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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Pascal Jacob, Straddling the Circus of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Picture the word impressario, and you will have a perfect image of Pascal Jacob, Vice President of the Festival Mondial
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Hull’s Freedom Festival Expands Its Circus Programming This Year
HULL’s international Freedom Festival, on the east coast of England, returns for its 12th year in 2019 with extended programming
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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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New Circus Children’s Book About Historic Australian Performer May Wirth–Interview with the Author
It is a precious opportunity to learn about and from circus from folks who have traveled with and performed in
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CircusTalk is Blogging Now!
The time has come for CircusTalk to blog! This year has been a year of big growth for CircusTalk–we’ve gained
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Teatro ZinZanni Expands Their Reach with Love, Chaos & Dinner Show
In early April the local Chicago arts press was invited for a ‘hard hat tour’ of the still under construction
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NoFit State Launches Associate Artists Program to Encourage Growth of Circus Sector
In a recent press release,NoFit State made a big announcement about an initiative they have created to support up-and-coming circus
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End of an Era for Circus Oz, As Rob Tannion is Leaving the Company
Circus Oz announces that Artistic Director and Co-CEO Rob Tannion will leave the company on Friday, 28 June 2019 as
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Meet the Circus Graduate from ESAC, Julia Tesson
Meet future ESAC graduate Julia Tesson! Tesson was born into a circus family in France where she followed her mother
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ESAC, A Contemporary Circus Sanctuary for the Virtuously Ambitious in Belgium
In our continuing series titled Meet the Circus School, we explore some of the many circus schools around the world.
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Physical Theater Festival Chicago Opens Up to Circus Programming in 2019
It will be the 6th year for Physical Theater Festival Chicago (May 31st–June 8th, 2019), and as in previous years,
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New Publication Circus in Dis-Comfort Zones addresses Social Circus Projects with Refugees and Asylum Seekers
In their recent newsletter, The Caravan International Youth and Social Circus Network reported that a new publication about social circus
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Jonathan Lardillier’s Harmonic Throws– a New Juggling Notation
“In all the other languages all over the world juggling is a verb, it’s an action. In the French language
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A Day at the (Academic) Circus: Reporting from the Popular Culture Association National Conference
Last month in Washington DC, the Marriott Wardman Park hotel played host to the 2019 Popular Culture Association’s National Conference.
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The Persistence of Youth Circus in the UK
CircusWorks, the umbrella organization for UK youth circuses, recently conducted a survey and interviewed 45 youth circus organizations to learn
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CINAR President’s Lifetime Contribution to Performing Arts is Recognized
On May 27th, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec will induct 17 new cultural ambassadors from Quebec
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Casting Circus Talent in Disneyland Paris
Disney is synonymous with entertainment, and Disneyland Paris keeps up with this precedent by offering live shows– both outdoor shows
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The Reinvention of Ringling Clown Joel Jeske
“You have a sense of humor, you know what’s funny, but what’s your sense of humor?” is how Joel Jeske
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The Queens of Hot Brown Honey Are Finally Centerstage
Step into the Hive: the first thing you might notice on the Hot Brown Honey stage is the giant honeycomb
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Magie Nouvelle: The New Language of Magic–A Conversation with Raphaël Navarro, Valentine Losseau and Etienne Saglio
What is magie nouvelle you ask ? Just as contemporary circus brought a new approach to the traditional circus that
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The 7 Fingers Hosts En Piste AGM Forum for Circus Artists
The En Piste AGM(Annual General Meeting) is a chance for the circus community to come together once a year to
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Break the Divide. Change Your Molecules with Circus: A Conversation with Programmer Monique Martin
In our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters and
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From the Community to the University, and Back Again: Circus Research in Brazil
In this new series titled Adventures in Circus Research curated by academic, author, and educator Alisan Funk, we will explore the
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Six Benefits of Cross Training for Circus Artists & Students
As circus arts become more popular, people of all ages and backgrounds are exploring circus arts for recreation, for fitness,
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10th Annual World Circus Day April 20th— Register Your Circus Event
The 10th Annual World Circus Day will be celebrated around the world on Saturday, April 20th 2019. The Fédération Mondiale
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Pearls of Juggling–Wisdom & Advice from Anthony Trahair
Pearls of Juggling is a labor of love kind of book (and blog) written by Anthony Trahair. The book was
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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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The Roar of Pure Circus–MonteCarlo International Circus Festival – 43rd Edition
Halfway between the Oscars and the Olympics, the world’s greatest circus festival is also perhaps the largest existing one-ring circus
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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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Breaking Down the Wall Between Generations in Réversible by The 7 Fingers
There were three walls visible on the stage at Krannert Center for Performing Arts when Réversible began–connected in a straight
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TV Talent Shows: Raising the Profile of Circus or Killing Audience Development?
Shows like America’s Got Talent, The World’s Best and Showtime at the Apollo have become permanent fixtures of network television
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Drinking Deep from the Well of Juggling History with Thom Wall–A Book Review & Giveaway
After finishing my second read through of Thom Wall’s Juggling From Antiquity to the Middle Ages—the forgotten history of throwing
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Dumbo: The Circus Angle
Circus movies have a long and interesting history: From classics such as The Greatest Show on Earth to modern day
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Circus For Sale: A Letter to Subcase
Dear Subcase, ‘A showcase of Nordic contemporary circus…Subcase is co-curated by a group of Nordic-Baltic performing arts professionals. All performances
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Innovative Circus in Berlin with Chamāleon Productions
In our continuing series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
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To Clap or Not to Clap
The age-old relationship between audience and performer “The action of clapping is actually a quite primitive one, initially being used
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Reading Contemporary Circus with Circademic Franziska Trapp
Dr. Franziska Trapp is a researcher at the University of Münster who founded the Zirkus|Wissenschaft research project, a project which
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Circus Knie, the Musical Opens in Switzerland to Celebrate 100 Years and 8 Generations of Family Run Circus
Circus Knie, which started 100 years ago as Switzerland’s National Circus, has found a rather unique way to celebrate their
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Back to the Future: How Classical Music and Contemporary Circus are Developing New Theatre Audiences in Italy
In a country where names like Rossini and Verdi are just a few eponyms of an even greater tradition, the
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A Quick Talk with Nieuw Circus Founder Etha Struick
Etha Struick is a Dutch circus artist, a coach, a prize winning circus choreographer and the founder of Nieuw Circus.
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Connecting Circus Arts and Dance in Training
With the popularity of inter-disciplinary shows on the rise, it is common for circus shows to incorporate more dance and
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The French Festival that Captures the Spirit of Contemporary Circus
The Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) organised by Archaos, Pôle National Cirque in Marseille takes place every two
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Never Alone: Dualities of Circus Tradition and Innovation
“This is for you,” said director Bence Vági, handing me a printed paperback book whose cover showed blurred black and
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When Angels Fall –French Devised Performance with Circus at Its Core Inspiring US Audiences
For the month of February in 2019, a new production from France called When Angels Fall by Cie L’Oubliée’s founder
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Graduates Causing Friction at CNAC
The quiet pulse of house music rises slowly as the audience settles in. In the center of the circus ring
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Brains, Heart and Space for the Simple: a Conversation with Gravity and Other Myths
“Bigger is better” is a long time American circus tagline. It needs no interpretation. Adhering to this slogan, one would
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International Circus Festival in Girona is Growing into New Dimensions
Between February 14th and 19th, around 80 artists participated at the 8th edition of the Golden Elephant Circus Festival in
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Saying No in a Culture of Yes: Artists Building a Code of Ethics in the #MeToo Era
As circus arts have increased in practice and popularity, many conversations within the circus community about representation, accessibility, and communication
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Steal From an Artist with an Agent: Advice from APAP Pros on Artist Representation
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, affectionately known as APAP, annually floods the midtown Hilton for a weekend in
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Cruising Along with The 7 Fingers in a New Direction
In February of 2020, The 7 Fingers will officially be moving in to a new market, cruise ship entertainment. Along with
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Four Faces of Contemporary Circus: A Taste of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque
The Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC)is a month-long celebration of circus that takes place in Marseille and the Provence
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Creative Exploration: the Heart of Brazil’s National Circus School in Rio di Janeiro
There are two entrances to Brazil’s Escola Nacional de Circo (ENC). The two entrances reflect the past and the future
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Circus and Gender–Second Meeting of Cirqueras in Spain
The circus women of Spain have met again for the second time, from the 10th to the 13th of December
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From the Streets to the Sky: Fundación EnseñARTE Bolivia
Located in Cochabamba, Fundación EnseñARTE Bolivia provides performance training, healthy meals and school support for children living in poverty via
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The Benefits of Owning a Domain Name as a Circus Artist
A domain name is an address which directs you to a specific location on the internet. It can be a
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3 AM Theatre– The Time to Dream About (& Plan) Circus
3AM Theatre is one of the new breed of small circus companies like Cirque Us and Acrobatic Conundrum that is
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The Situation of Circus in Europe Study–A Letter from Verena Cornwall
Verena Cornwall is overseeing a study for the circus industry in the EU, the result of which will affect the
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How to Get into French Circus School: Lyon’s Free Preparatory Circus Course
In our new series titled Meet the Circus School, we will explore some of the many circus schools around the
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43rd Monte Carlo Winners Announced
The winners of the Gold Clown at the 42nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo have been announced on Sunday
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Philip Astley; the Man Behind the Myth
So, here we are in 2019 and the circus celebrations of last year are behind us – or are they?
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The Circus Arc; My Time So Far at Circus School in France
The main circus hall of Arc En Cirque resembles the hull of a boat turned upside down – it’s ceiling
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A Second Coming–Australia’s Briefs Factory Confronts NYC with Queer Circus, Drag & Burlesque
Makeup and mustaches, feathers and leather, bananas and balloons, these opposites are toyed with in just the right proportion to
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Meet a Circus Grad – Inbal Ben-Haim of CNAC
In this series called “Meet a Circus Grad” we give a voice to recently graduated or graduating circus artists, to
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Breaking the Walls at CIRCa and Beyond
The CIRCa festival is the mecca of contemporary circus. As it’s director, Marc Fouilland likes to call it “le rendez-vous
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The Body in Waiting
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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Please Stop Misusing the Word “Clown”
David Konyot, renowned circus clown, explains how the misuse of the terms clown and circus to make negative connotations about
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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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Making Audiences Part of the Show – Audience Engagement as Artistic Practice
Circus festivals epitomise the evolution of circus, however, during one of the festivals I worked at this season I had
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7 Reasons to Attend or Tune in to the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2019
Everyone has their own favorite reasons for going to Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain. For some it’s the iconic
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A Sequence of Blogs on Expertise and Ethics
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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2018–A Year of Progress: Circus Anniversaries, Festivals & Hot Topics
In many ways, 2018 has been a great year for circus. This is really saying something when you consider that
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On Clowning and Mindfulness–Meditating with Wide Open Eyes, Part Two
In this second part of and article by Pete Turner (aka Peanut the Clown), Turner asks himself some essential questions, exploring the
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Circus Artists to the Rescue–A Letter from New Victory Theater’s Director of Artistic Programming
We often hear stories of circus people coming forward to save the day–and New Victory Theater has as a good
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Simple Thoughts
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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How Ecole National de Cirque Keeps That Competative Edge
As one of the foremost circus institutions in the world, École national de cirque (ENC) is gifted with many resources,
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Gandini’s Smashed Delivers A Disquieting Minefield of Apples, Tea Sets and Gender Dynamics
I was blown away by Gandini Juggling’s production of Smashed this past Saturday. Apples become grenades and decimate the landscape.
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Coffee talk with Maddy and Stacey–Finding the Intersection Between Circus & Dance
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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Inclusive Juggling with Craig Quat–Finding the Flow
Internationally known as an innovator in the theory and practice of inclusive juggling, Craig Quat grew up attending a social
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Going PRO with Cirque de Demain for the 40th Anniversary
For most of us, four decades of existence can result in crow’s feet and beer bellies. For Cirque de Demain,
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The More We Learn, The Less I Know
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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Cirque du Monde Grant Winners Announced for 2018!
It is that time of year again–when Cirque du Monde, the social outreach division of Cirque du Soleil, choses it’s
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APAP–60 Years of Serving the Arts– & The Growing Circus Connection
From January 4th thru the 8th in New York City, The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) will open its doors
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PASSAGERS – Why We Need to Keep on Going
An imaginary train station, a train that forms and deconstructs itself in front of the eyes of hundreds of spectators,
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Press Release–A New Era in Circus Arts: the First Big Top Label Prizes Awarded
Big news from the Federation Mondial du Cirque about a rating system they have developed for circus. “This is the Michelin-star
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Soundtracking Circus Creations: A Checklist and a Case Study
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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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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Flipside Circus Celebrates 20 Years!
Emerging from humble beginnings in the Brisbane suburb of West End, Flipside Circus grew rapidly from a small community organisation,
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Cirque Éloize’s Stylish New Creation HOTEL
As part of our three-part series Circus Talk will run this year on the 25th anniversary of Cirque Éloize, we
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Demain’s Volunteers: The Successful First Edition Just Came to a Close
Demain’s Volunteers is the latest initiative supported by the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain with the aim of bringing
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The Circle Project, a FEDEC-led Event at CIRCa
CIRCa, a place of diffusion for circus and performing arts, and FEDEC, the European Federation of Professional Circus Schools which
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Who is Doing Circus in Italy? Censimento Circo Italia Project & Its Impact on the Field
If you come to Italy and mention the word circus, many people would still go for “Oh! Lions, ringmaster, elephants!
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Kicking Off CINARS with Circus!
From November 12th until the 17th, 2018, Canada’s biggest performing arts showcase CINARS will unfold in Montréal, churning out 190
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Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts–A Treasure for Circus Libraries
The new book Applied Anatomy of Aerial Artists by author and Doctor of Physical Therapy Emily Scherb (aka The Circus Doc)
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What It Means When Circus Artists Take Part in Graduate Research Courses
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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Big Apple Circus: Back on its Feet, but Fastened to Tradition
A familiar blue tent is cozied amidst the daunting buildings of Lincoln Center. The Big Apple Circus has returned to
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Agent Of Happiness–Fanny Kerwich
Fanny Kerwich is a woman in motion. Her energy is electric, light, and ever flowing. Much like her directorial sense,
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Meanwhile, Backstage…
From July 3rd to 13th 2018, over twenty thinker-doers from a dozen countries, all practitioners and scholars of contemporary circus and/or
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3 Days with Awaji Art Circus in Japan
Have you heard of Awaji island in Japan? Speaking of Japan, it’s rare to meet people who can name more
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FIRCO: La Fiesta del Circo Iberoamericano
To read this article in English, click here. Del 19 al 21 de octubre el Teatro Circo Price de Madrid
Read moreFIRCO: The Ibero-American Circus Party
Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí. From 19th to 21st of October 2018, Teatro Circo Price in
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Big Top Academy Stars Talk Circus
Big Top Academy is a new circus-themed show on Discovery Kids Network that premiered October 15th, 2018. Set in a
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Time to Apply for Young Stage–A Word from Festival Director & Producer Nadja Hauser
Here is a message from the organizers of Young Stage, reminding circus artists that it is time to apply for
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Presenting Circus Across the Program Spectrum with Potluck Arts
In our new series called Meet the Presenter-Tag, we will explore the world of circus arts programming with different presenters
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Everywhere and Nowhere: the New Wave of Site-Specific Circus
Typically, talking about site-specific circus means talking about a large outdoor space that’s converted (with, say, scaffolding or cranes or
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American Circus Educators Come Together From Across the United States to EdCon 2018!
Circus educators and professionals from around the United States gathered this past weekend, October 4th-7th, at the American Circus Educators
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Running Away to the Circus
Many circus books tell us why their authors have run away to the circus; few address whether they should have.
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The Big Apple Circus–2018/2019 Season’s Wonder Women
The Big Apple Circus is about to begin its 41st season this October 2018 and they are kicking it off
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Circus Voices at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018: A Platform for Cultivating Future Circus Critics
First time at the FRINGE! It had been a long-standing desire of mine to attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, either
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Devising Circus on the Fly: Lessons from the Plaid Lads
The Plaid Lads, a duo comprised of Sam Malcolm and Tony Steinbach, are darlings of the fringe world, having performed
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PBS Mini-Series The Circus Delves in to US Circus History and Present
On Monday, October 8th, and Tuesday October 9th, PBS (The Public Broadcasting Service) is launching a new four hour mini
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Funambulist Dream
Wire walker Andrea Loreni has been a subject on CircusTalk before when Giulia Schiavone wrote an article sharing her synopsis of
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The International Circus Cookbook–A Review
Did you ever wonder what most circus artists eat to fuel their bodies? Thanks to Samuel Sion (aka Rose) and
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The Otherness of Czech Contemporary Circus
Czech contemporary circus is in many ways a unique phenomenon. Having been born of the will of theatre actors and
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Cirque du Soleil’s BAZZAR Faces East for a New Audience in India and Africa
Described by its creators as “an eclectic lab of infinite creativity where a joyful troupe of acrobats, dancers and musicians
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AutoCannibal–Circus Gets Dark
This dark work-in-progress (AutoCannibal) by Captain Ruin (aka Mitch Jones) was what he came up with in creation mode with
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The Maroma of Mexico, Then & Now
My first approach to the Maroma was in 2008. I was member of Otro Circo and Circo Atayde Hnos invited us to a gathering with
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Women in Spanish Circus Take a Step Forward on Gender Issues
Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí. Last June, the first Women in Circus State Meeting was held
Read moreLas Cirqueras Españolas dan un Paso al Frente en Cuestiones de Género
To read this article in English, click here. El pasado mes de junio se celebró en Sevilla (España) el I
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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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Berlin Circus Festivals’ 4th Edition Offered Variety & Space for Reflection
A festival, a hangout, a space created for the whole spectrum of what circus is and might be. Musing on
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Letní Letná–An International Festival of New Circus & Theatre–Czech It Out!
It would be impossible to ignore the setting of the Letní Letná festival and how it contributes to its charm.
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US Fringe Festivals Programming More Circus–Philadelphia Fringe Festival Leads the Way
As small to medium sized circus companies in the US become more prevalent, Fringe festivals around the United States are
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Circus Saved My Life– Until It Ruined It
I grew up as a very artistic, athletic, and insecure child, and I always tell people that circus saved my
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Circus and Its Others II: A Burgeoning Academic Movement Supporting Thoughtful Inquiry into Circus Arts
The first ‘Encounters with Circus and Its Others’ (CAIO) conference took place in Montreal in 2016 alongside the Montréal Complètement
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On Clowning and Mindfulness–Meditating with Wide Open Eyes, Part One
In this two part article by Pete Turner (aka Peanut the Clown), Turner asks himself some essential questions, exploring the connections he
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Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth Is Back to Celebrate 250 Years of Circus
Great Yarmouth’s annual international feast of all things circus and street arts is integrated into the Circus250 event series this
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What Scientists Have to Say About Juggling–By Thom Wall-a Review
There is an art and science to juggling. Thom Wall demonstrates the art of juggling in his vaudeville juggling performances
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Circus Against Poverty: A Video Tour of Nairobi’s Social Circuses
In July 2018, Kirsty Bell visited Kenya on holiday. Since Bell has worked in the circus world as a writer,
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Iberoamerican Circus Artists Seek Recognition, Then Prizes at FIRCO
Hello, Olá, Hola and welcome to the first year of the hopefully annual Festival Iberoamericano de Circo (FIRCO), an adjudicated showcase of
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Notorious or Dangerous…or both?–A review of Notorious Strumpet & Dangerous Girl at Edinburgh Fringe
As the audience files into the Mainhall at Summerhall (venue #26 of the Edinburgh Fringe), we are greeted with a
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Fira Tàrrega 2018–Street Art & Circus Collide
From September 6th until the 9th in 2018, the streets of Tàrrega in Spain will be taken over by street art
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Worldwide Platform for Circus Arts Research is Online–Get Hooked on CARP
There is now a tool for circus researchers. It’s a place for them to communicate, exchange research studies and resources
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The 7 Fingers Opens Creation & Production Center– Not Business As Usual
Seven floors for seven fingers. Was that what sold The 7 Fingers (Les 7 Doigts De La Main) co-founders on
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Meet the Circus Festival: St. John’s International Circus Festival
Perched on the top eastern corner of the North American Continent, the lively town of St. John’s will host its
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Ex-Chief, Peter Gasser, Dies, Age 61
Following Circus Royal’s bankruptcy this past July 2018, Peter Gasser, beloved member of the Gasser Swiss circus dynasty, died unexpectedly
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25 Moments from the Life of Cirque Éloize–Part 2
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Entering a New Realm in Circus–An Interview with Gypsy Snider
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Yes Virginia, Professional Aerialists Do Use Crash Mats During Performances, and You Should Too
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Vol. 4, No. 1-2 of Circus & Its Others; Research Work by Circus Writers Published
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Using Circus Humor–Act in a Moment–An Interview with Vincent Bruyninckx
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Meet the Circus Festival: Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
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The Role Queer Circus Plays
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Experiential Learning in Contemporary Circus–A Seminar in Montreal
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Circus Against Poverty: Insight into the Social Circus Programs of Nairobi
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Developing Creative Language within Circus–Phase 1.1 Musical Annotation
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The Risk of Circus Studies: Mapping the Current Landscape in US Higher Education
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Social Circus: Borders
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Strength in Numbers: The 34%
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RoboPole–Circus of the Future
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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group To Launch Family Entertainment Centres
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Rock N Roll Circus: Pioneers of the Brisbane Contemporary Circus Sector
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How to Grow a Festival–Five Tips for Five Years–A List from Physical Festival Chicago
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Meet the Circus Festival: Hand to Hand, May 29th-June 3rd in Philadelphia
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Providing a Safe Environment–Response from a Circus Educator at ENC
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Meet a Circus Grad–Noora Pasanen of CNAC
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The Juggling Wizardry Of St. Jules
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CircusTalk’s Tribute to Circus Moms Everywhere
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Circus Sessions 2018 Makes a Bold Move, Proving that Circus is for Everybody
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Embracing Technology with Lea Toran Jenner: A Circus Artist and a Youtuber
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State of the Art Conference–A Radical Circus Conference at the Birthplace of Circus
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FEDEC Celebrates 20 Years of Circus Arts Training, Education, and Development
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It’s World Circus Day, Please Enjoy This World Juggling Tour Video!
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Announcing the Young Stage Circus Line Up for 2018
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Act in a Moment – Slippery Dan
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Breaking the Boundaries of Juggling and Acrobatics – Meet the LAZUZ Company!
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Circus Takes Over Guadalajara in July As Periplo International Circus Festival Returns
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Circus250: Celebrating Circus History & Embracing Circus Present
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25 Moments from the Life of Cirque Éloize — Part 1.
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Circus Festival Moves from Figueres, Spain to Girona
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Circus Smirkus Announces Line-up
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DIY Circus Lab for Kids— A New Book By Circademic Jackie Leigh Davis
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A US National Study Shows Positive Impact of Circus Programming on Youth At Risk
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A Statement from Circus Smirkus
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New Ambassador of Fédération Mondiale du Cirque is a Member of the European Parliament
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Does the Bechdel Test Have a Place in Circus?
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Circus History Talk 250 : Dominique Jando Pays Tribute to the 250th Anniversary of Circus with a New Book
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Monte Carlo 2018: Tribute to Animals in the Circus
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When Circus Dreams Come True: The Career of Viktor Franyo
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Paris Does Circus Big–The Making of Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain
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Maria Folguera leads Spain’s Prominent Circus Hall, Circo Price
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Magical World of Circus TV Series in Europe
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Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain Offers Club PRO for the Circus Professionals
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Circus Talk Unleashes Events Feature for Circus Industry
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The Circus Express Inspires San Diego Folks To Follow Their Dreams
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Behind the Scenes at Circo De Las Artes-An Interview with Ana Hepner
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New Release–Movie Circus Kid Documents Life of Pickle Family Circus Members
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Exhibition Upside Down–A Traveling Circus Exhibit to Augment Your Festival
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December Round Up
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Cirque du Soleil Supports Circus Harmony and Other Social Circuses
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6 Steps to Apply to Young Stage Festival and Competition
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The Great Omi
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Gender and Circus Coaching
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Heads Up: DIY Circus Lab Author Jackie Davis Funding Online Circus Tutorial Library
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Simple Nutrition Hacks For Circus Artists
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Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal Shines in Chicago–Blending Circus and Ice Show
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Almanac: The First Flying Trapeze Act
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What Makes Performing Arts Possible? Part Two
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When is the Best Time to See a Physical Therapist? [Hint: It’s Not When You Think!]
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Reflections on A Glass Room; An Interview with Director Benoit Landry
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November Round Up
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Field Guide To Circus Dramaturgy
Setting the Stage In late August of 2012, I drove across the border at the Thousand Islands Bridge on Hill
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10 Ways Circus Is Getting Hi-Tech & 5 Tips to Get Tech in Your Work
Since the technology boom in the 1990s, technology has been changing the way people live, communicate, work, and do business.
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Alexis Gruss’ Equestrian Aerial Show Reopens in Paris
163 years of experience in the circus arts, 40 horses, 23 artists, 3 scenes on 3 different levels, and a
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Rolf Knie Exhibits His Latest Circus-Inspired Paintings
Rolf Knie, Swiss painter, descendent of the Knie circus dynasty, presented his latest works last weekend in his hometown, Rapperswiler,
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Quick Talk with Grandma the Clown’s Alter Ego, Barry Lubin
In 2015, when Barry Lubin’s memoirs Tall Tales of a Short Clown were about to be released, I had the
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AEMI Comedy Festival in Shanghai, China
What happens when you take forty of the top clowns, magicians, physical comedians, stilt walkers and balloon artists and set
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Put It In Your Back Pocket–The Rise of the Small Circus Company, A Case Study
Back Pocket is an international start-up circus company with big plans. They want to create their show and do the
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Circus & Its Others II–A Call for Papers
The Montreal Working Group has recently announced via press release the details of their second conference on Circus & Its
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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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What Makes Performing Arts Possible? Part One
Performing arts have been a powerful human ritual for millennia. The Washington Post recently published a beautiful, interactive online piece
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Four International Troupes Awarded the Golden Lion Cup at China Wuqiao International Circus Festival
The organizing committee announced the winners of the 16th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival, that is still in full swing until
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Call for Help to Rebuild the Carpa Trompoloco, After Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma decimated the islands of Barbuda and Antigua, her powerful arms brutalizing the northeastern coast of Cuba just before
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Seen and Heard – Building a Critical Presence Around Circus Arts
Next month, the third in the #CircusVoices series of opportunities for circus artists to develop their critical practise is taking
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Tightrope Walking and Zen: a Way to Be Trained to Balance
Encounter I had the opportunity to meet the philosopher-funambulist Andrea Loreni in person in May of 2016, during a TedX
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October Round Up
Each month, Circus Talk will scour the globe to report on the hundreds of circus-based festivals and conferences that occur
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Internationally Renowned Juggler Picaso Jr. Dies
Internationally renowned juggler Picaso Jr. sadly passed away on Sunday September 24 at the age of 47. He served as
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Contemporary Juggling Star Wes Peden Tells All–A Quick Talk
My 17-year-old son had just returned home from the European Juggling Convention where he was fortunate enough to see many
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O Yoon Heck, North Korean World Record Holder Acrobat Died
After the tragic accident during the IDOL Circus Festival in Moscow last week, O Yoon Heck (1996-2017), the acrobat who
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Eugenio Larible, Italian Circus Icon, Dies at the Age of 86
The Italian National Circus Association has announced that Eugenio Larible, an Italian circus artist, juggler, clown and trapeze artist, has
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Sign Up for the Instructor in Circus Arts E-learning Program Offered by École Nationale de Cirque
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The Toad Knew -A Fitting Opening for the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
La Compagnie du Hanneton’s latest show The Toad Knew packed the house of the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, Chicago’s brand
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In the aftermath of the tragic accident, let’s celebrate and share the extraordinary achievements of the IDOL Circus Festival 2017.
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Tragic Accident at the IDOL Circus Festival in Moscow
One of the acrobats from the North Korean Teeterboard Troupe landed on his neck during his attempt to execute a
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Meet Ellie Dubois — The Force Behind The Award-Winning No Show
Director and artist Ellie Dubois’s show No Show won a Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. Circus Talk’s
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Vote for the Best Circus Logo for the 250th Anniversary of Traditional Circus
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Zip Zap Circus In South Africa Expands With A Custom-Built Circus Academy
After a quarter-century of promoting circus and performance arts in structurally challenging environments, Zip Zap Circus is about to open
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As a physiotherapist that specialises in circus and the founder of Perform Health— I have spent the last decade engaging
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September Festival Roundup
Each month, Circus Talk will scour the globe to report on the hundreds of circus-based festivals and conferences that occur
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Risk Agitator for Circus Experimentation
Each individual goes into circus performance for a variety of reasons. Some are born into it, some are attracted to
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Youth at the Center: Defining the Future of American Circus
The American Youth Circus Organization’s (AYCO) recent bi-yearly festival, hosted by the Trenton Circus Squad, was a celebration of all
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Circuba Festival 2017: En Buen Compania, Todo es Posible (In Good Company, All Things Are Possible)
It was the fifth night of the Circuba Festival 2017, and day six of spending upwards of eight hours in
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Performers of the Past; A Proud Legacy–Lulu Adams
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What’s the Point of a Degree in Circus Arts?
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You are watching a circus performance. The artists, for whatever reason, have a noticeable number of technical errors. The overall
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Compañía de Circo “eia” has received a Max award (named after Max Estrella the protaganist of Bohemian Lights) for their
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Between 2005 and 2008, six European circus school directors met to discuss their work. They came to the conclusion that
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NoFit State Circus, UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, producing professional touring productions and a wide variety of community, training,
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The Australian Circus Influence via Antonella Casella of Circus Oz
Antonella Casella’s influence on Australian circus reads like a fascinating historical primer on this contemporary art form. Whatever company she
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David Jamieson, President of the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and Editor of King Pole, Dies at 68
On Monday 10th July we received the sad news that David Jamieson, former President of the Circus Friends Association of
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Life at Sea: Cruise Ship Performer Dos and Don’ts – Part 2
Performing on a cruise ship sounds like a fantasy job: exotic locations, lots of time off, and all expenses paid.
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Your Complete Guide to Montréal Complètement Cirque
Summer in Montréal, poutine and beer, music drifting down cobble-stoned streets and thanks to Montréal Complètement Cirque festival–which is in
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July Festival Roundup
Each month Circus Talk will scour the globe to report on the hundreds of circus-based festivals and conferences that occur
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Circomedia Offer First Circus Directing Masters Degree
As the world of circus expands, more and more specialized roles are required. One school in the UK has come
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What We Need: This Round table on Circus, Culture & Diversity in Montréal
As circus artists, presenters and fans gather in Montréal for the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival that runs July 6 thru
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Le Plus Petit Cirque du Monde–Embracing Social Circus in a Suburb of Paris
Le Plus Petit Cirque du Monde isn’t the littlest circus in the world anymore. Although they may have started out
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‘Big Top Label’ Rating System for European Circuses
As a continuation of the European Circus Manifesto, the European Union is working on classifying circuses in Europe based on
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Farewell to the Legendary German Circus Director, Christel Sembach-Krone
Losing her battle with a long illness, Christel Sembach-Krone, the well-known director of Circus Krone, died in Munich at the
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Crossing Boundaries–An Open Letter from Tilde Björfors
In her heartfelt introduction letter in the playbill to Cirkus Cirkör‘s show Limits, founder Tilde Björfors explains why the time
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375 Celebration Brings Big Circus: Cirque Éloize Explores Montréal’s Neighborhoods
This year Montreal is going above and beyond the usual summer fanfare to celebrate it’s 375th birthday. Just for some
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Life At Sea – Part 1.
In our ongoing series about Life At Sea, we spoke to seasoned professionals for advice about how to keep those
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375 Celebration Brings Big Circus: 7 Fingers Explores Montréal’s History
This year Montreal is going above and beyond the usual summer fanfare to celebrate it’s 375th birthday. Just for some
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The Audience Can Wait: Putting the Process Before the Production
Four days into development and rehearsal for their upcoming show, the artists participating in Circus Sessions 2017 are taking a
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How to Land a Life at Sea
Many performers dream of getting off the road and onto the sea. But how do you get hired in the
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June Circus Festival Round Up
Each month Circus Talk will scour the globe to report on the hundreds of circus-based festivals and conferences that occur
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Where Fairy Tale Meets New Circus, Eat Sweet Feet by Le Radiant
We aspire to represent the beauty and grace of extraordinary skills, but also the imperfections born of ordinary people, who
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Acrobatic Conundrum’s Terry Crane Keeps Spinning Yarns–An Interview
This past March in Chicago I sat down at a chai cafe with Acrobatic Conundrum’s artistic director and co-founder, Terry
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Goodbye Ringling–Gone But Never Forgotten
When an institution has been around for 146 Years, there is little you can say about it that hasn’t been
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Celebrating Juggler Thom Wall with His Video “30 Tricks for a 30 Year Old”
Referred to by my juggling son as his favorite ‘Gentleman juggler’, Thom Wall has celebrated at least his last two
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May Circus Festival Roundup
Each month Circus Talk will scour the globe to report on the hundreds of circus-based festivals and conferences that occur
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This Week: Comical Kallo Collective & Cirko Festival
When the Nordic countries have finally thawed out every May, circus artists from around the globe gather in Helsinki to
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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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Underbelly Festival Exposed
What do you get when you combine the Udderbelly Festival and London Wonderground Festival? You get Underbelly Festival, a mash-up
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Experience Circus from Finland!
Circus in Finland often gets held up as an example of how a European country with the proper resources and
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Circus Summer Seminar in Montreal
This year, Montreal is turning 375 years old and what better way to celebrate than with non-stop festivities? Montreal is
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Paramour’s Curtain Closes on Broadway
Paramour, Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway musical , closed its curtain for the last time at Lyric Theatre on April 16th.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC Spotlights Circus Arts
In recognition of the eighth annual World Circus Day, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has announced that its 50th anniversary in
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Canvas 2017: One Circus Marketplace Under Four Roofs
England’s capital is about to see producers, programmers and performers converging for three days at Canvas 2017. The biennial showcase
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Cirque Global Highlights Quebec’s Influence on Contemporary Circus
Collaborating professors Louis Patrick Leroux (of Montreal’s Concordia University) and Charles Batson (of Union College, NY) have put together a
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Join the Worldwide Celebration of Circus Arts on April 15th
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco nominated the third Saturday of
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A Call for Proposals for International Market of Contemporary Circus
Montréal has so much influence in the contemporary circus world. There is the Cirque du Soleil headquarters, located in circus
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Performer Injured During LUZIA Swing Act is Doing Well
Cirque du Soleil performer who injured in a swing-to-swing jump trick during the opening night of LUZIA in Seattle last
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April 1st is Social Circus Day–No Kidding!
Social circus is a worldwide movement that has been growing exponentially in part due to the tireless work of pioneers
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New Circus Doors in the US
With the launch of Circus Talk News came the unfortunate announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey closing up
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A Moment of Circus in Chicago
In a couple of weeks, both circus artists and circus fans in Chicago are going to be privvy to a
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The Future of Spain’s Figueres International Circus Festival Is Up in the Air
One of the world’s top circus festivals, the International Circus Festival of Figueres has just finished its sixth successful run
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The Big Apple Circus is Dead, Long Live the Big Apple Circus!
The Wall Street Journal announced today that the Big Apple Circus has been acquired in a bankruptcy auction from the
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UpSideDown – Circus and Space International Conference Calls for Research Papers
Zirkus|Wissenschaft seeks to anchor circus in university research and coursework. The project aims to establish the University of Münster as
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Princess Stephanie of Monaco Signs the European Circus Manifesto
The Circus Manifesto, a statement about the values and significance of circus arts in Europe, calls upon European circus professionals
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Tightrope Walkers Fall 5 Meters at the 41st International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo
It’s a miracle that nobody got seriously injured on Sunday at the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival, when four members of the
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Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz Challenges the Government Funding Paradigm
Yaron Lifschitz, CEO of the Brisbane based circus company, Circa, challenges the traditional funding paradigm by demanding to open up
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Looking Up with Circus Artist Vladimir Hrynchenko
Most people know Vladimir Hrynchenko as a circus artist. He was trained at Kiev Circus Academy as a hand balancer
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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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Inside Ephemeral Architectures with Gandini Juggling
Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala have been the backbone of the juggling company Gandini for 24 years. Their signature style,
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Festivals & Residencies—How, Why & Where to Get Your Work Out There
One of the most exciting things about being a professional circus artist is the increasing abundance of training and performance
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Telling Stories with Body & Buildings; A Circus Tour of Melbourne with Emma Serjeant
Emma Serjeant is a prolific circus artist, producer, director and instructor from Australia whose work has touched all of their
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Sign on the Dotted Line—the Importance of Contracts in Circus and How to Understand Them
“Any time there is an agreement between two people to do something, that agreement is a contract. The importance of
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The Secrets of a Circus Casting Director—An Interview with Krista Monson
Krista Monson has worn many hats during her artistic career. She started out as a professional dancer and moved on
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Silent Clown Unplugged: A Sneak Peek at Barry Lubin’s Memoirs
The man behind the beloved Grandma character releases an autobiography today about his influences, his struggles with cancer and addiction,
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Circolombia: Marketing Talent Not Poverty
Around the world, we are in the midst of a circus education revolution. After centuries of circus know-how being passed
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The Power to Change
Is your own brain sabotaging your career aspirations? It’s not easy to pursue a non-traditional career, such as touring with
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Cirque Alfonse: A Neo-Traditional Family Circus Keeps it Real
A young company built on a traditional family circus model embraces untraditional artistry using surprising materials and seeking honesty above
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Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione: A Géant! Success
The oldest circus building still standing hosts the oldest circus still running, but the 2015 show uses state-of-the-art technology to
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Flesh for Beasts: Circus under an Evil Spell in the Madrid at War
Carne de fieras (Flesh for Beasts) is a 1936 Spanish film in which French animal tamer Georges Marck and dancer
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Lessons from Latvia
American juggler Thom Wall describes performing at Riga’s Zelta Karlis festival and offers tips for future competitors. The fifth annual
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How to Make the Perfect Demo Reel II.
In this continuation of our two-part article, the experts chime in with tips about music, editing, and communicating before and
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Cirque du Soleil Launches Comprehensive Social Circus Survey
Cirque du Soleil has invited more than 400 social circus organizations to share information that could benefit the whole movement.
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The Peking Acrobats on Tour
A traditional Chinese circus tours America without blending into or borrowing from the culture. For one day in early February
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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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Laribling: David Larible Premiers His New Show in Madrid
David Larible presents Laribleando (“Laribling”), his new show, in its world premiere at Teatro Circo Price, Madrid. In a press
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Czech and Balance: New Circus’ Emergence in the Czech Republic
Around the world, we are in the midst of a circus education revolution. After centuries of circus know-how being passed
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CINARS Biennial Provides Global Connections for Performance Art & Industry
This multi-disciplinary event drew 1,300 participants from 40 countries and presented over 150 shows, including a strong circus element. This
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A Trip to the Heart of Circo Price
Six texts, winners of Circo Teatro Price’s Short Plays Contest, are combined into The Tiniest Show on Earth. The Tiniest
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Gertrude “Struppi” Hanneford (1931-2014)
America says good-bye to a beloved performer and circus owner. Gertrude “Struppi” Hanneford died on November 1, 2014. She was
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From Barnum & Bailey to Feld: An Inside Look at a Legendary Circus Success Story
Ernest Albrecht’s latest book chronicles the artistic evolution of the Greatest Show on Earth. Circus historian and critic Ernest Albrecht
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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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No Big City without a Christmas Circus
In Europe, traditional circus is booming in the winter time. Christmas time is circus time, at least in Europe! While
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How to Make the Perfect Demo Reel I.
The hardest part of booking a good act might be getting agents to see it. In this first of a
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Now or Never: Circus Focus
At the 2014 Circa Festival, in Auch, France, the French Institute for Programmers and Cultural Agents brought together 80 people
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Circus Smiles at Hiccup Circus Uganda
What do a dental technician and a social circus program have in common? They’re working together to bring smiles to
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Eugene Chaplin: Continuing a Circus Legacy
Legendary clown Charlie Chaplin’s son Eugene inherited his father’s love of the circus and founded the first international circus festival
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Starting a New Chapter—Double the Fun
Germany’s Circus Roncalli sends a second unit on tour. Circus Roncalli has always been a bit different compared to the
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Cirque du Soleil Celebrates 30 Years under the Sun
As 2014 draws to a close, the most successful circus company in history celebrates its 30th anniversary by looking back
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Festival Circo Circolo: A Contemporary Circus Fairytale in The Woods
The fifth Circo Circolo festival took place in The Netherlands from October 16-26, 2014. Every autumn in the even years,
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Grazing the Sky
A gorgeous new documentary provides a glimpse into the lives of eight circus artists around the globe. The eight circus
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Rosgoscirk: 95 Years of Russian Circus
For almost a century, one centralized organization has been preserving and promoting the grand Russian circus tradition at home and
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Finding Peace with Circus in Tough Times
People think of running away when they think of the itinerant circus lifestyle, but who knew that joining the circus
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