Entrepreneurs of Circus: Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith Forchion
Circus Now Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith Forchion share the spotlight in this Circus Now feature in the Women & Circus series “Entrepreneurs of Circus”. More at Circus Now
Entries by Erika Radcliffe
Two Free Hours: A featured story on the Vermont Arts Council blog regarding the Circus for Survivors workshops
Vermont Arts Council “The circus is a place where marginalized individuals were valued for their uniqueness and that outsider culture proves to be powerful for cancer survivors. At times cancer can make one feel like an outsider—even after treatment ends, the survivor may be disease-free but not free of disease. Being incorporated into that role […]
Helping Home-Schooled Kids Get Creative
WCAX.com BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Home-schooled students will often partake in extracurricular activities through local organizations. But thanks to a Brattleboro-based home schooling program, families can now access art classes for less. Read More Here
Graduates from NECCA Under Really Big Tent
Brattleboro Reformer By Cicely M. Eastman NECCA graduates head to Latvia for competition in an international circus festival Graduates from NECCA under Really Big Tent
The Multiplier Effect
The Commons By Joyce Marcel For years, a bursting-at-the-seams creativity has made Brattleboro and Windham County an exciting place to live and work. And, finally, all indications are pointing to a true creative economy growing here. Full Article HERE
Running Away To The Circus School
Valley Advocate “A moment after the woman at the reception desk hollers up to announce my arrival, Elsie Smith descends the office’s spiral staircase and welcomes me to the New England Center for Circus Arts. Handing over a few brochures, she highlights various events at their Circus Workshop Weekend, Aug.8-10. Classes offered include Intro to […]
Patients Run Away with the Circus
Dana Farber Newsletter Read More Here
They Fly Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease
The Commons “MY COMPANY works with Vermont craftspeople to market and sell their furniture online and at our new gallery and showroom in Vernon. We put a lot of time and resources into creating our fine furniture website. It’s where we publish original photos, artwork, opinions, and ideas.” Read More Here
NECCA Buys Property for Circus Arts Training Center
Brattleboro Reformer When Serenity Smith Forchion is training a student to perform on the trapeze she knows you have to start with both feet on the ground and mark your progress in small steps. Smith Forchion, a co-founder of The New England Center for Circus Arts, or NECCA, understands that if you are persistent, creative […]
Serenity Talks About Training with Aerialist Mel Stevens
BBC News Mel Stevens from Newbury discovered that hanging upside down helped her physical state and spurred her on mentally. A former professional dancer who broke her back 10 years ago, Stevens is hoping to open an aerial performance centre for people with disabilities. More about Mel Stevens here View the interview
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