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The Future of Performance?

by Julie
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My husband, Nikola Danaylov of Singularity WEBLOG came across this neat BBC news item which I just have to share! The video showcases a robot which has been programmed to break dance. Although the technology is primitive, when the mechanics improve, the question remains: Will robotics be the future of live entertainment? Check this out [...]

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Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur

by Julie
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Fellow Artists, If you are thinking of transforming your art form into a full-time business, I would highly recommend attending a Toronto event which I’m helping to plan entitled “The New Business Movement.” Artists don’t always have the tools to create a business out of their talent. As such, this event is a fantastic chance [...]

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Pink Gets Her “Circus” On!

by Julie

I love it when pop stars feel the need to employ cirque tactics to infuse their act with the “wow” factor. Last night at the 2010 Grammy Awards, singer Pink‘s apparatus of choice was aerial hammock (an A2D2 specialty!) which stole the show. Check it out: Go girl!

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Focus on Effective Communication

by Julie

Despite all of the means we have to communicate this day and age (text-ing, MSN-ing, bb message-ing, emails, and yes, even calling…) effective communication continues to elude most of us on a continual and reoccurring basis. The fact of the matter is, most of us are communication “dunces.” That’s right, I said “dunces!” You know, [...]

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Insecurity ~Get Over Yourself!

by Julie

On the topic of insecurity… I can’t think of a more detrimental mentality, really. Our insecurities, but more importantly, our INABILITY to face those insecurities have the potential to destroy or block out critical relationships. Why, you ask? The less secure you are with yourself, as in: your abilities as a performer, your capabilities as [...]

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Cirque du Soleil ~Behind the Scenes, Varekai

by Julie

Image via Wikipedia I came across this BBC news coverage today on one of Cirque du Soleil‘s tent shows, Varekai: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8481523.stm It’s always fun to check out the behind-the-scenes prep which the artists undergo prior to performance. As always, the underlying discipline and true love for the art of circus shines through. Enjoy! Related articles [...]

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