Inspiration for Contemporary Circus Artists.Mummenschanz is one of the most influential visual theatre companies in the world, known for its poetic, non verbal performances, innovative use of costume and movement
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Why Pediatric Sports Massage is a Game Changer for Young Athletes In the world of competitive gymnastics, high flying circus arts, and elite dance, young bodies are pushed to incredible
At Capital Circus, we believe that high-level acrobatics can be learned safely and effectively with the right progressions. The straddle press to handstand (often called “press to handstand” or in
What do you imagine people learn in the circus? Maybe standing on their head, walking a tightrope, performing tricks, juggling, or balancing on one hand. All of that is true
When you hear the word “contortion,” you might immediately picture a Cirque du Soleil artist bending in ways that seem to defy human anatomy. You’re right—contortion has deep roots in
Why Everyone Should Try Unicycle Riding – From Kids to Seniors When people think of unicycles, they often picture circus performers skillfully balancing on one wheel. But unicycle riding is
In early July, Cirque du Soleil invited our entire group of Capital Circus to attend the OVO show in Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre (Kanata). The kids and parents were
Capital Circus Embarks on a Journey to Cirque du Soleil Headquarters and the National Circus School!
Here in Ottawa at Capital Circus, we are always looking for ways to inspire and elevate our young performers, and what better way to do so than by exploring the
Preparation before Hand-balancing class. Getting your body ready before diving into any physical activity, including handstand training, isn’t just a good idea! It’s just like giving your body a friendly
Stretching has great health benefits for children. It improves the elasticity of muscles and ligaments, strengthens muscles and joint ligaments, forms the correct posture, increases the amplitude of movements, thus