What Does the Future of Circus Look Like for Young Transgender Circus Artists?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the circus industry. With the shutdown of in-person entertainment and many circus studios, the future
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Gaby Merz Wins a Silver Award for Circus Photo
CircusTalk would like to offer congratulations to Gaby Merz, accomplished visual artist who found a passion for circus photography. We
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 102 – Jim Moore, Circus Photographer and Book Publisher
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 3Rs with Matthew Jessner – Episode 2: Measured Optimism – Prudent, Still Bold
As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
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Circus Voices Podcast– CircusTalkPRO Launches New Series 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Stacy Clark on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 2, April 2021
In this new podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s
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CIRCUS JOB AND AUDITION ALERT: Auditions and Opportunities in Circus Education
We are very excited to see how the circus job market is slowly awakening, as well as how companies have
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Presenting: A New Future for Live Performance – The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment Announce Official Partnership
CircusTalk would like to introduce a new collaboration between The 7 Fingers and Shocap Entertainment. The two organizations are setting
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 100: Victor Fomine — Coaching Circus
It’s episode 100 and The Artist Athlete Podcast is celebrating it with our most ambitious project yet! Today, we’re interviewing
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CircusTalk Founder Andrea Honis Featured in The Jersey City Times
Our founder, Andrea Honis, was recognized by a local news segment. Their interview touches on her background, her relationship with
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Circus Immersion–Always in Balance
We’ve all walked on a fallen tree or the playground’s beam with our arms up in the air. A concentrated
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Is Circus OK? Urgent Concerns Revisited–One Year into COVID
It has been a year since the pandemic has created a quarantine zone around the world, halting live performances everywhere.
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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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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 29: Founder of The Artist Athlete Shannon McKenna
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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PRO Exclusive: Think Like An Acrobat–Let’s Represent Yourself–Agents of Circus
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Finn Burnett-Pope
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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CIRCUS JOB AND AUDITION ALERT: Summer Camps are Still Hiring, Festival Open Calls and Race Horse Company Job
Summer Camps are still hiring. This week we had two posts looking for trapeze instructors in the US. Driftwood Day
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YANA–Paper Pages Celebrating Emotional Juggling, Interview with Editor Florence Huet
The brainchild of hoop artist Florence Huet, YANA is a new annual publication that taps into all that is independent, creative
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 100 – Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on
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Wake Up Call for Inclusion–Queering the Circus: Exploring LBGTQIA+ Circus Realities & Possibilities
This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. In this panel discussion about LGBTQIA’s presence in
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Circus Bodies: Aging Circus Bodies
Aging Circus Bodies is part of a new series called Circus Bodies. The introductory article speaks to the importance of
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Creation Space for Creative Projects: 3 Tips
Finding space for your project can be a bigger challenge than you might expect. Circus projects especially tend to have
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Circus Voices Podcast Voted Number 1!
CircusTalk was honored to discover that our podcast Circus Voices was voted number 1 circus podcast in Feedspot’s Top 20 Circus
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Subcase Cyber Live Blends Live and On Demand Events for Programmers
Subcase Cyber Live took place this 15th -21st of February in Sweden and in home offices around the world. This
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 28- Whitney Houston Tribute Artist Ikenna Amaechi
To celebrate the closing of Black History Month on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the
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The 3 R’s–Episode 1, Marketing in Live Entertainment and Circus Arts: Promoting Visions, Preserving Values
As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce a new series hosted by Matthew Jessner called The 3 R’s,
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Press Pass with the Editor, Episode 1, March 2021
In this new podcast series called Press Pass with the Editor, we will be your front row access to what’s
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New Release The Crown Features Black Women in Circus
In celebration of Black excellence in circus, Veronica Blair has produced a video premiere featuring Black women aptly named The Crown.
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JOB ALERT: Opportunities in the UK, Australia, and the USA
This week we are excited to offer job opportunities from three different corners of the globe. Invisible Circus, based in
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In Center Ring – Episode 30: The Cast of The Crown
In Center Ring Presents the cast of The Crown. The much anticipated short film, featuring an all star ensemble of
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The Pivot: Episode 5 – Get Prepared! Demo Reels and Casting Advice With Charlie Burrows
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 99 – Blaze Birge, Creative Director and Owner of Flynn Creek Circus
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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Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Circus Arts
Working in circus can be thrilling, energising and full of moments of joy and excitement. It can also be challenging,
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Keep Blossoming: A 2020 Taiwanese Circus Retrospect in the Pandemic Era
What an odd year for everyone in every corner of the world. In Taiwan, the art centers were closed for
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JOB ALERT: Summer Camps are Hiring Circus Instructors Now
While our industry is still dormant, and it is uncertain if live performances will happen over the summer of 2021,
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Australian Circus Festival: Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced
The 5th edition of the Australian Circus Festival is occurring this February. Due to COVID-19, the competition is virtual. The
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 98 – Petra Massey, Joint Artistic Director of SpyMonkey and MC of Atomic Saloon
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like An Acrobat–Dating/Relationship Advice
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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COSMIC, Circus Pedagogy Goes Digital
COSMIC is the ongoing project of FEDEC[1], in collaboration with the FFEC[2], and it is quite ambitious and innovative. It
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JOB ALERT: Circusstad is Looking for a New Artistic Director
In this new article series, JOB ALERT, we will bring you a closer look into upcoming job opportunities worldwide. Stichting
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 27: Founder Of African Dream Circus Yeneneh Tesfaye
For this third episode of season two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Yeneneh Tesfaye;
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The Pivot: Episode 4 – Let’s be Friends Helping Friends Find Work with Linda Beltran
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
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Circus Bodies: Meaning Makers and Culture Creators
Circus bodies, as a topic, is enormously complex. The angles from which one could approach the subject are limitless. Circus
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Murray Raine
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 97 – Leo Bassi, Sixth Generation Clown and Foot Juggler
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well
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Book Review: “Kicking Sawdust: Running Away with the Circus and Carnival” by Clayton Anderson
I have some pretty distinct memories of going to see the circus with my parents when I was a child.
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The Element of Language of French Contemporary Circus Artists
In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
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Circus in Process with Casus Circus–Episode 4, No Funding
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this
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CASTING ALERT: Artist Residency in Paradise with Momentum Collective
Momentom is a collective of circus artists, yoga teachers and creative entrepreneurs in Canada. The collective’s mission is to re-define
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In a recent letter to members, AYCO/ACE (American Youth Circus Organization and the American Circus Educators)released the details of their
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Cirque Éloize at Opening of World Men’s Handball Championship Egypt 2021
Recently, Cirque Eloize took on an international circus contract, one of the few in existence during the height of a
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The Pivot: Episode 3 – Can’t Stop an Artist From Being an Artist with No Stage No Problem
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 26: The Uncle Junior Project – Founder Veronica Blair
For this special Inaugural episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto honors a historic moment in
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Show Spotlight: A.Lone Brings Laughter to COVID-Weary Audiences Through Digital Circus Performance
CircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 96 – Aloysia Gavre, Co-Founder of Cirque School LA
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a
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DU MA XI Collaboration: The Hard Times in Circus–A World Overview from CircusTalk 2020
DU MA XI is the first circus media in Taiwan, founded in 2020 as a quarterly magazine whose mission it is
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Circus Immersion–Wrapping Up and Dropping Down
The crowd keeps on cheering and clapping for the tamer stealing an extra bow as lions and tigers exit one
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Circus For Every Body–The Extraordinary Bodies Story So Far
We set up Extraordinary Bodies in the flurry of optimism that followed the Olympics in the UK in 2012. We
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New Data Reveals COVID’s Devastating Impact on the Circus Sector
En Piste, the National Circus Alliance of Canada, released the results of their survey on the the impacts of COVID-19.
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CASTING ALERT: Hideaway Circus in New York is Casting
In this new article series, CASTING ALERT, we will bring you a closer look into upcoming casting and job opportunities
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 25: Launching “Tales“ App with Creator Arpit Agarwal
Celebrating the New Year and Season Two of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Arpit Agarwal
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Network Your Way Out of Isolation & Build Your Brand
In 2020, the practice of networking was elevated in the performing arts world, as countless creators turned towards the digital
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Circus School Tuition Costs – A Barrier For Many
Time and time again, as hopeful circus students begin their search for which circus schools to apply and audition for,
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Circus Building in Budapest Celebrates 50th Anniversary Amid Pandemic
The circus building in the heart of Budapest celebrates its 50th anniversary. The pandemic and COVID restrictions haven’t stopped the
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Negotiate For Yourself–The Art of a Good Contract
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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The Pivot: Episode 2 – Industry Crash? No – It’s Time to Create! With Lara Jacobs
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
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Let’s Talk About Concussions
Concussions get a lot of attention in team sports like football, soccer, and rugby, but really, artistic athletes need to
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 95 – Francois Girard, CEO of Dragone
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus
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Goodbye 2020!–An Upside Down Year for Circus
2020–it’s been a year! Whatever role you play in the performing arts world, your work has likely been heavily impacted
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Sidestep into Street Theater and Take Control of Your Entertainment Career
Since the pandemic began, the entertainment industry has been thrown into chaos. Every performer on the planet has been forced
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 24: @Cirque_Psych Founder Janelle Peters
On this special holiday episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Circus Artist & Founder
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 6, Bernice Collins
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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Hideaway Podcast Episode 94 – Dolly Jacobs, Queen of the Air and Co-Founder of the Circus Arts Conservatory
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil‘s current financial challenges and credit rating,
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 23: “Exotic Aerialist ” Candace Cane
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews world famous pole performer, dance instructor,
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The Pivot: Episode 1–The Highs & Lows of Living through 2020: Facing Our New Normal with Chris Nobels
The Pivot is an interview series created to highlight those in our industry who have learned to pivot and find
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Circus in Process with Casus Circus–Episode 3, Cluster Arts
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this
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New Series Vegashitshow Documents the Return of Absinthe and Vegas Circus
In Las Vegas this past Halloween weekend, one of the most celebrated variety arts shows in the US quietly re-opened
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 93 – Pedro Reis, Founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and Legendary Performer
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020–What’s Up with Circus in Australia?
Australia has a unique role in the circus world where both traditional and contemporary circus flourish, and the international touring
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Telling Tales in Circus–A Storytelling Workshop That Kept Performers Connected
Mid-September, Mid-Pandemic I wish I could say we gathered in a dusky church basement or on a sprung floor of
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The Easy Path-Martin Riedel Explores Grief with Circus
On April 13th 2020, award-winning circus artist Martin Riedel‘s father Andreas Riedel passed away. It was a complicated relationship, exacerbated
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 22: “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird Christopher Phi
On this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews “Mystère” Red and Yellow Bird
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In Center Ring – Ep. 29: Jen Bricker-Bauer: Everything Is Possible
In Center Ring Presents the indomitable Jen Bricker-Bauer, acclaimed aerialist and speaker. In this episode Jen opens up about the
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Last Chance–PRO Membership COVID Relief Special Wraps Up in December!
You’re almost there–you’re almost through 2020! While this is an accomplishment in and of itself, there’s one thing you don’t
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El Vuelvo Circular, a Pandemic-Driven Documentary
On Thursday, December 10th, the online premiere of the documentary “El Vuelo Circular” (The Circular Flight) will take place. It
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Resource for Yourself-Mastering Virtual Event Planning
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
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Omnium Circus Brings Diversity to the Forefront–1st Online Spectacle on December 12th
In an age when most circuses are folding up their tents, a new circus is emerging to fill the gulf
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 21: Founder & Creative Director of SOAR Aerial Dance Gena DuBose
This weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features special guest Founder & Creative
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… .. . Resources in the Circus Arts American Circus Educator’s Race & Circus Resource List Caravan The Uncle Junior
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Wake Up Call for Inclusion 06 – Microaggressions in the Performing Arts and Its Impact on Creation and the Workplace
This is the 6th episode is of the series called Wake Up Call for Inclusion. In previous episodes, we have
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Hispanic Marketing and Life Under the Big Top at Florida State University
This year has brought a lot of changes, developments, and new initiatives to CircusTalk. One thing we want to focus
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Act in a Moment–Jen Bricker-Bauer
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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Circus for Change-Equity and Inclusion in Circus Questionnaire-North American Results
Abstract To examine how Circus broadly approaches equity and inclusion in North America, a survey was generated and distributed online.
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In Center Ring – Episode 28: Lisa B. Lewis: A Mission Of Joy
In Center Ring presents the beneficent Lisa B. Lewis, founder of Omnium: A Bold New Circus. In this episode Lisa
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 92 – Edesia Moreno Barata, Acrobatic Choreographer & Judge on the CirqueLIFE Project
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a
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Circus–It’s Been a Year! 2020–Seeking Words & Videos of Support and Hope from Circus World for the New Year
Looking back on circus in 2020 might be a bit scary. We have been through so much since nearly all
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 20: Alegria Hula Hoop Icon Elena Lev
For this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor
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An Interview with World Acrobatics Society Member Panni Speirs
Panni Speirs is a contortion master coach, jazz musician, and motivational speaker who also holds the Guinness World Book of
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A Mobility Perspective on Contemporary Circus
In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
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COVID-19: Reopening the National Circus School in Montreal – A Case-Study
For the National Circus School (ENC), as well as all circus schools around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an
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In Center Ring – Episode 27: Jenny Vidbel: Animals Are Family
In Center Ring Presents the charming Jenny Vidbel, the celebrated animal trainer and guardian of the Al & Joyce Vidbel
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 91 – Joel Gershon, Director of Cirque Du Cambodia
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the
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Mapping Contortion in Japan– Part Three: Cultural Heritage & The Lion Dance
Following up with part one of my series, Mapping Contortion in Japan, I continue exploring the history of contortion and body
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Circus Voices Podcast– Circus in Process with Casus Circus, Episode 2
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus.
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In Center Ring – Ep. 26: Jason Span: Talent Transcends
In Center Ring Presents the mesmerizing Jason Span, US Navy Veteran turned high-flying circus star. In this episode Jason opens
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A Transport-Related Accident May Have Caused the Death of Hungarian Circus Elephants
“A transport-related accident may have caused the death of Hungarian circus elephants,” was a recent statement published by the Hungarian
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 19: The King Charles Unicycle Troupe Director Kip Jones
On this week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews director Kip Jones about how
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 5, Paris
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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Aerialists in Lockdown–Advice from a Seasoned Performer
“Discovering trapeze was like finding a part of me that had been missing, it was my soul mate. The combination
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: Transitioning from Social Circus to Professional Circus
This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, documentarian and director Joel Gershon, and social
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Finding Agency for Circus with Swedens’ First Circus Agency, Illimité
Mette Klouman wanted to be an actress, but she ended up being a publisher for a while instead… until the
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Cirque du Cambodia–Social Circus Artists Shine in New Documentary
Cirque du Cambodia is a documentary film that follows the circus education and emerging careers of two circus artists (Dina
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Innovate For Yourself–Mastering the Side Hustle
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, we are pleased to launch our
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Focus on Climate Change
Join us to discuss the role circus can play in supporting climate action. The work, the process, the touring. How
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Circus Immersion: It’s More Than Just Throwing Objects in the Air
In this short series titled Circus Immersion, Martin Frennette explores the ins and outs of a circus discipline through the
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Women of America: Ida B. Wells
Veronica Blair of the Uncle Junior Project recently partnered with Felicity Hesed, San Francisco based clown and storyteller, to create this
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Launching CircusTalk PRO Special Series
While theaters and circuses are still mostly shuttered and the performing arts is still on hold, it is our mission
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 18: The Contortion Sisters
This weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast hosted by Shenea Stiletto features the fierce Mongolian aerial contortion
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Artcena Announces New Traveling Show Guide/Resource
Artcena, the French National Centre for the Circus & Street Arts has released a new guide for download to help
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MOVE IT! Episode 10 – Aerialists, Part 3
MOVE IT! is Parallel Exit’s free video series looking at circus artists from around the world. This episode is part
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Circus Voices Podcast– Circus in Process with Casus Circus, Episode 1
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus.
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Pushed to the Digital Edge– How to Plan an International Circus Festival During a Global Pandemic!
In its third year, the St. John’s International CircusFest was quickly gaining a reputation as the new bijoux (little jewel)
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In Center Ring. – Ep. 25: Susan Voyticky: “Circus is the Poetry in the Body.”
In Center Ring presents the brilliant Susan Voyticky, an groundbreaking and eclectic artist. In this episode Susan invites us to
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 90 – Laurence Esteve & Brent van Rensburg, Founders of Zip Zap Circus
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about more shows reopening in Las Vegas, New York and California, as well
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Antonella Casella Announces New Position & Deepens Her Commitment to the Circus Sector in Australia
Antonella Casella, an Australian circus advocate, producer, director, dramaturg and performer, has recently announced that she is stepping down from her
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Training, Employment & Culture–Ethiopia’s New Circus Center Aims to Provide It All
In Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, plans to develop a new circus center are underway and the organizers are reaching out
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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director
Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume, Artistic Director of Upswing, as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.
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An Open Call–BETA CIRCUS Launches Two Year Project for EU Artists
Bruno Costa, co-director of Bùssola and co-organizer of LEME Contemporary Circus Festival in Ílhavo, Portugal, has reached out to CircusTalk
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020–The Growing Role of Social Circus
This episode of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series is brought to you in collaboration with CARAVAN, the International
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Circus Voices Podcast– CircusTalkPRO Launches New Series Think Like an Acrobat with Shenea Stiletto
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present an interview with Shenea Stiletto on Audio Explorations with the Editor.
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New Documentary Follows the Journey of Tilde Björfors of Cirkus Cirkör
You can be good at jumping from high altitudes but terrified to say “I love you.” What would the world
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In Center Ring – Ep.24: Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu: Circus Is Community
In Center Ring Presents Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu, founders of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. In this episode, Keith and Stephanie
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The 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa is On, October 19th-24, 2020
The 33rd Edition of the Festival CIRCa will take place this October in Auch, France. Over a series of 10
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Can You Describe Circus in 5 Words?
It is difficult to sum up a whole art form in 500 words, let alone 5, but by streamlining our
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Raphaëlle Boitel Describes Fierce 5: It Wakes Up Something
Sometime in early April, I went through my Google calendar deleting, well, everything. I found myself thinking that it was
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Cirkaskina Virtual Ambassador’s Youth Committee– Building Inclusion, Solidarity & Sense of Community Around the Theme of Culture
Cirkaskina’s first 2020 young ambassadors’ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. John’s International
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Dancing With Gravity: Episode 34, Why ALL Artists Are Neurotic
Are they though? In this episode of the podcast, we examine where creativity comes from. You are about to enter
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In Center Ring – Episode 23: Jessica Hentoff: The Balancing Act
In Center Ring Presents, the wondrous heroine, Jessica Hentoff, founder, executive and artistic director of Circus Harmony. In this episode
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MediaSpace.Global Talks About the Challenges and Opportunities in the Performing Arts Sector with Andrea Honis
Our co-founder, Andrea Honis, has been recently interviewed by Mediaspace.Global, the UK-based, independent professional network for media, marketing, tech, law
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.17: Dancing Is My Voice Founder Lisa Aneiva:
This week’s episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Lisa Aneiva, founder of Dancing Is
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 89 – Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, Stage Director of Cirque Du Soleil’s MESSI
On today’s episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they’ve been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: American Circus – The Now & The Future
This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled American Circus–The Now & The Future,
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The Rise of the New Woman Within the Circus
Women have always had a place in the circus, but it would not be until 1896 that the “New Woman”
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In Center Ring – Episode 22: Sosina Wogayehu: “Africa Is Calling Everyone”
In Center Ring Presents, the incomparable Sosina Wogayehu, the Abyssinian Contortionist. In this episode, Sosina walks us through some of
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 4, Zanda “Zeke” Charles
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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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.16: CIRQO Founder Sue Porrett
This weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Sue Porrett; innovator of the newly
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: A Historical Look at the American and European Traditional Circus–A Comparison
This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, titled A Historical Look at the American and
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Culture and Health with Circus Arts, Circus and Medicine Research
In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
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Circus From the Edge of the World– St. John’s International CircusFest September 25th-27th
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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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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Closer Short Circus Film from Jacksons Lane
Jacksons Lane arts centre has released a contemporary circus short film, Closer, produced by an international collaboration during lockdown between
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When a Selfie Won’t Do: How to Find the Right Circus Photographer
In our visual world, one of the best ways to promote your talents and yourself is through photography. Used properly,
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Statement from Circostrada in Response to the Open Letters of Jasmine Straga and Sosina Wogayehu
Once a year, as part of its programme of activities, Circostrada tends to organise a professional field trip outside Europe,
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Found in the popular inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Prahran; the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is the only course
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With A Net: Insurance for the Circus Arts
Insurance for circus performers feels like a no-brainer (or maybe a “save-your-brainer”) to protect your life and livelihood. But it
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Thank You to the European Juggling Convention for Having CircusTalk!
Have you ever been to the European Juggling Convention (EJC)? This year (Aug 3-11, 2019) it was held in the
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Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight—This Time, Connecting with Ockham’s Razor
On an aerial device that is a giant rectangle, four people slowly explore their boundaries in the air. They depend
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Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight—Raven, A Reflection on Motherhood
In Germany, an insult that is used to shame women for daring to have a career and children is ‘raven
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Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight—Casus Has Circus in Their DNA
Seven acrobats in red fly across the stage, prop each other up, climb atop a tower of their kin, play
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Edinburgh Fringe Spotlight—Join the Feast
Feast by Clout Theatre is on at Summerhall until August 18th, and if you like your physical theater with a heavy
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Edinburgh Fringe Circus Spotlight–XOXO Moongirl Glows
Disaster—or the possibility if it. A glass of milk precariously close to the edge of a table. This is how
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Creating a Mental Health-Conscious Circus Environment; An Interview with Dr. Fleur van Rens
I recently published an article called Mental Health & Circus; The Elephant in the Room– Crucial Resources and a Call
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Meet Circomedia B.A. Graduate, Jamie Double!
Jamie Double began his circus journey at the age of 27 when he discovered Swamp Circus and Circo Kernow in
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Hanging in the Traders Tent at EJC, Checking Out the Props
Of course people come to the European Juggling Convention to juggle, but they also attend to stock up on hard
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Backstage at the European Juggling Convention 2019 with the Production Team
High summer is here, and this August that means the European Juggling Convention is in high gear. For nearly 24
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FUORI ASSE Project: Milan and the Culture of Contemporary Circus That Does (Not) Exist
In the last few years Italy’s capital of fashion and design is expanding its horizons. Being Italy’s second biggest city
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Circus Photography in a Nutshell with Mark Turner
Circus is an exciting and challenging subject for the camera. While there is no shortage of amateur and professional videographers
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Penny Miles Appointed As Circus Oz Executive Director
Circus Oz announces that Penny Miles is appointed as Circus Oz Executive Director. Circus Oz Chair, Nick Yates, explained that
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Protest the Circus Way in Puerto Rico
“Politicians wish to be a real Circus, where empathy, teamwork is practiced, the impossible is achieved and we take care
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Mental Health & Circus; The Elephant in the Room– Crucial Resources and a Call for Action
In September 2018, I wrote an article called Circus Saved My Life–Until It Ruined It. This article was an incredible
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7 Simple Steps on How to Find a Circus Job & Make the Most of Your Profile on CircusTalk
At CircusTalk, the international circus community’s online professional network and resource, a large percentage of our email is from circus
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How a German Circus Saved a Jewish Family of Circus Artists
Back in 2013, I had typed a few words into the Google search bar, and little did I know that
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Underbelly Circus Line-Up for Edinburgh Fringe 2019 Covers It All
Edinburgh Fringe’s biggest circus venue, Underbelly, offers 13 circus shows this August and features five premieres. Such a huge draw
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Gandini’s Spring Demonstrates the Abstract Beauty of Dance & Juggling Combined
Spring by Gandini Juggling arrived in Montreal midsummer (July 3-8) to be part of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival, filling up the
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Kick off Your Contemporary Circus Career with Cirkus Cirkör’s Gymnasium Program
If you’re a Scandinavian teenager aspiring to become a contemporary circus artist, chances are Cirkus Cirkör’s gymnasium program is the
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How to Do It All at The 42nd European Juggling Convention–Quick Talk with Jane Randall
The European Juggling Convention (EJC) is one of the most revered annual juggling events in the world. Now in its
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Juggling and Playfulness: Wasn’t Juggling Supposed to Be Fun?
This last year, I’ve been researching playfulness in greater depth. It has always been an important part of my juggling
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Adaptive Circus Arts at Camputee 2019 with Erin Ball
Erin Ball is a circus artist and coach based in Kingston, Ontario, the owner of Kingston Circus Arts and a
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Mongolia-Bound: A Month-Long Contortion Pilgrimage
Contortion is sprinkled through cultures the world over. Maybe mention of this performing art makes you think of the explosive
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Hot Hints and Tips to Survive (and Thrive!) at Fringe
Fringe. Whether you’re talking Adelaide, Edinburgh, Hollywood or Prague, a Fringe Festival can make you or break you. As a
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Circus Education Page Launched on CircusTalk
CircusTalk would like to announce the release of an updated new feature, the EDUCATION Page. The new feature was launched
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Meet the Graduate from ENC, Ron Oppenheimer
Meet ENC (École Nationale de Cirque, Montréal) graduate Ron Oppenheimer! As the youngest of four siblings growing up in California,
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Quick Talk with Circomedia’s Dr. Bim Mason About the Circus Directing MA
In this companion article to Stav Meishar‘s Molding the Next Generation of Circus Directors at Circomedia , Circomedia co-founder and current
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Programming Contemporary Circus Preserves the Ludique in Life
Ruth Juliet Wikler is a name to know. Earlier this month, she was officially announced the Deputy Director of Programming,
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It’s Official: Ruth Wikler is TOHU’s New Circus Arts Programming Director
This just in– good news from the Montréal circus venue TOHU announcing that the Deputy Director of Programming position has
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Negotiating an Artist Contract, a Complicated But an Essential Skill
As a self-employed artist, you have already negotiated many contracts but have you done it correctly? Did you forget to
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Questions for Circus Research: Exploration of Contemporary Circus in Quebec and Beyond with Louis Patrick Leroux
For our second article in the Adventures in Circus Research series, we hear from Dr. Louis Patrick Leroux, a pioneer of circus
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Stop and Read: Early 20th Century Juggling Manual Re-Release!
Juggling or How To Become a Juggler: the annotated edition is another piece of juggling literature from Modern Vaudeville Press
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Molding the Next Generation of Circus Directors at Circomedia
In Autumn 2019, Circomedia‘s Graduate Class of 2019 will be graduating with a masters degree in Directing Circus. The six
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