A Mobility Perspective on Contemporary Circus
In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
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The CircusTalk Archive
Explore The CircusTalk Archive on StageLync for a rich collection of articles, stories, and insights into the world of circus and live performing arts. Discover past performances, industry trends, and timeless content that keeps you connected with the vibrant circus community.
Hideaway Podcast, Episode 91 – Joel Gershon, Director of Cirque Du Cambodia
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the
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Mapping Contortion in Japan– Part Three: Cultural Heritage & The Lion Dance
Following up with part one of my series, Mapping Contortion in Japan, I continue exploring the history of contortion and body
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 5, Paris
The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020: Transitioning from Social Circus to Professional Circus
This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series. In this episode, documentarian and director Joel Gershon, and social
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Cirque du Cambodia–Social Circus Artists Shine in New Documentary
Cirque du Cambodia is a documentary film that follows the circus education and emerging careers of two circus artists (Dina
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Innovate For Yourself–Mastering the Side Hustle
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, we are pleased to launch our
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Circus Immersion: It’s More Than Just Throwing Objects in the Air
In this short series titled Circus Immersion, Martin Frennette explores the ins and outs of a circus discipline through the
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Launching CircusTalk PRO Special Series
While theaters and circuses are still mostly shuttered and the performing arts is still on hold, it is our mission
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Hideaway Podcast, Episode 90 – Laurence Esteve & Brent van Rensburg, Founders of Zip Zap Circus
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about more shows reopening in Las Vegas, New York and California, as well
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Training, Employment & Culture–Ethiopia’s New Circus Center Aims to Provide It All
In Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, plans to develop a new circus center are underway and the organizers are reaching out
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Circus and Changing Realities 2020–The Growing Role of Social Circus
This episode of CircusTalk’s Circus and Changing Realities 2020 series is brought to you in collaboration with CARAVAN, the International
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Cirkaskina Virtual Ambassador’s Youth Committee– Building Inclusion, Solidarity & Sense of Community Around the Theme of Culture
Cirkaskina’s first 2020 young ambassadors’ committee was organized the weekend of September 25th, in collaboration with the St. John’s International
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MediaSpace.Global Talks About the Challenges and Opportunities in the Performing Arts Sector with Andrea Honis
Our co-founder, Andrea Honis, has been recently interviewed by Mediaspace.Global, the UK-based, independent professional network for media, marketing, tech, law
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The Rise of the New Woman Within the Circus
Women have always had a place in the circus, but it would not be until 1896 that the “New Woman”
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 4, Zanda “Zeke” Charles
The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
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Culture and Health with Circus Arts, Circus and Medicine Research
In times of climate catastrophe, refugee crises and Covid-19, the question of the responsibility that artists and scholars have is
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MLA As a Resource for Circus Research
The MLA International Bibliography (MLAIB) may not be the first resource that comes to mind for circus scholars doing and sharing
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Exploring the Lives of Sideshow Performers with The Uncle Junior Project
This week The Uncle Junior Project takes a break from its regularly scheduled content to present new historical research called Entrapment
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The Female Aerialist: Androgyny, Femininity, and Muscularity
As a child, I was what some would call a tomboy, clad in baggy hand-me-downs while leaping from trees onto
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The Uncle Junior Project–Episode 3, Danise Payne
The Uncle Junior Project is a sharing of research on the African-American circus community sparked by respect for the work
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