For the purposes of this article I'm going to assume you have an act/s of performance standard ready to go. The following is a step by step guide on what to do to get your act out there and be paid to do it! If you'd like advice about putting an act together, try reading my blog How to Create a Successful Roving Act. A lot of the tips can also be applied to stage and installation acts. Firstly, let's put this article into context. There are a number of different types of circus work and the avenues to this work vary accordingly. The most obvious which probably springs to most peoples' minds is to join a circus company as a solo or ensemble artist. This is one type of circus work but not the only one. Another method is to simply create your own stage show, street show or company. Finally, many circus performers work as independent circus artists, performing at corporate, community events. This last type of work is what I'll be focusing on in this article as it's what I know the most about.
The following is a list, in order, of how to get work as an independent circus artist at community and corporate events:
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What is a roving act?
A roving or roaming act roams among the crowd at an event. It is often performed moving between guests who are up and milling but can also work when guests are seated at tables. It is often largely improvised and is designed to hold the attention of a few guests at a time for a minute or two. Roving acts add atmosphere to an event and are sometimes performed while other things are going on - eg other roaming performers, a band playing. This differs from a stage act which is usually (although not always) choreographed to a set piece of music and is designed to hold the full attention of the crowd for its duration. Stage acts are usually more expensive to hire than roving acts because they can require more preparation and often include more challenging skills. |
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AuthorI've been dancing since I was little. I've danced with Melbourne Dance Theatre, Look Left Dance Circus Theatre and Lyrebird Dance Theatre as well as and freelancing around Melbourne as a dancer and circus performer. This blog contains some of the lessons I've learned on my journey and some of the things I wish someone had told me earlier! |