CIRCUS ARTS (grades K-12)

(please note: this program generally has a waiting list)

This residency brings to life techniques of clowning and physical comedy, as well as introducing the student to the significance of circus in many cultures. The program promotes physical education, gross motor skills and improved hand/eye coordination as well as teaching such skills as juggling, feather balancing, tumbling, comedy and improvisation. Students learn the different types of clown character (Auguste, boss clown, sad clown, silly clown) and compare and contrast these styles as they develop their individual clown characters. The program promotes freedom of expression and creativity moreover builds self confidence by its intrinsic “sky’s the limit” approach.

The Circus Arts program is designed to reach all ages. For the younger student, techniques such as role playing, mimicking of animals or feather balancing are some of the activities. For older students, we add plate spinning, scarf juggling, comedic improvisation, advanced juggling and prat falls and tumbles.

The program usually ends with a shared performance.