Why You Need a Video Trailer for Your Circus Show– Advice from Double Take Cinematic Circus
Recent research has shown some startling information about video content online. By 2020 80% of consumer social media content will
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Cirque Physio’s Dr. Jen Crane Lays It All Out with Training Tips
Dr. Jen Crane has many credentials beyond her doctorate in physical therapy. Among other things, she is a board certified
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The Pain Response–New Ways of Thinking
Without a shadow of a doubt, the modern-day circus artist is exposed to high training loads and increasingly competitive and
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How to Make a Show That Walks the Walk-An International Touring Talk Panel
In the circus community, touring is commonly known as a very difficult thing to plan and then to execute. That’s
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With A Net: Insurance for the Circus Arts
Insurance for circus performers feels like a no-brainer (or maybe a “save-your-brainer”) to protect your life and livelihood. But it
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Creating a Mental Health-Conscious Circus Environment; An Interview with Dr. Fleur van Rens
I recently published an article called Mental Health & Circus; The Elephant in the Room– Crucial Resources and a Call
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Yes Virginia, Professional Aerialists Do Use Crash Mats During Performances, and You Should Too
Mary Wolfe-Nielsen and Tyce Nielsen, aka Duo Transcend, performed a death-defying trapeze act on the July 17th episode of America’s
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