Circus burlesque: The art of tease with added wow factor of flying
By Aiden FitzGerald “I do a very sexy, powerful pole dance,” said Darielle Williams, a dancer in Los Angeles who performs circus burlesque. “If I […]
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Under the big top: juggling issues of diversity
By Aiden FitzGerald Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler” doesn’t want to be defined by race. But he also doesn’t want his race to be ignored. […]
Circus family reflects on a life of adventure
By Aiden FitzGerald Eighteen-year old Ariana Wunderle strapped on her four-inch sparkly stilettos and fast-walked a thin metal wire into the Guinness Book of Records. […]
For circus professionals and amateurs, personal progress keeps them going
By Aiden FitzGerald For circus performers it isn’t all about audience. “We don’t want the audience to be quiet,” said Ilse Baryshnikov, 18, an aerialist […]
Social circuses help to increase children’s self esteem
By Aiden FitzGerald The lure of the circus is no longer confined to dreamers and runaways looking for escape. And the benefits of practicing circus […]