“Certification” Versus “Experience” for Acrobatic & Circus Riggers
I often get asked if I am a “certified circus rigger”. This question typically comes from individuals and programs looking
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Safety
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
Read moreAfter Nightmare Trip to France, Circus Artists Accuse Bay Area Promoter of Streaming Scam
When Nina Sawant, Natalie Rhae Briggs and Colin Creveling returned to the Bay Area from France in July 2019, they
Read moreConcussion Risk in Stunt Performers
Dr. Jeff Russell, associate professor of athletic training within the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University, 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
Read moreLondon’s Street Performers Face a Crackdown
At the height of the pandemic, during a time when nearly every performer worldwide is unemployed, this local council in
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The Next Wave in the #METOO Movement, Listening to Victims’ Voices in Circus
Content warning: emotional, physical, sexual abuse and harassment. The creators of Victims_Voices in Quebec must have sensed the change in
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Safety and Your Circus Business: Preparing for an Accident
If you own a circus/aerial arts studio, could your business survive financially if an accident occurred and you lost a
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American Circus Educators Launches Circus Arts Safety Recognition Program
The American Circus Educators Association has developed programs to help circus studios standardize their safety policies and procedures. The popularity
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