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Sometimes Life is Heavy…

by Julie
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This week I had the pleasure of watching one of Toronto’s hottest contemporary Dance Companies, Desiraeda Dance Theatre, perform their newest creation WEIGHT. The show is a passionate, hard-hitting, raw dance production which explores the depths of human relationships and all of its complexities. Exquisite choreography by the fabulous Niki Wozniak and stunning dancers combined [...]

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“I can’t” and the Defeatist Mentality

by Julie

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” – Henry Ford A little piece of me died inside yesterday when I heard a mother say to her (very talented) teenage daughter: “You can’t make art your career because it’s too competitive.” Sigh. I honestly can’t think of a worse dream-crushing [...]

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Circus Event to Follow Grammys 2010

by Julie

Further to my post on Pink’s cirque performance at the Grammy Awards, I came across this event coverage of a Grammy after party which was, you guessed it, entirely circus-themed. Thanks to the amazing folks at Biz Bash for the excellent coverage: Grammy After Party Enjoy! // Related articles by Zemanta World-Class Event Expert Colin [...]

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Cirque du Soleil ~ Helping Haiti

by Julie

Image via Wikipedia Those of you who know me well are aware that I have a soft spot for charitable initiatives advanced by those of us in the circus industry. That is why I chose to dedicate this post to highlighting Cirque du Soleil’s “Project Haiti” through the One Drop Foundation. http://www.onedrop.org/en/foundation/news/project_haiti.aspx It is difficult [...]

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Don’t be Afraid to Fail!

by Julie

If at first you don’t succeed, try try again! One of my all time favorite bloggers posted this amazing article today: http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/01/unrealized-projects.html Seth’s words remind us that not only is it alright to fail…but to fail often! At the end of the day, it is better to just go for it, and see what happens. [...]

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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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Rethink Rehearsals

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Practice makes perfect… How relevant and how true this statement is for performance artists! The difference between a good performance and a great performance is the amount of time you’ve spent preparing your piece in rehearsal. Rehearsing is a critical component to successful execution. Without it, you run the risk of looking amateurish and unprepared [...]

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Phenomenal Photoshoots

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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!

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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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