About Us
Building a supportive and sustainable community for circus arts
Atlanta Circus Alliance promotes a positive, healthy circus performing arts community by providing resources, training, access to tools, workshops, and seminars. By providing support for industry professionals and emerging talent alike, the Atlanta Circus Alliance provides the much needed assistance that has been lacking in the local community. Additionally, Atlanta Circus Alliance builds a bridge between talent and clients through contract negotiation assistance, facilitating positive talent relations, establishing industry standards, and providing resources for clients and talent to link directly.
Vision
To improve the experience of circus artists and members of the circus community in the Atlanta and surrounding areas by reducing barriers to entry and supporting long term sustainability through education, empowerment, and community outreach.
Mission
Atlanta Circus Alliance endeavors to protect, educate, and serve the circus community through:
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Sharing
Sharing the art form with our local community
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Team Building
Fostering teamwork and open communication
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Spreading Joy
Spreading joy and awareness
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Education
Providing education on industry standards, safety practices, contractor rights
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Supporting
Supporting the future of circus performers, artists, and all industry professionals
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Guardianship
Providing guardianship and mentorship
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Enhancing
Enhancing the circus experience
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Building
Building a foundation of trust, safety, and support
We accept all spectrums of the human form - from industry veterans to novice level beginners; Atlanta Circus Alliance welcomes and embraces all who identify with and enjoy this art form.
Goals
Community
Facilitate community building and awareness through public events, a social media based community, and promoting engagement between artists of all stages of development.
Activate
Activate underserved communities through accessible performances and classes, bringing joy and promoting awareness of circus as a performance art and physical expression.
Connect
Connect existing circus community groups through accessible workshops, jams, and shared spaces.
Resources
Uphold industry safety standards and educate the community on what those standards encompass through online resources in addition to in person trainings.
Provide Space
Furnish a community space for circus arts training, show development, workshops and seminars with industry professionals from all over the world, and show presentation.
Educate
Educate on the evolving professional standards, protocols, sustainable training methods to bridge the gap between the hobbyist and the professional.
Support
Provide emotional support, offer practical workshops, and connect individuals with resources to bolster confidence and promote mental wellbeing.
Empower
Empower individuals to stay true to their values, strengthen personal integrity, and form a personal code of ethics.
Develop
Develop afterschool programs and host support group meetings to make way for healthy community relationships.
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