Circus Skills

CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP

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The Benefits of Circus Skills and Juggling

The continuous movement required by circus kills / juggling is good for the whole body and beneficial to general heath. Juggling is defined as an act of dexterity or manipulation involving tossing, holding, balancing and otherwise manipulating objects in a skilful manner. The whole activity requires a degree of concentration and this in itself can be beneficial. The act of concentrating on your props and in the patterns you are learning will improve your general level of concentration when applied to other activities.

Enhancing hand eye coordination is another obvious benefit from juggling and it also improves accuracy in throwing and catching, developing faster reflexes, improving rhythm, balance and dexterity. Juggling demands patience and perseverance. Circus skills can also help to build confidence, improve poise and stage presence. It can help an individual to become more positive and self assured in everyday life.

Feedback from schools

“ The children loved learning the circus skills. All of the children were involved throughout and were eager to participate “ Inglewood School, Carlisle

“ We all had a wonderful time especially learning to juggle ! The children couldn’t stop talking about the experience when we got back to the classroom. Hope we see you again “ Dean Gibson School, Kendal

“ Excellent, the children had a brilliant day and really enjoyed it “ Bowes Hutchinson School, Bowes

“ A superb afternoon, the students had an awesome time ! We will do it gain “ Cockermouth School

“ A fantastic day. Every single child had a wonderful time. I would recommend the day to anyone. Really brilliant “ Cowling CP School

“ A marvellous fun day. When can we do it again ? “ Ounsdale High School

“ Summer School for Year 6 pupils “ Move N Groove “ Ron and Katrina gave us a fantastic day and allowed all of our students to “ move and groove “ by developing their circus skills. They were both friendly, helpful, enthusiastic and fun. I would definitely book them again and pass on their details to colleagues in other schools. “ St Cuthbert’s RC High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Our Circus Skills Workshop is suitable for either Primary Schools or Secondary Schools. Sessions are well organised with lots of equipment and easy to follow demonstrations and explanations. These workshops are challenging and fun at the same time.

Introduction to basic circus skills including juggling, plate pining, diabolo, stilt walking and more...

All equipment supplied

Activities appropriate to the age and ability of the group

Properly supervised and safe

Easy to follow step by step instruction