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“Angels & Demons” Body Paint Photoshoot

On November 5th a collective of amateur and professional photographers commissioned Imagine Circus body painters to create a compilation of six body painted cirque performers for an “Angels versus Demons” photoshoot. Our performers not only posed for photos, but performed a variety of fire dancing, acrobatics, and flow arts. Highlighting the imaginative vision of four body painters, this collaborative project resulted in a stunning display of art, beauty and the melding of creative minds.

Photos by Glenn Tumanda Gamayot

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Glenn Tumanda Gamayot

Body Paint Model, Performer, Kaci, Imagine Circus, Photo by Glenn Tumanda Gamayot

Body Paint Models, Performers, Brady & Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Glenn Tumanda Gamayot

Photos by Christer Berg | Portraits with Purpose

Body Paint Model, Kaci, Imagine Circus, Photo by Portraits with Purpose

Body Paint Model, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Portraits with Purpose

Photos by Dawn Willis

Body Paint Model, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Dawn Willis

Body Paint Model, Hoop Performer, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Dawn Willis

Photos by Jim Trull

Body Paint Model, Hoop Performer, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jim Trull

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jim Trull

Body Paint Models, Performers, Ben, Gio, Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jim Trull

Photos by Glenboi Photography

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Reflective, Imagine Circus, Glennboi Photography

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Glennboi Photography

Body Paint Model, Performer, Kaci, Imagine Circus, Glennboi Photography

Body Paint Models, Performers, Liz & Brady, Imagine Circus, Glennboi Photography

Photos by Melissa Theil

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Melissa Theil

Body Paint Model, Performer, Kaci, Imagine Circus, Photo by Melissa Theil

Body Paint Models, Performers, Brady, Ben, Gio, Imagine Circus, Photo by Melissa Theil

Photos by Beth Page

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Beth Page

Body Paint Model, Fire Dancer, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Beth Page

Body Paint Models, Performers, Liz & Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Beth Page

Body Paint Models, Fire Dancers, Performers, Gio & Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Beth Page

Body Paint Model, Demon, Performers, Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Beth Page

Photos by Elissa Dellosso

Body Paint Model, Performer, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Elissa Dellosso

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Elissa Dellosso

Body Paint Models, Performers, Liz & Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Elissa Dellosso

Body Paint Model, Performer, Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Elissa Dellosso

Photos by News Services

Fire Dancers, Body Paint Models, Performers, Katie, Kaci, Gio, Brady, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by News Services

Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by News Services

Hoop Dancer, Body Paint Model, Performer, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by News Services

Body Paint Models, Performers, Katie, Kaci, Gio, Brady, Ben, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by News Services

Acrobats, Fire Performers, Partner Acrobatics, Body Paint Models, Performers, Kaci & Katie, Imagine Circus, Photo by News Services

Body Paint Model, Performer, Gio, Imagine Circus, Photo by News Services

Photos by Steve Jahn

Ring Master, Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Steve Jahn

Body Paint Model, Feather Fans, Performer, Kaci, Imagine Circus, Photo by Steve Jahn

Body Paint Models, Performers, Ben, Gio, Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Steve Jahn

Body Paint Model, Performer, Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Steve Jahn

Photos by Jo Bolton

Behind the Scenes, Body Paint Model, Performer, Molly & Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jo Bolton

Behind the Scenes, Body Paint Model, Performer, Liz, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jo Bolton

Behind the Scenes, Body Paint Model, Performer, Katie, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jo Bolton

Behind the Scenes, Body Paint Model, Performer, Kaci & Madelyn, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jo Bolton

Behind the Scenes, Body Paint Model, Performer, Brady, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jo Bolton

Behind the Scenes, Body Paint Model, Performer, Alexa & Ben, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jo Bolton

Imagine Circus Photos

Acrobats, Body paint Models, Partner Acrobatics, Performers, Katie & Kaci, Imagine Circus

Acrobat, Body paint Model, Hand balancing, Performer, Katie, Imagine Circus

Body paint Models, Reflections, Performer, Katie & Kaci, Imagine Circus

Body paint Model, Reflection, Performer, Kaci, Imagine Circus

Body paint Models, Feather Fans, Wings, Performers, Katie & Kaci, Imagine Circus

Body paint Models, Parasols, Performers, Katie & Kaci, Imagine Circus

Fire Dancer, Fire Performer, Body paint Model, Brady, Imagine Circus

Artistic Collaborations, Bars, Night Clubs, & Adult-Only Parties

Fire, Circus, & Fancy Drinks at Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

An evening of majestic cirque and fine cuisine, Imagine Circus hosted their upscale video shoot on September 22, 2017 at Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar in downtown Raleigh. The perfect setting for elegant footage, our performances included stilt walking, solo and partner aerials, aerial bartending, fire dancing, acrobatics, belly dancing and body painting. With Mulino’s sparkling outdoor pool, we couldn’t help but station our custom stage (built by Circus Gear) in the water creating reflective LED and fire images that danced across the liquid surface. Later, our fire dancers cooled off by entering the water for a hot and refreshing performance! Mulino’s exudes an exquisite ambiance of class and style, making it a perfect place for dinner or a fancy after hours cocktail. Big thank you to Mulino’s for sharing your amazing space!

Thank you to our amazing photographers Slater Mapp and Bonnie Stanley Photography!

Photos by Bonnie Stanley Photography

Photos by Slater Mapp

Brittany, Aerial Silks, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

Kaci & Liz, Partner Aerial Silks Duo, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

Kaci & Katie, Acro Duo, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

Dustin, Living Statue, Hooper, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

Ben, Fire Hoop, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

Tik-tok, Grinder Girl, Spark Show, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

Adam, Double Fire Staff, Imagine Circus, Mulino, Photo by Slater Mapp

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Elemental Circus Show at SPARKcon Blog Feature Image

Artistic Collaborations, Arts & Culture Events, Street Fairs & Town Celebrations

Debut of “Elemental Circus” Show at SPARKcon 2017

Embarking on a journey through Earth, Air, Water, and Fire, Imagine Circus debuted their newest show, Elemental Circus at SPARKcon 2017. With all original narration and the creative choreography of over a dozen performers, this captivating performance dances with the spirit of ebb and flow, rise and fall, light and dark. Showcased skills included aerial rope, acrobatics, partner silks, rolling globe, partner lyra, stilt walking, spinning skirt, levitation wand, fire dancing, and fire breathing. It was a true pleasure to present our newest work to the community in such an open and inviting space.

Thank you to all of the amazing photographers that came out to capture our show:
Slater Mapp
Bonnie Stanley Photography
Fon Denton, Image That Photography
Tom Barta
Light on a Hill Photography
Brooke Meyer Photography
Jess Marrano Studio
Gus Samarco Photography
Andy Petesch
Mark Thomas, MC Thomas Photography

Imagine Earth

Elements Show, Earth, Brittany, Aerial Rope, Imagine Circus, SPARKcon, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Earth, Brittany, Aerial Rope, Imagine Circus, SPARKcon, Photo by Tom Barta

Elements Show, Earth, Brittany, Aerial Rope, Imagine Circus, SPARKcon, Photo by Brooke Meyer

Elements Show, Earth, Brittany, Aerial Rope, Imagine Circus, SPARKcon, Photo by Light on a Hill Photography

Elements Show, Earth, Brittany, Aerial Rope, Imagine Circus, SPARKcon, Photo by Mark Thomas

Imagine Water

Elements Show, Water, Tik-tok & Asyia, Belly Dance Duo, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Water, Asyia, Silk Veils, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Water, Katie & Liz, Partner Lyra, Aerial Hoop Duo, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Water, Katie & Liz, Partner Lyra, Aerial Hoop Duo, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Fon Denton, Image That Photography

Imagine Fire

Elements Show, Fire, Meli, Fire Breathing, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Tom Barta

Elements Show, Fire, Alex, Natali, & Gio, Group Dragon Staff, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Jess Marrano Studio

Elements Show, Fire, Meli, Fire Breathing, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Fire, Kaci, Phoenix, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Brooke Meyer

Elements Show, Fire, Irene, Fire Poi, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater MappElements Show, Fire, Irene, Fire Poi, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Fire, Alex, Natali, & Gio, Group Dragon Staff, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Mark Thomas

Elements Show, Fire, Alex, Natali, & Gio, Group Dragon Staff, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Light on a Hill Photography

Elements Show, Fire, Irene, Fire Poi, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Brooke Meyer

Imagine Air

Elements Show, Air, Mindy, Isis Wings & Spinning Skirt, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Air, Kaci & Liz, Aerial Silks Duo, Partner Silks, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Air, Liz, Aerial Silks, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Mark Thomas

Elements Show, Air, Mari, Isis Wings & Stilt Walker, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Light on a Hill Photography

Elements Show, Air, Kaci & Liz, Aerial Silks Duo, Partner Silks, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Light on a Hill Photography

Elements Show, Air, Irene, Isis Wings & Stilt Walker, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Tom Barta

Imagine Spirit

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, Rolling Globe, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, Rolling Globe, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Brooke Meyer

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, Rolling Globe, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Mark Thomas

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, Rolling Globe, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Tom Barta

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, Contact Juggling, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Brooke Meyer

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, Rolling Globe, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Light on a Hill Photography

Elements Show, Spirit (Aether), Adam, LED Poi, SPARKcon, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

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Music Festivals & Concerts

Freedom at 2017 Floyd Fest

Nestled in the lush mountains, under the blue, Virginia skies, our performers relished in the sunshine and butterflies of the 2017 “Freedom” Floyd Fest. During the day, Imagine Circus presented workshops at the Healing Arts stage, including Belly Dance basics and Intro to Aerial Yoga. In the evenings, we teamed up with Party Liberation Front (PLF) of Richmond, Virginia, presenting alluring performances including fire partner acrobatics, aerial silks, and partner aerial silks. Floyd Fest is a family friendly music festival touted by Flight Network as “a funky, five-day celebration of everything that makes life worthwhile,” listed as #11 on their list of top 36 Global Festivals of 2017.

Thank you to Dave Parrish Photography for capturing most of the amazing photos featured below!

Liz & Kaci, Partner Aerials, Aerial Silks Duo, Floyd Fest, Imagine Circus, Photo by Dave Parrish

Katie & Kaci, Fire Acro Duo, Floyd Fest, Imagine Circus, Photo by Dave Parrish

Kaci, Aerialist, Aerial Silks, Floyd Fest, Imagine Circus, Photo by Dave Parrish

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Arts & Culture Events, Children's Events

NCMA Hoopla: Party in the Park & Moana Movie Night

At an event with over 2,000 patrons, Imagine Circus added a whimsical sparkle to the Polynesian style, Carolina luau at NCMA’s Hoopla: Party in the Park in Raleigh, NC. To celebration the outdoor screening of “Moana,” Our bubble artist delighted children with giant, prismatic bubbles, while our stilt walkers and costumed characters delivered smiles and high fives. Children and adults participated in our Imagine Circus hoop jam, flashing their circus tricks and hula hoop skills. Food trucks served up sweet and savory treats, while the Durham Ukulele Orchestra played some island tunes. Later in the evening, our fire dancers dazzled crowds with their performance to the beat of One Tribe and the Raleigh Drum Circle. This wonderful summer evening concluded with a blazing sunset that matched our fiery performers!

Anita, Fire Performer, Imagine Circus, NCMA

Molly, Face Painter, Imagine Circus, NCMA, Photo by Slater Mapp

Molly, Body Painter, Imagine Circus, NCMA

Mindy, Stilt Walker. Flora Fairy, Earth Goddess, Imagine Circus, NCMA

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Greensboro Summer Solstice Celebration | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Arts & Culture Events, Music Festivals & Concerts

Greensboro Summer Solstice: Fairies and Fire

On June 17, 2017 Imagine Circus stilt walking fairies fluttered around the 13th Annual Greensboro Summer Solstice, parading with characters from Paperhand Puppet Intervention and costumed festival patrons. Later in the evening, Imagine Circus presented a fire show sponsored by Corrupted Arts and MC’d by Madelyn Greco of LivingBrush. The fire show included artful prop manipulation, mesmerizing fire dancing, and fire acrobatics! The mission of Greensboro Summer Solstice is to create “an experience for festival-goers that blends local artisans, performers and budding entrepreneurs with a little bit of magic, opening up imaginations to the possibilities in each of us.” We were grateful to be a part!

Stilt Walker in parade with Paperhand Puppet | Liz Bliss | Imagine Circus

Fire Performer with Dragon Staff | Scott | Greensboro, NC | Imagine Circus

Paperhand Puppet Intervention leading parade | Imagine Circus

Mari Fairy Stilt Walker | Imagine Circus

Liz Bliss & Mari Fairy Stilt Walkers | Imagine Circus

Liz Bliss winged stilt walker in parade with Paperhand Puppet | Imagine Circus

Greensboro Summer Solstice Fire Show | Imagine Circus Performers

Greensboro Summer Solstice Fire Show | Photo by Polly Jones | Imagine Circus Performers

Greensboro Summer Solstice Fire Show | Adam | Photo by Polly Jones | Imagine Circus Performers

Greensboro Summer Solstice Fire Show | Photo by John Feimster | Imagine Circus Performers

Soundside Live June 1 | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Music Festivals & Concerts

Soundside Live Concert in Nags Head, NC

Aerial performers, stilt walkers, and fire dancers added the music festival vibe at the second Soundside Live Concert in Nags Head, NC on June 1st, 2017. With the backdrop of the Roanoke Sound, our performers had a blast performing aerials and fire to an enthusiastic crowd of beach goers. This event featured fabulous local and national music, delicious, local food, Mother Earth beer, and artisan vendors.

Soundside Live May 25 | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Music Festivals & Concerts

Soundside Live Concert in Nags Head, NC

Teaming up with OBX Entertainment and Bearded Face Productions, the Outer Banks Visitor’s Bureau kicked off the Soundside Live Concert Series on May 25, 2017. The first of three Thursday evening concerts, this event featured national recording artists Red Wanting Blue, The Commonheart, and Tropidelic, as well as performances by Imagine Circus! Although the evening had moments of epic wind, stormy clouds, and a brief downpour, a double rainbow emerged and the show went on! Joining in the concert fun, Imagine Circus performers danced on stilts and performed acrobatics and fire dancing. We are looking forward to two more weeks of Thursday night fun!

Check out this video, by OBX Entertainment, of our Acro Duo performing at Soundside Live.

Classy Art | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Bars, Night Clubs, & Adult-Only Parties, Company Parties & Corporate Events

“Fire to Inspire” at High Point Furniture Market

Home to the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, High Point Furniture Market hosted the Market kick off party, “Fire to Inspire,” a sexy cocktail party featuring creative libations, live music and erotic fire performances. On April 20, 2017 in High Point, NC, Imagine Circus performers presented sultry grinder acts, enticing fire dancing, and alluring fire eating. Attended by buyers, reps, and exhibitors, this party mixed the sexy side of furniture with top shelf entertainment.