Don’t Drop the Ball: Object Manipulation.A crystal ball. An oversized dog dish. An umbrella. A small child. These are just a few of the objects that Greg Tarlin, juggler extraordinaire, manipulates in his action-packed, comedic performances. If that’s not enough, he rides a unicycle, while juggling with one hand, spinning a tray in the other…
FALLING IS NOT AN OPTION: THE ART OF BALANCINGWritten by Zoey Gould Someone once told me that to have balance on one’s hands is to have balance in life. I’m not sure if that saying is true or not– I’m pretty sure not– but it’s an interesting notion. One of my coaches specializing in handstands…
Contemporary Circus can be_______.Growing up in New Brunswick, my first introduction to the world of circus was a touring Shriner’s Circus. Overnight a tent and midway filled an empty parking lot with lights, sounds and wonder. Years later I saw my first Cirque du Soleil show. Inside the iconic yellow and blue striped tent circus…
This year’s Circus Sessions, was a bold experiment in accessibility. Produced by Femmes du Feu, where Holly Treddenick is artistic director, at Harbourfront Centre, and led by artist mentor Marie-Andreé Robitaille, this year’s showing covered innovative territory and pushed forward the state of accessible circus showings in Canada. Continued at CIRCUS SESSIONS // Writer: Shay…
Four days into development and rehearsal for their upcoming show, the artists participating in Circus Sessions 2017 are taking a well-deserved lunch break, but it certainly doesn’t seem like many are relaxing. With such a tight timeline — only 5 days to delve into the collaborative process that is creating a show from inception to…
“The contemporary circus world continues to expand beyond the fringe and it is important for circus educators and artists alike to continue to push their own boundaries and comfort levels…” continued here: CIRCUS SESSIONS // Writer: Jackie Houghton // RESIDENCIES The Ins & Outs: Hosting an Artistic Residency with Students