circus workshops in high schools

1. circus skills
Classes are available from 15 minutes to full day workshops. As a guide, 1-2 hours is a good duration for regular (eg. weekly) classes, or for a basic introductory workshop. Longer workshops can provide a broader range of skills, or more in-depth practice, and shorter workshops are suited to learning one particular skill.

Lesson Structure
A 90 minute class typically includes:

  • Clowning game - to loosen up, warm up the mind, and convey particular circus concepts.
  • Warm up and stretch - to warm up the body
  • Circus skills - Two or three of the below skills (one new skill introduced each week for ongoing classes) taught in easy to understand steps, while still providing challenges.
  • Free time - participants are allowed to practice any of the skills they have learnt through the workshop (or through the term).

    Circus Skills Available

  • Juggling
  • Unicycling
  • Stilt walking
  • Adagio (acrobalance)
  • Plate spinning
  • Plate manipulation
  • Flower sticks
  • Diabolo
  • Rola bola
  • Fire twirling
    However, not all activities are suited to all groups.

    Details:
    Number of tutors:     1-3 available
    Number of participants: max 10 per tutor
    Duration: 15min to full day
    Facilities required: A well lit indoor area or a large sheltered area. If adagio is taught, gymnastics mats are also needed.
    Participant requirements: Clothing - comfortable shorts or trousers, closed shoes Long hair tied back recommended
    Tutor experience: see our teaching history
    Cost: Variable, depending on duration - please contact us.

    2. making circus props
    Not all circus props have to be professionally manufactured or expensive; many can be made at school using ordinary objects. These include juggling balls, flower sticks, fire or non-fire poi, and fire or non-fire staves. An ideal complement to the circus skills workshop as it gives the participants the knowledge and experience in making props, with a tangible thing they can keep at the end (or contribute to the school’s supply) for continued practice. This can either be integrated into the “circus skills workshop” or run as a separate workshop.

    Details:
    Number of tutors: 1 - 3 available
    Number of participants: max 10 per tutor
    Duration: Depends on prop/s to be made, and skills of participants - contact us to discuss
    Facilities required: A well lit indoor area or sheltered area.
    Tutor experience: see our teaching history
    Cost: Variable, depending on props to be made - contact us to discuss