From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Phenomenal Photoshoots

by Julie
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“A picture is worth a thousand words.” How true this statement is! In circus, a great shot can be the difference between landing an event booking or not. Pictures bridge the gap between language and understanding. When your client asks “What is a double silks act anyway?” Pull out your blackberry and produce a picture [...]

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A Cirque-tacular Holiday Gathering!

by Julie
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During the holidays family gatherings can certainly feel like a three-ringed circus! I was browsing the fab Biz Bash site [one of my favourite event-planning resources] and found this hilarious article by Ted Kruckel on “10 Holiday Party Hints for Amateurs and Pros Alike.” I hope you enjoy reading as much as I did! 10 [...]

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Cirque du Soleil, Wintuk Review

by Julie

By: Elisa DeAngelis, Guest Blogger & Co-Director A2D2 Inc Fun or Feeble? A fine line I tow when telling others about my WINTUK experience. Cirque du Soleil has found a new home for the winter in the heart of New York City’s Madison Square Garden. While the atmosphere and vibe of the big apple is [...]

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Cirque du Soleil, Viva Elvis

by Julie

Image via Wikipedia I absolutely love the-behind-the-scenes video clips which Cirque du Soleil regularly posts on their official website. The newest Cirque, “Viva Elvis” looks like another fantastic show.  Below are some neat videos about the creation process…I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Viva Elvis 1 Viva Elvis 2 Viva Elvis [...]

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Corporate Gift Giving

by Julie
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It’s that wonderful time of year again! The hustle and bustle of the busy Christmas season is upon us and the annual hunt for corporate gifts is in full swing. I stumbled upon this lovely product a few weeks ago which I completely fell in love with. My partners and I bought several to give [...]

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Perfecting Your Pitch!

by Julie

Pitching it seems, is a constant work-in-progress. The more we pitch, the more we learn really. Different clients, varied situations, themed events, and personality dynamics all have influence on our pitches so it’s important to approach each opportunity on a case-by-case basis in order to  customize a winning proposal. Cirque pitches in particular are tough [...]

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Sensational Site Inspections

by Julie
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Ahhh the art of the site inspection… A key component of the successful execution of a cirque event! After investing the time and energy into your site visit you should come away with all of the information you require. I have developed a checklist [which is forever growing by the way] that I’d like to [...]

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Dress to Impress ~Business Apparel

by Julie
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In the circus business, in the events business, and in ANY business it is imperative for us to present ourselves in the most professional manner possible. How can we possibly hope for anyone to take us seriously if we don’t look the part? A performer wouldn’t walk on stage without his or her costume. Likewise, [...]

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Dress to Impress ~ Stay Warm On-Site

by Julie
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Event set-up and strike can be grueling experiences depending on the scale of the job. Rigging in the ceiling, walking to and from loading docks and working in drafty cavernous halls not yet filled with tables, decor, and guests can be a tad cold to say the least [especially in the great Canadian North!] Last [...]

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