Circo Crescer e Viver- A Solar Circus
With its community struggling against poverty, the pandemic, and environmental perils, the Brazilian social circus school Circo Crescer e Viver
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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.
Pro Exclusive: Journeys Through Queer Circus–Politics, Authenticity, Interdisciplinarity
CircusTalk is pleased to present Journeys Through Queer Circus with Charles Batson, a series revolving around the culture and concerns
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PRO Talk: Julien Panel, Talent Casting Director on casting at Disneyland® Paris
June’s PRO Talk guest Julien Panel joined the talent casting team at Disneyland® Paris as Talent Casting Director in charge
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A Hobbyist Perspective on the Relationship Between Jugglers and Props
This article is part of my ongoing doctoral research at York University’s Theatre and Performance Studies Program in Toronto, ON.
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Logistics and Technical Production Savvy with Travis Lahay
I’m going to start at the end. When wrapping up an interview, I like to ask if there’s anything my
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Launch of New European Degree in Youth and Social Circus Pedagogy
In a world increasingly obsessed with measuring and showing success, it is refreshing, radical even, to have a discipline dedicated
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In New Film, Cambodian Acrobat Shares the Power of Circus Arts
Since its founding in 1994, Cambodian social circus Phare Ponleu Selpak has made good on its mission to preserve Cambodia’s
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Vocalize for Ourselves: Mastering the Circus Song with Robert Poliquin
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned
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Circus History Live: A Conversation with Paul Binder, Co-Founder of the Big Apple Circus
This special edition of #CircusHistoryLive! on World Circus Day 2022 features a conversation with Paul Binder, Big Apple Circus founder
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PRO Talk: Shana Carroll on Creativity, Casting, and The 7 Fingers
Our April PRO Talk guest Shana Carroll, director, choreographer, and co-founding artistic director of The 7 Fingers, recounts her journey
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Courageous Conversations About Mental Health in Circus–Marginalized Bodies in Circus–Through the Lenses of Race, Size and Gender–
In this video series moderated by Janelle Peters, a Licensed Social Worker, they will discuss the importance of addressing mental
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PRO Exclusive 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark–Creating Magic
With our video interview series called 360 Degrees: Circus Through a Holistic Lens with Stacy Clark, we share professional development
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From Postcolonial to Neoliberal: Identifying the “Other” Body in Indian Circus
This article is part of my ongoing doctoral research work, A Critical History of Indian Circus, Performers and Performance Acts:
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The Latest from CircusTalk – Spring Edition
In my winter message, I concluded by saying that as a global community we share creativity, passion, and a steadfastness
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Circus Costume Magic with Jenny Leigh Du Puis
The Designer Series is a set of articles dedicated to the people who bring color, light, architecture, ambiance, and sound
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Social Circus Roundup – Spring 2022
This article is the first part of a biannual update from the Caravan Social Circus Network and its members, the
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PRO Exclusive: Physical Health in Circus with Yasmine Mucher – Body Maintenance
In this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
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New PRO Exclusive Series on CircusTalk: The Circus Designer
We are excited to announce the premiere of a new CircusTalk Original series, The Circus Designer, available exclusively to CircusTalk
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A Tool for Working Miracles: Help Social Circus in Afghanistan Survive
For twenty years, the Afghanistan branch of nonprofit social circus organization MMCC Global has worked hard to empower Afghan children
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They’re Not Just Women – They’re Superwomen! – The Rise of the Female Circus Performer
Every day across the world, thousands of women perform daring feats of circus agility, whether in the traditional circus under
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PRO Exclusive ANNOUNCEMENT – New Physical Health Series with Yasmine Mucher
In this new CircusTalk Original Video Series, Certified Athletic Therapist and former professional aerialist Yasmine Mucher will be educating us
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