Circus History Live! Featuring Jeanette Williams
This edition of Circus History Live! features 2023 Circus Ring Of Fame inductee, Jeanette Williams. An eighth generation member of
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Tapis Rouge Podcast: MARIE-MICHELLE FABER! Cirque du Soleil’s Favorite Singing Aerialist
Openly detailing her career while highlighting some key influences, Marie “Moon” Michelle walks us through the grand chapiteau’s of Quidam,
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: BERNARD PETIOT! The Backbone of Cirque du Soleil’s International Headquarter
One of Cirque’s integral behind the scenes VIP’s, Bernard Petiot went from the highest achievements in the world of Olympic
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: OLGA PIKHIENKO! The Cirque du Soleil Star of Handbalancing
Gracefully navigating the highs and lows of being a decorated stage performer, Olga Pikhienko balances (often on one arm!) our
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Wired with SIMONE WIERØD
“I want to make people feel, think and wonder – and hopefully question some of the presumptions and prejudices, with
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Is non-binary the modern feminism? An interview with Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard
Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard is an interdisciplinary artist working through circus and film. I first saw their work at the Montréal
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: DARREN BERSUK! Classic Cirque du Soleil Acrobat, Head Coach, & Writer
From gymnastics to 3 Cirque stages, head coach and writer, Darren transitions us from competitive sport to the high bars
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: DOMINIQUE LEMIEUX! Cirque du Soleil’s Master Costume Designer
With decades of masterful experience and stories that have been folded into every crease of fabric, Dominique sketches out her
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ALIX CROOP! Cirque du Soleil’s Fierce Aerialist
Revising the stigma of competitive athletes becoming recognized artists, Alix carries us into her versatile world of being an aerialist
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ERIC BATES! GOAT of Cigar Box Juggling & Multifaced Creator
Juggling his way through an impressive stage career, Eric tosses us through his life in circus school, 7 Fingers, Cirque
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Emerging Stars to Keep Your Eyes on: Spotlight on Aerialist Kalista Russell
After another successful year, the VIVA Fest has helped send more young circus artists on to their next stages… including
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: RENÉ BAZINET! Master of Physical Comedy and Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown
Embodying perfection of movement, precise and unusual body placement, and rhythmic timing, René carries us through his incredible career. Collaborating
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Circus International Film Festival: Meet the 2023 Jury – Kevin Beverly (USA)
A festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: STACY CLARK! Casting Expert and CEO of CircusTalk
What does it take to be cast by Cirque du Soleil? With insider tips on how to make the perfect
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Against the Odds, They Resist: Behind the French Trapeze Troupe That Flourished at Cirque de Demain
After almost half a decade of honing their creation, the French flying trapeze troupe La Tangent du Bras Tendu finally
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: STÉPHANE MONGEAU! Master Producer of Live Entertainment
Producers produce.. what exactly? Tune in to hear the mighty talented Stéphane Mongeau. Overseeing a dozen Cirque shows from start
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The Rainbow is Enuf: an evolution, a healing, a joy
Last September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: UGO “EUSS” LAFFOLAY! Cirque du Soleil’s Mighty Strong Handbalancer
When in doubt, workout! Ugo ‘Euss’ Laffolay walks the walk and talks about his dedicated approach to circus and precise
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Closure and Conclusions
Many artists lose a sense of belonging and can’t seem to find their footing once a show is wrapped and
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ROCH JUTRAS! Cirque du Soleil MVP of Clowns since Day 1
Roch has been with Cirque since the birth of the company and was a part of the very first rise
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: Mukhtar O. S Mukhtar! Dancer, Choreographer & Director of Cirque du Soleil’s MESSI 10, HELENE FISCHER, & ECHO
Navigating show business with his feet on the ground, Mukhtar danced his way from stage performer all the way to
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