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Rachel Strickland: Rachel Strickland

Performer, writer, oracle, malcontent.

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My Big Butt...and other reasons I don't work for Cirque du Soleil

My butt has been the center of much conversation in my life as a performer. I’ve had it referred to as “a nation unto itself” among other ...
How to Tape an Aerial Hoop. Probably the Only Guide You'll Need.

Yep, I said it, I meant it- I’ve retaped more lyras than you can shake a stupid stick at, and I’ve tried different methods, and only one mak...
Wine, Wine, Whine

Happy Beltaine to all! I woke up feeling like I had permission. I also woke up seeing two tiny birds copulating outside of my window. When...
How to tell if you’re overtraining

It takes a special kind of...special...to train circus arts. An emotional talent is demanded, an ability to continue on a path through whic...
Why no one cares about your resume

...but you still have to have one. I have witnessed this moment many times. An artist is introducing themselves to a client/studio owner/...
Money...it's a Ga$$

You have no idea how much I do not want to write this article. But, the time has come. Like, five years ago. It’s actually too late. It ...
How to get over yourself and get a gig.

Allow me to set the stage… here you are, you’ve been training for a while, maybe a year, maybe two. Finding a class was easy! You find a s...
The Big Lie.

Sit down, y'all. Imma tell you a story. Like all stories I will tell you, it is true, in spite of the title of this article. I...
Rachel Quits Gogo Dancing

I was 28 years old and living in West Seattle. It was late summer, slow season, and my reserve of funds from the holiday season were dwindl...
The Time Has Come

the walrus said, to talking of many things. Of shoes, of ships, of sealing wax, of cabbages and king...

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