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Cocktails & Cabaret at C Grace

On September 10, 2017 Imagine Circus visited C Grace in downtown Raleigh for “Cocktails & Cabaret,” a classy evening of performance as we captured footage at our upscale, sexy promo video shoot. Amidst the lush red velvets, rich gold trim, and textured wall paper, performers presented bellydance, snake charming, stilt walking, burlesque, pole, acrobatics, body painting, roving magic and tarot card reading. Audience members sat around in dim light, sipping libations and enjoying sensual Sunday evening entertainment.

Thanks to our always amazing photographer friends for capturing these sexier Imagine Circus moments, Slater Mapp and Bonnie Stanley Photography!

Photos by Bonnie Stanley Photography

Adam, LED Fiber Flies, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Bonnie Stanley Photography

Alan & Kaci, Sexy Acro Duo, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Bonnie Stanley Photography

Asyia, Belly Dancer, Silk Fans, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Bonnie Stanley Photography

Asyia, Belly Dancer, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Bonnie Stanley Photography

Photos by Slater Mapp

Tik-tok, Sexy Snake Charmer, Strip Tease, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Asyia, Belly Dancer, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Natali & Gio, Sexy Shabari, Live Bondage, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Tik-tok, Sexy Side Show, Bed of Nails, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Alan & Kaci, Sexy Acro Duo, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Robin, Sexy Burlesque, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Asyia, Belly Dancer, Silk Fans, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

Mindy, LED Hooper, Hoop Dance, Spinning Skirt, C Grace, Imagine Circus, Photo by Slater Mapp

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New Belgium Tour de Fat Events | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Company Parties & Corporate Events, Music Festivals & Concerts

Beer, Bikes, and Bemusement with Tour De Fat

On tour with the eccentric beer and bike enthusiasts from New Belgium Brewery, Imagine Circus traveled city to city for a whirlwind, whimsical experience of unusual antics, outlandish shenanigans, and all around circus fun! May 31st our performers had a blast at Terminal West in Atlanta, Georgia– hooping, stilt walking, and juggling. June 3rd our stilt walking, juggling crew partied with festival goers in Orlando, Florida at Orlando Amphitheater. June 6th, one all star crew headed south to St. Petersburg, Florida for a performance at Jannus Live while another traveled north to Baltimore for an evening of music and magic at the Baltimore Soundstage. June 10th brought the traveling party to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the Plaza at the Talen Energy Stadium. June 11th kept the vibe going in New Orleans on Canal Street at the famous Joy Theatre. June 17th Imagine Circus added to the party at The Lawn on D in Boston, Massachusetts. Check out the New Belgium Brewery website for more dates and locations of Tour De Fat!

Stilt Walkers at New Belgium Brewery's Tour de Fat Music Festival | Imagine Circus Performers | Robin, Ben, Katie, & Azul | Baltimore, MD

Stilt Walkers at New Belgium Brewery's Tour de Fat Music Festival | Imagine Circus Performers | Luke, Elizabeth, & Glenna | New Orleans, LA

Stilt Walkers at New Belgium Brewery's Tour de Fat Music Festival | Imagine Circus Performers | Mikhel, Brad, Fred, & Grace | Orlando, FL

Stilt Walkers at New Belgium Brewery's Tour de Fat Music Festival | Imagine Circus Performers | Katie, Alexa, Little L, & Julia | Boston, MA

Stilt Walkers at New Belgium Brewery's Tour de Fat Music Festival | Imagine Circus Performers | Katie | Boston, MA

LED Jugglers at New Belgium Brewery's Tour de Fat Music Festival | Imagine Circus Performers | Mikhel, Brad, Ian, & Fred | St. Petersburg, FL

Hoop Performer at Tour de Fat | Ben | Imagine Circus

New Belgium Tour de Fat Charlotte | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Company Parties & Corporate Events, Music Festivals & Concerts

Tour De Fat in Charlotte, NC

Traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, Imagine Circus once again had a blast at Tour De Fat! Our hand balancing acrobat/contortionist impressed concert goers between band sets while our stilt walkers joined in the Fire Leopard hype, cheering on the Slow Rider competition, busting a move at the Dance Off, and adding to the overall party vibe! Collaborating with fellow Raleigh band, Jack the Radio, our acrobatic duo performed a unique set to live music and also wowed guests at a pop-up performance in the VIP lounge.

Imagine Circus Performers at Tour de Fat in Charlotte, NC | Kaci

Imagine Circus Performers at Tour de Fat in Charlotte, NC | Kaci, Brittany, & Katie

Acrobat, Hand Balancing & Contortion performance at Tour de Fat in Charlotte, NC | Brittany | Imagine Circus

Acrobats enjoying a beer at Tour de Fat in Charlotte, NC | Kaci & Katie | Imagine Circus Performers

Lake Eden Arts Festival LEAF | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Arts & Culture Events, Music Festivals & Concerts

Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Parade & Performances

Sharing smiles and cheer, Imagine Circus performers gallivanted around the festival grounds at Spring LEAF 2017! Katie and Kaci taught aerial demos in the Family Adventure Village on the aerial platform rig (built by Circus Gear), featuring four aerial hammocks low to the ground for children to learn basic poses and inversions. Following the interactive demos, Katie and Kaci performed partner acrobatics, captivating the attention of children and adults alike. Ben roved the grounds, performing a live and improv hoop act involving a progression from single to double and triple techniques, ranging from classic circus to contemporary hoop dance. Mindy performed spinning skirt, an ethereal and elegant, meditative spinning inspired by Sufi Dervishes. The entire crew came together to lead the LEAF Parade, accompanied by the rhythmic offerings of the Zabumba drummers. LEAF is an amazing festival, perfect for families, music lovers, and creativity advocates. Mark your calendar for Fall LEAF 2017— October 19-22, 2017.

“For over 20 years, LEAF Festival has grown into an epicenter of music, art, creativity, and culture for thousands of families across America. Resting within 200 acres of beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain country, LEAF Festival features 6 performance stages, 8 family adventure villages, over 100 vendors, over 400 performing artists, and dozens of interactive activity centers.” —theleaf.org

Spinning Skirt, Dancer, Performer, Mindy, Imagine Circus, Photo by Steve Atkins

Stilt Walker, Festival Fairy, Performer, Mindy, Imagine Circus, Photo by Steve Atkins

Festival, Parade, Performer, Katie, Imagine Circus

Festival, Parade, Performer, Kaci, Imagine Circus

Parade, Festival, Kaci, Mindy, Katie, Imagine Circus

Stilt Walker, Festival, Parade, Performer, Mindy, Imagine Circus

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Midtown Music Fest | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Music Festivals & Concerts

Stilt Walkers & Fire Dancers at Raleigh Midtown Music Fest

Amidst a crowd of playful children, happy dogs, and spirited adults, Imagine Circus performers brought the “Big Top” feel to Midtown Music Fest, the third annual celebration of spring at North Hills in Raleigh, NC! This free and open to the public fest showcased a variety of musical genres at alternating stages, along with tasty food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, and a vendor village. Petals on the Go offered hands-on flower crown making, Chirba Chirba dished out delicious dumplings, and Big Boss poured copious amounts of local beer. Imagine Circus stilt walkers towered over the crowd– giving high fives, posing for photos, and spreading circus cheer! Capping off a perfect spring day, Imagine Circus heated things up with a captivating Fire Show featuring fire mask, fans, hoops, poi, staff, and acrobatics.

Stilt Walkers, Street Festival, North Hills, Liz, Katie, Imagine Circus

Stilt Walkers, Street Festival, North Hills, Liz, Katie, Irene, Imagine Circus

Fire Dancers, Fire Fans, Street Festival, North Hills, Irene, Liz, Imagine Circus

Fire Dancers, Fire Acrobats, Street Festival, North Hills, Katie, Kaci, Imagine Circus

Fire Dancer, Fire Mask, Street Festival, North Hills, Katie, Imagine Circus

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Durham Innovation District Ground Breaking Ceremony | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Grand Opening Events

Breaking Ground at the Durham Innovation District

Imagine Circus welcomed Durham’s top business and political leaders to the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Durham Innovation District. In full cirque ensemble, our stilt walker greeted with a magical smile, while our acrobatic duo entertained guests as they enjoyed delectable local treats including donuts from Monuts, Brood soda, and local ice cream. Many speakers shared their excitement for the planned project including Durham’s Mayor Bill Bell. We look forward to seeing the progress on this reimagined urban space!

Imagine Circus Performers at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Durham Innovation District | Katie & Liz

Modern Cirque Acro Duo | Katie & Kaci Performing at Durham ID Groundbreaking Ceremony | Imagine Circus

Modern Cirque Stilt Walker | Liz Bliss Performing at Durham ID Groundbreaking Ceremony | Imagine Circus

Modern Cirque Acro Trio | Katie Liz & Kaci Performing at Durham ID Groundbreaking Ceremony | Imagine Circus

Glory of Venice Art Exhibit Gala | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Arts & Culture Events, Black Tie & Gala Events

Acrobats & Living Statue at Art Museum | Raleigh, NC

In collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art, Imagine Circus performed at the opening celebration of the “Glory of Venice,” an exhibition spotlighting the Venetian Renaissance style of painting from the 1470s to the 1520s. At this elegant masquerade, our performers embraced the theme, making the experience come to life. Our Venetian court jesters performed partner acrobatics, as well as roving on stilt walking and mingled with guests. Our Renaissance “living statue” musician serenaded art lovers and offered roses to those that dropped coins in his Venetian vessel. This sold-out event infused modern day class into the old-fashioned spirit of the Renaissance. We look forward to collaborating with the NCMA in the future!

Masquerade, Acrobats, Partner Acrobatics, Living Statue, Singing Statue, Performers, Katie, Joey, Kaci, NCMA, Imagine Circus

Masquerade, Stilt Walkers, Living Statue, Performers, Kaci, Joey, NCMA, Imagine Circus

Masquerade, Acrobats, Partner Acrobatics, Performers, Katie, Kaci, NCMA, Imagine Circus

Masquerade, Living Statue, Singing Statue, Performer, Joey, NCMA, Imagine Circus

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HQ CAM Video Shoot | Blog Feature Image | Imagine Circus Events

Artistic Collaborations, Arts & Culture Events

First Friday Video Shoot at HQ Raleigh and CAM

Imagine Circus joined HQ Raleigh and CAM to celebrate downtown Raleigh’s March First Friday event, entertain local patrons, and film parts of our new promo video. Over twenty of our talented performers and crew came out to showcase their unique skills! We began the evening at HQ with aerials, stilt walking, juggling, acrobatics, and flow arts. We finished the night at CAM with our outdoor fire show. We were delighted to share the evening with Raleigh’s Mayor McFarlane as she delivered her annual State-of-the-City address at CAM between our fire sets.
Big thank you to Todd Spiering from Circus Gear for helping with rigging set up and break down and to our fabulous body painter Molly for helping our performers look their best! Also a shoutout and thank you to Liz at HQ and Gab Smith and Tamar Harris Warren at CAM for graciously inviting us into your space! Lastly, a big thank you to Kaili Ingram from Eleven 03 Photography for sharing your amazing shots from the event!

Photos by Kaili Ingram