Weekly Circus Classes for Kids
Warning! Practicing circus skills may induce a strong sense of happiness!!!
Info on the Kids Circus Troupe is at the bottom of this page.
3 different types of open circus classes for kids and teens:
Kids and teens ages 8 to 14 can come explore the world of circus arts during 10 to 12 week class sessions. Two different levels of workshops are offered where kids can learn the fundamentals as well as more advanced prop manipulation techniques and acro-balancing.
Mini Cirque's, award winning professional circus artists have been performing, teaching and creating programs for young people for many years. Young people are guided into the wonderful world of circus where they are stimulated both physically and intellectually. The workshops are fun too!
Classes are bilingual, French and English.
Schedule for winter 2012 sessions:
CIRCUS - JUGGLING AND CIRCUS PROPS
Beginner level 1 and 2
(8 - 12 years)
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Jan 11- March 7
$118 (9 classes)
In the spirit of challenge and fun, professional circus artists will pass on their circus expertise and teach kids some basic circus skills. This class is an exciting introduction to circus arts where the instructors will guide the participants to develop basic skills in prop manipulation such as juggling, poi, flower-stick, hula hoop, unicycling and diabolo.
Dress code: Athletic wear. No jeans or skirts, shoes with good grip that tie up tightly for unicycling.
CIRCUS - JUGGLING AND CIRCUS PROPS
Intermediate-advanced level 3 and 4 (10 - 14 years)
Wedendays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Jan 11- March 7
$118 (9 classes)
For kids who have participated in at least 2 or 3 sessions of either seasonal weekly classes or summer day camps. Take your circus skills to the next level with guided coaching from professional circus artists in more advanced prop manipulation techniques in juggling, poi, flower-stick, hula hoop and diabolo.
Dress code: Athletic wear. No jeans or skirts, shoes with good grip that tie up tightly.
For more information contact Sophie to discuss whether your child is at a 3-4 circus level.
Registration opens Dec 8th at 9 pm
Oonline using the GNAG website. Select "Online" from the "Registration" menu. Or in person or by phone the next day at Glebe Community Center, 175 Third Street, Ottawa, Ontario, 613-233-8713
Mini Cirque Youth circus troupe and volunteer and work opportunities
For intermediate to advanced kids and teens, 10-16 years of age
Youth public performances
Kids training in the intermediate circus class may have opportunities to perform at public events. Youths interested in this program must participate in the intermediate circus classe training for the weekly classes and the participation in performances will be by invitation only and depends on the talent and comitment of the participants.
If chosen, the the children will join the small group of young performers who present a pre-professional circus show. The show will be a blend of circus skills and acrobatics with choreographed group numbers and solos created by a collaboration of local circus artists and the kid’s creative ideas. The shows would be performed in the Ottawa area.
See the some of the youth perform a short peice at the Glebe Snowflake event December 10th, 2011 at Glebe Community Center in Ottawa.
In general the training and practice for these performances will happen Wednesday evening durin the intermediate/avanced circus classes at Glebe Community Center. There may be extra outdoor practices to prepare for big events.
Note: fees apply for the extra training.
Mini Cirque volunteers and young employees
Youths of 12 yrs or more who have done at least 2 full Mini Cirque circus programs or equivalent (intensive 5 day school workshops, evening classes or day camps) and have a good grasp of the basic techniques in some or most of the Mini Cirque art forms or in acro-balancing can offer to be assistant teachers. They would help teach the basics to the younger and more beginner kids and also have the opportunity to learn new tricks every week themselves as well practice their circus skills and provide inspiration for beginner students. If they come as volunteer helpers, their participation is free, if interested please contact Sophie in advance to see if they qualify.
A few of our Mini Cirque volunteers have now become instructors for our summer day camp.
A youth assistant-teacher’s training program happend in the spring of each year. Youths 14+ yrs who would like to work as a Mini Cirque assistant-teacher or circus teacher in the day camps or weekly classes can learn the fundamentals of teaching the basic techniques, managing a group of kids in a way that is both disciplined and fun for the participants. The program will also be available for youth with circus experience who wish to volunteer in the camps and classes. More details to come.
Contact us for more information.
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