Boduberu – The Heart of Traditional Maldivian Music and Dance
Boduberu. For me, the background music to my island life. The rhythms grew dear to my heart and accompanied me
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Circus History
Delve into the rich history of circus on StageLync. Discover captivating stories, key milestones, and the evolution of circus arts within the realm of live performing arts. Explore the legacy and cultural impact of circus through detailed articles.
Patch Adams: Medical Doctor, Clown, and Humanitarian Activist
Looking more closely into socially engaged circus, and into Clowns in particular, there is one person who stands out. Many
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A Little Bit of History and Travel… to where Harlequin was Born
The Harlequin is the best-known comic servant character from the Italian Commedia dell’Arte. The role is believed to have first
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Pina Bausch, Legendary German Dancer and Choreographer
Pina Bausch was a German dancer and choreographer. She passed away in 2009. Already during her lifetime, Pina Bausch became
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The Oldest Theatre in the World: The Teatro Olimpico
The Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre) in Vicenza, Italy, is widely regarded as the oldest theatre in the world. Its first
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Khalil Oghab, the Father of Iranian Circus
Khalil Oghab is the Father of Iranian Circus. This is a title he has given himself, yet it is also
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New Circus Study Examines Lingo and Community
In the early 2000s, I attended a ghost tour in my hometown of Staunton, Virginia, a small valley city nestled
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The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation: Circus Is Art 2024 Inductee Ceremony and Award Show!
Established in 1988, The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation was founded to formally recognize Sarasota, Florida’s vibrant circus heritage and
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Circus Historical Society Convention Calls for Presentation Proposals for Its 2024 Convention
The Circus Historical Society is gearing up to host its 2024 Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, promising a captivating array of
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Circus History Spotlight! with Shirley Larible
This episode of Circus History Spotlight! features 8th generation circus performer Shirley Larible discussing her transition from star aerialist to
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Circus History Live! Featuring Marty LaSalle
This episode of Circus History Live! features Big Apple Circus CEO Marty LaSalle, discussing collaboration with Circus Roncalli for its
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Circus History Live! Featuring Maureen Brunsdale Plus the 2023 Thayer Prize Award to Danise Payne
This episode of Circus History Live! features Circus Historical Society (CHS) trustee Maureen Brunsdale discussing her new biography of Art
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‘No Animo Mas Anima’- Farewell to the circus beasts?
A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology in Châlons-en-Champagne reflects upon the ongoing debate about the
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Jewels of the Past: The British Music Hall Society Launches Conference
For Britons of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the music hall promised an evening of fun, leisure, and variety
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Circus History Live! Featuring Sylvia Zerbini
Inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2008, Zerbini hails from a nine-generation circus family and has been performing
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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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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 4: The Juggling Market
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 3: Sport Juggling
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 2: History
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Dimensions of Juggling in Chile – Docuseries Chapter 1: Introduction
When exploring a whole continent’s worth of circus cultures, it can be hard to keep track of the many unique
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Circus Historical Society Bandwagon Internet Archive Collection Celebrates One Year
One year ago, Circus Historical Society (CHS) unveiled the Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society collection on
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