Site-Specific Circus as an Invitation: The Creative Europe Project that Gets People Talking
By developing street circus into site-specific shows with hidden poetry, the team behind the Creative Europe project âTogether! A Circus
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Social Relevance
Art and Representation: Non-European Circus Groups at Cirkuliacija â23
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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A Gorgeous Landscape: Circus in Modern-Day Chile
As they tour the continent, the Esta Pasando project is taking us along for the ride to map out the
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The Sex Education Circus [BBC News]
Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex – she tours
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“Bench Invasion”: the Pop-Up Show That Sits With Audiences
In the pop-up performance series âBench Invasion,â (circus) artist Dieter Missiaen of Belgiumâs Compagnie Krak is creating community in different
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Journeys Through Queer Circus
This week, we’re presenting a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Journeys Through Queer Circus, hosted by Dr. Charles Batson. Now
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Original Series ROUNDUP – Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus
This week, we’re bringing you a CircusTalk Original Series ROUNDUP of Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus with Janelle
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Circa Cairns – Connecting Art to Place, Tradition, Culture and Community
To provide a space for artists from across Queensland, Australia, to explore their cultures through physical theatre, Circa is launching
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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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Circo Crescer e Viver- A Solar Circus
With its community struggling against poverty, the pandemic, and environmental perils, the Brazilian social circus school Circo Crescer e Viver
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Politics, Authenticity, Interdisciplinarity
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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In New Film, Cambodian Acrobat Shares the Power of Circus Arts
Since its founding in 1994, Cambodian social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak has made good on its mission to preserve Cambodia’s
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CSAW: When Financial Barriers Donât Exist, Magic Happens
When you fund the projects and ideas of circus artists of color, not only do you help them reach new
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Queer Training, Queer Art: Present and Future
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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What Does Contemporary Circus Look Like in Palestine?
What is contemporary circus, and what does contemporary circus in Palestine actually look like? When did it start? What do
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.39: â Capturing The Humanity Of Circus Performers â 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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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: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Deep Explorations of Queerness, Materiality, and the Body
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreAustralia Makes Good Circus, But Itâs Rare to See A Show This Moving
If circus speaks in the language of wonder, the essence of contemporary circus is to make poetry from it. Australia
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Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Two Artists of Latin American Origin, Many Experiences
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
Read moreS.F. Composer Revives Festival Bringing Music and Circus Arts to Displaced Children in Turkey
Even a pandemic couldnât ground the Flying Carpet Children Festival for long. The brainchild of San Francisco composer Sahba Aminikia,
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WeLAND: Contemporary Circus in Italy Tackles Topic of Global Warming
With the project “Climate of Change”, MagdaClan company sets off for a journey to a new era. âWe would like
Read moreMeet the Immigrants Keeping Latin American Clowning Tradition Alive in Wisconsin
Udai Olivares does outreach for a program that helps Dane County families learn about healthy eating. Veronica Esquivel preps food
Read moreOver 100 Circus Artists Delve into the Next Unbelievable
As part of the Circus Oz experiment, the Circus Arts Incubator Fellowship program introduces five circus creatives committed to uncovering
Read moreRenewed Calls for Federal Protection for Australiaâs Live Performance Industry
Greens and Labor urge introduction of a government-backed insurance scheme to protect the devastated live entertainment sector. Pressure is mounting
Read moreNational Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation Receives $30,000 Grant
On Tuesday, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation announced that they had received a $30,000 grant back in March from
Read moreNouveau Sud Traces Migrantsâ Route to a New Life in âLa Bestiaâ
In a cloud of smoke, the train will fly through the air above the stage as aerialists and acrobats depicting
Read moreShenea Stilettoâs Circus Lifestyle âLive Like An Acrobat Podcastâ Has Revolutionized the Circus Industry
âBlack Circus Lives Matterâ, #METOO In Circus;â As an African American woman, World Renowned Circus artist, former Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics
Read moreLittle Amalâs Walk of Art Will Bring Big Hope to Millions of Refugees
Between July and November 2021, one of the most ambitious public art projects is coming to life in the body
Read moreWhat Does the Circus Have in Common with Indigenous Culture? Plenty, Actually
Sure, there are flips, tumbles and splits but for Harley Mann circus is all about connection. The Wakka Wakka man,
Read moreGerman Gymnasts’ Outfits Take on Sexualisation in Sport
She did not break any rules, but Sarah Voss’s full-body suit this week at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships defied
Read moreCrisis as Circuses Unable to Attract Young Performers
Low incomes and risk of accidents mean circuses fail to attract young talent and have a paucity of new performances.
Read moreA Small San Francisco Circus Tried To Do Right By Its Workers. Now It May Be Going Out Of Business
Ironically, if Circus Bella had just waited to reclassify its workers, it might not be in this mess. Abigail Munn
Read moreA Ring of Empowerment: The Circus that Teaches Young People How to Win at Life
A Zambian circus groupâs social initiatives could teach us all a lesson about the undervalued importance of play. Gift Chansa
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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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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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Circus in Process with Casus CircusâEpisode 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
Read moreAmerican Youth Circus Organization Releases “Ethical Principles of Sexual Abuse and Harassment Prevention” Guidelines
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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Circus For Every Body–The Extraordinary Bodies Story So FarÂ
We set up Extraordinary Bodies in the flurry of optimism that followed the Olympics in the UK in 2012. We
Read moreDale Circus 2020 with Francisco Olviedo
In this video, Dale Circo Program promotes their campaign to create new members in order to further their initiative of
Read moreâSo Cool to Watchâ: At-Risk Youth Empowered by Circus Training During COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic has been especially tough for families already struggling with other difficulties. As Gil Tucker reports, some young Calgarians
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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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Circus and Changing Realities 2020âWhat’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
Read moreIncredible! German Circus Uses Holograms of Wild Animals: VIDEO
With help from 11 projectors, the public can see elephants, chimpanzees, fish, and wild horses. Circo Roncalli brings their spectacle
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: Transitioning from Social Circus to Professional Circus
This panel is part of CircusTalkâs Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, documentarian and director Joel Gershon, and social
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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
Read moreFlipside CEO Robert Kronk Talks All Things Circus!
Flipside Circus and arTour have collaborated on one of the first large-scale tours since the COVID crisis hit Australia â
Read moreLocal Students Experience Cirque de Soleil Up Close and Personal
Char Lan District High School students in Williamstown were treated to a performance on Wednesday, October 14th, by Indigenous hoop
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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
Read moreCircus Performers on The Downs Living in ‘Absolute Squalor’ and Using Bags as Toilet, Says Ex-Worker
A circus troupe performing in Clifton have been living in âabsolute squalorâ, says the showâs former box office manager. Circus
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Cirkaskina Virtual Ambassadorâs Youth Committee– Building Inclusion, Solidarity & Sense of Community Around the Theme of Culture
Cirkaskinaâs first 2020 young ambassadorsâ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. Johnâs International
Read moreSt. Louis Circus Group will âWalk the Pandemic Tightropeâ in Upcoming Performance
At the beginning of 2020, Circus Harmony had a busy schedule. The St. Louis-based nonprofit social circus was getting ready
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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
Read moreCircus Harmony’s The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope Announced October 10
Circus Harmony presents: The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope on October 10th at 7pm featuring Circus Harmony students and
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 14: A Lesson in Artivism with Samantha Panda
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Samantha Panda, a world traveling Contortionist,
Read moreSolo Circus: Downers Grove Acrobat Performs for Alzheimer’s Patients in Burr Ridge
Evan Baird literally jumped at the chance to perform Thursday at a memory care center in Burr Ridge. All the
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Why Performers Should Be on Your Hiring Radar for Off-Stage Career Opportunities
In the wake of job losses and setbacks for the circus sector due to the coronavirus pandemic, Projet LumiĂšre has
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In Center Ring – Episode 18: Samantha Panda: “I Hate Tradition.”
In Center Ring presents the electrifying Samantha Panda, the unapologetically daring adventurer. In this episode, Samantha Panda dazzles with the
Read moreCATCH ME Comes to Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
Adapted to be a socially distanced duet for one day only at GDIF, Upswing’s dance-circus hybrid uses dance and acrobatics
Read moreThey Do Circus and Acrobatics so They Can Work
Representatives of more than 70 Mexican circus companies gathered in front of Palacio Nacional in order to demand that their
Read moreWhat youâre doing is impossible! How a Plus-Size Aerial Hoop Acrobat Smashed Stereotypes in Russiaâs Circus Industry
âIâm a toy, a defective toy â there wasnât enough fabric left when they made me,â 27-year-old Dilya Abdulaeva said
Read moreBhutisi Initiates Clowns Against Covid-19
Comedian Admire âBhutisiâ Kuzhangaira is coordinating an initiative dubbed âClowns Against Covid-19â aimed at educating and informing young people living
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MOVE IT! Episode 7 – Circus Harmony
A peek inside the social circus company Circus Harmony, with multiple performances and interview with Founder, Executive and Artistic Director
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5 Ways Circus Artists Are Joining the Fight Against the Global Climate Crisis
In these difficult times, many circus artists and companies are feeling helpless as they face the COVID-19 global pandemic and
Read moreSkills and Thrills of the Circus Giving Belfast’s Over-55s a New Zest for Life Thanks to Lottery Handout
A stilt-walking 70-something and a lady just shy of 90 who just can’t stop practising her juggling skills – those
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5 Ways Circotica is Rebuilding Circus in Christchurch, New Zealand
1. Re-establishing Circus with a Brand New Professional Circus Training Facility The earthquakes ruined everything: my city, my profession, my
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