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Student Circus Resurgence Conference 2008

Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
Saturday March 29th & Sunday March 30th

The Student Circus Resurgence Conference 2007 will be a two-day-long event for participators in the collegiate circus arts. Its primary purpose is to bring together the next generation of circus enthusiasts in order to enable connections between current and future circus creators, programmers and artists. The event hopes to encourage discussion of the current youth circus movement, to fuel creative collaborations and partnerships, and to inspire and evoke new ideas in this quickly growing performance art.

Though open to participants all over the country, because of space limitations students this conference is geared to be more regional, Northeast-specific.
For more information: visit Click here
Entered 12/5/07

SEEKING RING TARP

Small new circus production company is seeking to purchase a canvas ring tarp suitable for outdoor shows. Ideal size would be 30 - 35' diameter with grommets around the periphery.
If selling or know of someone who may be selling a ring tarp, please contact immediately.
thank you. abigailmunn@yahoo.com
Entered 3/16/08

888 Monkeys Summer Arts Program has positions open for COACHES & Teachers of:
Circus – Music – Drama – Visual Art

Also in need of COUNSELORS with experience working in one or more of the above disciplines.

Full and Part-time positions available.

Program Details:

Program runs 07 JUL – 01 AUG 2008.
888 Monkeys SAP writes 2 original scripts/summer.
Kids 9-16 create and perform these shows in 2 weeks.
Audience is usually ±250 friends and family.
Also running playful, half-day, 1-week programming for children 5-8.
Local housing is available.

Qualifications:
All Staff:

Prior experience in summer camp environment
Prior experience and enthusiastic about working with children aged 5-16
Multi-skilled, flexible, energetic, and organized.

Teachers/Coaches:

For CIRCUS, be able to teach more than one of the following: juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, juggling, unicylcing, tightwire, rolling globe, rolla, clown, tumbling, pyramids, partner acro, static single trapeze, web
For MUSIC, be able to teach more than one of the following: rhythm, percussion, home-made instruments, camp song
For DRAMA, be able to teach more than one of the following: improv, movement, vocalization
For ART, be able to teach more than one of the following: set design, set painting, cartooning, publicity, mask-making

Interested?
Send resume to jobs@888monkeys.org or give me a call at: +1 (480) 285-8330

Know someone who might be interested?
Please forward this message to any potentially interested parties.

Thanks for your time,

Carlo Gentile, Program Administration
888 Monkeys Summer Arts Program
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Tel/Fax: (866) 208-6291
carlo@888monkeys.org
http://www.888monkeys.org

888 Monkeys. . .
dedicated to promoting, performing and teaching circus arts
in order to build confidence, expand life choices and inspire artistry.

Entered 3/10/08

ARTS DAY CAMP IN NEW LONDON, CT SEEKS CIRCUS INSTRUCTOR

Performing Arts Camp at Connecticut College in New London seeks circus instructor for two week summer day camp. July 28 - August 8. For more info contact camp director Libby Friedman at eofri@conncoll.edu. Website: www.tvmsartscamp.org

Entered 2/23/08

Circus Day Foundation/ Circus Harmony Seeks Teaching Artist

Position Summary:

Come help us teach the art of life through circus education. St, Louis, Missouri's only circus school and social circus program is seeking a unique individual to add to their staff. We have a strong social circus mission that includes a code of ethics for students and teachers. Teachers are considered role models to the students and ambassadors to the community. We teach over 1300 students a year in both single and semester-long classes. In addition to our on-site location, we present outreach classes in a number of off-site locations. In some cases, our teachers are the most reliable adult in our students' life. This is not just a job. It is a commitment to becoming part of a family that helps children "defy gravity, soar with confidence and leap over social barriers, all at the same time." We are seeking a teacher who can teach a wide variety of circus arts and is also able to choreograph acts and shows with our students. Students range in age from 5 to 81 years old, although most are children. Currently, for us to provide a full 40 hour work week, candidate will need to also perform administrative duties and/or perform.

Responsibilities:

Teach beginner, intermediate and advanced circus arts classes for children and adults of different abilities and backgrounds
Help students develop their own acts
Choreograph student shows
Keep circus classroom, storage areas and costumes clean and organized
Teach life skills such as persistence, focus and teamwork through circus arts
Uphold and model a code of ethics
Help students maintain circus skill log books
Track results of developed logic models to prove program effectiveness
Ideal candidate needs to be able to handle administrative duties and/or perform

>Admin skills include computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and graphics programs (experience creating newsletters and programs a plus)

>Performing requires 20 – 30 minute solo show that can be presented in the round (strolling skills--- juggling, stilt-walking, magic, etc--- a plus)

Qualifications:

Must be qualified to teach at least three of the following genres up to advanced level:

Acrobatics, Aerials, Equilibristics, Object Manipulation and Clowning

Acrobatics: forward rolls through twisting somersaults plus partner acrobatics and pyramids
Aerials: static trapeze, lyra, Spanish Web, cloud swing, fabric, double and triple trapeze
Equilibristics: rolla bolla, rolling globe, unicycle, tight wire, slack wire, free standing ladder
Object Manipulation: toss juggling, contact juggling, diabolo, devil sticks plate spinning, hat manipulations, etc.
Clowning and character development as well as prop construction and make-up
In addition: Magic--- sleight of hand and big illusions--- a plus

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Application Information:

Mail, email, or fax resume and cover letter

Circus Day Foundation

3340 Oxford Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63143

(note: actual office location is at City Museum in downtown St. Louis)

Email: circusday@everydaycircus.net

Fax: 314-645-4277

For more information about Circus Day Foundation/Circus Harmony, please visit www.circusday.org.

Jessica Hentoff
Artistic/Executive Director
Circus Day Foundation
www.circusday.org
Office: 314-436-7676
Cell: 314-226-3633

Entered 3/16/08

Join the Smirkus Team!

Circus Smirkus is gearing up for a blockbuster 2008 summer season. We are seeking qualified staff to fill positions in our 2008 Big Top Tour and Summer Circus Camp, as well as for the 2008-09 Smirkus Residency Program. If you are full of energy and ready to work hard, we'd loved to have you join our team of circus professionals! Visit our website, http://smirkus.org to download a 2008 job application. To go directly to the jobs page, click here: http://smirkus.org/htm/jobs.

Smirkus Camp is looking for energetic and skilled COACHES to teach basic to advanced skills in Acrobatics, Aerials, Juggling and Performance to children ages 6 to 18 from June 15th to August 16th. Camp sessions are 2 days to 2 weeks and end with campers performing their new skills to family and friends. If interested, please send your resume and job application to Megan Rose at megan@smirkus.org.

Smirkus Big Top Tour kicks off with an intensive 3-week rehearsal period on June 7th, then travels throughout New England from June 28th to August 16th after visiting 16 towns and performing 70 shows. Tour staff experiences firsthand the excitement and adventures of being part of a traditional touring youth circus. Teamwork, a good attitude, and the willingness to get things done are a must! Go to our website to see what position(s) interest you and send your resume to judy@smirkus.org.

Smirkus Residency Program is searching for CIRCUS PROFESSIONALS who want to teach circus skills to students for the 2008-09 school year. Smirkus Residencies are available to New England area schools from September through May each year for one or two week periods of time. We expect that kids will experience an introduction to the physical skills required for circus arts as well as gain a basic understanding of our philosophy: “Compete with yourself. Cooperate with others.” If you love travel, working with kids, have the ability to teach a variety of circus skills and are interested in becoming part of the Residency Artist team, please send your resume to sara@smirkus.org.
Entered 2/23/08

Coaches Needed at Future Stars Circus Day Camp
Our circus camp is located on the SUNY Purchase campus in Purchase, NY and is open from June 30th to August 22nd. Compensation will depend on the coach's level of experience. We work Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and do not have campers on the weekend. The camp is for kids age 7 to 16. I am primarily looking for coaches that can give me four weeks or eight weeks of the summer, but I am interested in all resumes. Contact: Alisan Funk at funkerella@hotmail.com
Entered 2/11/08

The Zipper Factory Theater presents...

a Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production

Bindlestiff family Cirkus's

Cavalcade of Youth

The Performers of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today!

What: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth

When: April 20, 2008 Showtime: 2 pm

Where: Zipper Factory Theater

336 West 37th Street, New York City

Admission: Advance Purchase: $7 youth / $12 adults

At the door: $10 youth / $15 adults

Info/reservations: 212-352-3101 http://www.thezipperfactory.com

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a special showcase for young variety performers, ranging from amateurs to world-class professionals. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats and a host of other moppets and mummers present a full show of vernal vaudeville. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world-class champion performers—all under the age of 21.

Now in its fifth year, Bindlestiff's Cavalcade continues to feature an amazing array of young talent. These are the future stars of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and television. Where else can you see juvenile unicyclists, tap dancers, magicians, clowns, and contortionists sharing the stage with Broadway-bound singers and classically trained musicians? Order your tickets early, the January performance was a sold out sensation.

Since its inception in January 2004, Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth (COY) program has grown markedly. In September 2006, a few of the COY participants were featured performers in the Speigeltent at the South Street Seaport. In the past year COY has had programs at Abrons Arts Center, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, and COY instructors are offering circus skills in after school programs throughout the city. This past summer, COY participated in the American Circus Youth Festival in Illinois. The 2008 Cavalcade of Youth performance season is hosted by the Zipper Factory.

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bindlestiff.org * thezipperfactory.com

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus

PO Box 1917

New York, NY 10009

1-877-BINDLES

HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

Entered 2/29/08

FLEXIBILITY PLUS! INSTITUTE of AMERICA
This is to announce the upcoming Flexibility Plus, a.k.a. Contortion Workshop instructed by PANNI SPEIRS MS LMT, Artistic Director. March 15th 2008 in Rochester, NY. This Workshop will focus on:
1. how to achieve more flexibility safely (including some Massage Therapy Techniques)
2. how the human body allows you to gain more flexibility, and
3. how to present (Choreograph) a skillful performance
Panni Speirs is a graduate of the Hungarian State Circus Academy with diplomas in Performing and Teaching Circus Arts. She travelled for several years in numerous countries with her Contortion and Roller Skating Acts. She is also a GUINNESS BOOK of RECORDS holder for NON-STOP EXERCISING (48 hours 40 minutes, 1989)
For more information and Registration Forms please e-mail to fit_2b@yahoo.com or call (585) 427-2322
Entered 2/25/08

TRAPEZE FOR SALE

My daughter studied flying trapeze under Peter Gold (who was a flyer for Ringling Brothers). He built and installed a full size single rig in our backyard in Hollis. Jessica has just graduated from college and has traded her dreams of the circus for a full time job as a social worker. the dismantled trapeze now sits in the shed. If you would be interested in purchasing it please contact me. We paid $4000 for it installed and are looking to sell it for $2500.
Kathi Lewis
198 Worcester Road
Hollis, NH 03049
603-465-2810

Aerial Circus Training and Safety Manual, by Carrie Heller, M.S.W.

This recently published book is for teachers, performers and students of the aerial arts. It contains valuable training information including safety and spotting, rigging tips, warm ups and cool downs as well as the basic foundations of a Circus Arts program. This 320 page manual contains over 1000 photos with step by step instructions as well as instructor notes and recommended first lessons. The focus of the manual is the Trapeze, Spanish Web and Rings with added samples on the Tissu, Lyra and Tighwire. It is a must have for anyone practicing the aerial arts!

To purchase a manual you may contact the publisher (National Writers Press) directly at AnitaEdits@aol.com

"This book is a safety manual with lifesaving tips on how to spot. It is a "how-to" primer covering all the basic moves and terminology. If you teach aerial work; if you perform, or exercise, on aerial circus rigging; if you are an aficionado, or historian of such activities: this book is for you."
Hovey Burgess, Master Teacher of Circus and author of Circus Techniques
Entered 4/30/05

Survey of grants to out-of-school programs:

http://www.edfunders.com/downloads/Mapping_the_field.pdf
Entered 11/2/05