Beat The Heat With The Summer Circus Spectacular In Sarasota
Circus fans of all ages, from near and far, can beat the heat this summer at reasonable prices while experiencing
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Award-Winning Revel Puck Circus Premiere Their First New Major Production In Three Years On Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The multi-award-winning Revel Puck Circus are returning to their home turf of East London with their first new major production
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Old and New Favorites at the 15th MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE
The 15th anniversary edition of Montréal Complètement Cirque, running from July 4 to 14, 2024, promises to be bring back
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Aerial Artists Take Centre Stage in Circomedia’s First-of-its-kind Week-long Aerial Creation Intensive
Circomedia’s first-ever week-long Aerial Creation Intensive, featuring workshops, aerial lessons, and a performance sharing opportunity, takes center stage from Monday,
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Santiago Pt. 2
“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
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As StageLync Ushers in a New Era for the Performing Arts, CircusTalk PRO Talk Series Concludes
As we say goodbye to the PRO Talk series, with Billy Alwen’s episode in April bringing it to a close,
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Creating Circus Work – From Inspiration To Stage: The Performance
In this trilogy of circus artist interviews, we delve into the personal journeys of three solo artists whose work, in
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Creating Circus Work – From Inspiration To Stage: The Showcase
In this trilogy of circus artist interviews, we delve into the personal journeys of three solo artists whose work, in
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Creating Circus Work – From Inspiration To Stage: The Pitch
In this trilogy of circus artist interviews, we delve into the personal journeys of three solo artists whose work, in
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Circuspreneur with Shenea Stiletto: She Should Run With Erin Loos Cutraro
On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the CEO and Founder of She Should Run Erin
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New Circus Study Examines Lingo and Community
In the early 2000s, I attended a ghost tour in my hometown of Staunton, Virginia, a small valley city nestled
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New Partnership Aims to Elevate Ethiopian Circus Arts to Global Stage
In a significant development for Ethiopia’s cultural sector, the Ministry of Culture and Sports has signed a landmark memorandum of
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Shadows and Tempests Bring a Woman’s Journey to Life in Anouk Vallée-Charest’s ‘Waves’
Framed by long brown hair, Anouk Vallée-Charest’s large, bright features beamed as we said hello. We have met to discuss
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Where Are All the Creative People? – Part 2
“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child;
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Circuspreneur with Shenea Stiletto: Circus Couture by Cure4TheKids with Annette Logan-Parker & Amber Williams (Ep. 74)
On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews founder of Cure 4 The Kids & Circus Couture
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Circuspreneur with Shenea Stilleto: Unionizing The Medieval Times with Erin Zapcic (Ep.73)
On this episode of the Circuspreneur podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews writer and actor turned unionizer, Erin Zapcic. Erin worked
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Where Are All the Creative People? – Part 1
I will be honest; I hate articles about creativity and innovation. I don’t like hearing people talk about it; I
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“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
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Santiago
“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
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NID_New Italian Dance Platform Returns to Vicenza
The historic city of Vicenza, graced with the architectural masterpieces of Andrea Palladio and recognized on UNESCO’s World Heritage List,
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Explorations of Research and Creation with Charles Batson – Relationships Between Humans & Non-Human Animals
CircusTalk is pleased to present “Explorations of Research and Creation with Charles Batson.” A series dedicated to provocative dives into
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Newly Translated E-book Offers Fresh Perspectives on the History of Dance
The Theatre Academy of Uniarts Helsinki has unveiled an e-publication that promises a fresh perspective on the history of dance.
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How to Function in a Feminist Way with Steph Cox from Women’s Circus
When this series began, a few people and institutions came immediately to mind. One was Women’s Circus in Melbourne. Being
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Upswing Launches ‘Seasons’ Learner Resources
In a dynamic collaboration with schools and families, UK’s award-winning contemporary circus company Upswing, under the direction of Victoria Dela
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PRO Talk: Gender Representation in Circus. Conversation with Ess Hödlmoser
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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PRO Talk LIVE at Cirque de Demain: Gender Representation in the Circus Arts with Diana Salles & Stacy Clark
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 65. – U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Marianne Williamson Discusses the Impacts of Policy on the Circus Arts Industry
On this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Marianne
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Circus History Live! Featuring Legendary Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson
This episode features legendary ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson. From Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to Circus Omnium to
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 64. – U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Jason Palmer Discusses the Impacts of Policy on the Circus Arts Industry
In this very special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate
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Creative Exploration with Archive Lab at CircusDanceFestival 2024
CircusDanceFestival, in collaboration with Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln, presents The Archive Lab—an artistic-reflexive research laboratory designed for dance and circus enthusiasts,
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Spreading Smiles: Laughter League Launches ‘Cool Fool School’ in Atlanta
Experience the Laughter League’s ‘Cool Fool School’—a specialized physical comedy workshop with renowned instructors coming to Alliance Theatre Atlanta from
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“The Stage is My Reality, the Theatre is My Fortress”: Cirque Inshi’s “Rêves”
Performed at the Théâtre Graslin in Nantes, France, Rêves by the Ukrainian company Cirque Inshi conveys the stories and values
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Act in a Moment—Showcasing Cirque de Demain Talents
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed! With circus, the art is usually left
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YUCK Circus Pairs Subliminal Normalization with Bold, Frank Fun! – Interview with Georgia Deguara
“There’s some shows where we’ve had people come up and do a shoey–randomly–because they were so excited. Do you know
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Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO: Where Small Actions on Stage Have Big Effect
To step into a blue-and-white striped circus tent pitched on a concrete lot surrounded by tall office buildings and the
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Entre Chien et Louves: How Cirque Leroux Looks to the Future
In the immortal words of Søren Kierkegaard, “Life must be lived looking to the future, but it can only be
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Cirque Immersive: Performers on the Border of Artistic Genres
Circus productions and their audiences are constantly pushing their borders into the wider world of the performing arts. Raffaele De
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Epicirq 2023: Heading Towards Diversity in Baltic Circus
From its introduction to the region into the present, Baltic contemporary circus has been changing forms and taking on new
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Queering the Circus and Beyond with Briefs Factory Collective
Briefs Factory is an Australian creative collective who manufacture, cultivate and present evocative, irreverent, physical performance. Inspired by circus, drag,
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Chamäleon Theater: A Century of Shaping Berlin’s Arts Scene
Is it too romantic to say that a place, a building, has an essence or a spirit that draws a
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Berlin
“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
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10 Questions with Cirque du Soleil’s Audrey Labeau
Meet Audrey Labeau – A French banquine, hand-to-hand flyer currently working in the Cirque du Soleil show O in Las
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What Defines a Circus Show?
Circus artists from all around the world have proven that there is more than one way to perfect skills, create
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Kati Kallio Found The Perfect Medium For Her Art In Film – Now ‘Walks With Me’ Wins A Number Of International Awards
In ten minutes, the touching film “Walks With Me” takes the viewer through the life of a woman in an
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Dubai
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Motherhood & Circus: A Conversation with Anke van Engelshoven of still hungry
One theme that I’ve been exploring in this series has been the difference, or balance between celebration and redress, filling
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Review: The Contemporary Circus Handbook
Modern Vaudeville Press’s new book The Contemporary Circus Handbook, written by Eric Bates and edited by Kim Campbell with Benjamin
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‘No Animo Mas Anima’- Farewell to the circus beasts?
A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology in Châlons-en-Champagne reflects upon the ongoing debate about the
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The New Traditional Circus of Hermanos Castro in Chiloé
A magical Chilean island gives rise to a unique company that melds the circus traditions of new and old: the
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Beyond Smiles and Splits – The Circus Label
We live in a time where labels and their necessity are questioned. Does a product need a known brand to
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Hot Jam Puppet Slam heats up NECCA
BRATTLEBORO, VT– North Star Puppets and New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) team up to present a festival of
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The Simultaneous Creations of Diana & Delusional
Diana Salles and Firenza Guidi both have enormous smiles. They speak from the heart and listen patiently with unwavering, attentive
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Agit-Cirk Dance/Circus Show ‘Insomniac’s Fable’ to Hit Edinburgh Fringe
Appearing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s annual Finnish arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Imsoniac’s Fable by the company
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Art and Representation: Non-European Circus Groups at Cirkuliacija ’23
Reckoning with the events of world history and their lingering effects leads not only to creating stereotypes—it also impacts how
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Montréal
“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
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An Interview With Shana Carroll, Member of the Order of Arts and Letters of Quebec
Shana Carroll’s name does not require an introduction for anyone who follows the development of the circus arts. When at
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Circus History Live! Featuring Sylvia Zerbini
Inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2008, Zerbini hails from a nine-generation circus family and has been performing
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Notre Dame De Paris: Reviving a Classic Story Through Song, Choreography, and Circus
International musical hit Notre Dame De Paris, written by Luc Plamondon and composed by Richard Cocciante, has been making its
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 6: Functional Juggling
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 5: Juggling Pedagogy
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 4: The Juggling Market
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 3: Sport Juggling
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 2: History
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 1: Introduction
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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For Ninth Summer, TOHU’s MICC Brings Circus World a Full Marketplace of Ideas
Every July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
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Is non-binary the modern feminism? An interview with Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard
Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard is an interdisciplinary artist working through circus and film. I first saw their work at the Montréal
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Jumping Into the Void: Les Envols of the 2023 Fratellini Cohort
As circus schools around the world wrap up another year, the graduating artists get the chance to showcase their skills
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Circus Cities with Shenea Stiletto – Las Vegas
“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
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Zurich’s Annual Summer Theatre Spectacle Goes Into Its 43rd Year
Zurich is always beautiful. However, it is never more picturesque or offers more cultural activities than during summer. The entire
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: RENÉ BAZINET! Master of Physical Comedy and Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown
Embodying perfection of movement, precise and unusual body placement, and rhythmic timing, René carries us through his incredible career. Collaborating
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NECCA Youth Troupe Opens for Northampton Circus Show “One Man’s Trash” by Cirque Us
Northampton, MA-– The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts school in the United States, brought
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“Elbows In My Ears” with Trailblazing Clown DANISE PAYNE- Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.56
On this whimsical episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Danise Payne, a circus clown
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The Rainbow is Enuf: an evolution, a healing, a joy
Last September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Closure and Conclusions
Many artists lose a sense of belonging and can’t seem to find their footing once a show is wrapped and
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The Journey is the Thing
Twenty years ago, on the fourth floor of a steamy dance studio in NYC, I had just finished teaching my
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ROCH JUTRAS! Cirque du Soleil MVP of Clowns since Day 1
Roch has been with Cirque since the birth of the company and was a part of the very first rise
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: Mukhtar O. S Mukhtar! Dancer, Choreographer & Director of Cirque du Soleil’s MESSI 10, HELENE FISCHER, & ECHO
Navigating show business with his feet on the ground, Mukhtar danced his way from stage performer all the way to
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: JONATHAN BUESE! High Bar Hopping Cirque du Soleil Artist
With great height, comes great responsibility. Jonathan swings us through the challenges of the high bar acts of Mystère, Alegria,
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Authentically Honoring Women in Circus
Morning Armor. I woke up thinking about this publication: an article about women in circus to be published in alignment
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American Circus Through the Pages of History: A Reading List
I’m always a little jealous of circus scholars that can begin their articles by describing what it felt like to
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Rose Alice: Interview With A Rogue Ballerina And Choreographer
Rose Alice is an award-winning Rogue Ballerina and Choreographer who cites dance as being her absolute purpose in life. Her
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Cirque de Demain: The Wings’ Beat of Tomorrow’s Circus
In the more than four decades since its inception, Le Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain has become one of
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At VAULT Festival, “Cirque du Temps” is Contemporary Send-Up to Circus Classics
Created for the UK’s VAULT Festival later in February, “Cirque du Temps” is an aerial circus show produced by Air
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Giving 100%?
Circus artists repeat the same tricks over and over again to reach a level of excellence and performance quality that
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Joel Brown, Paraplegic Dancer And Singer-Songwriter
A childhood accident wasn’t enough to stop American dancer and musician Joel Brown from taking the stage again. Brought to
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Building the Muscles of Creation: Circadium Circus School Now Taking Applicants for 2023
How do you help a nation’s circus art to blossom? Guide up-and-coming American circus artists to become creative game-changers. With
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Invernadero de Circo – A Photo Exhibit by Gaby Merz
Invernadero de Circo is a photography exhibit by photographer Gaby Merz designed specifically for El Invernadero, a circus school and
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Dimitri – Swiss Clown, National and International Legend
Dimitri is a Swiss and international legend. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone in Switzerland who hasn’t heard of
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Clowns Without Borders – Bringing Laughter to Where it is Needed
Clowns Without Borders was founded in 1993. Best to say it in the words of the Clowns themselves: “We bring
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: JOHN GILKEY! Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown & Master of Comedy
Legendary Cirque du Soleil clown John takes us on a journey with his method of character creation for Cirque. From
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“My Kingdom For a Horse”: How the Folies Grüss Illuminates French Circus History
Built from classical techniques and a family’s long legacy of work with horses, the Folies Grüss stand apart as a
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New “Bodies” and New Stories From our Talented Teammates
We may hold most of our meetings virtually, but this holiday season, two members of Team CT are having a
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Jan Rok Achard: The Pragmatic Dreamer
One of the founders of La TOHU, Canadian circus school director, consultant and visionary Jan Rok Achard spent his life
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The Revel Puck Circus Packs Five-Star Festivity in New Wintry Showcase
This December, The Revel Puck Circus is coming to Lewisham with its fantastic five-star winter showcase, The Wing Scuffle Spectacular,
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Smashing Traditions: Gandini Juggling Turns 30
Through a unique blend of juggling with dance and movement arts, the Gandini Juggling company has slowly made its name
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Interview With The Creators of Chimera – an Act Like No Other
Brandon Birchak and Melissa James have created Chimera together, an amazing aquatic act which in this form has never been performed
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ROUND UP: Circus Immersion with Martin Frenette
Ever wanted to walk a mile in another circus artist’s shoes? In Martin Frenette’s Circus Immersion article series, you’ll get
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ROUNDUP: Circus Bodies with Madeline Hoak
Happy Halloween to all you lovely CircusTalk members! This week, we invite you to revisit Madeline Hoak’s amazing series, Circus
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Catch Me if You Can: Circus Photography with Taiwan’s Formosa Circus Art
For years, Taiwanese photographer Ken Wang and performer/freelancer Chao Wei Chen have worked with Formosa Circus Art and striven to
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Widening the Scope of Circus
I have made my career as a dancer, physical theatre performer, director, and teacher. In 2005, I joined Salpaus Circus
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Circus History Through Photographs: Dawn V. Rogala at the 2022 CHS Convention
At this year’s annual Circus Historical Society convention, writer and circus scholar Aine Norris got to speak with photographer and
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Circus Voices: Circus Reimagined with Johnathan Lee Iverson Ep.1. – Juno Nedel from Cia Fundo Mundo
And now Circus Voices Presents Circus Re-Imagined. In this four-part episodic series, we invite industry leaders who are boldly and
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Act in a Moment–Lookingglass Alice
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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Genderful Bodies in Aerial Motion!
When aerial performance became popular in the 20th century, critics reported the confusing gender appearance of its performers. Muscular women
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The Work Hunt
Cheers erupt from the crowd, hats are thrown high in the air, and all the graduates walk out with the
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As Headlines Fly, Photo Shoot Bridges Discussion About Circus Photography
Circus photographer Avi Pryntz-Nadworny made the news on April 15th when, during a photo shoot with headlining Cirque US performer
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens – Now Available on CircusTalk PRO
In our Pro exclusive video series, 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens, Stacy Clark hosts conversations with international industry
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Finding Your Clown Character
If in my first article, I drew our attention to having the right attitude for performing in front of an
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Expanding “Hot Clown Sex” Series, the Hot Clown Company Helps Chicago Comedy Get Physical
Following the sold-out and extended run of their smash hit Hot Clown Sex: The Second Coming, the Hot Clown Company
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Creating Magic
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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How to Clear the Obstacles to Success?
In this article, let’s examine a little more deeply that quality which is so similar to fear, but —more precisely—
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The European SHIFT Project Shares Results of “Gender and Power Relations” Study
When the #MeToo movement rose to global attention, the SHIFT– or d Initiatives for Training– project made a joint decision
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The Latest American Circus: Vazquezes’ FLIP Welcomes Everyone to the Family
Launching its first tour in March, FLIP Circus is the latest offering from the renowned Vazquez family. Created to run
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.39: “ Capturing The Humanity Of Circus Performers “ with Avi Pryntz-Nadworny
Celebrating a New Year and a New Third Season of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews
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Luis Raluy Tomàs, Circus Legend, Dies at the Age of 79
Luis Raluy Tomás, the patriarch of the traditional Circo Raluy, has died at the age of 79, after a long
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New Scarabeus Video Sheds Light on Gender Dysphoria and the Parent-Child Bond
Scarabeus Aerial Theatre has released a teaser trailer for their upcoming production, Emerging. The new show highlights the struggles and
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Casting from All Sides
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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New York City’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Gets Funding to Provide FREE Holiday Entertainment
Around the world, local and national governments are funding and supporting more holiday entertainment than usual this season to uplift
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Circus Immersion – Two Ropes, an Iron Bar, and Many Variations-Pro Exclusive
There’s the red nose, the lion’s mane, the fan used to cross a high wire, a bagful of popcorn. Those
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Compassionate Coaching
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Raising Up
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
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The École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Montreal, September 26, 2021 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM).
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Circus Immersion – Lights on Those in Their Flyer’s Shadow–Pro Exclusive
Human beings are conditioned to look up, our eyes instinctively go for the top. Tourists stare at a tower’s peak
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Casting Talent for TV
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep.4, Adrian Porter on Coaching to Autonomy, and So Much More!
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development tools
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Congratulations–and Farewell–to Donald Lehn
CircusTalk would like to congratulate busker, school director, and long-time circus performer Donald Lehn on his retirement! Originally from New
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Circus Immersion–Keeping the Movement Going in the Art of Being Upside Down
An Olympic diver slowly bends forward, lays his palms in front of his toes, and rises into a perfect handstand
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Circus Bodies: Sideshow and Extreme Circus Bodies
Shep Huntly is known for suspending a live car battery from his nipples. Sparks fly as he receives electric shocks
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep.3, Mapping Your Career with Dustin Walston
With our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
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Circus Immersion: The Human Body in All Its Simplicity
Flexibility, or a lack of it, finds its way in each and everyone’s life. Daily reminders come when one bends
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Circus Bodies: BIPOC Circus Bodies
Last week was the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. Last summer, world-wide protests erupted and calls for real, sustainable
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Circus Bodies: Circus Bodies with Disabilities
After the inaugural Circus and Its Others conference in 2016, a series of articles was published in Performance Matters, a peer-reviewed journal.
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360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Ep. 2, Bouncing Around with Director Zeb Hunter
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Hideaway Podcast Episode 105 – Martin Burton, Founder and Owner of Zippos Circus
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce the relaunch of Beyond Babel coming September 2021, and discuss recent drama with
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Circus Bodies: Fat Circus Bodies
I recently spoke with Amber Parker and Michael Jay Garner, two US circus professionals, about fat circus bodies. Through their
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With our new video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we kick off our PRO
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CircusTalk PRO Member Showcase: Sarah Louis-Jean
We at CircusTalk are grateful for each and every one of our members. From discipline to background, the CircusTalk community
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 30: The “Ladybug” from OVO Michelle Matlock
Celebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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
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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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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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The crowd keeps on cheering and clapping for the tamer stealing an extra bow as lions and tigers exit one
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So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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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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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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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 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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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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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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Echoes from the Center Ring–New Book Looks at the Influence of Rob Torres
I first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob
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Do The Sofa Dance with Mimbre
The contemporary circus company Mimbre took their work to the couch with this fascinating collage piece titled The Sofa Dance.
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Act in a Moment–Susan Voyticky
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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In Center Ring – Episode 16: Paul Binder: “Follow Your Bliss”
In Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode
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Cluster Arts: Brisbane’s Circus Management Team Backstage and Taking Care of Business
Transcribing my conversation with Deb Wilks (Executive Director) and Kate Malone (Executive Producer) of Cluster Arts was like time travel. We spoke
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Act in a Moment–Marco Motta
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 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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Traditional and Contemporary Collide in Circus Krone Mandana Premiere
Can a horse and a lion fall in love? This is the “cheeky” through-line of Circus Krone’s newest show Mandana.
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Do You Really Need a Circus Agent?
As a circus artist, how do you sign up with an agency? Which agency would get you the types of
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Stéphanie de Monaco Wants to Add Traditional Circus to the Heritage of Humanity
In an interview with the Le Figaro , Princess Stéphanie of Monaco has again stood up for the traditional circus.
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Juggling with Duo M&M–Act in a Moment
Circus Talk’s series “Act in a Moment” continues to explore the idea that circus artists have a lot to share
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Using Circus Humor–Act in a Moment–An Interview with Vincent Bruyninckx
Circus Talk’s series “Act in a Moment” continues to explore the idea that circus artists have a lot to share
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Strength in Numbers: The 34%
How do you decide if something is fair? Where do you start if your gut feeling is telling you that
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Act in a Moment –Lea Prinz
Circus Talk’s series “Act in a Moment” continues and explores the idea that circus artists have a lot to share
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Act in a Moment – Slippery Dan
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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Act in a Moment – Tristan & Eve
So much can happen in a moment, and so much can be conveyed, but with circus, the art is usually
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Act in a Moment – The Silhouette
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 Life, Between Cues: A Photo Essay of Chicago’s Midnight Circus
Midnight Circus tours every fall in public parks around Chicago. I’ve worked with the company on-and-off since I was 14
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Big Top Life for New Circus Family
Taylor & Kelly Spring are a nouveau circus family, and just like the old circus families they are continuing the
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Mstislav Zapashny, Russian Circus Legend, Dies at 79
After a long illness, Mstislav Zapashny (79) seminal figure of the Russian circus, animal trainer, circus director, passed away in
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In the Ring with 27 Wild Animals
With his new act, Martin Lacey, Jr. wants to break a world record. In Europe, January is traditionally the month
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