The Creative Force Behind the New ‘Very Cirque’ Podcast
Typical to artists of his generation, native Parisian Guilhem Cauchois wears multiple hats and plays to his talents in an
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Carolyn Klein is a writer, poet, and circus fan from the Washington, D.C, area. Writing stories about the circus has been a dream of hers since getting introduced to circus fiction around 2014. She recently completed her B.A. in English and Creative Writing, magna cum laude, at George Mason University. As a new member of the Circus Talk journalism team, Carolyn looks forward to learning as much as she can about the industry and people behind circus.
When Circus Wants to Be a Poem: A Spotlight on Artist Juan-Carlos Panduro
More and more young circus artists are exploring the circus craft from new horizons, stepping into the ring with techniques
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In Aerial Training, Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Q/A with Spectacle Blue
Whether you’re on the studying or the teaching end, aerial training is hard work… but with enough time and support,
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In its Fifth Year, FIRCO Festival is a Treasure Trove of Ibero-American Circus Talent
Already an established presence in the international circus scene, the Ibero-American Circus Festival (FIRCO) returns to the ring to celebrate
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Sparks Fly on ‘World’s Biggest Stage’: Fire Spinner William Brandon on the AGT Experience
Performers want their art to reach as many eyes as possible. By taking part in America’s Got Talent: Extreme, fire
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By Going Online, Alliances and Commonalities Conference Gives Art a Common Ground
Hosted by the Stockholm University for the Arts, the online Alliances and Commonalities Conference will get you pondering the hows
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“Reflections of a Living Art”: Pascal Jacob’s 300-volume Biblioteca Circense is for Sale
You may know him as the Artistic Director of the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and Cirque Phénix, but
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“Choosing Both”: Help Circus Moms to the Next Stage with Trainer Mayumi Yamamoto
After the trials and changes that come with pregnancy, getting back on stage can feel like an uphill battle for
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New Faces in the Spotlight: Art and Ideals with Aerialist Clara Laurent
The CircusTalk talent database includes amazing artists and performers from around the world—from veterans of the ring and stage to
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Making Access Values Accessible: Switch Up Your Organization With Shay Erlich
As circus companies look to bring disabled people into their casts and audiences, they turn to accessibility strategies and tools.
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In New Film, Cambodian Acrobat Shares the Power of Circus Arts
Since its founding in 1994, Cambodian social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak has made good on its mission to preserve Cambodia’s
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Spotlights and Lights Out– Get to Know 3 Circus Super Moms
With thriving careers and families, circus mothers seem to have the best of both worlds. But just because they can
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Jump Right Into Circus Stunt Work With Yuri Levin
In recent years, the exciting field of circus stunt work has expanded rapidly… and many career circus artists are now
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In “I’mPossible,” Omnium Circus Opens Up All-New Access
Since its founding, Omnium: A Bold New Circus has sought to make the circus experience accessible to audiences of all
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In International Waters: Sail Through Circus with Veera Kaijanen
The CircusTalk talent pool has amazing circus artists and career performers from around the globe– a group with too many
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Celebrating Women in Circus: Ekpoawan Edem and Elena Suárez Pariente
Our celebration of Women’s History Month continues with two circus history makers in the making: Nigerian hoops artist Ekpoawan Edem
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As Women’s History Month Unfolds, Art Is Our Most Powerful Weapon
To start off Women’s History Month, we would like to shine a light on Ukrainian circus performer Yevgeniya Obolonina, a
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“Last Impacts”: After Cirque de Demain Festival’s Cancellation, 3 Artists Move On
After this year’s edition of Le Festival Mondial de Cirque de Demain was canceled, festival planners and artists alike were
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American Circus Finally Has an Advocacy Organization: The Birth of ACA
To weather the impacts of COVID-19 on the circus industry, community members across the U.S. came together and created the
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Strap Into Circus and Family Life with Jérome Sordillon
The CircusTalk talent pool has amazing circus artists and career performers from around the globe– a group with too many
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New Funding Means Big Plans from Circostrada Network
Circostrada, the European network for contemporary circus and street arts, has been awarded three more years of funding by Creative
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