Portraits of Inclusion with Craig Quat - Ep.1. Circus Visionaries

In this week’s episode, Social Circus Stars, we will be taking a listen to 6 local stories about individual circus practitioners from around the world. In collectively sharing these voices, we hope to capture a sense of what it is like to practice Circus as a tool for social change and what motivates so many of us  to want to do so. Guests: Jessica Hentoff of Circus Harmony in St. Louis, US. Learn more.  Paulina Chodnicka of Odskocznia in Warsaw, Poland. Learn more.  Javier Morales Gonzales of Malabicirco Compañia in Valparaíso, Chile. Learn more.  Kristy Seymour of Circus Stars in Queensland, Australia Agata Quintero of Escuela de Circo del Caribe in Cartagena, Colombia Jamie Moore  of Stiklings in Stoke-on-Trent, U.K.

In this week’s episode: Territories of Circus Feminism, guest host Jael Rodrigues, guides an international conversation between the nuanced experiences of both Latin Ameircan and European perspectives of feminism within circus. Guest speakers include Camila Losada of Argentina; Sarah Simili of Switzerland, Consuelo Vallandro Barbo of Brazil, and Yolande Sommer of Germany. Host: Jael Rodriguez of Hula Hoop Integral,  @Hulahoopintegral Guests: Camila Losada of Cirqueres Organizades @circainvestigaccion Sarah Simili of Courant d cirque Consuelo Vallandro Yolande Sommer @intiative_fem_circus

In this week’s episode, Academic Frontiers, researchers Adam Woolley, Dr. Veronique Richard, and Dr. Dean Kriellaars get together to discuss and share some of their scientific curiosities and thoughts about the beneficial impacts of Circus. Guests: Adam Woolley  was the Creative Outreach Director for the Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in Philadelphia, PA. He's been a circus coach for the past 10 years, has served on the Board of Directors for the American Circus Educators Association, helped to produce contemporary circus showcases in NYC and Philadelphia and served as an advocate for the circus arts throughout his career. Learn more.  Dr. Veronique Richard earned her doctoral degree in sport science from the University of Montreal then went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship in sport psychology at Florida State University. Her specialization in performance psychology and creativity has brought her to work in both research and applied environments. Learn more.  Dr. Dean Kriellaars Scientific Director, Center for Circus Arts Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer, Ecole nationale de cirque, Montreal Canada. His research is directed to physical literacy for wellness, in rehabilitation as well as in high performance circus and sport. He has pioneered physical literacy tools and programs that have been adopted internationally. Learn more. 

In this week’s episode, Circus Visionaries, Miguel Manzano of the Esta Pasando project and Craig Quat of the Quat Props functional juggling movement, sit down to discuss overarching themes of inclusion in Circus, and what the emergence of such cultural practice says about the transformation and future goals of our industry.

Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFT’s, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing arts industry that are adopting this new web3 technology to build an innovative and more inclusive experience for fans, artists, and creators alike. During our fourth and final episode of Circus Voices Presents A Creative Space, we welcome Alexandre Teodoresco and Didier Stowe of “Drop The Act” as they shed some light on this innovative project within the Circus Arts. Didier and Alex share their stories that brought them to this new technology and discuss the artistic and immersive possibilities NFT’s can bring to the performing arts and within the metaverse. Join us as we receive a special sneak peek at “Drop The Acts” project, and how they view this new technology changing the audiences experience for the future. Host: Thomas Chambers

Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFT’s, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing arts industry that are adopting this new web3 technology to build an innovative and more inclusive experience for fans, artist’s and creators alike. During our second episode of Circus Voices Presents A Creative Space, we welcome Erik Bordeleau, Co-Founder of The Sphere as he brings us into this new ecosystem of developing art.As Erik walks us through the intricate process, he and his co-founders have explored to develop The Sphere. He emphasizes their mission of turning the funding process into an art form itself. Join us as he shows the seeds he is planting in this new digital world, with the art of circus.

Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFT’s, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing arts industry that are adopting this new web3 technology to build an innovative and more inclusive experience for fans, artist’s and creators alike. During our second episode of Circus Voices Presents A Creative Space, we welcome Jean-Luc Pellerin of Web3Montreal to continue our journey in understanding more of this new Web 3 technology and culture. As we take grasp on this blockchain technology. Recent Iron Man competitor and Co-Founder of Web3 Montreal, Jean-Luc Pellerin, enlightens us with his mission to educate and support people through their Web3 journey. From exploring utilizable methods of financial transactions to community building, Jean-Luc elaborates on his opinion of the true mantra of this space, WAGMI. We Are All Going To Make It.

Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFT’s, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing arts industry that are adopting this new web3 technology to build an innovative and more inclusive experience for fans, artist’s and creators alike. CircusTalk is excited to launch the conversation about how NFTs and Web3 will impact the circus arts in the 21st century. In our first episode of Circus Voices Presents A Creative Space, we will have the opportunity to have a in-depth conversation with Eric Neal, Founder of the Third Act. This Tony Award Nominee, continues to explore ways of increasing the theatrical experience, both for fans and show creators. As he incorporates this new technology with his company the Third Act, theatres first NFT marketplace. Eric Neal will help breakdown what we need to know about this technology, how it is being used today and give his perspective on how it could influence the performing arts world in the future.

In this fourth and final episode of Circus Voices presents Circus Re-Imagined, we welcome Kenneth Feld, Chairman & CEO at Feld Entertainment. This legendary impresario has steered the reins of live family entertainment for over half a century, facilitating the thrills and wondersChildren of All Ages have come to cherish with such properties as the iconic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & BaileyThe Greatest Show On Earth®

Juliette Feld Grossman, COO of Feld Entertainment, the world’s leader in live family entertainment. Hailing from a celebrated lineage of business leaders and impresarios, Juliette Feld Grossman is quickly becoming one of the most powerful women in all of entertainment. All the while, wielding the reins of some of the industry’s most renowned properties, including – Monster Jam, Jurassic World LIVE, and the much, anticipated return of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, The Greatest Show On Earth®.