r/circus

Hi folks - do you happen to know if it’s possible to not find work after circus school? Are any particular specialties/acts more prone to this?

Hi everyone!

I absolutely love clowns. I’m looking for circuses in the Benelux or Germany that feature really good clowns. Or where the clown acts are the highlight of the show.

Do you have any recommendations? Hidden gems?

Thanks in advance! 🎪🤡

Hi stiltwalkers! I am a cosplayer, trying to make a costume for a character that has knives for legs. Due to the overall proportions, i've decided to make a pair of peg stilts out of wood. The length of the stilts, from ground to my foot, will be approx 12 inches - so not very tall at all.

https://preview.redd.it/pbn1e73bskah1.png?width=457&format=png&auto=webp&s=512a95a11c801c5ff93d6a598a215b27397942c2

Given that is pretty short, is it possible to walk with stilts that don't have the side leg brace? It'll reduce a lot of the bulk. My feeling (from trying on a cheap pair of stilts that are unusable) is that the side vertical piece is mainly to hold your leg in place so you don't twist your ankle. Is it very, VERY difficult to walk without it? I fully understand the importance of securing my ankles and will be making an armature to encapsulate it so it can't go out left or right. (My ankles don't exist!! Rah!! Only knee joint!!)

thank you - any and all help is appreciated.

Hello I do lyra and I was just wondering if trapeze boots would work for my apparatus.

My friend and I are trying out duo moves so that's where I got the idea from but even for hangs in the hoop it may work.

My dilemma is that I am studying full time and working and cannot afford to use up my time to make them if I do not know if they will work.

Please help :)

I have always loved the idea of performing and have wanted to try aerial arts and burlesque for a very long time. I only recently discovered that actual circus schools and higher-education courses exist, and I am planning to apply for the Circomedia course in Bristol for next year.However, I am feeling pretty anxious about applying. As i am doing quite well rn in a levels, and Im scared that if I pursue ariel peformances for circus or cabarette I might regret it. Im specifically scared of failing at peforming and due to lack of qualifications being stuck at a boring 9-5 for most of the week

Therefore I would love some insights on if a course in circus will majorily boost my chances at getting a career in ariels.As well as how sustainable is a career in circus or cabarette after the course as i wpuldnt mind having a secondary job as long as I can still peform fairly often

Any other advice is rlly appreciated!

First, I want to say no offense intended and please pardon my ignorance... I've enjoyed this sub since joining and how much I've always loved the circus, but haven't attended one in many years, as my favorite acts featured animals.

I'm aware of various animal rights campaigns movements against animals in the circus as well as zoos and I do agree at some levels. My question is this...

Are ALL animal acts being removed or just the ones that involve wild species? What about domestic animal acts?

Are the dog and liberty horse acts meeting the same fate as elephants, big cats and other exotics?

Genuine question, is there a circus school that focuses more stuff like sleight of hand, mimery, juggling, balancing, throwing knives, etc? I have a health condition that affects my legs so I can’t do most acrobatics safely. I’m willing to travel and spend money on this but it doesn’t seem to be a thing.

Hellooo!

I’ve been wanting to start flowarts for a while & dragon staff always amazed me!
After some research’s & some fun with a 160cm wooden stick, I’m thinking about buying (non fire) contact staff to start. Later, I would buy a contact fire staff adaptable for dragon maybe.

I also recently discovered the option of an acro staff & this seems so amazing, I feel attracted to this.

My question here is : would it be a good idea to buy an acro staff as my first staff, to train mostly contact but also acro? Is an acro staff good for beginners?

Thank youuu, have a good day 🌞

This guy literally made a post saying “any thoughts that aren’t actual shower thoughts are a bannable offense 🤓☝️”

Like what are shower thoughts to you dude? I would think “thoughts that you think of while in the shower” no?

I know a lot of you probably like this subreddit, but when you have an owner like this, who gets mad because you don’t align with his “shower thoughts” the subreddit stays the same, dies, or just never grows.

Saw the info on the museum reconstruction efforts underway!

What areas in the US are best for having a “mid level” circus career? Facilities that offer training programs (not as intense as NECCA Po track) but that will definitely be a good challenge in skill?