Category Archives: Creative Motion
The fourth annual World Circus Day came on a beautiful spring day here in Texas. There were blue skies, plenty of sunshine, and a barrage of circus performers invading Eastside Plaza in Richardson! For the last four years, SpinFest has been recognized by the World Circus Federation for being an amazing circus playdate in the …
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Thanks to our recent partnership with the Gallery at Midtown, we’re excited to report that Cirque Out now has a new indoor home for the summer! Starting tonight, You can find our Tuesday night workout event on the upper floors of Valley View Center from 8-10pm each week. We’ll have access to high ceilings, air-conditioned …
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Dear Russ, Have you ever been afraid of the stage? If so how did you overcome your fear even if only for a moment? Signed, Fraidy Cat Dear Fraidy Cat, First, a confession: Part of my reason for creating the Open Stage was to help me get over a near crippling case of stage fright. …
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The World Circus Federation has recognized our monthly circus social, SpinFest, as an official World Circus Day event! Celebrated on and around the third Saturday each April, World Circus Day is a special day for families all over the world to celebrate the magic of the circus. Stage a special event, take a kid to …
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From all of us in the Creative Motion community, the Circus Freaks performing troupe and regulars at the Open Stage, have a fantastic holiday season! After tonight’s Orphan Stage, our regularly scheduled events will return in January. Cheers from the big top, Russ Sharek Director, Circus Freaks photo by Matt Vanecek
The circus is coming to Idea Engine this week with performance artist and mastermind Russ Sharek. Find out how he helped a casual group of hula hoopers and poi spinners evolve into a thriving community and fledgling circus troupe here in Dallas. Russ Sharek has been described by reliable sources as a zen fool, benevolent …
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Cirque Out has a new home at Jump Street! Creative Motion has partnered with Jump Street in Dallas, TX to give its weekly circus arts workout an exciting new home! As of October 23rd, our Tuesday night workout will move from it’s current location to Jump Street’s Dallas facility, located at 11250 N Central Expy, …
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Working out shouldn’t just be fun. It should be downright hilarious. And if you train with the Circus Freaks, you’re pretty much guaranteed the greatest workout on earth. Or something pretty close. Read the full article at rundown.com
Step right up, step right up! Don’t be shy! You are about to enter a world where anything is possible. A library. And not just any library! A performing arts library! If you ever wanted to run away and join the circus, it’s a great place to start. Of course, we also recommend attending any …
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Alien Jon is known around the world as a playful yet thorough teacher. Equal parts artist and “movement scientist”, he loves innovative ideas and the creative spark in his students, himself, and his performance. Jon will be visiting the Creative Motion community to teach an open-topic poi workshop for all skill levels on Tuesday, April …
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