The
goals are:
to teach learning skills and personal
values through circus
arts, (see benefits);
to produce an all-school circus
performance;
to provide equipment and training to
teachers in order to foster an ongoing circus culture that outlasts the
residency.
Students are introduced to a variety of
circus
arts, including: juggling, diabolos, devil sticks, plate spinning,
tight wire, globe balancing, and “specials”.
Circus Friday provides all circus
equipment, costumes, props, sound system, and curtains.
Program meets state standards. See standards met.
What learning skills and personal values are taught?
Teamwork…patience…concentration. PLUS –
10
“Circus Secrets”: TRY, TRY AGAIN, TRY A NEW WAY,
WATCH,
LISTEN, STEP-BY-STEP, GO SLOW, STOP-AND-THINK, GET HELP, and READ.
These are learning tools that can be used in any curriculum throughout
a student’s life. By the end of the residency, all students
will
know these strategies and have had experiences using them in action.
Before the residency…
Your school designates a coordinator who provides Rick with a class
schedule and a list of students and teachers. The coordinator also
makes housing arrangements, if necessary.
Your school can prepare weeks in advance
by
incorporating a circus theme in your classes and by decorating the
school with circus artwork. Click here
for resources.
During the residency…
The residency starts off with a bang – an all-school assembly
in
which students are introduced to 10 different exciting circus skills.
Students are shown how, by using the “Circus
Secrets”, one
can learn these circus skills.
During the day...
Students are introduced to a variety of
circus arts, including: juggling, diabolos, devil sticks, spinning
plates, globe balancing and tightwire. 30-60 minute classes are taught
throughout each day. All equipment is provided by Circus Friday.
Students are also introduced to group acts
that include pyramid building, magic, and clowning.
Classes usually take place during your
regular PE, art, and/or music class periods.
After school…
Teacher workshops can be held after school. Typically, your PE teacher
would be taught how to continue teaching circus arts.
Optional…
Your school can purchase a package of circus equipment, or make your
own! Circus Friday can give you detailed instructions for making your
own low-cost equipment. A great class project!
The final performance…
A gala show for the school and parents! An exciting memory and
accomplishment for students. Every student chooses their own act, and
is given the chance to shine! All equipment, curtains, props, costumes,
and sound are provided. Sell refreshments! Many schools use this as a
fund-raising opportunity.
Performance can be at the end of the
school day, or in the evening.
Length of residency…
1 day, 2 day, 3 day, 5 day, and 10 day residencies are available.
Price…
1-3 day residency: $350 per day
5 day residency: $325 per day
10 day residency $300 per day
Evening performance option is $150
extra.
Travel and housing additional.
Funding…
50% of program cost can be underwritten by a grant from the New
Hampshire State Council on the Arts. Click
here for details.
More questions?
Go to Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact:
Rick Davis
PO Box 181
Temple NH 03084
TEL: 603-654-5875
CELL: 603-562-6976
FAX: 509-696-1635
EMAIL: rick@schoolshows.com
Website: www.schoolshows.com/circus
Also
available:
Half-day program: 1 all-school assembly;
One-day program: 1 all school assembly, and
4 hours of workshops;
After-school program (3 hours per day for unlimited number of days)
Professional development day. Click here for details
Approved by...
...Funding available...
603-654-5875 --- rick@schoolshows.com
