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Top 10 A2D2 Customer Picks for your Wedding

by Julie
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In lieu of the Royal Wedding, I felt compelled to write a post of the top 10 most popular entertainment acts as utilized by A2D2’s fabulous 2011 brides and grooms. Having unique entertainment solutions is an important element for many couples at their reception. Many people want what’s “in” while others just want something experiential [...]

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Cirque Wedding: Circus and Music Can Make It Unique

by Julie
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A2D2 ~ Aerial Dance Cirque Co. has had the pleasure of being made a part of many weddings this year however we felt we had to feature Co-owner, Elisa DeAngelis’, wedding on Circus Blog as it truly was a CIRQUE-TACULAR celebration! Here’s how we integrated Cirque into Elisa’s Wedding: As guests walked in they were [...]

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Gio’s Circus Diary – Week 2 of 8

by Giovanna Gatto
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Week 2 of 8 (First Session of 2011) 1.     Silks on Sunday 2.     Hoop on Thursday 3.     Open Gym every day of the week What a week! Sunday was a long, busy, but super fun training day – hoop rehearsal, duo rehearsal then silks class.  This week’s silks class we were up to five and [...]

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The Flipside TV – A Tribute

by Julie

Attention circus super fans! If you don’t already know about The Flipside by Slapmedia, check them out here. Fabulous Flipside You Tube videos feature mind-blowing ground acrobatics, parkour, cirque aerials and pretty much all things circus (along with some other random yet amazing films – like a lightning storm in slow motion – wow!) The [...]

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The Importance of Mentorship

by Julie

“To dance is to live. To live is to dance.” ~ M.A.D Motto In life, we look to mentors to help us navigate the rugged terrain ahead. Receiving tips and advice from people who have “been there done that” is one of the most valuable lessons of all. It shows us the importance of paying [...]

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Ten-hut! Bootcamp for Event Professionals

by Julie

Ten-hut! Last year, my business partner and I attended a Toronto conference designed exclusively for special event planners, event suppliers and event entrepreneurs. Special Event Boot Camp Toronto Edition immerses conference participants in two days of non-stop learning which provides you with the opportunity to hone your skills as an event professional. I have to [...]

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Top Ten Touring Tactics

by Julie

Cover of Bon Voyage! Bon Voyage! Going on tour with your cirque act or show can be an exciting endeavor. Before you book – be sure to read through my list below consisting of action items in order to ensure that your circus tour is tops. Julie’s Top Ten Touring Tactics 1) Define Your Terms [...]

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Phenomenal Photoshoots

by Julie

“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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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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Corporate Gift Giving

by Julie

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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