The Artist Athlete Podcast

Episode 78 (PART 2): Directing Contemporary Circus with Gypsy Snider

Jun 29, 2020

Welcome BACK to part 2 of my interview with Gypsy Snider, contemporary circus director for The 7 Fingers. On this week's episode, we talk about the pandemic, the importance of time travel, and the artist as activist.

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Episode 78 (PART 1): Directing Contemporary Circus with Gypsy Snider

Jun 22, 2020

Gypsy Snider is a widely recognized co-founder and artistic director of the widely recognized contemporary circus company Les 7 doigts de la main, aka the 7 fingers. In the first part of our interview, she breaks down her process of creating and choreographing, and explains the importance of letting something evolve.

Episode 77: Contortion in Transition with Ess Hoedlmoser

Jun 15, 2020

Ess is a non-binary contortionist who uses their art to explore the line between what is beautiful and what is grotesque. This interview features an in-depth conversation about disability studies, representation, privilege, and puns!

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Episode 76: Imposter Syndrome and Pole Dancing in Circus with Rachel Hunt

Jun 8, 2020

At 36 years old, Cirque du Soleil's Luzia hired Rachel Hunt, former gymnast turned circus artist turned physio turned teacher, to be the backup for the pole solo in Cirque du Soleil's Luzia. Hear her story!

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Episode 75: How to Redefine American Circus During a Pandemic with Circus Flora's Jack Marsh

Jun 1, 2020

Jack Marsh, the artistic director of Saint Louis's Circus Flora and executive producer for The Big Apple Circus talks about how he ran away FROM the circus only to return as an adult. He gives insight into what it's like to run a one ring circus and what Circus Flora is doing during this time.

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