kind of mettle. In In
Read moreIn its 35 editions, the CIRCa festival in Auch, France, has become a proud showcase of the variety and vibrance
Read moreThe 2023 Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) will take place in the South of France from 12 January
Read moreA new festival enters the scene in hopes of providing a state-of-the-art experience for acts and audiences alike. Learn more
Read moreCraig Quat’s journey on the Circus Voices podcast might have ended, but his functional juggling adventure continues. Now in this
Read moreMore and more young circus artists are exploring the circus craft from new horizons, stepping into the ring with techniques
Read moreThe American Circus Educators (ACE) Conference, a biennial event produced by the American Circus Educators Association, took place this year
Read moreDriven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the
Read moreFor years, Taiwanese photographer Ken Wang and performer/freelancer Chao Wei Chen have worked with Formosa Circus Art and striven to
Read moreThe second edition of DIVE – Deep Learning Activity – will take place from November 30th to December 2nd in
Read moreWe wave goodbye to Subcase and welcome new times and ways to meet in the Swedish circus field. Subtopia looks
Read moreAlready in its 5th edition, the St. John’s International Circus Fest provides a meeting point for far-reaching views and different
Read moreWhether you’re on the studying or the teaching end, aerial training is hard work… but with enough time and support,
Read moreArtists and performers in the New York City area have long relied on The Muse Brooklyn, an aerial studio space,
Read moreA new show three years in the works, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO will give a fresh visual flair to innovative
Read moreCirko – Center for New Circus, founded in 2002, is a prominent contemporary circus venue and artistic development centre in
Read moreOmnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, has been named a 2022
Read moreThe return of the Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival in 2022 marks a continued evolution of how contemporary circus art is
Read moreAn evening of glamor and delight featuring jaw-dropping performances and inspiring stories that celebrate women in circus! Enjoy delicious hors’
Read moreOn the heels of their global voting campaign, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has named the next four inductees
Read moreRevolutionary integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies is returning to Woolwich Works this October with their brand-new production: Delicate. Raw and
Read moreEvery year in Italy, the Mirabilia festival provides a place—or several different types of them—where bold, inventive circus and theatre
Read moreCirque Mechanics partners once again with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center to launch their latest theatrical circus production, Zephyr-A Whirlwind of
Read moreThe World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 26th anniversary (1996-2022) at its annual “Hall of Fame” banquet on September 10,
Read moreThe 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”
Read moreAlready an established presence in the international circus scene, the Ibero-American Circus Festival (FIRCO) returns to the ring to celebrate
Read morePerformers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
Read moreActing for Climate Scandinavia presents “Ripples – The Sailing Circus Performance” at Ofelia Plads, Copenhagen, in September 2022. The seed
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews founder of the Ugandan NGO Kataka
Read moreFrom August 31st to September 4th, the 16th edition of the Mirabilia Festival brings the best of cutting-edge European contemporary
Read moreA brand-new show with an unusual twist provides advice and inspiration to circus artists with a dream of flying solo.
Read moreAt this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
Read moreHosted by the Stockholm University for the Arts, the online Alliances and Commonalities Conference will get you pondering the hows
Read moreWant to kick off your career by practicing circus arts at a world-class institute? Beginning this September, Australia’s National Institute
Read moreLaunching the second year of Cannonball, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre opens up spaces for diverse performance artists to reach
Read moreIt’s no wonder why the Avignon Festival has become one of the circus world’s premier annual events. Each summer, companies
Read moreIf you want to see the very best of Czech contemporary circus, you simply cannot miss the 19th Letní Letná
Read moreRiga Circus, locally known as Rīgas cirks, is a contemporary art centre where different disciplines of art – circus, theatre,
Read moreFollowing over two years of delays, circus educators from across Europe spent five days together in Lappeenranta, Finland, for the
Read moreDragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced today
Read moreLet’s talk about radical art. Maybe it happens in two ways. Either something smashes into a culture so abruptly that
Read moreTo provide a space for artists from across Queensland, Australia, to explore their cultures through physical theatre, Circa is launching
Read moreWhen aerial performance became popular in the 20th century, critics reported the confusing gender appearance of its performers. Muscular women
Read moreLaunched by four European partners, the Beta Circus project lays the groundwork for contemporary circus practice in partnered countries by
Read moreMentorship programs for emerging artists continue to pop up throughout the United States, closing a training gap within the circus
Read moreLifeLine, a part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2022 programme, is Europe’s largest highwire spectacle, performed over the River
Read moreWith its community struggling against poverty, the pandemic, and environmental perils, the Brazilian social circus school Circo Crescer e Viver
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreThe article below is a reflection from Cirque Bijou’s Artistic Director Julian Bracey about their production UNITY, part of the
Read moreEdmonton, AB – Beginning on June 23, 2022, Edmonton will be home to the first-ever Alberta Circus Arts Festival (ACAF),
Read moreWhen five Kenyan acrobats studying at the Sarakasi Trust met producer Alexander Sunny, they came together to form The Black
Read moreThe International festival of contemporary circus Cirkuliacija is a platform that breaks stereotypes about the circus and becomes a meeting
Read moreOn April 23, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) started a new tradition, hosting the AYCO Regional Youth Circus
Read moreIn a world increasingly obsessed with measuring and showing success, it is refreshing, radical even, to have a discipline dedicated
Read moreSince its founding in 1994, Cambodian social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak has made good on its mission to preserve Cambodia’s
Read moreCircus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
Read moreAs the Edinburgh Fringe Festival struggles to balance its budget and keep the event financially viable yet affordable for artists,
Read moreAs part of our continued exploration of the Taiwanese circus industry, question-setter Stella Tsai and interviewer Wen-Ling Lui recapture a
Read moreThe École de cirque de Québec (ÉCQ), a member of the Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec (ADESAQ) and
Read moreIn recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now
Read moreIn 2020, the American Circus Educators Association (ACE) and the American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) provided a comprehensive census of
Read moreFusion Sport helps organizations around the world achieve elite human performance improvement with Smartabase software platform. Fusion Sport, a global leader
Read moreSince its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all
Read moreWith the upcoming fourth tour of its show RagTag: A Circus in Stitches, the New England-based circus collective Cirque Us
Read moreWith 40 years of creating and celebrating Circus in Newfoundland, it’s Wonderbolt Productions’ Ruby Anniversary, and we’re gonna party like
Read moreJacksons Lane’s Nordic Exposure season invites the very best in circus, theatre, and family shows from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
Read moreTo start off Women’s History Month, we would like to shine a light on Ukrainian circus performer Yevgeniya Obolonina, a
Read moreJohnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast present Chris Lashua, the BMX wunderkind turned visionary founder of one of the
Read moreTo weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
Read moreAs part of an effort initiated by the European Theatre Convention (ETC), Circostrada has signed a letter to encourage national
Read moreOn behalf of the International Performing Arts Conference (CINARS) Board of Directors, the respective chairman of the Board and CINARS
Read moreLooking to take your circus practice outside-the-box or tent this summer? Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre wants to help.
Read moreJohnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents Kiarnna Weber, reality show sensation and seventh generation circus star of New
Read moreThis article broadly presents my dissertation defended last June at Concordia University. The main argument is that by offering performances
Read moreCelebrating Black Creators for Black History Month 2022, Johnathan Lee Iverson and the CircusVoices podcast presents the legendary Vanessa Thomas,
Read moreCircostrada, the European network for contemporary circus and street arts, has been awarded three more years of funding by Creative
Read moreWhen the #MeToo movement rose to global attention, the SHIFT– or d Initiatives for Training– project made a joint decision
Read moreFrom February 21 to 23, the youth organization CircusWorks is bringing the Circus Rising Festival to Circomedia and the Lost Horizon
Read moreLEME, an innovative Portuguese arts festival, brings new forms of circus and expression to audiences around the Ílhavo municipality. The
Read moreAfter a time of pandemic-induced limbo for theatres, the latest show from the Kompani Giraff, Clouds, hits the stage of
Read moreDrawn to Life, the long-awaited collaborative production between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, premiered
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreThis episode of the Circus Historical Society’s Circus History Live! vlog series features legendary circus professionals Tina Winn and Nik
Read moreFans of French circus rejoice: after a downscaled 2021 edition of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) festival,
Read moreA conversation with Anna-Sophie Jürgens. Abstract: In this interview circus artist Martin Riedel and technology artist and programmer UliK discuss
Read moreSetting out to redefine how performing art works can reach audiences in more fair, inclusive, and sustainable ways, Perform Europe
Read moreWhat is contemporary circus, and what does contemporary circus in Palestine actually look like? When did it start? What do
Read moreThe times they are a-changing for our industry. With a new year, new technology, and a new phase of the
Read moreIn Europe, the traditional circuses of Finland (2018), The Netherlands (2013) and Hungary (2016) have already been taken into the
Read moreTen years ago, Libby McDonnell walked through our studio doors as Circa’s newly-appointed costume designer. 2010 had been a challenging
Read moreArts Outreach through the Circus Lens What would you do if a library system approached you with a commission to
Read moreGenís Matabosch, circus historian, collector, president of the Circus Arts Foundation in Spain, and founder of the Golden Elephant Circus
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreLuis Raluy Tomás, the patriarch of the traditional Circo Raluy, has died at the age of 79, after a long
Read moreScarabeus Aerial Theatre has released a teaser trailer for their upcoming production, Emerging. The new show highlights the struggles and
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreDance Info Finland’s international Erasmus+ project Digital Leap strives to build up the digital competence of dance and circus artists.
Read moreThousands gather online and in person to celebrate the life of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of the Cambodian arts school
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation announced today new dates and locations for their annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, normally
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreIn participating in the Weiwuying Circus Platform in November 2021, my suspicions were verified: Taiwan has a healthy and burgeoning
Read moreIn participating in the Weiwuying Circus Platform this November 2021, my suspicions were verified: Taiwan has a healthy and burgeoning
Read moreCirque Éloize, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Ivanhoé Cambridge have joined forces to present a unique experience in the heart
Read moreOn behalf of their integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies, Diverse City is to receive £69,940 from the third round of
Read moreAround the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
Read moreAfter a year on hiatus, LEME returns for a different edition, longer in duration because it is spaced out over
Read moreThe Circus Project, a non-profit circus school located in Portland, Oregon that provides recreational classes, intensive Training Companies, and multiple
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreAs part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series
Read moreLas Vegas entertainment giants Criss Angel and Franco Dragone announced their new production “Amystika – The Secret Revealed” to begin
Read moreCircusTalk would like to congratulate Lotta Nevalainen on her recent promotion to Acting Manager Director of CircusInfo Finland. Lotta Nevalainen,
Read moreCaravan, the international youth and social circus network of schools from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has
Read moreFestival international du cirque Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère, which was canceled last year due to the health crisis, will make a comeback
Read moreDrawn to Life is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Written and directed by Michel
Read moreWithin the circus world, a name like Nik Wallenda almost needs no introduction. Everyone knows who the Wallendas are– and
Read moreThe new Salieri Circus Award in Italy refreshes the concept of circus acts as competition, elegantly challenging the notions of both
Read moreThe 12th Young Stage International Circus Festival is to be presented in person in Basel, Switzerland from November 5-9, compliant
Read moreThe 7 Fingers (Les Sept Doigts de la Main) collective’s newest show, “Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story,” opened
Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreThe results are in! FIRCO 2021, the “after-pandemic” edition, took place this October. The festival is an exhibition of Iberoamerican talent
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreI’ve had a daydream of this scene before: a curious scholar peers through a telescope from a high window in
Read moreWith the project “Climate of Change”, MagdaClan company sets off for a journey to a new era. “We would like
Read moreBased in the UK, but with an outreach across 23 countries, The Flying Seagull Project is confronting the harsh reality
Read moreAPAP to distribute more than $2 million in grants to the field as part of its ArtsForward program. The Association
Read moreNew York, NY — For the first time in the Wallenda family’s 200 year history, world-renowned aerialist, high wire artist
Read moreCircus schools are back in swing and Ecole national de cirque (ENC) announced their new director of studies (Thursday, September
Read moreAfter doubts, anticipation, and COVID-19 cancellation, the 2021 edition of FIRCO, Festival Iberoamericano de Circo, is set to take place
Read moreMontreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
Read moreIn its 4th year already, St. John’s International CircusFest is prepared for a second round of pandemic hustle in festival
Read moreNew Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/
Read moreAfter a short period of pandemic early this year, life in Taiwan almost went back to normal in springtime. Since
Read moreIn this podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s happening
Read moreIn her first month as CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark made time in her busy schedule for her favorite part
Read moreAs circus professionals we all know the importance of documenting our performances, events, and coaching sessions. But does your documentation
Read moreWith the upcoming CIMAC (International Congress of Juggling and Circus Arts) this September, the juggling and circus world in Chile
Read moreLast week, we were saddened to hear of the death of Lokru Srey Bandaul, co-founder of social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak.
Read moreSaying no can be a radical act of self-preservation and a way to educate others. In a world full of
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreWhat does it mean to take ownership of your career? And how do you find work-life balance? Join host Ileigh
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreHow can you make marketing less overwhelming? Do you really need a website? If you’ve got your logos and colors,
Read moreHablemos de Circo Radio plunges into the depths, richness, and diversity of the circus arts in Mexico and Latin America
Read moreEvery year since 1947, the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has been uniting jugglers around the world with events, awards and
Read moreThe beginning of the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire circus industry off track, including long-time performer Neisha Murphy. As the
Read moreAs a circus professional, are you getting the most out of your Instagram account? Do you have a clear intention
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 more“Of all the Spiegeltents in all the neighborhoods of Chicago, Cleopatra walks into Chef Caesar’s joint…” starts the Teatro Zinzanni
Read moreWhat’s your relationship to your rates? Are you confident with the rates you set? Or do you have nagging fears
Read moreCircusTalk would like to congratulate busker, school director, and long-time circus performer Donald Lehn on his retirement! Originally from New
Read moreIn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the legacy of PRIDE in circus
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 moreFunambulism: the art of walking on a wire with a balancing pole. Galway Community Circus is hosting a conference on
Read moreWell, don’t be a zombie! You are about to enter a members-only zone.To share this article on your CircusTalk member
Read moreRuth Juliet Wikler, Deputy Director of Programming for Circus/Director, MICC at TOHU/Montréal Complètement Cirque (MCC) probably has a to-do list as long
Read moreDo you need a sales process? If you’re booking entertainment at events or booking your own coaching lessons or classes,
Read moreThe announcement of the Hideaway Circus’ new tour is a spark of good news for the circus community. It is
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus‘s new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around
Read moreAs the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Read moreFeld Entertainment recently announced some exciting news, the appointment of a new casting director, Giulio Scatola. Scatola happily shared the
Read moreHost Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist Léo Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. Léo
Read moreThe show begins. A bearded man’s shadowed profile engulfs the white wall of a fabric tent. Wire figurines of circus
Read moreAs the circus industry comes back to life, a new class of graduates flexes its muscles. These bright artists have
Read moreIn breaking news, Cirque du Soleil is hosting a new vaccination site. This development offers more hope to the performing
Read moreThis June, we are highlighting circus graduates! From social media shoutouts to student interviews, keep an eye out for graduation
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7
Read moreCircusTalk would like to congratulate the Great Moscow State Circus for reaching a milestone! This circus celebrated its 50th anniversary on April
Read moreCirK 2.2 is a sound/movement based project I’ve been working on for almost 5 years now. The origin of this
Read moreCINARS has offered a spring virtual conference focused on encouraging global artistic encounters. From May 25th to May 28th, 2021,
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Jean-Luc Martin on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
Read moreFor the Celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Creative
Read moreCircusTalk would like to congratulate Phare Circus on setting the world record for longest circus performance, and winning 3 international
Read moreFor Leaders, Managers and Organisations Effectively preparing our teams, companies and organisations as we return to work and to work-sites
Read moreBeing nomadic is part of the nature of the circus. Yet the era of the epidemic has exiled artistic and
Read moreFor this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce the relaunch of Beyond Babel coming September 2021, and discuss recent drama with
Read moreLike the rest of the world, American circus artists have spent the last eighteen months largely out of work, unemployed
Read moreCircusTalk would like to congratulate Menno van Dyke on his recent promotion to Artistic Director of the Circusstad Festival. Starting
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreThis year’s World Circus Day marked over a year of life in a pandemic. Some circuses spent the holiday in
Read moreFor Practitioners and Performing Arts Workers As COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, many of us are beginning a gradual return
Read moreIn the world of circus, the whole Earth can be our stage. Local shows find their home all over the
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero
Read moreIn 1982 Brazil joined the international movement inaugurating its official circus school. The decision came from the desire of some
Read moreWhat happens when the trapezes stop swinging, popcorn stops popping, and acrobats, jugglers and clowns have no audience to delight
Read moreDima Shine Founder of Shine Alternative Fitness Studio in Las Vegas is this weeks guest on the Live Like An
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreCircusTalk recently partnered with our Nordic colleagues at Cirkus Syd to present a film series of Nordic circus films. The
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio’s “Show Must Go On” plan for theater in New York
Read moreCelebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring
Read moreCircusTalk would like to offer congratulations to Gaby Merz, accomplished visual artist who found a passion for circus photography. We
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some
Read moreCircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
Read moreIt’s episode 100 and The Artist Athlete Podcast is celebrating it with our most ambitious project yet! Today, we’re interviewing
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse
Read moreOn this celebratory episode honoring International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreThe brainchild of hoop artist Florence Huet, YANA is a new annual publication that taps into all that is independent, creative
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. In this panel discussion about LGBTQIA’s presence in
Read moreFinding space for your project can be a bigger challenge than you might expect. Circus projects especially tend to have
Read moreSubcase Cyber Live took place this 15th -21st of February in Sweden and in home offices around the world. This
Read moreTo celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the cast of The Crown. The much anticipated short film, featuring an all star ensemble of
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a
Read moreWorking in circus can be thrilling, energising and full of moments of joy and excitement. It can also be challenging,
Read moreWhat an odd year for everyone in every corner of the world. In Taiwan, the art centers were closed for
Read moreThe 5th edition of the Australian Circus Festival is occurring this February. Due to COVID-19, the competition is virtual. The
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will
Read moreCOSMIC is the ongoing project of FEDEC[1], in collaboration with the FFEC[2], and it is quite ambitious and innovative. It
Read moreFor this third episode of season two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Yeneneh Tesfaye;
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreWe at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well
Read moreI have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.
Read moreIn times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this
Read moreRecently, Cirque Eloize took on an international circus contract, one of the few in existence during the height of a
Read moreFor this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in
Read moreCircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a
Read moreDU MA XI is the first circus media in Taiwan, founded in 2020 as a quarterly magazine whose mission it is
Read moreWe set up Extraordinary Bodies in the flurry of optimism that followed the Olympics in the UK in 2012. We
Read moreCelebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal
Read moreThe circus building in the heart of Budapest celebrates its 50th anniversary. The pandemic and COVID restrictions haven’t stopped the
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus
Read moreOn this special holiday episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Circus Artist & Founder
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil‘s current financial challenges and credit rating,
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews world famous pole performer, dance instructor,
Read moreThe Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this
Read moreIn Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover
Read moreAustralia has a unique role in the circus world where both traditional and contemporary circus flourish, and the international touring
Read moreMid-September, Mid-Pandemic I wish I could say we gathered in a dusky church basement or on a sprung floor of
Read moreOn April 13th 2020, award-winning circus artist Martin Riedel‘s father Andreas Riedel passed away. It was a complicated relationship, exacerbated
Read moreOn this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the indomitable Jen Bricker-Bauer, acclaimed aerialist and speaker. In this episode Jen opens up about the
Read moreOn Thursday, December 10th, the online premiere of the documentary “El Vuelo Circular” (The Circular Flight) will take place. It
Read moreThis weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features special guest Founder & Creative
Read moreThis year has brought a lot of changes, developments, and new initiatives to CircusTalk. One thing we want to focus
Read moreAbstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online.
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the beneficent Lisa B. Lewis, founder of Omnium: A Bold New Circus. In this episode Lisa
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a
Read moreFor this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the charming Jenny Vidbel, the celebrated animal trainer and guardian of the Al & Joyce Vidbel
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the
Read moreFollowing up with part one of my series, Mapping Contortion in Japan, I continue exploring the history of contortion and body
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus.
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the mesmerizing Jason Span, US Navy Veteran turned high-flying circus star. In this episode Jason opens
Read more“A transport-related accident may have caused the death of Hungarian circus elephants,” was a recent statement published by the Hungarian
Read moreOn this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read more“Discovering trapeze was like finding a part of me that had been missing, it was my soul mate. The combination
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, documentarian and director Joel Gershon, and social
Read moreMette Klouman wanted to be an actress, but she ended up being a publisher for a while instead… until the
Read moreCirque du Cambodia is a documentary film that follows the circus education and emerging careers of two circus artists (Dina
Read moreIn this short series titled Circus Immersion, Martin Frennette explores the ins and outs of a circus discipline through the
Read moreVeronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this
Read moreMOVE IT! is Parallel Exit’s free video series looking at circus artists from around the world. This episode is part
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus.
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the brilliant Susan Voyticky, an groundbreaking and eclectic artist. In this episode Susan invites us to
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about more shows reopening in Las Vegas, New York and California, as well
Read moreAntonella Casella, an Australian circus advocate, producer, director, dramaturg and performer, has recently announced that she is stepping down from her
Read moreIn Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, plans to develop a new circus center are underway and the organizers are reaching out
Read moreStaffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume, Artistic Director of Upswing, as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.
Read moreBruno Costa, co-director of Bùssola and co-organizer of LEME Contemporary Circus Festival in Ílhavo, Portugal, has reached out to CircusTalk
Read moreYou can be good at jumping from high altitudes but terrified to say “I love you.” What would the world
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu, founders of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. In this episode, Keith and Stephanie
Read moreThe 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa will take place this October in Auch, France. Over a series of 10
Read moreSometime in early April, I went through my Google calendar deleting, well, everything. I found myself thinking that it was
Read moreCirkaskina’s first 2020 young ambassadors’ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. John’s International
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents, the wondrous heroine, Jessica Hentoff, founder, executive and artistic director of Circus Harmony. In this episode
Read moreThis week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Lisa Aneiva, founder of Dancing Is
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they’ve been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled American Circus–The Now & The Future,
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents, the incomparable Sosina Wogayehu, the Abyssinian Contortionist. In this episode, Sosina walks us through some of
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreThis panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled A Historical Look at the American and
Read moreIn times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
Read moreThe Third Annual St. John’s International CircusFest takes place September 25-27, 2020. Traditionally, the Festival occurs in coastal St John’s,
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the innovative Fanny Kerwich, the visionary founder of Lone Star Circus. In this episode Fanny shares
Read moreJacksons Lane arts centre has released a contemporary circus short film, Closer, produced by an international collaboration during lockdown between
Read moreOnce a year, as part of its programme of activities, Circostrada tends to organise a professional field trip outside Europe,
Read moreI first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation
Read moreExtraordinary Bodies, a partnership between leading circus production company Cirque Bijou and award-winning arts and diversity practitioners Diverse City, champions
Read moreThis week on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews co-founder of AcroCompanion David Gillemont. AcroCompanion(co-founder Lander
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Samantha Panda, a world traveling Contortionist,
Read moreThe contemporary circus company Mimbre took their work to the couch with this fascinating collage piece titled The Sofa Dance.
Read moreThis week The Uncle Junior Project takes a break from its regularly scheduled content to present new historical research called Entrapment
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows that are taking place even with a global pandemic, including a
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews womenpreneur & aerialist Summer Lacy who
Read moreThis week, the red-haired tornado herself joins the podcast to talk about how moving from her small town in Ireland
Read moreHaving explored early traces of contortionism throughout Japan’s entertainment history in Part One of this series, I will now discuss
Read moreTwo women connected through their life’s work with circus, Sosina Wogayehu and Jasmine Straga, have recently responded to Circostrada‘s report
Read moreSeparating art from commerce is a means to future proof our artistic practice. As the Adelaide Fringe festival drew to
Read moreIn Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida
Read moreA look at some of America’s most intriguing circus aerialists, featuring Noeli Acoba, Eric Allen, Vanessa Aviles, Lindsay Culbert-Olds, Eve
Read moreJon Stranks started his professional career at the age of 6 years old. (7:18). He went on to be in
Read moreAward-winning aerialist Diego Salles has made a video that is firmly rooted to the earth, which he calls REBOUND–There is
Read moreSarasota, Florida- August 17, 2020. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the Class of 2021. The
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode
Read moreA look at some amazing circus aerialists, bringing joy and wonder to audiences all over the world. Part 1 of
Read moreFrom a childhood history of designing costumes and “pratting about onstage” (7:05), Rebecca Truman began Skinning the Cat, one of
Read moreThe question that comes to mind is, how have you been surviving? This is not a hyperbole as the world
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second
Read moreBorn in China under the rule of Chairman Mao Zehdong, Guang Rong Lu began his circus training at the age
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In
Read moreAt the beginning of July, CircusWorks, the UK Youth Circus Network, launched an online community event for learning, listening, debating,
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreIn Center Ring presents the regal Joseph Pinzon. The aspiring theater artist turned soaring circus star and producer. In this
Read moreListen in as hoop artist and self-proclaimed sparkling garbage, Julie Marshall, grapples with the question: WTF is ART anyway? And
Read moreTake a deep dive into the world of directing with Jesse Dryden. Jesse is the only Canadian graduate of the
Read moreEscuela Nacional de Circo de Puerto Rico (ENCPR) (The National Circus of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit entity that was
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the prodigious Gena Shvartsman Cristiani, the prolific creative and fifth generation circus artist. In this episode,
Read moreThis week’s episode of The Artist Athlete Podcast gets real meta real fast by interviewing Shenea “Stiletto” Booth about her
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with his unique brand of showmanship.
Read moreA peek inside the social circus company Circus Harmony, with multiple performances and interview with Founder, Executive and Artistic Director
Read moreThe International Jugglers Association’s Festival (founded in 1947) celebrated its festival as many other circus festivals this year did–online. This
Read morePhoto Credit: Grace Gershenfeld It’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of
Read moreCircus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series titled Monkey See, Monkey Discuss created
Read moreThe staff and board of directors of the John and Mable Ringling Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the
Read moreDuring this crazy time each person is affected in a different way. Many aspects of daily life have changed and
Read moreHe left us too early as he was a few weeks shy of turning 31. Nakotah Lomasohu LaRance was a world-famous Native
Read moreThis is the episode where Shannon fangirls for an hour over aerial ICON Isabelle Chasse. Isabelle immortalized the aerial act
Read moreI started producing contemporary circus in 2004 in Sapporo when I was working for the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (in Japan,
Read moreIn Center Ring presents, the delightful, Noeli Acoba. The budding circus star turned YouTube sensation. In this episode, Noeli takes
Read moreThe Artist Athlete Podcast was created in 2018 by circus artist Shannon McKenna. According to her website, by interviewing guests
Read moreOn today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse‘s training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque
Read morePerformers delivered letter from all the UK’s top circuses Letter warns that industry faces collapse in as little as 2
Read moreTranscribing my conversation with Deb Wilks (Executive Director) and Kate Malone (Executive Producer) of Cluster Arts was like time travel. We spoke
Read moreThe Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
Read moreRingmaster and CircusTalk writer Johnathan Lee Iverson has created a podcast/vlog series called In Center Ring where he showcases established
Read moreOn July 8th, 3:30 pm EST, a team from Concordia, spearheaded by Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux (of the Montreal Working
Read moreOn today’s episode, Cirque Du Soleil‘s official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed
Read moreNormally the seasonal premieres of the Swiss circuses are as much a part of spring as the first flowers and
Read moreOn today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The
Read moreIt’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
Read moreIn episode 6: Part 2 of our series looking at iconic moments of the nonprofit era of The Big Apple
Read moreThe international contemporary circus festival Cirkuliacija is returning to Kaunas, Lithuania this June of 2020 in a new format due
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation began in 1988 and has since inducted 140 circus artists from around the world. The
Read moreFrom self-quarantining to social distancing, feeling “stuck” is a unanimous condition we’re experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the
Read moreIt’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
Read moreThis week in Circus is usually your go-to place for a brief round-up of the circus industry’s top news. However,
Read moreI remember sitting in a patch of sun after I had finished teaching for the morning. I spoke with Jed
Read moreIn episode 5: A conversation with Chris Lashua, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cirque Mechanics – with exclusive video
Read moreJoel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,
Read moreRecently, an acrobat fell 25ft to the floor at the 2nd International Air Athletics Championship in Riga, Latvia[1]. In 2018,
Read moreIn episode 4: Enjoy some iconic moments from the first four decades of The Big Apple Circus. Thanks to Paul
Read moreShane is from the Lennon Family that has owned and operated circuses in Australia and New Zealand for over 120
Read moreIn 2021, Circus Days and Nights will have its world premiere. A new opera by Philip Glass with libretto by
Read moreIt’s an uncertain time for all of us in the circus community, not the least of all the graduating students
Read moreWelcome to Circus and Changing Realities 2020–A Series of Virtual Dialogues about the Future of Circus. In this episode titled Hablemos de
Read moreA conversation by Mirjam Hildbrand & Anna-Sophie Jürgens In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of
Read moreAlmanac Circus Dance Theatre is known for their multi-disciplinary work, and now with their latest piece, an exquisite corpse style
Read moreIn Episode 3: Physical Comedians and Clowns. This week, Parallel Exit aims to bring some levity into our lives. Featuring
Read moreIn a sea of unpleasant news last month we were happy to see something inspirational pop-up. It was a notice
Read moreThere is power in gathering. Storytelling, sharing ideas and laughter are tangible things. Currently, we are lucky to have virtual
Read moreCircus Arts Hub is the brainchild of Australia’s Antonella Casella, an original member of Rock n’ roll and Vulcana Women’s
Read moreMoira Orfei Circus is releasing the documentary The World of Moira for free, live-streaming via Facebook on April 17th, 2020
Read moreArtistic director of Parallel Exit and circus artist Mark Lonergan is making good use of his quarantine time by giving
Read moreA profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals
Read moreEcole de Cirque de Quebec’s annual graduate final exam Épreuve Synthèse took place this past March 2020 just before the
Read moreThere have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
Read moreIt is strange in these times of canceled shows to read a review, but it just so happens that our
Read moreZak McAllister and Stephen Doutt, two circus school students from Philadelphia, are using their quarantine time to create. Already on
Read moreThe entertainment world is in a spiral, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cirque du Soleil has temporarily laid off 95%
Read moreCirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
Read moreIn a letter from the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque, many learned on March 25th of the cancellation of the beloved
Read moreIn October of 2019, CircusTalk went to Spain to participate in FIRCO and we made it a point to visit
Read moreFrom its explosive and bold beginnings in Cardiff, 1986, NoFit State is now the UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company,
Read moreOn November 6, 2019, Gibney Dance, a prominent dance institution in New York City, hosted a Long Table discussion entitled
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