Through Cracks in the Walls Almanac Circus Dance Theatre Connects Us
Almanac Circus Dance Theatre is known for their multi-disciplinary work, and now with their latest piece, an exquisite corpse style
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North America
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MOVE IT! Episode 3, Featuring Clowns
In Episode 3: Physical Comedians and Clowns. This week, Parallel Exit aims to bring some levity into our lives. Featuring
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The Ripple Effect of Continued Conversation: People of Color in Contemporary Circus
There is power in gathering. Storytelling, sharing ideas and laughter are tangible things. Currently, we are lucky to have virtual
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How Can the Show Go On? MOVE IT! Live Performance Series Turns To Online Circus
Artistic director of Parallel Exit and circus artist Mark Lonergan is making good use of his quarantine time by giving
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Help Wanted: Creative Producers for Circus
A profile on an overlooked role in creating touring work, inspired by a Long Table group discussion among touring professionals
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Get Your Circus Fix! Watch ECQ’s Graduates Épreuve Synthèse’ (Final Exam) Video
Ecole de Cirque de Quebec’s annual graduate final exam Épreuve Synthèse took place this past March 2020 just before the
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Can Cirque du Soleil Bounce Back on Shaky Ground?
There have been a series of seismic announcements in the circus world in the past weeks in response to the
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Cirque Alfonse Says ‘Tabarnak!’ to Canadian Winter–A Review
It is strange in these times of canceled shows to read a review, but it just so happens that our
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LOLing Over Spilt Milk, Part of ‘Homemade Circus’ Emerging During Coronavirus Quarantine Times
Zak McAllister and Stephen Doutt, two circus school students from Philadelphia, are using their quarantine time to create. Already on
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Showbiz & The Spanish Flu: Lessons from Last Century’s Pandemic
The entertainment world is in a spiral, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cirque du Soleil has temporarily laid off 95%
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Cirque du Soleil Launches Digital Hub to Fill the Void
Cirque du Soleil is already reinventing itself. The entertainment group has launched a digital content hub called CirqueConnect, available at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.
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People of Color in Contemporary Circus: Culture, Identity and Representation
On November 6, 2019, Gibney Dance, a prominent dance institution in New York City, hosted a Long Table discussion entitled
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Circus Juventas Celebrates 25 years of Circus Excellence
25 long years ago, Dan and Betty Butler had a dream to create the world’s premier youth circus performing arts
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Review: FLIP Fabrique’s Blizzard Is a Welcome Respite
Here in Chicago, we think we get winter. Our unique understanding of the nuances of lake-effect snow and our ability
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People of Color in Contemporary Circus: A Long Table Discussion
Two long folding tables covered with white paper are arranged in the center of a studio at Gibney Dance. Colorful
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Costumes at Cirque du Soleil–The Challenging Work of Preserving Circus Heritage
Cirque du Soleil was founded over 35 years ago, and in that time has produced thousands of costumes for 52
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Can You Name a Famous Juggler? | Thom Wall | TEDxGatewayArch
The Ted X Youtube page says of Thom Wall that he is, “known for his avant-garde performance style and is
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The Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center in Troy, NY: An Example of Emerging Scenes for the Circus Arts in the US
What do an architect, a financial lawyer, an actor, a proprietor of a historic-home-turned-B&B, a professor of French and performance
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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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Press Release–The Actors Gymnasium Adds Clown Concentration to Professional Circus Training Program
The Actors Gymnasium is expanding its nine-month Professional Circus Training Program to include a new concentration in clown, giving actors
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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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