Monthly Archives: July 2010

PINK accident

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

By now, I am sure all of you have heard about the PINK accident. I would like to take a few moments to talk about this. Lets start by looking at the video: So was this a rigging failure, or … Continue reading →

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Star Drops

Posted on July 12, 2010 by admin

Single Star Drop (starts at 0:58) Double Star Drop Triple Star Drop

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Global Voices: Circus School

Posted on July 11, 2010 by admin

PBS Video giving a revealing look at the rigorous physical training endured by young Chinese acrobatic students.

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Circus on PBS

Posted on July 11, 2010 by admin

PBS has posted a two and one half minute preview of their new fall series CIRCUS on Youtube. The documentary follows Big Apple Circus during the entire 2008 – 2009 season.

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UniverSoul Rocks Roxbury

Posted on July 10, 2010 by admin

The Bay State Banner (MA) is running this story about UniverSoul Circus playing at the Northeastern Campus. Looks like a great show! Disclaimer #1: I used to work for the Banner, they are where I learned about the ethics of … Continue reading →

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Last hurrah for the circus school

Posted on July 10, 2010 by admin

This is Kent (UK) is reporting that the Kent Circus School will be closing after 18 years of operation. Sad day for a school that has done so much.

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School’s new degree: More fun than a carful of clowns

Posted on July 10, 2010 by admin

The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News is running this story about Coastal Carolina offering seniors a residency program at Circus Center of San Francisco. Looks like an excellent program!

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Performers Fall During Aerial Stunt

Posted on July 10, 2010 by admin

Japan’s “first ladies of illusion” stars Ai and YuKi, two performers that have been amazing audiances in Japan for years. On Thursday, an aerial accident put them both in the hospital. KTNV and Fox 5 Vegas have stories on the … Continue reading →

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Circus tent collapse at Intl Circus Festival

Posted on July 5, 2010 by admin

During a Saturday night performance at the International Circus Festival in Indonesia, part of a tent collapsed, injuring two. The collapse is believed to have been caused by heavy rains and strong winds. Various news services reported that a security … Continue reading →

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Int’l Circus Festival to be Indonesia’s annual event

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

JAKARTA, July 3 (Xinhua) — Indonesia will make the International Circus Festival an annual event to commemorate the anniversary of the capital city Jakarta. Muhammad Hananto, director of PT Nant Adi Pariwara, the organizer of the International Circus Festival 2010, … Continue reading →

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