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This Thursday, Art Explora, an art festival with a difference, arrives in Malta – surprisingly, by catamaran! A 47-foot museum
Read moreThis Thursday, Art Explora, an art festival with a difference, arrives in Malta – surprisingly, by catamaran! A 47-foot museum
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Read moreWith global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning
Read moreBritten’s atmospheric, strange and beautiful opera, the last he wrote, comes to life in this new production from Welsh National
Read moreMany of us are still on a celestial high from the “Year of the Woman.” The higher-ups in corporate America,
Read moreIn June 2022, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) launched its award-winning podcast, ARTS. WORK. LIFE., a platform dedicated to
Read moreThe month of March has been a time set aside to recognize and honour the many contributions that women have
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Read moreThe Circus International Film Festival stands as a vibrant celebration of the mesmerizing world of circus arts through the lens
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews ADEI Consultant and Professor of Music
Read moreThe historic city of Vicenza, graced with the architectural masterpieces of Andrea Palladio and recognized on UNESCO’s World Heritage List,
Read moreLee Forde former Rock and Roll lighting designer during the 80’s and 90’s who during 15 years on the road
Read moreThe 3rd Edition of AMERICAN CIRCUSFEST will be held MARCH 26-27 under Circus Vazquez’s Tent at Riders Field in Frisco,
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Kara Jenkins, who is currently running
Read moreVentnor Fringe, the Island’s multi-award winning arts festival, is set to return in July, and the festival’s first ever large
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Read moreCircusTalk is pleased to present “Explorations of Research and Creation with Charles Batson.” A series dedicated to provocative dives into
Read moreThe Theatre Academy of Uniarts Helsinki has unveiled an e-publication that promises a fresh perspective on the history of dance.
Read moreCircomedia are throwing open the doors to their St Paul’s Church venue to and inviting local families and community members
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Read moreEstablished in 1988, The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation was founded to formally recognize Sarasota, Florida’s vibrant circus heritage and
Read moreAs part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, world-renowned school for contemporary circus and physical theatre, Circomedia, is throwing a very
Read moreWhen this series began, a few people and institutions came immediately to mind. One was Women’s Circus in Melbourne. Being
Read moreExplore how Jen Agans’ journey from a young juggler to a prominent academic showcases the transformative power of circus arts
Read moreGalway Community Circus in Shantalla is set to receive a funding boost of €12,500 from the Bank of Ireland as
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Read moreIn a dynamic collaboration with schools and families, UK’s award-winning contemporary circus company Upswing, under the direction of Victoria Dela
Read moreNoise regulation is a necessary part of our live events family getting along with the wider community. We want to
Read moreBack in January, amidst the buzz of the APAP|2024 conference, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York and Performing
Read moreEn Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, in collaboration with the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM), is thrilled to
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Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreSince its establishment in 2020, The Circus International Film Festival (CIFF) has evolved into a global hub for the Circus
Read moreMy name is Robert Dante. I am a professional bullwhip artist. Indiana Jones. Lash LaRue. Cowboys and Indians. Nightclub Variety
Read moreHavana, February 13 (Prensa Latina) The National Center of Art Schools (Cneart) today held a press conference for the 7th
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Read moreThe Emmett Kelly Clown Festival in Houston will host two dynamic special guests for the weekend of April 27, 2024.
Read moreIn early February, 350 supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) gathered at the CAC’s brand-new Big Top on Regatta
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Read moreThis year marks a changing of the guard in Perth’s festival scene. As Iain Grandage finishes his tenure as artistic
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Read moreOn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate Marianne
Read moreAt 65, after retiring, a group of women started practising aerial acrobatics and dance… When thinking about the cultural hobbies
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Read moreThe 2024 American Performing Arts Professionals conference in New York City asserted itself in a recent press release as the
Read moreI’ve always been an action-taker. I decide what I want, then I proceed to make detailed lists, action steps, and
Read moreThis episode features legendary ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson. From Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to Circus Omnium to
Read moreSarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her
Read moreIn this very special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews U.S Presidential Democratic Candidate
Read moreThe Southbank Centre today announces its 2024-2025 Performance and Dance programme, featuring an array of international work, contemporary collaborations and
Read moreThe official announcement of María Folguera’s departure from her position as the Artistic Director of Teatro Circo Price came in
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Read moreThe New England Center for Circus Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for
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Read moreGlynis Johns, after 100 years on Earth, has passed away. While the British actress became best known for her role
Read moreFour Taiwanese troupes have earned a spotlight at France’s 2024 Festival Off Avignon, underscoring the dynamism of Taiwan’s performing arts
Read moreThe Fruities jump back onto our stages with a music themed performance. The latest production from the Flying Fruit Fly
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Read moreGalway Community Circus (GCC) has appointed Lynn Carroll as its new Executive Director. Lynn Carroll is an internationally renowned expert
Read moreThis year’s graduate showcase from the National Institute of Circus Arts promises extraordinary talents of its third year students. Meet
Read moreThe Actors Gymnasium is hosting the BIPOC CIRCUS ALLIANCE WINTER CABARET, an original circus theatre production performed by the BIPOC
Read moreLadies and gentlemen, children of all ages… it’s time! On February 10, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of
Read moreWhen I work with high-achieving clients, one question I get asked most often is, “How do I set healthy boundaries?”
Read moreJoin hosts Anna, Kat, and Ana for a special End of Year episode on The TheatreArtLife Podcast. They’ll be sharing
Read moreMore now than ever, a performing artist’s online presence is crucial for establishing and promoting their brand. As a result,
Read moreLui L’Abbate (all pronouns) is a trans and non-binary multi-artist and designer from Brazil. Born and raised in Brasilia and
Read moreReport from: Smells Like Circus ‘Professional Programme’, Gent; 16th January 2024 This article reports on the closing event of a knowledge exchange
Read morePodcast by IETM Podcast Episode Two: Latin America – January 2024 Climate Justice – Through the Creative Lens of the
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Read moreBUDAPEST, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — The China National Acrobatic Troupe and Mongolia’s Troupe Zola won gold prizes at the 15th
Read moreFrom January 17 to 20, 2024, the boundaries of contemporary circus will be explored through a captivating program of circus,
Read moreAs the overture begins, a woman in red appears high above the stage and makes a slow descent on two
Read moreInspired by Piet Hein’s definition of art as “the solution to the problems that cannot be formulated clearly before being
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto celebrates the fourth season of the podcast
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Read moreCircusDanceFestival, in collaboration with Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln, presents The Archive Lab—an artistic-reflexive research laboratory designed for dance and circus enthusiasts,
Read moreIn a recent announcement, the Circus Historical Society (CHS) is delighted to share that all incumbents seeking re-election to the
Read moreOutdoorArtsUK is pleased to announce Sho Shibata as its new Director, starting in February 2024. OAUK’s Co-Chairs, Camille Ben Soussan and
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Read moreExperience the Laughter League’s ‘Cool Fool School’—a specialized physical comedy workshop with renowned instructors coming to Alliance Theatre Atlanta from
Read moreSteven Michelman is the founder and co-owner of Entertainment Project Services, also known as EPS and EPSsolves. Steven started EPS
Read moreDo you want to learn circus skills? Are you taking clowning seriously? Do you feel called to a career in
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Read morePerformed at the Théâtre Graslin in Nantes, France, Rêves by the Ukrainian company Cirque Inshi conveys the stories and values
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Read moreThe 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals will be held at Midtown Hilton in
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Read morePodcast by IETM Episode One: Southern Africa – December, 2023 IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts is one of the
Read moreJamarGig had the pleasure of hosting “The Future of Casting” webinar. We had over 200 attendees from 30 different counties
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Read moreThe first time I ran a soundboard from FOH for a show with acrobatics, my main concern was not to
Read morePhillip Gandey, a visionary circus director, passed away at the age of 67 after battling cancer. His indelible mark on
Read moreA lifelong fan of live music and entertainment, Jack McLean found his passion for live performance in Glasgow, Scotland, working
Read moreCelebrating the upcoming New Year 2024 on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews showbiz consultant Scot
Read moreSydney’s legendary Luna Park has boldly stepped into the sphere of virtual entertainment, pouring a whopping $15 million into the
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Read moreBy all accounts, it was a jam-packed year for arts and culture in Bloomington-Normal. As many arts organizations continued to
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Read moreIETM (International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts) unveils a significant publication shedding light on the vital concept of climate change.
Read more“I just need more confidence.” This is probably the one sentence I hear most when speaking to performers. And I
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto celebrates the achievement of Circus Arts Recogntion
Read moreAs 2023 comes to its final bow and the curtain falls, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows,
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Read moreAt the core of the PRO membership is our Job Board, which showcases two types of listings: those posted directly
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Read moreTo step into a blue-and-white striped circus tent pitched on a concrete lot surrounded by tall office buildings and the
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation announced the annual awards show will take place on February 10, 2024, @ 4:30
Read moreOne of the world’s leading performance companies, the Brisbane-based Circa Contemporary Circus has announced the appointment of Ann Sherry AO
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Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreFor the circus community in Las Vegas, production shows carry a prominent corporate structure based on the glamorous and conglomerate
Read moreDuring my month-long stay in the city by the bay, I was thrilled at the opportunity to watch and write
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Read moreSpecialty Insurance Agency (SIA) is a boutique insurance agency servicing performers, vendors, and event planners across the United States since
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Read moreCircus productions and their audiences are constantly pushing their borders into the wider world of the performing arts. Raffaele De
Read moreSpecialty Insurance Agency (SIA) is a boutique insurance agency servicing performers, vendors, and event planners across the United States since
Read moreFrom managing live auditions to navigating the sea of online talent profiles, finding the right performer for your next production
Read moreFrom its introduction to the region into the present, Baltic contemporary circus has been changing forms and taking on new
Read moreIn December 2022, the inaugural New Horizons Summit took the international circus community by storm, bringing together professionals and captivating
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Read moreThe Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe’s original acrobatic drama “Tianshan Snow” made its debut at the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival
Read moreBriefs Factory is an Australian creative collective who manufacture, cultivate and present evocative, irreverent, physical performance. Inspired by circus, drag,
Read moreThe FSU Flying High Circus is a tradition at FSU which spans over 75 years and has been performed by
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Read moreDragone’s Board of Directors has appointed James Tanabe, an experienced live entertainment executive, as CEO, effective August 1, 2024. The
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Read moreWhat is a safe and functional circus arts practice space? A new guide is published in the fall of 2023
Read moreIn honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is proud to announce and recognize
Read moreIt is with deep sadness that Circus Center announces the passing of its longest-serving Artistic Director, Master Trainer Lu Yi.
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Read moreThe keynote speech by Darcy Grant, Artistic Director of Gravity and Other Myths, presented last week at NICA’s Australian Circus
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Read moreThe 7th China International Circus Festival will be held in Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Resort in Hengqin from Nov. 4
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Read more10 Questions with Cirque du Soleil Hand-to-Hand Flyer Audrey Labeau Meet Audrey Labeau – A French banquine, hand-to-hand flyer currently
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Read moreSHIJIAZHUANG, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — The 19th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival is set to open on Friday in Shijiazhuang,
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Read moreSocial Media influencer, YouTube star @michellekhare visits and performs at Circus Vargas. The show is hosted by Johnathan Lee Iverson.
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Read moreThe Circus Arts Conservatory, the nation’s only nonprofit organization that combines professional circus performances with youth circus training and outreach
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Read moreHere Lies Love is the first Broadway show to offer affordable, accessible, and ethical childcare to parental and caregiver theatre
Read moreCircus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to New York City. For the first time ever,
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Read moreThe immersive show RIOPELLE Grandeur Nature will be presented from February 13 to March 10, 2024, in the studios des
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Read moreI used to get so frustrated when people couldn’t see things the way I saw them, especially the people that
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Read morehe 2023 iteration – dubbed ‘The Outsider Edition’ of Bristol Circus City, has officially begun with a launch event at Dareshack, featuring a
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Read moreFeld Entertainment®, a family-owned company and worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, is days away from kicking off the highly
Read moreAll the world’s a stage… and whether performing at a local festival, in international competitions, or at a traffic light
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Read moreBuilt from steel and rope and held aloft with floating invisible tension, ‘In Common’ is a free work as part
Read moreJoin the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), the pioneering organization at the forefront of contemporary circus arts training in
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Read moreIn ten minutes, the touching film “Walks With Me” takes the viewer through the life of a woman in an
Read moreThe board of directors of En Piste, National Circus Arts Alliance in Canada, is thrilled to announce Nadia Drouin’s appointment
Read moreOn July 11, 2023, during what is arguably Montreal’s most action-packed week of circus and performing arts, Australia’s Gravity and
Read moreWhile the University Town Center/Nathan Benderson Park area in Florida is already home to sports, shopping and dining, there is
Read moreNutcracker, Bluey’s Big Play, Christmas Actually, The House with Chicken Legs, Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back, Adam and Joe: The
Read moreFrom street shows to performing at Kensington Palace, this German artist carved out her own unique place in the circus
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Read moreCirque du Soleil is planning to make the former Saville Theatre in the West End its first permanent home in
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Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® announced today four new inductees for the Class of 2024. The four inductees are:
Read more“Circus Cities” is a CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode, Shenea
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Read moreKenneth Feld, Chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss the live event business for motocross, relaunching
Read moreFrom September 21 to 25, 2023, the Salieri Festival will mount its third edition and rock the town of Legnago,
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Read moreLas Vegas, NV (9/9/2023) – – The World Acrobatics Society (WAS) celebrated its 27th anniversary (1996-2023) at its annual “Hall of
Read moreWater For Elephants, the new stage musical adapted from the acclaimed 2006 novel by Sara Gruen to be directed by Kimberly
Read moreOn this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Lead
Read moreMontreal based acrobatic circus duet Agathe et Adrien is set to wow Brattleboro audiences with their show N.Ormes on Saturday,
Read moreThis edition of Circus History Live! features the recording of Kenneth Feld’s presentation at the 2023 Circus Historical Society Convention!,
Read moreOne theme that I’ve been exploring in this series has been the difference, or balance between celebration and redress, filling
Read moreCompagnia Finzi Pasca has lined up a series of events celebrating their 40th anniversary. “Luna Park – Like a Carousel
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Read moreModern Vaudeville Press’s new book The Contemporary Circus Handbook, written by Eric Bates and edited by Kim Campbell with Benjamin
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Read moreAs a child, Isabella “Bella” Diaz never imagined she could make a living doing flips. A Chicago native, Diaz grew
Read moreMaster Juggler and Visual Artist Jay Gilligan Unravels 4,000 Years of Juggling in Unparalleled Performance October 11–22 at Baruch Performing
Read moreKristóf István, a Hungarian circus performer with numerous national and international accolades, including the Silver Clown from the Monte Carlo
Read moreCINARS is announcing the commencement of applications for their official 2024 programming! They invite you to submit your application now
Read more3AM Theatre has opened a studio in Long Island City, dedicated to offering performing artists from multiple disciplines the opportunity to
Read moreThe Sydney Fringe Festival is underway featuring over 400 events across the city spanning theatre, music, circus and poetry. …
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreNickole Tara, our Chief Growth Officer, recently discussed the digital transformation of Cirque du Soleil and how we are committed
Read moreFor the first time, the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is the home of circus for Melbourne Fringe Festival
Read moreFor Britons of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the music hall promised an evening of fun, leisure, and variety
Read moreWith rising temperatures and the global summer heat wave on everyone’s minds, the Avignon Festival took a new approach to
Read moreFive entertainment industry veterans and former Dragone top talents join forces to form a new entertainment company, Our Legacy Creations
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a collection of curated professional content centered around careers in
Read moreAfter nearly seven years of dormancy, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to life on the road
Read moreA magical Chilean island gives rise to a unique company that melds the circus traditions of new and old: the
Read moreIn the US, Labor Day weekend always signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall routines. Vacationers get
Read moreWe’re reaching the end of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but there’s still time to catch some of August’s most
Read moreIt’s called the “Circus of Knowledge”, and at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, it is designed to transform
Read moreScientific studies have shown that many effects of music can be seen in the brain. Multiple observations have demonstrated some
Read moreCircus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for
Read moreCircomedia, Centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre in Bristol, today announced the appointment of Zannah Chisholm as their new
Read moreThe artists suffered minor injuries, said Urgences-santé. Cirque du Soleil’s Friday Echo show was interrupted when two acrobats were injured
Read moreWith Ireland’s first Irish language circus, Sorcas le Croí, Jane Murray aims to bring the fun back to Irish and
Read moreWe live in a time where labels and their necessity are questioned. Does a product need a known brand to
Read moreLaunched on YouTube and Facebook, this new docu-series from Spielgelworld exposes all the thrills and spills of a new frontier
Read moreBy developing street circus into site-specific shows with hidden poetry, the team behind the Creative Europe project “Together! A Circus
Read moreAna Aguliera and I had a wonderful Podcast conversation this morning with playwright, actor, musician, and teacher Jack Canfora. (Podcast
Read moreAs we all know, circus comes in many forms, and CircusTalk is dedicated to honoring them all: live performance, education,
Read moreA purpose-built circus facility where children as young as 18 months can start training in circus arts. We also provide
Read more“A nice idea that only half works” Sporadically mesmerising circus show about Australian identity from Na Djinang Circus …link to
Read moreWith the recent announcement of the strategic partnership between CircusTalk and JamarGig, we were eager to sit down with JamarGig
Read moreOn the “flip side” of typical city living is a remarkable event that showcases and celebrates some of Singapore’s finest
Read moreOn the “flip side” of local living is a remarkable event that showcases and celebrates some of Singapore’s finest circus
Read moreIn this week’s article, we are discussing the differences between authority, power, and leadership; stripping them down and investigating their
Read moreThe annual showcase sees circus companies, comedians, dancers, and actors take to Edinburgh stages for returning favourites, new acts from familiar
Read moreIf, for argument’s sake, you happen to hail from the British Isles and are of a certain vintage, your idea
Read moreDance Australia had an interview with Rob Tannion about working with Cirque du Soleil, and about moving from dance and
Read moreFrom Toronto, Ontario, Yasmine Mucher is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. She started training
Read moreFor one week every July, downtown Montreal becomes a circus celebration and a gathering place for industry professionals through Tohu’s
Read moreIf something feels impossible, it may be that you just need to tackle the idea from a new angle… and
Read moreWhether touring on a large-scale production or in your first starting-out band, you will always notice that your physical health
Read moreContinuing to celebrate the release of her new CircusTalk Series “Circus Cities,” host Shenea Stiletto interviews producer, director, and specialty
Read moreBRATTLEBORO, VT– North Star Puppets and New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) team up to present a festival of
Read moreNew England Center for Circus Arts hosts Performance Boot Camp every summer, offering three weeks of act creation mentorship and
Read moreAmidst the ongoing strike by actors and writers in Hollywood, concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on
Read moreA unique circus act titled Khoanh Khac Tinh Yeu (Moment of love) by Vietnamese artists Hien Phuoc and Thanh Hoa,
Read moreDiana Salles and Firenza Guidi both have enormous smiles. They speak from the heart and listen patiently with unwavering, attentive
Read moreEvery year around the world, another slew of circus performers emerge from their cocoons as full-fledged artists and enter the
Read moreThe Largest Hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival presents over 600 performances in four venues for the Die-Hard-Fringe Goers and
Read moreIn early 2023, Frens te Kiefte took over the platform ‘Circusweb.nl.’ After more than twenty years, Circusweb is now in
Read moreCircus is a part of showbusiness. In the Shadow of the Big Top: The Life of Ringling’s Unlikely Circus Savior
Read moreIn this week’s article, I’m discussing show stops and emergency situations. Sometimes things don’t go according to plan and the
Read moreAppearing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s annual Finnish arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Imsoniac’s Fable by the company
Read moreBrooklyn based production company Hideaway Circus is set to stage its open-air family-friendly circus, Stars Above, in Brattleboro, VT in
Read moreCelebrating 30 years at Cirque du Soleil this year, ‘Uncle Boris’ Verkhovsky mentors us on the many evolutions under the
Read moreThe perils of artificial intelligence (AI) to the entertainment industry were discussed at San Diego Comic-Con during a panel organized
Read moreThe idea of Cirque du Soleil might invite images of extravagant live shows with clowns, acrobats and fire breathers. The
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreWith the appearance of Tainan City’s first-ever big top tent earlier this year, a week of fun and celebration was
Read more“For better and for worse” doesn’t always apply. Whether a loving father walks the bride down the aisle or two
Read morePart of the annual Finnish performing arts showcase From Start to Finnish 2023, Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus, Race Horse Company‘s
Read moreAlmanac Dance Circus Theatre, Philly’s favorite contemporary circus company/festival producer is set to take their signature, award-winning work of acrobatic
Read moreThis Cirque baby not only built a brilliant career, but a unique aerial apparatus as well. Masha Terentieva constructs this
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation® announced today the eleven (11) finalists for the class of 2024 induction. Voting to
Read moreCBC spoke with Jeannot Painchaud, one of the co-founders of Cirque Éloize and also its president, about celebrating the 30th
Read moreTwo performing arts organisations will share in $55,000 in Australian Government funding A $40,000 grant to Adelaide-based circus school CircoBats
Read moreLaunched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
Read moreFor more than a decade, Loom Ensemble has been devising interdisciplinary theater for a culture shift, using their performances to
Read moreReckoning with the events of world history and their lingering effects leads not only to creating stereotypes—it also impacts how
Read moreBack for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with another hard-hitting circus production, Voloz Collective will present its newest show, The Life
Read moreIt would be difficult to be a hardcore Cirque fan if you do not know this epic, behind the scenes
Read moreMore of the music industry is now beginning to talk about the mental health of everyone within it, specifically those
Read more“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
Read moreAvignon, France, July 8 (CNA) Several Taiwan performing arts groups drew a lot of attention as they showcased their talents
Read morePerformers at the not-for-profit Revel Puck Circus THE age-old dream of running away with the circus could become reality –
Read moreShana Carroll’s name does not require an introduction for anyone who follows the development of the circus arts. When at
Read moreCircusTalk, the leading online career and casting marketplace for the circus and multidisciplinary performing arts industry, and JamarGig, a cutting-edge
Read moreThe acrobatic celebration that’s thrilled the world returns again to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Taking place from Thursday, August 3
Read moreSwinburne’s decision to freeze the 2024 student intake for Australia’s only accredited Bachelor of Circus Arts course at NICA has
Read moreIn this week’s edition, I’m talking more about hard conversations. Last week, I laid out a structure of questions to
Read moreWhen life gives you lemons, consult Charlotte Sullivan. Gracefully piloting through some serious turbulence, this woman knows how to shift
Read moreThe world premiere of Hold Fast will be a tour of rural Scottish village halls and community spaces in Strathspey
Read moreHome to the highest concentration of circus performers in the country, along with world-class circus school Circomedia, multiple training centres
Read moreIn the final blog of this Arts & Technology series, we explore digital platforms and look into how performing artists
Read moreWith the premiere of Echo in Montreal this spring, Cirque du Soleil is taking its audience around the globe—er, The
Read moret’s showtime for performers in Circus Juventas’ professional training program based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Seven elite contemporary circus performers
Read moreIt was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO
Read moreComing soon to The Beauty at Underbelly’s Circus Hub 2023, the family-friendly circus show Lucky Pigeons marks the Edinburgh Fringe
Read moreInducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2008, Zerbini hails from a nine-generation circus family and has been performing
Read moreTop 5 Concepts for Performer Injury Prevention 1) Prepare to Succeed Acrobat or Actor, Clown or Contortionist, Dancer or Diver
Read moreFrom owning his own clinic in Australia to, literally, running away with the circus, Brett Whyborn offers us insight on
Read moreInternational musical hit Notre Dame De Paris, written by Luc Plamondon and composed by Richard Cocciante, has been making its
Read moreThe Alliance Theatre is presenting the world-premiere musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling novel, WATER
Read moreWorld-renowned production company Underbelly is preparing to conquer the Edinburgh Fringe Festival once again this year as they gear up
Read moreEmbracing the Future: Hybrid Business Models and Extended Reality Technologies in Performing Arts Whether we want it or not, the
Read moreThe circus world is a vast place, one which many performers reach by unconventional roads—and with very unique skills to
Read moreCelebrating Congressional Week of Action by RAINN, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Karate Legend and RAINN Advocate Elisa Au on this
Read moreGiven the amount of buzz about it on the internet, by now you must have heard of ChatGPT. What is
Read moreThere will be a celebratory Sister City Circus Send-Off Celebration on July 12 in the circus ring on the third
Read moreTaipei, June 20 (CNA)This year, the festival Off Avignon and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival will each feature four performing arts
Read moreStar of Cir“Bello’s Circus EXtreme Variety Show” premiered on June 16th at the Wisconsin Dells As seen on “America’s Got
Read moreMarceau Bidal, a student from the National Circus School of Montréal, developed a new type of circus equipment, called asymmetrical
Read moreThis edition of Circus History Live! features 2023 Circus Ring Of Fame inductee, Jeanette Williams. An eighth generation member of
Read moreOpenly detailing her career while highlighting some key influences, Marie “Moon” Michelle walks us through the grand chapiteau’s of Quidam,
Read moreThe second episode of our “Digital Business Models in the Performing Arts” series covers the complex topic of navigating the
Read moreThe weekend includes an antipodist, Cirque in the park, late-night cabarets and even workshops to encourage more clowning around. A
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreMore than 400 events will pop up across the city in September – from Moore Park to The Rocks and
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreWhen exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
Read moreOne of Cirque’s integral behind the scenes VIP’s, Bernard Petiot went from the highest achievements in the world of Olympic
Read moreSydney’s Inner West Council has announced the launch of a Music and Arts Recovery Plan, aiming to inject new life
Read moreFlightHub Group, the Montreal-based online travel technology company, is proud to announce its participation as an ambassador in the 29th
Read moreAs the digital world extends more and more into the overall entertainment sector, performing arts companies and creators have begun
Read moreGracefully navigating the highs and lows of being a decorated stage performer, Olga Pikhienko balances (often on one arm!) our
Read moreEvery July in Montreal since 2015, TOHU’s International Market of Contemporary Circus (the MICC, for its French acronym) holds an
Read more“I want to make people feel, think and wonder – and hopefully question some of the presumptions and prejudices, with
Read moreMy journey working on cruise ships started when I wanted to move to La Paz, near Los Cabos by the
Read moreIn this special episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto spotlights Las Vegas to celebrate the
Read moreOne year ago, Circus Historical Society (CHS) unveiled the Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society collection on
Read moreFrédérique Cournoyer Lessard is an interdisciplinary artist working through circus and film. I first saw their work at the Montréal
Read moreWater for Elephants, the world premiere musical running June 7 to July 9 at Alliance Theatre, is a circus-set spectacle involving puppetry, acrobatic
Read moreFrom the charismatic cohort that sold-out performances in Circonoclasm last year, National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents its third-year student ensemble
Read moreAs circus schools around the world wrap up another year, the graduating artists get the chance to showcase their skills
Read moreThe history of instructional juggling books in English is, from my perspective, also the story of the rise of hobbyist
Read moreFrom gymnastics to 3 Cirque stages, head coach and writer, Darren transitions us from competitive sport to the high bars
Read moreBring together an internationally renowned circus aerialist who grew up on a tree farm and an arborist intent on educating
Read moreHe defines himself as “the only Italian infantryman specialized in crossing at great heights.” Andrea Loriniborn in Turin in 1975, passed
Read moreIt initially hosted classes on the pavement outside a former pigeon roost, and has since expanded into a 10,000-square-foot circus-arts
Read more“Circus Cities” is a new CircusTalk Original Video Series by “Think Like an Acrobat” host Shenea Stiletto. In each episode,
Read moreCircus Overseas was a two-year project (2021-2022) facilitated by the Caravan Circus Network, which built on the Training for Trainers
Read moreThree years of pandemic, a war, and an event partner’s death won’t stop this conference from showing the entertainment world
Read moreThe 14th Festival Spoffin will take place from 25 to 27 August 2023 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Keep reading to find
Read moreIn this week’s article, I’ll briefly touch on some concepts around giving and receiving feedback. Communication is such a large
Read moreWith decades of masterful experience and stories that have been folded into every crease of fabric, Dominique sketches out her
Read moreWorld class contemporary circus company Circa is inviting aspiring young talent to perform in its Melbourne run of Carnival of
Read moreSquare Circle is a non-profit organization that offers free programs based on the tradition of circus disciplines, dance, music and
Read morePRO Talks are live virtual events focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations feature industry influencers and experts from different
Read moreAs a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive index of job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts,
Read moreCelebrating its 25th year, the annual international Aerial Dance Festival, presented by Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance from July 30-August 11,
Read moreThe life of the Stage Manager in touring theatre is one of excitement, adventure, and constant change. It can be
Read moreRevising the stigma of competitive athletes becoming recognized artists, Alix carries us into her versatile world of being an aerialist
Read moreIn a brand-new effort, Princess Cruises is collaborating with renowned entertainment group Cirque Éloize to create three Uplifting, Playful, and
Read moreFounders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, are thrilled to announce the third season of Stars Above, the open-air
Read moreWith artists coming from its native Lithuania and well beyond it, the International Contemporary Circus Festival Cirkuliacija announces its 2023
Read moreWith acrobatics at this level, they make it all look so easy, it’s possible for an audience to become complacent. By the
Read moreDr. Sherry Walling is a psychologist, author and aerial arts performer. Lynn Lunny is a circus arts performer and teacher.
Read moreAs they tour the continent, the Esta Pasando project is taking us along for the ride to map out the
Read moreAs Northern Hemisphere people watch May flowers bloom, we here on the CircusTalk staff are watching our community and collaborators
Read moreThe ‘Big Top’ is an iconic image of the circus. But the Big Top was a relatively recent invention. In
Read moreZurich is always beautiful. However, it is never more picturesque or offers more cultural activities than during summer. The entire
Read moreJuggling his way through an impressive stage career, Eric tosses us through his life in circus school, 7 Fingers, Cirque
Read moreImmerse yourself in the world of The Secret Garden: aerialist birds, acrobatic plants, juggling and jump-roping children, and storytelling that
Read moreOn April 27, 2023, Cirque Mechanics’ show Zephyr at the New Victory Theater in NYC was nominated for the Drama
Read moreThe line-up poster for the Theatre and Circus field at Glastonbury Festival 2023 has been revealed. The area in the
Read moreReturning again for its seventh year, Circus Sessions is ready to party. Femmes de Feu Creations, in collaboration with Fez
Read moreThe following conversation takes place between ABIGAEL R. WINSVOLD and EMMA S. LANGMOEN, circus artists, co-creators and performers of Acting
Read moreMake way for the 14th edition of the Montréal Complètement Cirque Festival from July 6 to 16, 2023. Much splendor
Read moreSince its inception, the Circus International Film Festival has been at its core a dedication to the love of circus
Read moreAfter another successful year, the VIVA Fest has helped send more young circus artists on to their next stages… including
Read moreWorking in the entertainment industry, especially for acrobatic circus shows, had been my life’s dream. A dream which I had,
Read moreEmbodying perfection of movement, precise and unusual body placement, and rhythmic timing, René carries us through his incredible career. Collaborating
Read moreFollowing a New York City premiere at Lincoln Center in the fall of 2022, Parallel Exit presents SUNSET CIRCUS from
Read moreThe Circus Flora Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jack Marsh to Executive Director. A familiar
Read moreAs a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts, with 50+
Read moreThis past March, Ben Yehuda Press published Under One Tent: Circus, Judaism and Bible, edited by Professor Ora Horn Prouser,
Read moreIRELAND’S largest free street performance festival returns to Belfast city centre on Saturday with circus, magic and puppetry entertainment. With more than 70
Read moreGravity & Other Myths return to Brighton Festival with a mesmerising story of how things come together, moving between chaos
Read moreST. PETERSBURG, April 30 (Xinhua) — The “Friendship” Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest
Read moreCirque du Soleil’s ECHO launched in Montreal under the big top in the Old Port after a long postponement. ECHO (three years
Read moreWhether it serves as the soundtrack to a one-person act or a large-scale ensemble piece, what role does music play
Read moreThe Circus Department at Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH – Stockholms konstnärliga högskola) has announced Alisan Funk’s appointment to
Read moreA festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
Read moreNorthampton, MA-– The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts school in the United States, brought
Read moreOn this whimsical episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Danise Payne, a circus clown
Read moreThe new holding company will become an ecosystem of like-minded creatives embracing the power of collaboration to achieve positive and
Read moreMontreal, April 19, 2023– Australian company Gravity & Other Myths will return to Montreal this summer for the North American
Read moreWhat does it take to be cast by Cirque du Soleil? With insider tips on how to make the perfect
Read moreThe brainchild of Zimbabwean born German Citizen, Winston Ruddle, also known as Papa Africa, Cirque Mother Africa is unique in that it
Read moreThe International Contemporary Circus Festival Cirkuliacija announces its programme for 2023, which will take place from 3 to 11 June
Read moreAfter almost half a decade of honing their creation, the French flying trapeze troupe La Tangent du Bras Tendu finally
Read moreOne of the most widely recognized platforms helping to propel emerging circus talents into great careers in this day and
Read moreEveryone has worked with a venue, or a crew, or even just one person where it would be so satisfying
Read moreProducers produce.. what exactly? Tune in to hear the mighty talented Stéphane Mongeau. Overseeing a dozen Cirque shows from start
Read moreThe Fédération Mondiale du Cirque created World Circus Day in 2009. Celebrated each year on the third Saturday of April,
Read moreMulti-award-winning high-wire artist László Simet Jr became the first person to cross Europe’s second-longest river, the Danube, by tightrope in
Read moreFrom red and white big tops to the first horse shows and dreams of running away and joining the circus,
Read moreLast September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
Read moreThe Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ was created to formally honor and recognize those persons who have made a significant
Read moreWellington Lima—or Palhaçada, as many know him—is a world-renowned circus performer with over 25 years of Cirque du Soleil experience.
Read moreAs part of the 10th International Theater Olympics, which runs from April 15 to June 24 in Budapest, Hungary, the
Read moreWATTWIL, SWITZERLAND—On the night of March 11th to March 12th, 2023, Mädir Eugster, the founder of the Wattwiler Rigolo Swiss
Read moreWhen in doubt, workout! Ugo ‘Euss’ Laffolay walks the walk and talks about his dedicated approach to circus and precise
Read moreDear Members, We hope that you find your CircusTalk PRO membership beneficial. We are adding more membership options and updating
Read moreCircus Oz has managed perhaps the most remarkable trick possible: it has come back from the dead. When the pioneering
Read moreMany artists lose a sense of belonging and can’t seem to find their footing once a show is wrapped and
Read morePeople who dedicate their lives to a career ought to be able to support themselves through their work… yet this
Read moreEx Machina Artistic Director and stage director Robert Lepage, and circus company Flip Fabrique of Quebec City have announced a
Read moreFrom 1 April, Lucho Smit will become the new artistic director of Festival Circolo, the largest contemporary circus festival in
Read moreThe New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has teamed up with Mark Lonergan, the Canadian-born Founding Artistic Director of
Read moreTwenty years ago, on the fourth floor of a steamy dance studio in NYC, I had just finished teaching my
Read moreRoch has been with Cirque since the birth of the company and was a part of the very first rise
Read moreCINARS announced today the departure of Nassib El-Husseini from the Board of Directors and the appointment of Claude de Grandpré
Read moreFrench daredevil and tightrope walker Philippe Petit has once again wowed audiences with his jaw-dropping stunts. Nearly 50 years after
Read morePRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers, and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
Read moreSpiegelworld, the circus and live entertainment trailblazers whose shows include the Las Vegas institution ABSINTHE, today announced the debut of
Read moreWithout Walls has announced the 13 artists included in this year’s programme, who are due to tour throughout England this
Read moreNavigating show business with his feet on the ground, Mukhtar danced his way from stage performer all the way to
Read moreFrom April 1-8, the Miniball Festival, presented by Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, returns this spring to lay the groundwork for
Read moreThe New Vic and award-winning circus company Upswing will begin an annual programme of work fusing contemporary circus with theatre
Read morePS21, PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the-art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in
Read moreYou may be living your dream life as a professional performer, but it is important to start planning for the
Read moreHow do we learn to trust what our bodies tell us and express it to others? Aerialist Adie Delaney speaks
Read moreThe BIPOC Circus Alliance Midwest, a thriving performance troupe in Chicago, played to sold-out audiences in venues around Chicago in
Read moreNEW YORK (AP) — The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been reimagined and reborn without animals as
Read moreFrom the stands of the 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (January 20-29, 2023), Raffaele De Ritis reports to us on
Read morePeople working in the performing arts pride themselves on believing that they possess high emergency and survival skill sets. In
Read moreNEW YORK – The Greatest Show On Earth is back with a reimagined “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey” show. Having entertained
Read moreNew England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), the leading circus arts training center in the nation, is creating employment opportunities
Read moreThis Women’s History Month edition of Circus History Live! celebrates the career of 2023 Circus Ring of Fame inductee Peggy
Read moreDon’t pass out! This true human anomaly defies all laws of motion. Aleksei Goloborodko bends us through his reality as
Read moreCircus has been officially recognized as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO in Germany. After the Netherlands, Hungary, Chile and Finland,
Read moreSince the 1990s, the German Circus Roncalli has begun phasing out the use of wild animals in their shows. However,
Read moreA festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
Read moreFrom March 24 to April 16, Cirque Mechanics’ Zephyr will bring a free-wheeling theatrical circus experience to the New Victory
Read moreNow entering its 13th year, World Circus Day promises to bring with it in 2023 a slew of international festivities
Read moreShenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
Read moreAudiences at Giffords Circus will get to share a dance with the performers in the ring for the first time
Read moreThis world premiere, presented by South Australian creatives, offers a unique and stunning expression of one of the most common
Read moreThis edition of Circus History Live! features a conversation with Cedric Walker, founder and CEO of @universoulcircus. The conversation was
Read moreAs a career platform, CircusTalk offers the most comprehensive job opportunities for circus and the multidisciplinary performing arts, with 50+
Read moreWorking in different countries and among different cultures can be hard. Yet many of us in the entertainment industry dive
Read moreQuat Props and Hula-Hoop Integral teaching training courses have arrived back in Europe and are now available for bookings and/or
Read moreWith great height, comes great responsibility. Jonathan swings us through the challenges of the high bar acts of Mystère, Alegria,
Read moreThe iconic Australian circus show “Infamous” made its debut in the United States on Thursday, March 9, under the Spiegel
Read moreA festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
Read moreFor the first time in the annals of American Circus history, an international Circus festival under a Big Top will
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule that would impose very steep increases to some of its filing
Read moreMorning Armor. I woke up thinking about this publication: an article about women in circus to be published in alignment
Read moreThe group’s latest performance, Arterial, will play at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from April 20 to 30. A
Read moreMontreal-based Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil“) has announced that their newly appointed Creative Guide, Michel Laprise, will be in Austin,
Read moreA festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
Read moreFrom collaborating with the music industry’s top idols to creating their own signature sounds in Venice, their band of brothers,
Read morePhare, the Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap, is more than a conventional acrobatic circus; rather, Phare artists create and perform
Read moreIn less than a decade of life, the VIVA Fest (Vegas International Variety Act Festival) has turned into one of
Read moreSan Diego, CA – Sixteen-year-old Luca Flores shined at the Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or in Girona, Spain, with
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