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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Women in Circus
Getting Through It Together!
“For better and for worse” doesn’t always apply. Whether a loving father walks the bride down the aisle or two
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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
Read moreFemmes Du Feu Creations Presents CIRCUS SESSIONS At The Bank Art House, Welland
Returning again for its seventh year, Circus Sessions is ready to party. Femmes de Feu Creations, in collaboration with Fez
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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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Circus History Live! featuring Peggy Williams
This Women’s History Month edition of Circus History Live! celebrates the career of 2023 Circus Ring of Fame inductee Peggy
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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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Daring Dames, Europe’s Only All-Female Circus Festival, Announces Lineup
Daring Dames – Europe’s only all-female circus festival – is putting women circus artistes in the centre stage. Over the
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Elbows in My Ears: My Favorite Circus Book of 2022
A trailblazing circus career makes more than just a good story to tell further down the line: it also provides
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Does the Menstrual Cycle Negatively Influence the Performance of Menstruated Circus Artists?
Despite the increasing mediatisation around the effects of the menstrual cycle, this bolstered awareness of the topic has not yet
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Portraits of Inclusion with Craig Quat – Ep.3. Territories of Circus Feminism [Circus Voices Podcast]
Brought to you by the Circus Voices podcast, the Portraits of Inclusion series has host Craig Quat join fellow social change-making artists
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“Choosing Both”: Help Circus Moms to the Next Stage with Trainer Mayumi Yamamoto
After the trials and changes that come with pregnancy, getting back on stage can feel like an uphill battle for
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Spotlights and Lights Out– Get to Know 3 Circus Super Moms
With thriving careers and families, circus mothers seem to have the best of both worlds. But just because they can
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A Circus Performer and a Mother. That Is Who I Am.
My name is Ulziibuyan Mergen Kee. I’m a contortionist and a mom of 2 wonderful boys. I am writing this
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From Postcolonial to Neoliberal: Identifying the “Other” Body in Indian Circus
This article is part of my ongoing doctoral research work, A Critical History of Indian Circus, Performers and Performance Acts:
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Celebrating Women in Circus: Ekpoawan Edem and Elena Suárez Pariente
Our celebration of Women’s History Month continues with two circus history makers in the making: Nigerian hoops artist Ekpoawan Edem
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They’re Not Just Women – They’re Superwomen! – The Rise of the Female Circus Performer
Every day across the world, thousands of women perform daring feats of circus agility, whether in the traditional circus under
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As Women’s History Month Unfolds, Art Is Our Most Powerful Weapon
To start off Women’s History Month, we would like to shine a light on Ukrainian circus performer Yevgeniya Obolonina, a
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“Female Aerialists in the 1920s and Early 1930s” is a Circus Library Must-Have
If early 1900s western circus history was a circus act, I would hire it. The stories have all the earmarks
Read moreThe Story of Miss Lala, a 19th-Century Circus Star Who Could Lift Three Men Simultaneously
Historians say that in the 19th Century, women were the highest-paid circus performers, and Anna Olga Albertina Brown was no
Read moreNo Laughing Matter: Women Clowns Battle Sexism
PUEBLA, MEXICO — In 2000, Darina Robles Pérez of Mexico City told a teacher from the Russian Circus of Moscow
Read moreCatching Inspiration: Courtlynn Crowe First Female Trapeze Catcher in Peru Amateur Circus History
Courtlynn Crowe wasn’t going to make the cut the first time she tried out to become a flying trapeze performer
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Flying Trapeze Won’t Make Women Infertile: How Victorian-era Infertility Myths Are Still Plaguing Modern Day Athletes
The first time I was told that my career as a female flying trapeze catcher would make me infertile my
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 34: Chinese Pole Artist LĂ©o Pilote
Host Shenea Stiletto interviews Chinese Pole Artist LĂ©o Pilote in this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast. LĂ©o
Read moreShenea Stiletto’s Circus Lifestyle “Live Like An Acrobat Podcast” Has Revolutionized the Circus Industry
“Black Circus Lives Matter”, #METOO In Circus;” As an African American woman, World Renowned Circus artist, former Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 32: Legendary U.S Olympian In Rhythmic Gymnastics Mary Sanders
For this celebratory episode of Motherhood & Circuspreneurship on the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Mary
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like An Acrobat — Let’s Work for Ourselves
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series called
Read moreWomen’s Own Circus Empowers Performers to Have Fun and Appreciate Their Bodies
For two decades, members of this women’s circus have been working together, developing shows within a supportive community environment. Now a Wollongong Art
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Read morePerth Fringe World: Fremantle-Born Circus Artist Chloe Shadlow Lands on Her Feet
Ten years ago, Fremantle-born circus artist Chloe Shadlow was recovering from a broken back after falling nine metres while performing
Read moreThe Life of Circus Lady Josephine Demott
In 2016, Milner Library received one of its largest grants ever to collaborate with Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and The John
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In Center Ring – Episode 20: Getti Kehayova: Joy Is A Super Power
In Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation
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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,
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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
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 13: Aerial Positivity with Summer Lacy
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews womenpreneur & aerialist Summer Lacy who
Read moreWhat you’re doing is impossible! How a Plus-Size Aerial Hoop Acrobat Smashed Stereotypes in Russia’s Circus Industry
“I’m a toy, a defective toy — there wasn’t enough fabric left when they made me,” 27-year-old Dilya Abdulaeva said
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 87: Irish Aerial Dance with Chantal McCormick
This week, the red-haired tornado herself joins the podcast to talk about how moving from her small town in Ireland
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In Center Ring – Episode 17: Kristin Mass: “Make It Work.”
In Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida
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The Artist Athlete Podcast, Episode 85: Starting Contemporary Circus in the UK with Rebecca Truman
From a childhood history of designing costumes and “pratting about onstage” (7:05), Rebecca Truman began Skinning the Cat, one of
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In Center Ring – Episode 15: Shenea “Stiletto” Booth – Part 2: “Don’t Let Them Tell You Who You Are.”
In Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second
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The Female Aerialist: Androgyny, Femininity, and MuscularityÂ
As a child, I was what some would call a tomboy, clad in baggy hand-me-downs while leaping from trees onto
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In Center Ring – Episode 14: Shenea “Stiletto” Booth – PART 1: “You Can Say, ‘No’!”
In Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In
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The Next Wave in the #METOO Movement, Listening to Victims’ Voices in CircusÂ
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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The Artist Athlete Podcast Episode 83: WTF is Art? with Julie Marshall
Listen in as hoop artist and self-proclaimed sparkling garbage, Julie Marshall, grapples with the question: WTF is ART anyway? And
Read moreThe Ringling Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Florida State University’s The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has been awarded a $30,000 grant by the National
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Transcending Boundaries–A Video Interview with Tilde Björfors of Circus Cirkör
In this interview with Tilde Bjorfors of Circus Cirkor, we learn about the origins and mission of this socially progressive
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Are Community Circus Shows Still Relevant? –A Case Study with Vulcana Women’s Circus
The last couple of years have seen Brisbane’s circus profile on the rise, with a large number of circus companies
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Emma Serjeant, The Traveling Circus Director–A Trend in Cross-Pollinating Circus Concepts
In Chicago, eight circus students just completed their second year of the pro training program at Aloft Circus Arts, a
Read moreA Women’s Circus School Is Growing in Gaza
If all goes as hoped, hundreds of Gazan girls will soon be swinging from trapezes. “I FELT AS FREE AS
Read more15 Phenomenal Female Circus Performers
For many the circus is a place of wonder and fantasy come alive. But for these 15 women, it was
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