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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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Planning a Cirque-Themed Event

by Julie
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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

by Julie
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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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Welcome to Circus Blog!

by Julie

Step Right Up… Hello Friends and welcome to Circus Blog! As a passionate member of the Toronto Special Events community, I decided to start up a blog to share tips and insights pertaining specifically to cirque integration into special events. Whether you’re planning an entire circus-themed event, a full-scale cirque production, or you just simply [...]

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