An overview of the production process involved in creating a circus show, including budgeting, marketing, and logistics. This topic covers how a circus production is organized and executed from start to finish.
Circus history: The origins of the circus and its evolution over time.
Circus art forms: The various disciplines that make up circus performance, like aerial arts, acrobatics, clowning, and more.
Circus terminology: Key words and phrases used in circus production, such as rigging, props, rig checks, and others.
Circus equipment: The tools and equipment used in circus production, such as aerial silks, rigging ropes, crash mats, and more.
Safety protocols: The various protocols and procedures that ensure the safety of both the performers and the audience, such as emergency procedures, rigging inspections, and more.
Costume and makeup design: The design elements that go into creating the look of the performers, including costume design, makeup design, and hair styling.
Stage design: The various elements that go into designing a circus performance, such as lighting, sound, staging, props, and more.
Production management: The coordination of various production elements such as scheduling, budgeting, communication, and more.
Marketing and publicity: How to generate interest and publicity for a circus production through various marketing and publicity strategies, like social media marketing, press releases, and branding.
Business management: How to operate a successful and profitable circus production company, including financial planning, employee management, and business development strategies.
Choreography and directing: How to stage and direct a circus performance, including choreography, directing performers, and managing timing and pacing.
Specialization in a particular circus discipline: Some performers may specialize in a particular circus discipline, such as aerial silks, trapeze, or clowning, and may focus on developing their skills in that area.
Traditional circus: This type of circus features classic acts such as aerial performances, acrobatics, clowns, and animal acts, among others. It is usually performed under a large circus tent, and it caters to a wide audience.
Contemporary circus: This circus production blends acrobatics, dance, theater, music, and other art forms to create a unique and modern show. It usually features creative and innovative performances that shy away from the traditional circus act.
Cirque du Soleil: This is a type of contemporary circus that combines street performance, circus arts, and theater. It features high-quality production values, unique costumes, and mesmerizing performances that aim to transport the audience to a different world.
Animal-free circus: Animal-free circuses are produced without the use of animals in their acts. This type of circus is popular among animal rights activists who oppose the use of animals for entertainment.
Circus theatre: This type of circus combines theater with circus acts, offering a dramatic performance that tells a story. It combines high-flying acrobatics with a compelling narrative, creating a unique and entertaining spectacle.
Aerial circus: Aerial circus performances specialize in acrobatics performed high above the ground. It features different aerial apparatuses such as silk fabrics, trapeze, aerial hoop (lyra), aerial straps, and more.
Circus burlesque: This type of circus production blends circus art with cabaret-style burlesque. It’s an adult-oriented show that features high-energy performances mixed with comedy, music, and dance.
Children’s circus: This type of circus is catered to children and is designed to develop their abilities in circus skills, such as juggling and acrobatics. Children's circuses are often produced in schools, theatres or community centers.
Festival circus: Festival circuses are held annually for the entertainment of the masses. They often feature different types of circus performances and are held in a large outdoor venue.