Shannon McKenna
The Artist Athlete Podcast
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Ulrike Storch describes herself as “Europe’s worst foot juggler,” and yet with some business smarts, she has performed all over the world. In this episode, she breaks down her strategy and gives Shannon some free business advice- current and as
One of the top aerial riggers in the UK gives practical advice and insane stories from his decades long career. A can’t miss episode! ________________ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is ded
No matter what stage in your career you’re at, we all feel a little lost sometimes and look for guidance from people ahead of us on the path. For many aerialists, Lindsey Butcher is one of those guides. She was one in the wave of dancers who to
With 25 years of acrobatics, Isis Clegg-Vinell has experience with both the good (contracts with Cirque du Soleil and winning gold at festivals) and the bad (big falls and canceled career opportunities). Shannon met up with her in London to he
Megan Vaughan Giesbrecht went from being a single mother with a 9-5 job to being a single mother touring the world with the Australian circus company, Gravity and Other Myths. This inspiring interview offers insights into what it means to paren
Jerome Sordillon is an award winning straps artist who is entering a new phase of his career- touring with his family. Hear about how he’s doing it. Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedic
How does an artist stay relevant in an industry that’s obsessed with young bodies and the next trend? Shannon talks to Nancy Smith, one of the trailblazers of aerial dance in North America, to discuss the importance of recognizing your teachers
No, you don’t have to be from a family. No, you don’t need to train animals. Yes, some gymnastics helps. But there’s more to it than that, and this week, cyr wheel artist Lea Toran Jenner tells it all! Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://ww
Aleksei Goloborodko shares wisdom on how to gain flexibility without getting injured and talks about his unique approach to the art of contortion. Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicate
One of the pioneers of aerial silks, Ginger Alvarez talks candidly about her career trajectory and where she sees the art form going next. ------------------------------------------------ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/t
“If you want to change who’s in the audience, you need to change who’s onstage.” is the firm credo under which circus director Billy Alwen and his collaborators built Extraordinary Bodies- which focuses on representation for disabled circus art
Youngstage is one of the largest platforms for artists under the age of 27. But why the age cut off? This is just one of the many topics addressed in this week’s interview with Nadja Hauser, the founder of Youngstage Festival. -----------------
Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist and recreational aerialist. Shannon McKenna is a professional aerialist with a love for promoting conversations about mental health. Here’s an interview about grief. -------------------------------
Hear a deep dive into the creative process of one of the most prolific circus directors of our time. ------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedi
Introducing an iconic interview with the legendary Olga Pikhienko. The darling of Cirque du Soleil during its “heyday,” Olga talks about her flexibility, creative journey, and the power of positive thinking. ------------------------------------
Together with her twin sister, Serenity, and independently, Elsie Smith has a performing and teaching career spanning over 3 decades and revolutionized the way recreational aerial arts is taught. ----------------------------------- Please won’t
Today’s guest parties hard and makes art even harder- Elena Brocade insists on living life on her own terms, and as a result, has revolutionized the art of aerial storytelling and quick change. --------------------------------------------- Ple
Erika Lemay, one of the “New Queens of Circus,” tells tales of growing up fast, perfectionism gone right, and coming back from injury. ------------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.
Today we talk to fire artist, hula-hooper and mega content creator Grace Good. After amassing over 8 million followers on TikTok, Grace is leading the way into the twenty-first century. We talk to her about how she gets brand deals and how she
Dominique Jando has been involved in the circus world for half a century and he has OPINIONS. This episode is challenging, insightful, and hopefully will spark wonderful conversations. --------------------------------------------------- Please
Dr. Veronique Richard Ph.D. does extensive research in how creativity impacts physical performance- her favorite research subjects: circus artists. Listen in to find out her findings and mindset shifts that you can make to change how you train.
Marco Motta has carried his culture with him from the streets of Brazil to the stage of Paris, but it hasn’t been an easy journey. He is still fighting prejudice and oppression with the greatest weapon he has: his art. -------------------------
Can a circus artist be great if they are all skills and no concept? What if they’re brilliant artists but have no technical ability? Jay Gilligan grapples with this and more on this week’s episode. ----------------------------------------------
A trapeze star turned circus coach and sexual harm prevention educator in one of hopefully MANY conversations we can have about making the circus safer. ------------------------------------------------ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http:/
Martin Frenette has been an aerialist for 17 years and hopes to do 15 more! He talks about how the industry has changed and what makes an act great. --------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/
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