Meet the IJA Board of Directors! Let’s introduce: Jonathan Perry Hi my name is Jonathan and I am in my second year on the IJA Board. I joined the IJA in 1991 after learning how to juggle in 1989. Growing up outside of Boston, I started attending the MIT Juggling Club until I left for college. Then I was a regular …
IJA Meet the Board 2025: Sofia Noethe
Meet the IJA Board of Directors! Let’s introduce: Sofia Noethe “Hey there, I’m Sofia! I’m in my 6th year serving on the IJA Board of Directors, and I’ve been an IJA member for over 20 years. I first picked up juggling in elementary school through a youth juggling program, which in turn introduced me to festivals like MONDO, MadFest, and …
IJA 76th Anniversary Video–MEMBERS ONLY
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Juggling Festival Need to Knows
So, you want to go to a juggling festival? Your first fest can be an intimidating thought, but Kaylin (IG: @thatjugglinggirl) has created a fantastic document to help you prepare for your first festival, and it’s a great reminder for even long-time attendees. This is a living document, ever evolving, and you can find it at the link HERE! Thank …
IJA 76 Festival Recap (Teaser)
Teaser for the 76th Annual IJA Festival recap! The full video will be available for IJA members only starting February 2nd! Want to join the IJA? Click HERE
IJA 75th Anniversary Video — MEMBERS ONLY
While most articles on eJuggle are free to the public, this exclusive content is for IJA members only. If you’re a member, Log In at the top to read the full article. If you’re not a member, read about the benefits of IJA membership in the “Join the IJA” menu at the top of the page and register today!
IJA Todd Smith Memorial Scholarship Applications for 2025 Open Now!
The IJA J. Todd Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for 2025 IJA Festival Scholarships. The 2025 IJA Festival will be in Evansville, Indiana, from July 14th to 20th. If you have wanted to attend an IJA Festival but have not had a chance and some support would help, apply! Priority will be given to individuals who have …
Statement from the new Editorial Team
Fellow Jugglers, My name is Eric Shibuya, and I am the new Editor-in-Chief for what is currently called “eJuggle.” This is not a duty I take lightly, and the new editorial team (Morgan Anderson, Christian Kloc, and Naomi Stager) and I look forward to moving the IJA’s online publication in new and exciting directions. Ultimately, though, this isn’t mine, or …
The Bridge Generation: Between Vaudeville and the Internet Age: Jack Kalvan
The latest entry into the Bridge Generation series features Jack Kalvan. I’ve actually “known” Jack for nearly 30 years. Okay, not really. But he was at Carnegie Mellon University when I went and I remember him juggling there at “Gray Matter” in the Student Union. I’ve always joked that when I left after that one (not very memorable) year, I …