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Actress for short film . 35mm,16mm, 4x5 large format photos . NEEDED THIS WEEKEND

2009-12-05T04:51:13Z

Hello !!

We are in desperately in need of an Actress for a short avant garde / experimental film. We would need you tomorrow, Saturday DEC 5, DEC6, DEC7 & next weekend; to be shot in SF and various surrounding places The piece will be shoot on 35mm, 16mm, and 4x5 large format photographs. Please respond with a recent photograph of yourself. Meals, copy, credit, large format photo prints, and a great time collaborating !!

thank you !!

camila & isiah
camila415@gmail.com

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2 day intro to Commedia workshop with Cirque du Soleil and New Pickle Circus Star Jeff Raz!

2009-11-15T19:29:56Z

**2 Day Workshop, Nov 21-22**
Commedia dell'Arte with Jeff Razz

Date/Time:
Nov 21-22
Saturday, November 21st 11:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday, November 22nd 11:00am - 4:00pm

To Register:
Contact Nancy Weiland @ 415.759.8123

Location:
San Francisco Circus Center
755 Frederick Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
http://www.circuscenter.org

Cost:
General public: $150.00, plus $20.00 registration fee
Circus Center Students and Pro Program Alumni: $75.00
Pro Program Students: $20.00

Workshop Description:
Commedia dell'Arte took Europe by storm in the 16th century and can still thrill audiences today. This workshop will focus on elements of Commedia that I have found are particularly useful for modern performers - physical characterization, mask technique, improvisation and the well rehearsed routines called 'lazzi'. Students will be introduced to some of the main characters of Commedia, including Pantalone, Isabella, Columbina, Arlecchino and others, first with just our bodies and then using my set of Bruce Maar's wonderful half-masks. Commedia is a powerful theatrical style and elements of this form have helped me in every aspect of my work as a clown, actor, director, and playwright. This class is designed for students with some performance training and/or experience; no prior experience with Commedia dell'Arte is required.

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Carnial Midway Sideshow Freak

2009-10-07T22:05:28Z

When I was a child my parents worked the State Fair. I remember how much I related to the "Sideshow Freeks" I met for 2weeks every year. I spent every day on the midway. I wanted to growp up to be different enough to be accepted by them and live happily ever after. For three years in a row I bonded with the legless man that ran the bingo tent. Hand walking around the counter handing prizes and collecting money. He was the first DAK that I had seen in real live. I had the feeling that he had MY body. I was the one that wase suppose to be legless. "THATS" what my body is suppose to look like. SInce early childhood I have never had a dream in which I have legs. Im 57 years old and still I do not ream of having legs. I handwalk backwards. Always dressed up to play with the other kids . Cross my leg yoga stle then put on a large par of pants and be the legless man. One year we returned once again to the fair. He was gone. I think of him often. Time passes... The bingo tents are gone too. ........"Now what will I do?" I asked myself.

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Info about Sori International Circus School

2009-10-05T18:51:24Z

Does anyone know anything about the Sori International Circus School in Japan? Any information that you can offer would be helpful. Are there any other circus schools or instructors in Asia? Thanks!!!

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Aerial Training in Seoul or South Korea?

2009-10-04T00:56:04Z

Does anyone know any circus schools in South Korea? I'm considering moving to South Korea but I'd like to continue my training.

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Lucent Dossier Experience at The El Rey in Ravenous Rouge - october 8

2009-10-01T15:22:34Z

El Rey Theatre
Los Angeles, California
Show time: 9:00pm
Door time: 8:00pm
Age: All Ages+

www.lucentdossier.com for ticket and show info

Come experience the succulence of this crimson night! A ballroom filled with strange and wonderful characters, a wild and bizarre new stage performance by world renowned performance troupe, Lucent Dossier Experience. Captivating music, dance, unique aerial arts and mystique that takes you back to the twisted mayhem of Paris in the late 1800's and the wild underground of the early 1960's... if you can imagine! So let the night take you away and if you please, indulge in their rose water foot baths, uplifting aura readings and herbal elixirs to cleanse your soul. What Lucent does best is create wonderlands for their guests to lose themselves in, so let them be your guide into a fantastical realm where brilliance and insanity fuse together in some kind of unique ecstatic bliss.

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Seattle area arialists! FREE* practice space!

2009-09-29T01:01:01Z

Need a practice space...for NO $$!?

Trade practice time for training.
Come spend a weekend out on the olympic peninsula. Come camping hiking, whatever you want to do and practice in an indoor space. i have tissue and rigging all set up but need someone with skills to help me along.

PM me for details

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Workshop with William Hall – “Improvisation for Clowns” October 10 and 11

2009-09-27T18:15:18Z

Fall Workshop Series at Circus Center!
Workshop with William Hall – “Improvisation for Clowns” October 10 and 11

The Clown Conservatory is delighted to offer another year of exciting artistic development opportunities to CIRCUS CENTER students. In this unique workshop series, resident and guest instructors will coach participants on a wide range of topics. The Series is appropriate for students new to the fields of clowning and performance, as well as, those with more experience.

Upcoming Workshop:

October 10 and 11: William Hall – “Improvisation for Clowns”

Two days of Improvisation for the inner and outer clown. Action (not talk) will set the tone of the workshop. We’ll explore how to trust your own instinct AND play well with others. We’ll learn how to accept what your brain gives you AND what your partner gives you. We’ll explore the relationship of character to laughter, story to laughter and being obvious. I promise that you will laugh during the workshop. Improv will help you build new material, work with the audience and find the ‘golden mistakes’ when things don’t go as planned.

WILLIAM HALL is an actor, improviser and teacher. He is the founder of BATS Improv in San Francisco. BATS Improv is the largest full time improv theatre and school in the Bay Area. He has studied extensively with improv theorist Keith Johnstone. He is a founding member of the San Francisco based Comedy Theater Group; Fratelli Bologna where he has helped create more than a dozen original comedies including the Holiday Comedy Classic "The Weber Christmas A charmingly blasphemous Yule tide tale". Fratelli Bologna was the first improv company to work at Disneyland. He developed and trained improv casts for Disneyland and the Queen Mary and trained the interactive characters for the World of Coke-a-Cola in Las Vegas. Currently William works with Fratelli Bologna to bring the power of theatre to businesses. Using traditional monologues, scenes, masks and improvisation to explore the dilemmas, challenges and opportunities that the future presents.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

$150 + $20 registration fee for the public; $75 for CIRCUS CENTER students; $20 for Professional Training Program students.

Saturday: 11:30am – 6:30pm; Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Contact Nancy Weiland @ 415.759.8123

All classes at Circus Center, 755 Frederick St. San Francisco, CA 94117

Don't miss out on a chance to work with a master teacher/performer, and build your craft!

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Aerial dance equipment

2009-08-04T19:20:12Z

i have been searching with no rewards as for where to purchase aerial fabric. i have a rig but no fabric. anyone willing to help out a local cirkus girl in her quest for new arts?

anyone have any for sale?

i need to grab some asap...

much love

~Germany ... missfirefetish.

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New Circus & Fitness School Coming to OAKLAND!

2009-07-21T22:39:03Z

Great News! We have signed the lease on our NEW SPACE!

We will be located right off the 880/980 fwys, walking distance from bart & on bus lines at the meeting of Downtown, West Oakland and Jack London Sq!

We still have a couple weeks until we can get inside to do build outs but we are so excited! Opening Sept 2009!

Check out our website and follow our progress as we grow!
www.kineticartscenter.com

Happy Summer to You!
Kinetic Arts Center!

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Sneak Peak of LA's Cirque Berzerk's Beneath

2009-07-18T03:40:30Z

www.youtube.com/watch

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999 Eyes Freak Show! Sunday, July 12th in Downtown Oakland!

2009-07-08T20:22:43Z

999 Eyes Freak Show is gonna be in town this weekend for the "Sand by the Ton" party at American Steel (www.thebigartexperience.com)
And while they're in town, they're gonna be doing an unexpected show at the
"Your House" Warehouse in Downtown Oakland
on Sunday, July 12th! Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay!
The show starts promptly at 8pm, and it costs $7!
Here's the lineup:
999 Eyes, That Damned Band, Sansa Asylum, Esmerelda Strange, Shine, Secret Circus, Miss Salaneous, and the Can-Cannibals!
Message me for the address or more info!

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Mile High Riot Auditions - June 28, Albuquerque, NM

2009-07-06T18:58:15Z

It's the late 1800's. You have access to whatever technology you can dream up. You are part of a traveling band of balkan-gypsy-punk performers, including the loveliest bearded lady in the world, dazzling magicians and jugglers, and strange and beautiful dancers from far-off lands.

Want to join? We are looking for a few more "Rioters"!

Calling all actors, dancers (Burlesque, Belly, Ballet and Modern), contortionists, jugglers, knife throwers, acrobats, puppeteers, hula-hoopers, magicians, stilt walkers, object manipulators, poi spinners (no fire please) and sideshow spectacles -- if you have a talent and a desire to perform, we want to see it! If this project sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to audition.

The show will be Oct. 29-31, Halloween weekend 2009.

Auditions will be held June 28th, please contact us for location info.
1) Prepare a 3-5 minute performance piece appropriate to the show theme.
2) Come in appropriate costume attire. This does not have to be your final piece or costume. We want to know that you have access to the costuming quality we desire. Appropriate attire for this show draws influence from Steampunk ideals, Vaudeville and circus shows, and Balkan and neo-balkan attire.
3) A performance CV/resume is desirable, but not required.

Not a performer but want to be involved? We are looking for people who can dive in and help add to the overall atmosphere of our show. If you're at all curious or interested, please send us some information about yourself and what you do, and let us know how you'd like to be involved. There will also be vending opportunities, contact us for more details.

For details visit: http://www.bastetfusion.com/MileHighRiot.html

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Sword Swallower needed

2009-06-25T05:58:22Z

I'm looking for a sword swallower in the LA area for a show. Is that you? Do you know one? Please let me know. It's for a bar mitzvah, there is pay. Guess that's what the kids want now days... :) THANKS!

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When the CIRCUS needs equipment...

2009-06-16T10:48:02Z

The web site is up and fun to check out too!
www.SpitfireAerialEquipment.com

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Circus Tents anyone?

2009-06-16T10:40:52Z

So my performance group Circus Mafia here in San Diego is scouting to find a tent, already assembled or a way to make our own. We need it to be durable enough for the Playa at Burning Man but also not to big so we can use it at smaller events, maybe even adjustable...i dont know. does anyone know of anything like that?

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Cirque Berzerk video

2009-06-13T02:42:41Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuDMOGfXHSc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCclCe1_CA4&feature=related

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When the CIRCUS needs equipment...

2009-06-12T16:08:33Z

The web site is up and fun to check out too!
www.SpitfireAerialEquipment.com

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looking for: intensive AERIAL SILK training SEA PDX anywhere

2009-05-19T06:47:54Z

i'm located in portland and am willing to travel for good intensive training.. maybe seattle??. i want to do a week of focused training.. i am intermediate level.. any suggestions other than colorado's aerial arts festival??

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deadly clown ad for slushy drink

2009-05-19T04:00:09Z

Some people are having a problem with a Quebec convenience store chain's on-line ads showing clowns getting killed:

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2009/05/07/9387616-cp.html

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New circus community starting in the East Bay!

2009-05-12T22:23:09Z

Hi folks,

We are excited to report Kinetic Arts Center is set to open soon in the East Bay!

The Kinetic Arts Center produces inspiring circus, physical theatre & fitness programs.
We will provide:
* Fitness classes designed for every fitness level,
* Continuous circus and physical theatre productions,
* Professional circus and physical theatre training,
* A warm welcoming environment where artists inspire each other.

Check out our website and join our mailing list! www.kineticartscenter.com
Also, join us on tribe - http://people.tribe.net/0c47f3c9-6867-464e-b0bc-9a7e47376fa9

Best wishes,
Kinetic Arts Center

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Fabric Depot Company

2009-05-04T05:47:04Z

So I've heard that Fabric Depot Company is the best place to get aerial silk. so I went to their web site and l took a look at their catalog. I've never ordered fabric before so I don't know much about the fabric types and stuff so I was wondering if someone could tell me what kind of fabric I need to use for tissu. I'm looking for a very stretchy fabric thats pretty thick. I've heard it's a polyester and lycra or something like that, and double stretch, with inter-something, I'm not quite sure. I'm not looking for tricot, I know I don't like tricot. I'm just not quite sure what the fabric i like is called and what fabric i should get from the Fabric Depot Company. If someone could help me out that would be great. Thanks so much!!!

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Big Top Presents it's Amazing Anniversary & Benefit Show: WANDERLUST - May 2nd!

2009-04-22T23:55:52Z

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, Roll up, Roll up, ROLL UP! Big Top Magazine is extremely thrilled to present a show that brings out the outrageously sexy vagabond in all of us:

WANDERLUST!
http://tinyurl.com/bigtopspectacular
Julie’s Supper Club
Folsom @ 7th Street, San Francisco
Saturday, May 2nd
9pm – 21 & up
$17 adv. - $20 door
The First 60 Advance tickets sold *before May 1st* will receive a free raffle ticket!

Proudly featuring the Absolutely Amazing:

Dreamtime Circus
http://www.dreamtimecircus.org/

Gooferman
http://www.myspace.com/goofermen

Unmata
http://www.unmata.com/

Barry Syska & The Fantasy Orchestra
http://www.myspace.com/barrysyska

Ariellah
http://www.ariellah.com/

Angela Mae
http://www.myspace.com/gypsymaebell

Isa Shisha
http://www.myspace.com/isashisha

City Circus
http://www.citycircus.org/welcome.html

& making sure that you got the grooves to grind to:

Smoove

DJ Zeljko

Julie’s Supper Club
Folsom @ 7th Street, San Francisco
Saturday, May 2nd
9pm – 21 & up
$17 adv. - $20 door
The First 60 Advance tickets sold *before May 1st* will receive a free raffle ticket!

More information, updates & advance tickets:
http://tinyurl.com/bigtopspectacular

Big Top Magazine brings you yet another incredible evening, complete with exceptionally unusual Circus Performances, jaw-dropping, mouth-watering Belly Dancers, funk infecting, audio elated Bands, & dance demanding, grind glorifying DJ’s!
Truly an event that will be boiling over with beauty as the gorgeous throng of performers & guests bond together create an excess of ecstasy as we all celebrate the one year anniversary of Big Top Magazine, as well as raise our glasses to what the new year will bring for Big Top!

Not only is this the exact day that Big Top was launched a year ago, but your Big Top Founder, Ringmaster, & Vagabond Extraordinaire, kSea flux, is succumbing to the Wanderlust, & hitting the road!
I’ll be bringing you Big Top Magazine from all over the U.S. - performing, putting on shows, & finding incredible people, interviews & stories from the travels along the way! Come & immerse yourself in this phenomenal evening – it’s been an entire year in the making, and is most assuredly something that you shouldn’t miss – so dress up in your funky finest & come join us in the magnificent mayhem!

THIS EVENT WILL VERY LIKELY SELL OUT, and & want to make sure you make it - so please purchase tickets for you & your friends ASAP! You can find more information on the Big Top website, or simply use PayPal (same method as the BTM site) & send your payment to bigtoptickets@gmail.com – remember, they’re only $17 in advance, and the first 60 sold get a *free* raffle ticket, so you’re actually getting the ticket for only $12 – on top of having the chance to win one of our amazing prizes that have been so wonderfully donated by people! (Really - go check out the beautiful prizes on the site, and be sure to visit the sites of the wonderful people who donated prizes!) http://tinyurl.com/bigtopspectacular
Thank you so incredibly much for such a beautiful year, and I can’t wait to bring you even more Big Top Magazine from the road!

I look forward to seeing you there; bid me adieu, safe travels and eventual return - it's time for this wanderer to remember the magick that the road offers...

All my love,
~ kSea flux

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MythMaker is Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

2009-04-20T06:09:59Z

Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

Calling all
Sacred Warriors, Dragon Dancers, Wylde Elvin Wizards, Dream Walkers, Livers of legend and Makers Of Myth!!!
MythMaker Productions
The Mytho Theatrical Sacred Circus
Is looking for a few good Adventurers.
The Next Level of the Quest is about to Begin!!

We are recruiting a few new members for the 2009 summer tour season
A 40’ bus of Bards, Artists, Circus Creatures and Sacred Warriors
Will be traveling the U.S. & Canadian west coast in aims to shift culture thru Art.

We Are Seeking:
Spiritual Warriors
Circus Performers
Actors/Actresses
Stilt walkers/Fire dancers
Dancers/Acrobats
Musicians/Artists(Drums, Cello, Voice ect)
BUS DRIVER
Support crew – vending, children, ect..

Management and booking agent
opportunities also available

Key Roles: Bus Driver, Dancers, Drummer

Application Questionnaires available now

Auditions/Training camp begins this spring

For More Info Go to
www.mythmaker.ca

Please send replies to Hjeron through the website

See our new videos On you tube
www.youtube.com/user/hjeron

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Stilt Walkers in or near San Francisco

2009-04-18T19:07:20Z

I'm need a couple of stilt walkers, Male and Female who are in great shape for an opening event at a night club.

Please e-mail me at oliverkpavick@yahoo.com

Thanks

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Beautiful Aerial Equipment for sale!

2009-04-17T16:39:32Z

I am an aerialist with Wise Fool NM and welder/fabricator at Spitfire Forge, and I am building aerial equipment- Hoops, Trapeze, Stilts, Trap/Hoop, and any and all custom apparatus.

Website is coming soon! Contact me for more info and pictures!!!
spitfire4rg@gmail.com

sexy, elegant equipment!

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Carpetbag Brigade stilt workshops in May

2009-04-14T19:01:03Z

Workshop Announcement:

The Carpetbag Brigade will teach two acrobatic stilt workshops for performers in Oakland, May 16-17 (beginner) andMay 22-24 (advanced). Both workshops will be held in Mosswood Park; the advanced workshop will also be partly at an indoor space in Oakland TBA. We will have several pairs of stilts available for participants' use.

www.carpetbagbrigade.com/v1/calendar.php
(a link to the workshop flyer)

Beginning Stilts for Performers
OAKLAND: Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, 1-7pm
with Anson Smith & Sid Silver

No previous stilt experience necessary. A medium-fast-paced introduction to stilt work geared towards dancers, physical actors and other embodied performers. We will begin with warmups and training intended to bring awareness to the musculature and movement technique stilts require. We will work with proper stilt alignment and gaits, then move each day into choreography, character work and transitions to the ground and back.

We will have several pairs of aluminum stilts available.

$160 early reg.: by May 1
$190 regular registration

Stilt Asanas
(Advanced Stilts for Performers)
OAKLAND: May 22-24, Fri 2-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm
with Jay Ruby, director of The Carpetbag Brigade

In this workshop we dynamically integrate yoga postures, Butoh dance and Contact Improvisation into acrobatic stilt work, with an eye towards presence and performance application. We will work with stilt inversions, investigate oppositions and graceful ground movement. Exercises for falling gracefully, effortlessly and safely to the ground will be taught along with a focus on partner work. A secondary aspect of the workshop is to develop character, choreography and composition.

If you have aluminum or other non-wooden stilts, please bring them (wooden stilts will break in this workshop!) We will have several pairs of aluminum stilts available.

$265 early registration (by May 1)
$315 regular registration

Special rate for both workshops (registration by May 1): $400

Registration and info:
Anson Smith
aks@carpetbagbrigade.com
517-881-9307

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In the news

2009-04-09T02:32:10Z

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090408/od_nm/us_circus_clowns

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Buying aerial fabric in Los Angeles

2009-03-17T07:02:07Z

I'm setting up my first aerial rig and am looking for fabric sources. So far I've been recommended www.fabricdepotco.com and Saltex in Downtown LA. Has anyone purchased fabric from either supplier and have a preference for one or the other? I've heard Saltex's quality varies a lot depending on their current inventory - I'm looking for their extra wide 120" tricot but would like to find out how it compares to Fabric Depot's 110" 40-denier tricot. Also, any comments on both stores' pricing and color selection? Thanks for your help!

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WickerMan 2009

2009-03-15T19:01:24Z

WickerMan 2009
Set-up May 15-17, The Burn May 21-25

WickerMan brings together Burn Culture, the Art of Giving and Ecological Responsibility in a festival that depends on the Radical Self-Expression of each individual. Based on the tenets of Burning Man of the Black Rock Desert, we actively incorporate their founding principles- Communal Participation, Decommodification, Radical Inclusion and Radical Self-Reliance. In essence, at WickerMan, Radical Self-Expression Meets Radical Earth Spirit.

We convene to celebrate what we as individuals offer to the community, through Art, Gifting and Self-Reliant Participation. Together we commune within the land to build and burn the biggest Man east of the Mississippi River. Individual participation is what makes this event happen, we depend on each other for content and execution. Every contribution, from Volunteering to Art Creation is essential to facilitate this WickerMan. What do you bring to the table?

Art, in its many mysterious ways, is at the core of this event. WickerMan offers over $6000 in Art Grants to fund a variety of initiatives, everything from Theme Camps, to beautiful Installations, Altars and Performance. Through Action and Creation we transcend the expected and stretch the paradigm of the possible.

WickerMan will again take place at Four Quarters of Artemas, PA, a beautifully ecologically diverse campground. Four Quarters has natural swimming holes in Sideling Creek, rolling meadows and pine forest. Four Quarters also has a great Ride-Share database to help you carpool to the event. Bring yourself and your inspiration to be a part of a community separate from the 'default world'. Check out www.wickermanburn.org for more information, Art Grants, voluteering and event registration.

BURN THE MAN!!

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Circus Training in Austin..or TX?

2009-03-13T16:39:05Z

I'm wondering if anybody knows of any circus arts training anywhere in Texas? I am already doing silks at Blue Lapis Light and I just missed some trapeze stuff that was out here. Please let me know if you know of anything!

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Circus Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training at Circus Center Feb 27- Mar 1

2009-02-17T19:06:24Z

For parents, yoga instructors, circus educators, classroom and physical education teachers, group facilitators, social workers, and all others who work with communities and families.

Begin your path to becoming a facilitator of CircusYoga or simply gather news skills to infuse your practice and enjoy bringing joy and connection to diverse groups of learners. In this experiential Level One Teacher Training, you will learn to:
Embrace group dynamics and facilitate multi-generational learning
Create an experience that offers communities & families growth in their relationships
Strengthen self-confidence, trust, expression, and teamwork
Guide groups that feel chaotic into structured activities without losing fun and spirit
Explore accessible circus skills, partner acrobatics and Flying Yoga
Nurture yogic awareness in the learning process and in relating to self and others
Discover the power of play as the seed of creativity.
This training delves into how to relate with others, how to partner, lead, and follow the energy of a group. Training includes a 2.5-hour Public Workshop and the 80-page CYTT1 Manual.

For schedule and more details please visit www.circusyoga.com

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Humboldt Juggling Festival 2009!

2009-02-05T20:41:50Z

Join us for HJF 2009! It will take place March 19-22 at Humboldt State University's East Gym, Arcata, California 95521.

As always, this event is FREE and will include a large open gym for free play, object manipulation workshops of all kinds, games/competitions, a Renegade show on Friday night and much more! The public show will have a cover charge around $10.

Special guests for HJF 09 include Michael Karas, Matt Hall, Kevin Axtel, Vulcan Crew, Poetic Motion Machine, a Clubmotion debut and more!

All are welcome and encouraged to come!

Email humboldtjugglingsociety@yahoo.com if you have questions or would like to help regarding housing, workshops, shows, etc.
(our website is currently receiving an overhaul, stay posted)

See our video from last year!
www.youtube.com/watch

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Job Opporunity for fire in Chicago

2009-02-05T15:32:36Z

I have a job opportunity for a Fire Breather or possibly a couple of you guys in or near the chicago. They are looking for someone to open up a conference with some flames. If you know of anyone or are someone interested drop me your name and I'll send you more details. My e-mail is o_pavick@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Oliver K. Pavick

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Work 2 days/wk as a REAL Princess or Faerie! Earn up to $90+ per show!

2009-01-28T23:43:14Z

Here ye here ye!

A Santa Cruz based children’s entertainment company, http://www.happilyeverlaughterparties.com is on the search for a few new performers! This is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your life (and extra cash) while only working 1-2 days per week! You can live anywhere in the Bay Area, as the position requires travel to several different cities. If you have an eye for costume and make-up design, and a knack for making children laugh, this may be your dream come true!

You may have heard of someone performing at birthday parties before...and let me take a moment to say Happily Ever Laughter is a bit different. Unlike most children’s entertainment providers, we do not use wigs or franchised characters (like Cinderella or Snow White). We like to remind children what can happen if you just let your imagination run wild, instead of just copying the television/movie characters. Each costume is hand-made by the head Faerie (Fae) and truly unique. We also focus ONLY on performing. We don't bring out jump houses and are not a 'one-stop-shop' party business. That means you are treated like a princess not only on the job, but behind the scenes as well.

Job Description;

Attend events around the Bay Area as a whimsical character (Mermaid, Faerie, Princess etc) and perform a magic show, twist colorful balloons, paint faces, make puppets come alive, and many other fun activities! Each performance is only an hour and a half and your compensation will be up to $90.00 (plus tips!)...and sometimes more (sometimes parties are longer in which case you are compensated $30 per extra 1/2 hr. Also, if you party is more than 1 hour from your home, you are compensated $30 per extra hour of driving, roundtrip). As you gain experience, you may have the option to attend 3-4 parties a weekend! If you look around at different companies that offer these services, you will find that Happily Ever Laughter pays the highest to our performers. Other companies range from $50-$75 per show and you need to provide all supplies, costumes, and travel costs. Our clients are also paying more for our quality of shows, and so you end up performing in more welcoming environments. That means being around better behaved children, happy grown-ups, and sometimes, bigger tips *smile*.

Full Faerie training will be provided to the right applicant. The training will consist of 3-4 sessions of 2-3 hours in Santa Cruz. Your compensation will begin after your initial training (these are skills you get to keep for a lifetime) with your first tag-a-long (where you get to see a real live Faerie perform!). Compensation will begin at $75 and increase as you receive good reviews from parents. If your preview goes super well, faeries have been known to start at $90 (or even higher!) right off the bat! With proper practice, you could begin performing by the end of February! Again, the training will take place at the Tree House headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA...the schedule is quite flexible. After each training session, you will be required to rehearse on your own time to prepare for a final performance for me (the head Faerie). If you have too much on your plate (full time student+extra job+slaying dragons in the evenings), you should not apply for this job. It takes a lot of time to become a true Faerie, but the reward is immense. Once trained, the job doesn't take much time at all. Just 1.5 hours per party!

You must have your own, reliable vehicle, as you may have to travel up to 1 hour away (depending on where you live) for the event. Most shows are in San Jose or San Francisco. You also MUST MUST MUST be punctual. Being on time (and even early) is more important than anything else. If this is a problem for you, do not apply. I ask that you are available 3 weekends a month, with one weekend off (if you want, you can work 4 weekends). Anytime off must be requested at least one month in advance.

Applicants are strongly recommended to have experience with theater, young children, music, glitter, and working independently.

Email your resume to (please, NO phone calls)
happilyeverlaughter@gmail.com
and include a current photo of yourself, any special talents, and at least 3 references (not family). These positions usually yield a lot of applicants, so I encourage you to make your resume STAND OUT! This is one job where creativity comes first, so let it shine! Good luck!

Respectfully,
Fae Diddle Diddle

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CIRCUS SKILL SHARE IN OAKLAND!! (and mask making party for the masquerade!)

2009-01-12T23:53:02Z

(For more info and location of these events, please send me a PM)

Circus Skill Shares are held EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT from 7-11pm in a "top secret underground location" in Downtown Oakland called the "Your House" warehouse.
We've got juggling things, unicycles, tumbling mats, stilts, and more!
We've got tall ceilings for aerial possibilities!
We've got an electric piano and a sound system for all you musicians!
We've got kitchens if you want to make some food!
And the best part is, its FREE!
Bring your friends, snacks, instruments and your favorite toys,
and come clown around with us!

*This Tuesday (1/13/09) and next Tuesday (1/20/09), we'll have craft tables open to make masks for our upcoming masquerade show! Bring crafts to make masks!

*The masquerade show is on Jan. 24th... brought to you by the Oakland Pyrate Punx!
This show is a benefit for an annual 3 day, free, DIY punk rock camping fest called Libertatia! This show will be a mix of circus, carnival, burlesque, fire, and metal bands supporting a great cause! Bands: Basura (San Diego), I Year For Maiden, You Die, & Neurotoxicity (first show). Carnival events include: The Can-Cannibals, burlesque girls, and FIRE! There will be distros and craft booths... and a BBQ and potluck!

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Jump 6 feet in the air and leap in 9 feet strides!

2009-01-10T08:11:55Z

We are the original manufacture in China and the largest manufacture which is specialized in making Jump Stilts in the world. 95% of this product in the world is made by us, such as flyjumper,powerizer,upwing,powerstrider,jumpers.
Our agents:
www.powerstrider.fr in France
www.up-wing.com in Spain
Now we have our new model 2009 come out , modern design and high quality, specially for professional players.
If you are interested,welcome to contact us!

Flora Lv

Company: Hong Kong International Amusement Information Limited
Address: Room 601 Henglexuan,Heng'an Building, HuangPu Road 260, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province.China (510655)
Tel: 86-20-85573368-23
Mob: 0086-13430336082
Email: flora3600@gmail.com
MSN: ls_3600@hotmail.com
Skype: up-wing

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New Circus?

2009-01-07T10:19:23Z

Hi Folks,

I have been hearing people throw all sorts of terminology around to try and define different areas of "new circus." I am wondering how y'all see the scene.

There is Circus and Cirkus
There is American Circus and European Circus
There is Classic American Circus and Traditional American Circus
There are many more classifications...

What kind of "circus" do you belong to and why?

XOX
Shea FreeLove

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Magic,Guggling,Ballons,Clowning,Stunts(sword swallowing ex.) & More.

2008-12-31T04:18:35Z

Just try to promote myself , and establish netvorking. My name Sash , I do stuff which i describe above and much more. Im new in show bussines, and i find out the best promotion , it is my own performance, and bussiness card any artist it is his video. Some of my videos taken by people just walking thru me on street, I decided put them online too. Same of them shooting profeccional TV camera. I hope you will enjoed.Please take look . Thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/user/blyaxamuxin
This is my youtube page.

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Circus Skill Share is back! @ "Your House in Downtown Oakland!

2008-12-18T06:51:06Z

Thats right!
The clowns are back, and they've invaded the Your House warehouse!

Circus Skill Share EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT! 7:30-10PM!

Come learn some circussy things!
Tumbling mats, juggling things, unicycles and stilts provided!
High ceilings for aerial possibilities!!
Electric piano and sound system is there too!
And there are kitchens so we can make some food!
Bring friends, treats, toys and good cheer!

Message me for the address, info, etc.

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handbalancers in San Diego?

2008-12-09T05:17:17Z

Looking for a partner to practice (and learn) handbalancing in San Diego.

Eventually would like to find other circus folk in SD to do a group act at SD Pride, Adams Street, etc.

Anyone interested?

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Handbalancers and contortionists

2008-12-08T01:59:15Z

Hello! I am looking to take some handbalancing and contortion classes, though I do not know of any training facilities out in my area (Cleveland, OH). Are there any handbalancers or contortionists out my way? The closest school I know of is New England Center for Circus Arts.

Thanks in advance for any info!

Peace,
Sora

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Join Cirkus Pandemonium!

2008-12-06T10:06:12Z

I would like to extend a hearty invitation to all to join Salt Lake's newest cirkus tribe! Cirkus Pandemonium is setting up home here and wants to get to know all of our beautiful friends better!

We just posted photos of our latest show and more updates coming soon!

tribes.tribe.net/cirkuspandemonium

also check out my other tribe devoted to Pan.
http://tribes.tribe.net/pan-demonium

Autumn, Instigator of Cirkus Pandemonium

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XXX-Mas Punk Rock Cabaret! Dec. 20th @ Your House in Downtown Oakland!

2008-12-04T16:36:20Z

Featuring Music by:
Moonshine, Farticus, Keep Sweet, Mykee Ramen, Mugg Muggles, and Victoria & The Vaudevillains!
Dance & Burlesque by:
The Can-Cannibals, Chi Chis Del Fuego, The Dollhouse, & Avaisha & Alodiah Belly Dance!
Circus and Fire Arts by:
Circus of Eternal Night, Sekret Cirkus, Pyrotation, & Zig-Zag the Punk Rock Hooper!

And Much More!

Show starts at 7:30 sharp, so don't be late!
@ The Your House Warehouse in Downtown Oakland...
If you don't know where it is, just ask!

Message me for details!

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Looking for Circus resources in South America

2008-12-03T20:25:07Z

Howdy,
I'm part of charity circus that's planning a tour of South America next year. We'll probably be in the Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia stretch of the continent. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice for hooking up with other circuses or any other organizations that might be interested in collaborating with us? We generally go for target audiences like impoverished communities, disadvantaged children, and hospitals. Any help would appreciated.

oodles of thanks!

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Seeking performers for ECO HOLIDAY SF!

2008-11-26T20:41:18Z

On December 14th, the Urban Alliance for Sustainability will be hosting a grand event! Eco Holiday SF! = www.ecoholidaysf.com = .

I am quite honored to be working with the performers for this event, and perhaps YOU would like to be part of it! =D

I am seeking Elves, Faries and other holidayish characters who would love to "roam around" the event at the Galleria Design Center, here in the beautiful city of San Francisco.

Please send me your ideas, and I will let you know what offering your services for this sure to be fabulous event will include for Wonderful YOU!

** DO NOT RESPOND HERE!!! PLEASE EMAIL ME, OTHERWISE, I MAY NOT SEE IT!!! **

Thank so much!
-- Kellie Peach
kellie_peach_nash@yahoo.com

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Starting a new run of STILTS...

2008-11-21T00:02:22Z

BELOW; CUSTOM STILTS, REPLACEMENT PARTS, D.I.Y. STILTS KITS(in the works)

Hello Circus Community!!!! It's that time once again!!!
Nathan and Jeremiah are home from their tours and duties and ready to start another run of stilts! Many of you have them, and many more have seen them doing spins, flips, back bends, and all sorts of other feats of strength and balance. Now is your chance to take the step towards improved mobility and stamina. Get yourself a pair of these AMAZING STILTS!!! (insert voice over) Now.... They are not cheap. BUT they are worth every dollar! Nathan and Jeremiah make each pair by hand.

CUSTOM SIZED PER PERSON FOR-----------------$600.00
Custom SHOE SIZE: Hrd wood platform to fit your feet
Custom CALF LENGTH: with Fiber Glass Calf Plate and two 2" Velcro straps
Standard HEIGHT 36" from ground with Rubber swivel foot (can customize shorter)
Standard PRE-FINISHED with clear lacquer

Custom stain also available at an additional--------$100.00
(contact for details)

~~~~SPARE/REPLACEMENT PARTS~~~~
For those of you who have already purchased our stilts in yrs past we have;

Replacement Swivel Pads; "Rubber" Tips(Black or Natural)---------$40.00/pair
Replacement Velcro Straps-----------------------------$10.00/each strap

~~~~D.I.Y. STILT MAKERS~~~~

We are in the works of making a BASIC STILT KIT for beginning stilters who are not ready to throw down for the premium pair yet. For now tho we have;

CALF PLATES FOR 2"X2" stilts------$100.00/set
These are two 4" fiber glass calfplates and include one 2" velcro strap per plate. Designed to slide on and Glue/fasten to home-made 2"X2" stilts.

Please email us or PM me, if you are interested in any of the above;
Jeremiah Guske and Nathan Wallway
Finish Line Carpentry Inc. +CCB#176021+
finishlinecarpentry@gmail.com

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aerial silk artist needed

2008-11-20T20:52:38Z

Hey, I'm looking for an aerial silk artist, female with a fit body was requested by the customer., for a paying gig on december the 18th in washington d.c. please name your price and send footage if you have some.
if you can't make d.c. if you could give me an estimate as to what you would charge if you could so i can tell my client that would be great!

private message me here or email me at fireshred@gmail.com

thanks!

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Zafira Dance Co. presents: Vaudeville Carnival Video

2008-11-17T01:28:43Z

Zafira Dance Company Presents:
Vaudeville Carnivale 3!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ_4-tdPawI

The Rex Theater
1602 E Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-6811
Doors: 7:30/ Show: 8PM

*OVER 21*
unless accompanied by parent

$10 in adv/$15 after Nov 28th(midnight) , paypal tax added
Visit Zafiradance.com for tix

Featuring Performances By:

Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus)
Mavi of Romka in DC(haunting Kali dance)
Mizz. Phat MandeePA, with her Phabulous voice
Mr. Buddy Nutt PA, the one man band- will be bringing back his musical saw
Mab, Just Mab DC, Highly entertaining sideshow girl!
Zafira PA, our hostesses with mostesses (with some NEW! performances for our fellow Yinzers)

Vending, Ambience & Libations with:

Mr. Arm of the Secret Society of Odd Acquisitions PA, (house-of-wonders sculpture and photography)
Father Dunn and his treasure chest of jewels and wonders of the world.... you'll want to buy it all!
Your Inner Vagabond PA, with tasty complimentary goodies!
The Rex Theater's Bar & Lounge

*****************************************************************

Click here to find out about
Mezmer Society Pittsburgh workshops Nov. 29 & 30!

**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled **
http://www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

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Man On Wire - Philippe Petit Docu about Walking the Wire betwee Twin Towers

2008-11-16T16:42:02Z

Trailer: http://www.manonwire.com If you ever had a dream, go see this movie.

It's about Philippe Petite and his daring, illegal, and incredible adventure of walking a wire between the Twin Towers in NYC.

Opens nationally on August 8.
Play dates: http://www.magpictures.com/dates.aspx?id=be7f3311-664f-41fd-a8a8-99b27c37be45

Anyone in San Francisco interested in making it a group outing? Would be cool to meet some of you I haven't met yet. It's at the Embarcadero Center Cinema. I talked to the theater manager and he can only guarantee it will be playing through Thurs the 14th (depends on how successful it is). I'm thinking of going Sunday evening (showtimes will be announced tomorrow). Anyone interested?

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CIRQUE MECHANICS comes to NYC’s New Victory Theater _ 11/14-12/14

2008-11-14T22:00:10Z

CIRQUE MECHANICS in BIRDHOUSE FACTORY!
@ The New Victory Theater on 42nd St. _ New York, NY

Run: Fri. 11/14 - Sun. 12/14
Tickets: $50, $30, $15
80 Minutes, No Intermission

See how a woeful widget factory becomes a frolicsome funhouse! The incomparable Cirque Mechanics fly, climb and contort their way through rotating gears, trampoline walls and aerial hoops. The international company of 12 agile and inventive performers are veterans of the Moscow Circus, Cirque du Soleil, the Pickle Family Circus and other world-renowned companies.

Watch as they transform the New Vic into a wondrous Birdhouse Factory, complete with uniformed unicyclists and acrobatic assembly lines. Birdhouse Factory is industrial-strength circus fun for the whole family!

More About the Show:
newvictory.org/show.m

Buy Tickets/Performance Listings:
secure.newvictory.org/newvict...ion.aspx

Watch Clips of the Show:
www.youtube.com/watch

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Selling my Powerisers!

2008-11-14T16:00:34Z

That's right, me friends & families, I have a twice-used set of Powerisers that I must sell. Hate to do it, as they're an absolute blast, but things are tight right now and I need money to keep the magazine improving ( www.bigtopmagazine.com )

Paid $550 for them, used them twice, and am selling them for $500obo - and they come with protective gear (if you're into that sort of thing) as well as a new bike tire to protect the foot pad from excessive wear.

Let me know if you want 'em, and let me know soon! (Needs to be bay-area, as I ain't shipping them - sorry.)

~ kSea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1O1YaD-Gpw

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One-Ring Show Sings Many Different Tunes

2008-11-01T05:22:41Z

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/31/theater/reviews/31appl.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

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new juggling sujestions

2008-10-31T06:22:02Z

i am really addicted to multiplex and i was wondering if there were any great links for new tricks

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Goodbye Greasepaint: Veteran Showman Exits the Tent

2008-10-26T02:50:33Z

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/22/theater/22ring.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

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Seeking Contortionist for 9/20 Global Mala Project Afterparty in San Diego!!

2008-09-12T00:19:32Z

Intermittent performances from 10pm -12am on the rooftop of 1080 Park Blvd. in San Diego. This is for the VIP's yogis who paid $108 to attend our main event. Food, dancing, DJ, light show, tarot reader, face painting, jacuzzi and more. It's a charity event, but we can pay up to $160 plus tips.

This is approaching quickly so if you're a contortionist or you know one who would like this gig, please let us know ASAP:

kris@globalmalasd.org

Website is www.globalmalasd.org

Thank you!!

-Kris

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XXX-MAS PUNK ROCK CABARET - NEED PERFORMERS

2008-09-11T22:57:55Z

The XXX-Mas Punk Rock Cabaret is going to be held on Saturday, December 20th at the "Your House" warehouse in Downtown Oakland.

If you would like to perform or hear more about it, please contact me!
This is going to be a "naughty" Christmas theme, so start thinking of a fun act now!

The Valentines Day Cabaret we had in Febuary was a big hit, and the place was PACKED, so now is time to get it on the fun again!

-Vaudie Va-Boom!

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Zirk Ubu's Circophilia! Tuesday, August 19

2008-08-15T15:27:24Z

Your friendly neighborhood circus freaks, the Zirk Ubutians, have been busy busy this month.

1.
Zirk Ubu's Circophilia on August 19 will absolutely, positively, without question, be our BEST PERFORMANCE EVER! Take Wednesday off
from work and let Zirk Ubu rock your world! And for god's sake, man, wear a costume!!

ZIRK UBU's Circophilia

Tuesday, August 19

10 pm and 12 midnight, two toally different shows

Rich's Nightclub @ 1051 University Avenue, 92103

$10 cover

2.
Zirk Ubu has a new website. No more flying planets in your face. Check it out: http://zirkubu.com

3.
Zirk Ubu has merch!! Men's t's and tanks for the lady-folk will be available at Rich's. $15. We don't have many right now. So make sure you buy yours RIGHT AWAY! Be one of the first. A cult classic in the making!

4.
Watch Zirk Ubu freak it up on Channel 6, San Diego Living: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brf99Gu7qqE

Zee I aRe oKay; yoU Be yoU

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Russian Bar

2008-08-07T11:17:26Z

I haven't seen much in here about Russian Bar, but figured someone would be interested in this anyway. It's a beautiful Russian Bar number from the Monte Carlo festival.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PRJxJdgc4Ng&feature=related

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Big Top wants YOU!

2008-08-04T06:39:55Z

(x-posted like crazy, & I apologize – but a lot depends on it!)

Big Top Magazine wants you, needs you, loves you! Chosen “Best Local Web Zine” of 2008 by the SF Bay Guardian (& you – thank you!) after only being launched three months ago, & wants to promote your business, and reward you for letting us do it!
As a huge thank you, until *this* Thursday evening 8/7/08, receive two FREE tickets to its first event, REVOLUTION! (up to a $40 value, not including the immense fun you’ll have at the show) for any advertising space purchased at a value of $150 or more! The magazine is skyrocketing as well as the visits to it, and so this is the absolute best time to get in and let people know about *your* business or services!

Additionally, I plan on doing an issue directly from Burning Man centering on the performers in my camp, The Red Nose District – but I need your help to make it there and achieve this vision – so it’s an incredible win-win thang! You get very visible advertising for what you work so hard for, and what I work so hard for is able to improve for everybody! At the time of this writing, the site has been viewed 2,671 times by 55 countries/territories (including all but 4 states in the U.S. – obviously red ones…) since it’s launch in May, and I’m just getting started! YOUR business can reach out to the world through Big Top!

For more information on advertising benefits & rates, please visit http://bigtopmagazine.com/Advertising/advertise.html and for more information on Big Top Magazine’s first production, visit http://bigtopmagazine.com/revolution.html

Thank you all so much for your continued support, and making Big Top the “Best Of The Bay”!
Hurry now – time is running out for those free tickets – and hey, if you have a friend who you think should advertise with Big Top, forward this to them – hell, forward it everywhere, the New Circus needs you, & so do I!

Big Top Love,

~ kSea

For more info on what Red Nose has in store for you this year, visit http://www.rednosedistrict.org/ We look forward to seeing you there!

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Dealing with Trapeze Muscle Pain / Building Strength?

2008-07-30T20:51:16Z

Howdy hi hello :) I'm Katie and I just started taking a beginner's class in corde lisse and trapeze, and I love it but am also suffering lots of ow. In addition I am reeeaallly hoping to improve, which for me requires building a lot of strength because I am wee and noodley-armed.

So does anyone have any suggestions for either/both alleviating muscle aches (the ordinary, after-workout kind; I haven't injured myself) and building upper-body strength for trapeze/corde lisse work?

Thank you muchly!

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Send in the clown

2008-07-29T16:07:48Z

http://magazine.uchicago.edu/0878/peer_review/arts_letters/clown.shtml

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REVOLUTION is selling quickly!

2008-07-29T01:05:23Z

Gitcher red-hot tickets NOW, while you still can!

REVOLUTION!
Friday 08-08-08 at 9pm
Fat City, 314 11th St. @ Folsom, San Francisco.
$17 advance, $20 door – ADVANCE TICKETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - it's going to sell out!
http://bigtopmagazine.com/revolution.html for detailed info and tickets

A tantalizing cocktail of Indie Ecstasy, featuring Vau de Vire Society, The Wandering Marionettes, Gooferman, Smoove, Fou Fou HA! & MORE – the most deliciously delightful defiance ever dreamed!

Not content to only offer you the best (& only) magazine of it’s kind in existence, Big Top Magazine is very proud to bring you REVOLUTION!, a well measured elixir that is sure to cure you of all mundane ailments with an infusion of exquisite performances! This show will sell out, so it is highly recommended that you purchase your advance tickets ASAP at www.bigtopmagazine.com – and make certain that you aren’t left out in the cold San Francisco night…

Drink deeply, dear friends, for this isn’t anything to daintily sip. Jump heartfirst into this Sea of Ecstasy, as Big Top Magazine has a new child (must have been one of those test-tube drinks) & the first batch of Big Top Productions is now being distilled to bring to you the past and future features of the magazine itself.

Coming your way in a very short time is this recipe for delight:

Vau de Vire Society!
The Wandering Marionettes!
GOOFERMAN!
Fou Fou HA!
LAPSUS!
The Tongues!
Bad Unkl Sista!
Dr. Abacus!

with DJ's
delachaux
Smoove
F'kir Elderfae

This is also a benefit to help keep Big Top Magazine alive, and you can find interviews with many of the performers as well as details for the show on the Magazine site – www.bigtopmagazine.com – we look forward to seeing you there!

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Beneath extended to Fri. Aug. 1st & Sat. Aug. 2nd

2008-07-28T17:10:44Z

Big Top News!!!

Due to sold out shows and very popular demand
Cirque Berzerk is extending our run to next weekend.
2 additional shows added.
Fri. Aug 1st & Sat. Aug 2nd.
Tickets available at www.cirqueberzerk.com

Cheers!
Suzanne

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New circus video from the road

2008-07-27T01:51:40Z

Circus skills only comprise a small portion of this video, but it's all about our traveling circus.
It's the new update from the road of Tour Now & Then! Traveling to summer camps for kids with diabetes, making and teaching poi, and putting on motivational blacklight circus shows.
Why not watch? you're just sitting there waiting to click....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUhdtXaUjo

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schools world wide.. South america anyone?

2008-07-27T01:48:50Z

Hey guys!

I've been learning my circus skills for some years now.. Alll over the world and nowhere and have gotten to the point where all i really want to do is train!!! So i'd like to dedicate myself to one place with a circus school for a while... All european schools being degree courses... I'd like ot locate myself in south america for a while and i've heard there is a number of places in brasil that have circus schools... I mainly want to train Tissu and Lyra aerials, but it's hard to find anything about it online... does anyone know of any circus schools in brasil? anyone has been? Please share :) :) XXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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1st meeting ARTISTIC CARAVAN in berlin aug 1

2008-07-26T12:15:49Z

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1.

OFFICIAL MEETING for the ARTISTIC CARAVAN
-> SQU..ART-Hall-Performance, Transyapit and more ... <-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dear artists, acrobats, dancers, organisators !

I would like to invite you to the first meeting

-> friday, august 1st 2008
-> 7 pm
-> Jessner Str.

41 ("Supamolly"), 10247 Berlin - Friedrichshain (see appendix/map down)
in the highest kitchen in frontsided house (PRESS BELL -> "Vorderhaus 4.

Stock links")

http://www. berlin. de/stadtplan/map. asp?ADR_STREET=jessner%20str%20.%20&ADR_HOUSE=41&ADR_ZIP=10247&ADR_INFO=SUPAMOLLY%20Jessner%20Str.%2041%2C%20BerlinTel.:Tel.

:

for brainstorming & talk about following spots :

1. Performance (in) the SQU..ART-HALL in Berlin-Friedrichshain (see appendix)

2.

JOIN the INTERNATIONAL FREE ARTS FESTIVAL "TRANSYAPIT"
(Istanbul/Türkei) End of september - october 19th 2008 (as an artist-/acrobat-/?) - TROUP :

3.

How to make the ARTISTIC CARAVAN real

Just a few words about the Squart :

The hall is on the "RAW-Gelände (/-area)" in Berlin-Friedrichshain.

Few months ago a troupe of self-organized and arts- and culture-interested people/artists builded it up/renovated it and made it useful for e.g. the "SQUŽArt-Market" -> a regular Arts-Fleamarket (ever3rd saturday of month) and for other events (still not finished by now).

It is about 300 qm (donŽt know the english size), with electricity + offers lots of space for different stations of performing.

There are stage elements, a bar, curtains + more ...

if you like to take a look on the hall by yourself -> let me know -> if thereŽs further interest i can arrange another visiting of it.

Please let me know :

* which theme youŽre most interested in
* if/which beautiful and artistic/arts ideas you have in mind in general or
depending on the similar spots/events posibilities
* if you will find time to JOIN the meeting -> would be :) :) :) !!

To hear from you soon ! :)

Judith (Bieger) Zabel
Tel.

: 0049 - (0)30 - 62 90 49 89
www. myspace. com/acrodance
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Photos - Cirque Berzerk - 'Beneath'

2008-07-25T16:23:20Z

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/cirqueberzerk072308

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Performers needed in San Francisco Oct 18th

2008-07-19T00:14:57Z

The Sugarplum Elves (myspace.com/sugarplumelves) will be hosting a Calendar Release / Fundraiser / Wrap Party @ Space Lounge in San Francisco OCTOBER 18th.

We are looking for the followinf performers:
Burlesque
Hoop
Poi
Sword swallowers
Contortionists
Belly dancers
Anything that can be done indoors without too much room

Since this is a fundraiser, we cannot pay (sorry, we're broke performers too). However, you can sell merch and mingle with our party people which will have at least our 12 awesome photographers, as well as models, musicians and other creative peeps.

Please contact me for more information.

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Ian Thal's "The Marmalope"

2008-06-27T12:06:07Z

Video and photos from my mime act:

http://ianthal.blogspot.com/2008/06/mime-at-somervaudeville.html

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Kinetic Theory Circus Arts Grand Opening

2008-06-21T23:49:38Z

Kinetic Theory Studio Grand Opening Extravaganza!
Kinetic Theory Circus Arts, LA’s only circus theatre training program, invites you to come out and celebrate the opening of their new circus training studio in Culver City! Enjoy aerial, hand-balancing and contortion performances by members of our student performance troupe, face painting, interactive workshops for the kids, live music, DJ's, food, prize give-aways and more!

Saturday, July 19, 12-4pm
FREE!!!!
5950 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, 90016 (near Culver City).
For more information call 310-606-2617 or www.kinetictheorytheatre.com.

Kinetic Theory is dedicated to exploring and expanding the boundaries of physical and circus theatre through performances and ongoing training. Their goal is to inspire people of all ages and all walks of life through physical, circus and experimental theatre.

Join the circus without leaving home!

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oh jeez no! Celebrity Circus?

2008-06-16T02:14:56Z

http://www.fadedyouthblog.com/29895/circus-of-the-d-listers/

apparently the hottest thing in the US will soon be six celebrities trying to learn circus skills. has anyone else heard about this attack on the arts?

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Cirque at SD pride?

2008-06-13T05:03:02Z

OK I have a crazy idea - I'd like to see a set of acts for San Diego Gay Pride. Of course, it's a bit late to do something for this year, but is anyone interested in putting together something for 2009?

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Zirk Ubu's Circophilia! Tuesday, June 17

2008-06-10T13:05:58Z

~~ CALLING ALL CIRCOPHILIANS ~~

Zirk Ubu invites you to join us at Circophilia!
Our monthly appearance at Rich's Nightclub

Tuesday, June 17
10 pm
1051 University Avenue, San Diego, 92103

$10 cover

Come on out for a night of freak-show fun!

Featuring Zirk Ubu's unique fusion of Irrepressible Bedlam & Sultry Performance Art & Vaudevillian Cirque!

Don't be shy! Join in the fun yourself! Absurdist attire is strongly encouraged!

Zirk Ubu takes the stage for a three-part performance, beginning at 10:00.

Our usual bizarre procession of acrobats, freakizoids, sword-swallowers, dancers, puppeteers, comics and jugglers will construct an unpredictable, otherworldly evening of entertainment for your delectation.

Wait, you want dancing, too?

DJs 20 Meat and 6 Fry will be spinning beats to let you shake your groove thing.
& Rich's nifty drink specials will lower your inhibitions!

Zirk Ubu is a theater of urban inversion, where the unimaginable and the possible dance together in the night air.

Please come out to support your local circus and performance arts!

Learn more at: http://www.zirkubu.com
Read what they're saying at: http://www.zirkubu.com/publicity.html
Contact us at: zirkubu @ gmail . com

Please forward this message to any friends or groups who will enjoy a night of good-natured mayhem

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Felicity Perez

2008-06-06T01:58:46Z

For those who had the joy of knowing her...

Felicity left us on Wednesday, in the great nation of Texas.

Those who knew her will miss her dearly, and if you didn't cross paths I am sorry you never got the chance to know her...

I'm working on a memorial service for those in the SF Bay Area,
if you would like to attend, check this thread for location and details.
It may be a week or more, I'd like to fly Molotov out for the service if he's able.
If you've got frequent flyer miles to donate towards his flight,
please message me to make arrangements.

I'll miss her dearly.

MT

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A Big Top Circus Show in downtown LA

2008-06-03T10:55:00Z

Hey everyone -
Cirque Berzerk will be raising the big top right in downtown LA this July for 4 nights of shows!

Tickets on sale now at
www.cirqueberzerk.com

Step right up ladies & gentlemen the show is about to begin! Cirque Berzerk proudly delivers it’s first full run circus show to our home town of downtown Los Angeles and we are honored to have you in our big top home with us this summer.

"Beneath" is a loose new twist on the ageless story of Orpheus, featuring breathtaking fire stunts, aerial acrobatics, stunning contortionists, extra tall ladies, live vocals, and more set to an original score from the cast of Cirque Berzerk.

Come see what awaits our damsel in the underworld. Hang on to your seats ladies and gentleman our dancing girls and flying stunts are sure to have you clinging the edge of your seat!

The show, complete with the troupe’s own big top circus tent, runs for four nights from July 24th through Sunday, July 27th with nightly performances beginning at 8:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy picnicking “Hollywood Bowl” style before the show starting at 6:00 p.m.

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Aerial skills shares or classes in LV?

2008-06-01T20:29:52Z

Hi All!

I'm a SF based burlesque dancer and aerialist and I'll be rolling into town June 5-8. I'm hoping there's a skill share or a class I can attend while there 'cause I'd love to meet ya all and get a good workout in! I'm a rope & tissu chic but play on hoop & trapeze a bit too so anything's cool.

Cheers,
Siah

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Auditions- Aberrant Behavior- Saturday June 7th @ Mamma Buzz 4-6M in Oakland arts district- Need some of the crew too

2008-05-27T02:19:58Z

I am having auditions for my new movie "Aberrant Behavior" Saturday June Seventh at Mamma Buzz Cafe in downtown Oaklands Art District 2318 Telegraph Ave from 4-6PM. If your interested in the movie you can e-mail me at: aberrantbehaviormovie@gmail.com. I have already casted some of the roles and have people working on it, I just have not cast all of them yet and of course the female lead.

There will be some paid roles (of course the leads) but this is a low budget (around 25-35,000 or so) affair so it won't be a whole lot. Just to warn you.

Aberrant Behavior, is basically a love story about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. They have a very co-dependent relationship and with there disorders too , they literally destroy each other.

There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

THERE WILL BE SOME SEXUALITY AND NUDITY FOR THE TWO LEADS, AS WELL AS MISTY AND FOGGY TO A LESSER DEGREE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR THOSE ROLES, IF YOUR NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT. THANK YOU.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:

LEADS:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin. Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUALS SITUATIONS REQUIRED-CAST

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered. She falls in love with Victor. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS REQUIRED.

SUPPORTING LEADS:
Pedida Muertos- (20's -40's)-Mexican- Victor's nearly catatonic - mute drug addict mother, who is usually messing around with strange men, and drugged up. Mostly abuses Victor through neglect. Mostly shown in flashbacks, but one scene in present as well. Young actress aged to look older in present, or vice versa.

Misty & Foggy (20's) two girls that Victor and Chad meet at the bar, who are wasted, and act and look like twins. Very ditzy, drunk, corporate, normal. They take Victor and Chad back to there place. Drunken debauchery ensues.

Spic 'N' Span (20's -40's)- One of the horrible mascots for the advertising firm Victor works for, "Spic n Span's Whiten it up" Cleaning product. They play racist cliched versions of mexican house workers. Think Samo. It's meant to be horrible, and it of course offends Victor.

Aiko's Father-
A militant cold hearted man who sexually abuses aiko. Must be bilingual Japanese & English

Aiko's Mother-
Always screaming at Aikos father. Bi-lingual fluent in German & English

VARIOUS:
Hipster's (18-30) Some with speaking roles. A house party Victor crashes.

Office workers (20's -on) Some with speaking roles.

Various small roles for the horrible commercials and promo's from the firm Victor briefly works for

Other roles as well-Not listed

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Cirkus Skill Share @ ART SF!!!

2008-05-26T00:50:38Z

Hey you clowns,

Come one, come all !!!

We are continuing Circus Night
next Wednesday May 28th at ArtSF
. . . yay !

Come bring your circus toys
We have tumbling mats, unicyles,
and juggling things :)

Good people and good fun !

The Address:
110 Capp Street,
San Francisco CA 94110
(at the corner of 16th)

Wishing ya'll much clown love :o)

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Cool little festival + circus skills in POLAND next week

2008-05-25T13:25:23Z

http://www.altergrawitacja.pl

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Cirkus Skill Share Tonight!! (downtown Oakland)

2008-05-20T20:39:37Z

Hello everybody...
I want to let you all know about the Cirkus Skill Share that goes on at the Your House Warehouse in Downtown Oakland.
The great klowns from the Sekret Cirkus were the ones hosting it,
but they left us and went on tour. :(
So, we need new faces, and new skills to learn!!
If you are interested, then send me a message and I'll give you the address.
It goes on EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT from 7-10 pm.
We have an array of things to juggle, a few unicycles, and a pair of stilts, along with some mats to tumble on, but feel free to bring lots of fun toys, music, snacks, drinks, and friends!!
Hope to see ya there!
-Vaudie Va-Boom!

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Seattle aerialist?

2008-05-16T13:33:50Z

any places to train in Seattle? I will traveling to Seattle in two weeks for work, any places to train on tissu,spanish web or hoop?

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Circophilia!

2008-05-06T23:32:10Z

~~ CALLING ALL CIRCOPHILIANS ~~

Zirk Ubu invites you to join us at Circophilia!

Our premiere appearance at Rich's Nightclub produced in conjunction with Tattoo Mike Productions.

Rich's Nightclub is located at 1051 University Avenue, San Diego, 92103.
Zirk Ubu performs on May 20.
Doors open at 9pm. Two totally unique shows at 10:30 and 12.
Drink specials.
$10 cover

Come on out for a night of freak-show fun! Featuring Zirk Ubu's unique fusion of Irrepressible Bedlam, Sultry Performance Art & Vaudevillian Cirque!

Don't be shy! Join in the fun yourself! Absurdist attire is strongly encouraged!

Zirk Ubu takes the stage for two different Circophilia! shows, at 10:30 and 12 midnight.

Our usual bizarre procession of acrobats, freakizoids, sword-swallowers, dancers, puppeteers, comics and jugglers will construct an unpredictable, otherworldly evening of entertainment for your delectation.

Wait, you want dancing, too?
DJs 20 Meat and 6 Fry will be spinning beats to let you shake your groove thing.

& Rich's nifty drink specials will lower your inhibitions!

! WE EXPECT A FANTASTIC CROWD FOR THIS UNFORGETTABLE, HIGH ENERGY NIGHT !
!! BRING YOUR FRIENDS !!
!!! ALL OF THEM !!!

Zirk Ubu is a theater of urban inversion, where the unimaginable and the possible dance together in the night air.

Please come out to support your local circus and performance arts!

Check us out at: http://www.zirkubu.com
Join our mailing list at: zirkubu@gmail.com

Please forward this message to any friends or groups who will enjoy a night of good-natured mayhem

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Welcome to the BIG TOP! The BEST (and only) Circus Magazine in the wooooorld!

2008-05-06T18:37:07Z

Step right this way, ladies and gentlemen, and enter the Big Top! A place of wonder, delight and whimsy, a place of dreams and desires!
A place called home. (link here for the ADD krew – www.bigtopmagazine.com )
This site began as a vision of mine somewhere around a year ago, and though it has been met with many challenges in its creation – with more to come, I’m sure – here it is, for you.
One of the primary goals I have for it is connecting us, all around the world. The artists, the dreamers, the people who have the power to change the world through beauty – and do. That’s absolutely everybody as far as I’m concerned, but maybe someone just needs a kick in the ass to get them going.
Please push and post this site everywhere you possibly can think of; It is the first and only of it’s kind out there as far as I know, and maybe someone has been looking for it – which is where the seed for this dream was planted. I was that person not too long ago.

Though I wish to mostly keep away from political issues, I do want to address the numerous ways we can improve the world around us. Red, Black, White & yellow – with a Green tint. Dig what I’m saying?

SO – please check out the site, promote it to everyone, everywhere, put a link to it on your website if you wish (that would ROCK - & I'll return the favor)... and most importantly, enjoy it.

www.bigtopmagazine.com

With lots of love,

~ kSea flux

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new orleans circus scene

2008-04-27T17:28:42Z

I’m new to tribe and I’m trying to get the word out about what’s going on now in New Orleans for Circus Arts. The scene revolves around the Whirly Bones Circus Collective. We have a large studio just outside the french quarter and we offer free skill shares in circus arts and aerial classes five days a week! We offer hooping, acro, conditioning, juggling, yoga and clown lab. For fifteen dollars a month (yes, I said fifteen dollars) members can train and teach in the space. Next month the collective is putting on a showcase which includes acro-balance, aerial, juggling and more. Aurora Aerial is also based out of the space and will be holding auditions for an autumn run of shows on September 1st. There is a new aerial yoga class at Swan River Yoga Shala uptown as well. To learn more, visit our myspace at www.myspace.com/whirlybones or www.myspace.com/ravenhinojosa. Come check out or join our growing circus scene!

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Anyone know quick change?

2008-04-27T16:07:29Z

I am an aerialist who is down and out because of a car accident for a while. I am thinking of developing a quick change act while I recover, but I don't know any quick change artists and I have no idea where to start. Does anyone have any tips, suggestions, explanations for me? I know that Lex and Alina wrote a book on it but it only seems to be in German. Thanks!

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Motivational circus: first video of the year

2008-04-26T15:10:25Z

Hey all-
I posted a few of our video blogs last year from 2007's tour of diabetes summer camps, "Tour Now & Then". We're ramping up for an even bigger year, and we have video to prove it.
At the end it has some clips from our black-light stage production that we'll officially debut at the end of May.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grSjFH3eCSQ
If it piqued your interest, see all our info at www.tournowthen.org
Kids need circus more than anyone!

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Klowns Not Bombs Tour Fun(d) Raiser tomorrow night in Oakland!!!

2008-04-24T17:59:00Z

Featuring: The Sansa Show, The Can-Cannibals, Sekret Cirkus, Harmony Chigrin, Darling Nikki, Sarajean, Barackadactyl, The Hobo Gobblins, and more special guests and surprises!

You won't want to miss this!

Come help out the Klowns Not Bombs get throught their tour!

Friday, April 25th @ Your House Warehouse (Downtown Oakland)
... you don't know where this is? JUST ASK!

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All Clowns Birthday - First of May

2008-04-22T13:58:51Z

First of May, All Clowns Birthday

Did you know that All Clowns are born on May first?

It's true! According to tradition, all clowns are born on May first, which is the reason why a rookie, or beginner clown is known as a "First of May."

Some believe that the tradition of "First of May" may have begun with Joseph "Joey" Grimaldi. Others believe that it begun with the American circus. Which ever is the truth, it is an important holiday for clowns.

Here's a bit of background on First of May.

First, here's Joseph Grimaldi.

Joseph Grimaldi was an innovator, his performance as Joey introduced the modern clown to the world. Today he is known as the father of modern clowning.

Joseph Grimaldi was the original 'Clown Joey', the term 'Joey' being used to describe clowns since his day. Of his own name he punned 'I am grim all day - but I make you laugh at night!' Grimaldi became the most popular clown in pantomime, and was responsible for establishing the clown as the main character in the Harlequinade, in place of Harlequin.

His style of clowning had its origins in the Italian commedia dell'arte of the sixteenth century, but in the popular Harlequinades of the early nineteenth century he emerged as the founding father of modern day clowns. He died in May 1837.

Second, here's the second theory. The month of May was traditionally the time when circuses made their season run, thus rookie clowns are known as "First of Mays." May being the beginning of the warm months was an ideal time of the year to launch the circus season, which ran through the summer months.

Today, circuses may begin their run as early as January, and end in December, but one thing is constant, clowns continue to be born on May first.

Please join me in wishing all clowns a "Happy First Of May."

If you are a clown, remember to celebrate your special day.

We, clowns, deserve, need, and earned this special day.

I invite you to revive this tradition by celebrating May first as "All Clowns Birthday." It maybe us who will be remembered as the one who made it possible for “First of May” to become a National holiday, even an international celebration.

We can do it.

http://www.zootsuitclown.com

Souce:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Grimaldi

http://www.its-behind-you.com/grimaldi.html

P.S.

Visit http://circuspace.ning.com/profile/VeeKay

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"Call to Artists" Santa Cruz Performance Invasion

2008-04-21T18:39:05Z

Call to Artists

An all day performance event is being planned for May 31st in Santa Cruz starting early noon and continuing until sun down. This event will happen at San Lorenzo Park, an outside public space adjacent to downtown Santa Cruz and surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The intention of this event is to explore interventionist performance art and create space for collaboration and improvisation. By interventionism we bring performances outside the theatre space and place them in a public setting for the creation of community. Collaboration and improvisation will support the role of the performer, dropping the role of audience member.
The blueprint of the event encourages spontaneous performance areas and will include:
• An open forum for artists whose performances call for a more spontaneous, site specific environment
• A main stage
• Band creation area – with musical instruments and encouraged experimental band performances
• Workshop area
• Task oriented improvisational scores to participate in and perform for one another
• Trade area for artisans (non-monetary)
• Artists who have still-art are welcomed to install their work within the space
Those who contact ahead of time will have the choice to be scheduled into the main stage area and are also encouraged to take their performances outside the main stage for a shift of interaction. Even though this opportunity is offered, our hope is that it will not subtract from the spontaneity of the event or create separation between audience and performer.
We encourage those who perform to teach a workshop during the day to share ideas and art disciplines. The content of the workshop can be connected to your specific performance but is not required to be. There will be a workshop board to write down the time and content of the workshop. Do not be discouraged to perform if you would prefer not to teach a workshop, the workshop is not required but appreciated.
This event is free. Please do not expect to pay for performances, workshops, and entry; or to be paid. This space is for all to share performance and empower one another through teaching and critiquing.
Due to the size of the space and structure of the event we are asking for there to be no amplified music. Sorry if this comes as an inconvenience for some.
If your performance contains fire or open flame please contact us for further notice.

This is a collaborative effort and we want to hear your ideas as well. As much as this email might make the organization sound centralized this is a non-centralized event and we invite all too participate in the functions of making this situation manifest. This event is for all of us and more, so please send your questions, comments, ideas, critiques, and concerns to spacieface@gmail.com. Let’s get ideas spiraling.

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A Slapstick Slavic Cabaret - Circus Finelli 3 nights only!!!

2008-04-19T00:53:13Z

A colorful hilarious evening of dirty wholesome circus cabaret mayhem.
It's one of those shows that you'll just enjoy and wish would never end.

One weekend only!!

Friday May 2nd 8pm
Saturday May 3rd 8pm
Sunday May 4th 8pm

Tickets: $15 at the door or at brown paper tickets

Stage Werx Theatre
533 Sutter Street between Powell and Mason
Up the road from the Powell Street Bart Station
http://www.stagewerx.org

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Circus classes in Los Angeles!

2008-04-18T21:40:48Z

Kinetic Theory Circus Arts, LA's only circus theatre training program has some BIG news!

Room to Spread Our Wings!
We are ecstatic to announce the opening of our new training studio! A perfect spot for circus and physical theatre training, the new studio will feature: a large open area, 20 foot high ceilings, a dance studio and, of course, the supportive, welcoming community of Kinetic Theory!

Our Expanded Schedule
We now have the time and space to offer more of our signature classes such as 'Circus Conditioning', 'Aerial Arts' and 'Contortion', and we've even added a few new classes to our repertoire! A little something for everyone...

New Kids Classes:
Circus Together- a class for toddlers (ages 2-3) and their parent/caregiver to play, move and explore!

Pre-school Circus Stars*- 3-5 yr. olds work coordination, motor and social skills while learning the fundamentals of acrobatics, juggling and object manipulation as well as expressive movement

Youth Circus Arts*- Introduces kids ages 6 and up to the dynamic art or circus. Students learn basic acrobatics, partner acrobatics and hand-balancing as well as juggling and object manipulation, clowning and expressive movement.

Youth Aerial Arts*- 8-15 yr. olds can start their aerial training on static trapeze, rope and tissue. Heavy emphasis is placed on safety and technique as well as fundamentals of performance and choreography.

Youth Contortion*- 8-15 yr. olds can explore the acrobatic art of flexibility. Students will learn proper stretching and breathing techniques, a basic trick repertoire and fundamentals of performance and choreography.

Stage Stars*- Ages 5-7 & 7-12. This class is for those kids who just live for the spotlight! Students learn to use improvisation, classical mime technique, and traditional and experimental theatre methods to create stories and express ideas on stage.

Performance Troupe* ages 8-15, By audition only- Intermediate to advanced students can continue to perfect their circus skills while learning to work as an ensemble and hone their craft as performers.

New Adult Classes (Ages 16+)
Beginning Acrobatics*- Learn the basics of tumbling and hand-balancing. A great workout and foundation class for any circus discipline!

Intensive Stretching- Just a little bit of focus on your flexibility and you'll be amazed at the results! This class emphasizes proper technique, posture and alignment.

Physicalize- Quite possibly the most fun you'll have all week! This class fuses traditional improv games with creative movement, mime and clowning exercises. Lose your inhibitions, feel free and creative, and learn to communicate with your body!

Performance Troupe*, By invitation/audition only- This program is designed for intermediate to advanced students who want to train at a professional level and reach a high-level of artistry as a performer. Troupe members continue to perfect their circus skills while learning to work as an ensemble and hone their craft as performers. Students at this level also gain "real-life" experience by performing in Kinetic Theory shows and at community events.

*Students perform an in class demonstration at the end of every session

Check out the Spring/Summer schedule to view class days & times: http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?d=1&u=stephanieabrams&v=1&y=2008&m=2&n=Kinetic-Theory-Circus-Arts.ics

Priority Registration for currently enrolled students begins April 14, Open registration begins April 21. Classes begin May 12!

Other Changes
- 16 week sessions: Students will now have a full 16 weeks of class... more time to build skills and/or strength and flexibility, more time to develop routines and feel more comfortable performing demos, and more time to have fun! The next session will run from May 12- Aug. 31
- Tuition fees: The more you train, the cheaper the classes! Your tuition is based on the total number of hours you/ your family spend(s) in class per week.
# of Hours Per Week Tuition Fee Per 16wk. Session
1 $320
1.5 $460
2 $576
2.5 $680
3 $768
3.5 $840
4 $850
4.5 $875
5 $900
Youth Troupe $240/mo.
Perf. Troupe $300/mo.

More Things to Look Forward to Soon...
This new space will also serve as a long awaited home for Kinetic Theory Experimental Theatre. The space will ultimately be a fully convertible performance venue for KTET shows as well as student performances.
We are also planning on bonding with our new studio by having regular events for the "Kinetic Theory family" and the local community.

Where to Find Us
Our new space is located at 5950 W. Jefferson Blvd. (at Holdrege) near the Jefferson/Rodeo/Higuera intersection in Culver City. We will be having an official opening party at some point, but until then... we hope to see you in class in May!

Got Questions or Ready to Sign Up?
Contact me directly if you have questions, need more info, want to discuss the right training schedule for you or your child or to sign up for the new session.
Stephanie Abrams, Founder/Artistic Director 310-606-2617

And visit our new website (still a work in progress): www.kinetictheorytheatre.com

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Kenetic theatre also invites you to come and check out the progress of our amazing students!

All of our students have worked really hard all session and are ready to show off their skills in their end of the session demonstrations. The performances are informal and open to anyone, so come and show your support. Current students are strongly encouraged to come to other class demos!

Wednesday Apr. 23, 9pm- Advanced Aerial
Friday Apr. 25, 8:30pm- Beginning Aerial
Friday Apr. 25, 10pm- Intermediate Aerial
Sunday Apr. 27, 4:30pm- Beginning Contortion

At the LA School of Gymnastics: 8450 Higuera St. Culver City, 90232

We will also celebrate the end of the session (and the transition to our new space) at 'Space is the Place' roller disco party on Sat. Apr. 26 from 10pm-2am!
For more information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11896983709

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Lyra tabs????

2008-04-17T20:29:56Z

Hello,
I am purchasing a 34" lyra. I want it to have double tabs but was asked by the manufacturer "what distance in between the tabs?". I know this is a personal preference. I guess I'd like some space but don't want it to be too top heavy. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!! Shenoa

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lyra hoop in montreal

2008-04-16T05:21:11Z

Hi,
I am looking to meet someone who could help me learning lyra hoop this summer in montreal. I am a figure skating performer and I would love to combine lyra hoop and skating...

I'll be in montreal in june until end of august...

anyone?

Have a wonderful day,
Namaste.

=^.^=
Andreanne

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Head balancing and dizziness

2008-04-14T08:34:14Z

Recently I've been working intensely on different head balancing tricks. Yesterday while practicing I got this intense wave of vertigo that nearly knocked me over. It's happened a couple times since then, and I'm not sure if this is something I need to be worried about. Anyone out there have a similar experience? Is my inner ear just getting shaken up by these new movements?

any insights would be very helpful.

thanks!

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ACRODANCE- inviting a tribe for dancers, acros, contacters, circus people ...

2008-04-03T19:11:15Z

* Just take one look ! *

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Circus schools in Finland

2008-03-31T00:10:11Z

Does anyone out there know of any circus schools in Finland? I'm going to be travelling there in May for work and I'd like to be able to do some aerial training on my nights off if possible. I'm going to be in Oulu, north of Helsinki.

Many thanks!
Liz
Winnipeg, Canada

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Booking more shows in more cities....

2008-03-28T04:24:11Z

Hey I posted a little while ago about booking a show in san francisco. I got a lot of good info out of it so thanks. Now I was wondering if people had the similar information for Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Denver/boulder, Seattle or Portland, Oregon. Thanks!

Here's the original message:

Hey everyone,

I am part of a 10 person circus/music performance group called Criss Cross
Circus. We are based out of Hampshire College in western Massachusetts and this
summer we are planning a 4 week May-June tour from the east coast out to
Seattle in our veggie bus. One of our stops is San Francisco.

I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding venues that would be interested in booking a small circus show, or bands that would be interested in sharing a show (we do a lot of work with bands in western Mass, so we have a lot of experience with being general crowd winder-uppers and visual entertainment). We would be pretty adaptable but the place would need a semi-legit stage (not just a foot and a half thing in the corner of a bar).

Our website is: circusfolkunite.googlepages.com/cr...cus

please contact me at jnf04@hampshire.edu if you have any information that would be at all useful.

thanks! --Juliana

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Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

2008-03-26T02:47:31Z

Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

Calling all
Sacred Warriors, Dragon Dancers, Wylde Elvin Wizards, Dream Walkers, Livers of legend and Makers Of Myth!!!
MythMaker Productions
The Mytho Theatrical Sacred Circus
Is looking for a few good Adventurers.
The Next Level of the Quest is about to Begin!!

We are recruiting a few new members for the 2008 summer tour season
A 40’ bus of Bards, Artists, Circus Creatures and Sacred Warriors
Will be traveling the U.S. & Canadian west coast in aims to shift culture thru Art.

We Are Seeking:
Spiritual Warriors
Circus Performers
Actors/Actresses
Stilt walkers/Fire dancers
Dancers/Acrobats
Musicians/Artists(Drums, Cello, Voice ect)
BUS DRIVER
Lighting/Sound tech, stage manager.
Support crew – vending, children, ect..

Management and booking agent
opportunities also available

Key Roles: Bus Driver, Cello, Drummer

Application Questionnaires available now

Auditions/Training camp begins this spring

For More Info Go to
www.mythmaker.ca

Please send replies to Hjeron through the website

See our new videos On you tube

Promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od_Q73KXL1I

Burning Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GFGr5v3L8c

Burning Man pt 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vx0BWihrj8
Fire Swords and Breathing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxbiADpSqj4

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National/International Partners for AcroDancingTheatre

2008-03-19T14:02:24Z

Searching for new partners doin´ the streets or stages...
just recall !

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