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Get Your Head in the Game

by Julie
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Whenever the Olympic games are upon us, I feel the familiar pangs of inspiration. Each one of the athletes we see on television has achieved such a high level in their relative discipline, that their very existence in the arena is reason for applause. Amazing. Because all of these athletes are already at such a [...]

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Olympic Aerials!

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Each Olympic Opening ceremonies have their “high” points. For me, it was when circus performers maneuvered snowboards and skis in harnesses high above the crowds at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games opening extravaganza. As it turns out, those aerialists were direct from the National Circus School in Montreal. Read on for more details and enjoy! [...]

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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

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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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Corporate Gift Giving

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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

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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

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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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Difficult Clients ~Be Thankful for the Challenge!

by Julie

“Don’t yell educate, don’t yell educate…” On this American Thanksgiving of 2009 let’s give thanks for the challenging clients of the past year. No, I’m not kidding…I’m sure we’ve all had clients that make us want to jump up and down and scream at the top of our lungs out of sheer frustration “Don’t you [...]

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Dress to Impress ~Outdoors!

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Ever heard the old saying “image is everything” ? In the fabulous world of circus, costuming plays almost as large of a role as the actual performance itself, so this time-tested statement is more true now than ever before. Judging the suitability and the appropriateness of any given costume is a fine balancing act (no [...]

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Planning a Cirque-Themed Event

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Lions and tigers and bears – no longer. Left behind are the days when ferocious beasts, daring ringmasters, and cotton candy were the tell-tale icons of circus. Fast forward into the twenty-first century and through the rapid transformation of circus arts (notably initiated by Canada’s own mega circus success story Cirque-du-Soliel) animal-free circus acts combine [...]

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The Art of Event Pacing

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I’ve had the very good fortune to have been involved in hundreds of events over the years. A common problem which arises time and time again is the actual event pacing and how easily an event schedule can become de-railed. I can’t count how many times I’ve heard the words “we’re running late,” or “we’ve [...]

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