Circus Workshop

Description

Classification

The award-winning Dummies Corp (who are bringing us Splash Test Dummies Circus) are delighted to be running a Circus Workshop for all ages!

Participants don’t need any prior ability and will leave having learnt some of the moves they have seen in the show, creating a strong connection between the performance, the artists and their own experience.

The workshop, like the show, places great emphasis on creative play and self empowerment for participants to carry this imaginative embodied experience into their lives beyond the workshop.

Game and warm up:
The workshop will start with a group game followed by a mobility warm up, before beginning the circus skills circuit. 

Circus skills may include:

Hula hooping:
Participants will learn some basic hula hooping manoeuvres including spinning it on their hands, waist, neck and even on their bum. They will also learn some basic manipulation of the hoop.

Poi spinning:
Participants will learn Some basic poi spinning tricks including forwards, backwards and changing direction.

Plate Spinning:
Participants will learn some basic plate manipulation. Then they will learn to spin 1 plate on a stick, progressing to passing the plate to other participants.

Ball Juggling:
Participants will increase their hand eye coordination through  learning some 1, 2 and 3 ball tricks. Throwing and catching as well as balancing.

Acro Balance:
Participants will learn some basic partner counter balances. They will learn how to attempt some tricks in a safe and controlled manner.