Make the Transition from Circus Artist to Circus Director, Tips from Joel Baker
Joel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,
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The Guide to A Modern Circus Artist’s (Not Always So) Digital Tool Box
There is no right and wrong in art. So much depends on the context, timing, mood and message. Compare that
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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Artists Respond to COVID-19
Welcome to CircusTalk’s online panel discussion series where we gather experts from around the world in the circus sector to
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Urgent Concerns-Panel Talk: Circus & Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
During this discussion with our panelists, we ask important questions about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the physical
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Cancelled Gigs Due to Coronavirus? Here’s What You Can Do
Many performing artists and performing arts organizations are experiencing the first wave of coronavirus-related cancellations. While fears about cash flow,
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Urgent Concerns– Panel Talk: Circus Community Responds to COVID-19
Welcome to CircusTalk’s first online panel discussion where we gathered experts from around the world in the circus sector to
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Prevention of COVID-19 Spread in Circus
As the spread of COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) increases, reaching every corner of the globe, the circus industry,
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Is Juggling Liquid? – Obstacles and Opportunities in Artistic Research in Circus
Thoughts on practice as Research in Circus, by Robin Dale, creator and performer of “What Does Stuff Do?” Thinking it
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Promoting Your Show with Your Circus Trailer –An Interview with Lukas Stelter
In the continuation of our short series about the making of circus trailers, we spoke with the founder of Promotion
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5 Lessons I Learned Growing Up – and Then Working at– A Circus Camp
It’s rare that we get the chance to interact with the same institution from many positions. Circus Smirkus camp, the
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Piecing It Together – How a Group of Circus Performances Becomes a Festival
It’s about 2013, I’m a recent university graduate, a wide-eyed and keen emerging producer in my early twenties and listening
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New Year, New You? 5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Circus Artist
“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.” ― C.S. Lewis Making New
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Million Dollar Creations Versus Projects of Passion–And the Importance of Knowing What Type of Circus Creation You Are About to Undertake
It was the day before the dress rehearsal of our show Limb(e)s in Montreal’s La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines venue. The
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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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