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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.
The Forgotten ‘Gentleman of Colour’ of the Victorian Circus; Joseph Hillier
The Victorian era was the golden age of the circus. Popular entertainment for the masses, it embraced all classes of
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Check Out CircusTalk’s Circus Briefs!
Every once in awhile my non-circus family friends will ask me, “And how do you find something to write about
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Circademics Rule! A Goodbye & Thank You, and a Welcome
In 2019, it was our long-time contributor Alisan Funk who curated the series Adventures in Circus Research for CircusTalk, bringing
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Opening the Circus Tent– Social Circus Training for Educators for the Inclusion of Minority Groups
Opening the Circus Tent – Social Circus for the Inclusion of Minority Groups is an intensive training program for circus
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Therapeutic Clowning Course Trains the Next Generation of Healthcare Clowns
American comedian and entertainer Milton Berle said that laughter is the best medicine in the world. For years, the clown’s
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What Circus Category Are You? Sign-Up FAQ’s Answered by Circus Talk
You have seen Circus Talk news articles on your feeds. You have seen job listings and new member announcements popping
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Montréal Welcomes Next Generation of Innovators at National Social Circus Gathering
Are you looking for an event to warm your heart during the cold Montréal winter? From January 17th through January 19th,
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CIRCa and FRESH CIRCUS #5 – A Festival & Networking-Filled Event in France in October
Attending CIRCa and Fresh Circus #5 this year was both exciting and fortuitous for us. In 2018, editor Kim Campbell
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Unleashing a New Feature called EXPLORE!
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”–Andy Warhol Hey! We have a new
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CircusTalk is Proud Supporter of LEME
Bravo, LEME! It was our pleasure to collaborate and support LEME, The Festival of Contemporary Circus and Artistic Creation in
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Send In the Clowns-A Tale of Two Non-Profits
Clowns like Pennywise and The Joker currently dominate the zeitgeist with violent representations. But two humane clown posses headquartered in the
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Circus as a Healing Art: What Polyvagal Theory Teaches Us About Why Circus Works
If you’re involved in the circus world, you’ve likely heard people talk about the healing power of circus, whether they’re
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Rejoice in the Circus Libraries of the World! (UPDATED)
The circus library–ideally, every circus professional has their own section of the bookshelf cordoned off for the circus classics. But
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The CIRRC Interdisciplinary Circle of Regional Research on Circus
In the continuing series titled Adventures in Circus Research curated by academic, author, and educator Alisan Funk, we will explore the depth
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CircusTalk Was at Circus Fans of America 2019
Our correspondent Madeline Hoak went to the annual Circus Fans of America convention this year and reported back on the
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Australian Circus at the Hub of Global Entertainment: Histories and Consequences
In the continuing series titled Adventures in Circus Research curated by academic, author, and educator Alisan Funk, we will explore the
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Why Do Circus Artists Make Music?
Lately, it seems like more and more circus artists are getting into making music. As a circus artist who makes
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CircusTalk Reviews The Edinburgh Fringe Festival–And Three Impractical Tips
Our editor Kim Campbell went to the UK this summer on a triple mission: 1. To have a vacation in
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5 Steps to Make Your Social Circus Dream a Reality
Most who have been involved in circus arts have felt the benefits of such an active and creative endeavour. It
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Thank You to the European Juggling Convention for Having CircusTalk!
Have you ever been to the European Juggling Convention (EJC)? This year (Aug 3-11, 2019) it was held in the
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