AYCOgram - August, 2008
In this issue:
1. AYCO's 2008 Educators Conference, Oct 10-12 Boulder, CO
2. Cirque du Soleil supports 2008 AYCO Educators Conference!
3. LAST CHANCE for Hotel Reservations for Boulder
4. AYCO welcomes Jesse Alford
5. Internships available
6. AYCO online forums
7. Spotlight on Members - Cavalcade of Youth, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
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AYCO's 2008 Educators Conference
RAISING THE BAR
October 10 - 12, 2008
Boulder Circus Center
Boulder, Colorado
MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Don't miss this important conference! The program is full of workshops by top presenters covering a wide range of topics from coaching techniques and safe rigging practices to fund-raising and board development.
Workshops include:
Acro Technique and Spotting - Chuck Johnson
Injury Prevention - Panni Spears
Your Funny Bone - Nancy Gold
Dealing with Feelings - Aileen Moffitt
Visual Arts and Circus - Alessandra Ogren and Rebekah Tarin
Social Circus in Germany - Romy Backofen
Aerial Skills Progression - Cathy Gauch
Burn-out Prevention and Self Care - Amy Lee Wilson
Movement Composition and Choreography - Diana Y Greiner
Circus Programs in Schools - Cathy Gauch and Angel Vigil
Grant Writing - Kathy Kucsan
Using the Logic Model for Program Evaluation - Richard Turbiak
Capital Campaigns & Endowment Funds: How to insure your programs future - Jim Shirley
Community Collaborations - Lt. Keith Muncy & Patty Campbell
Peace Through Pyramids: The Story of an International Youth Circus Collaboration - Jessica Hentoff
Teaching Juggling and Other Object Manipulation - Karen Quest
Working with Youth at Risk - Nancy Smith
CircEsteem Programming Success - Paul Miller, Maribeth Joy, Donald Keme, Sam Sake
See full descriptions
Panel Discussions include:
Festival ’09 Discussion Community Meeting
Teaching Outside Culture
Social Circus, AYCO Activities Report and Discussion
We are also going to offer CPR/ First Aid certification and re-certification workshops:
CPR and First Aid (first time Certification)
A 5 hour workshop
$65, includes handbook
CPR and First Aid (Re-Certification)
2 - 3 hours
$45, no materials included
DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT CONFERENCE: October 10 - 12, 2008!
Questions? david@americanyouthcircus.org
MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
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Cirque du Soleil supports 2008 AYCO Educators Conference!
AYCO publicly extends its gratitude and appreciation to
Cirque du Soleil for their $2500.00 donation in support of this fall's AYCO Conference.
Cirque du Soleil has been a dedicated, annual supporter since AYCO's beginnings in 1999, helping us in our mission to "promote the participation of youth in circus arts."
AYCO would also like to acknowledge and thank all of the individuals who have given
personal cash donations, time, and energy towards this fall's conference.
You know who you are!!! Thank-you!!!
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LAST CHANCE for Hotel Reservations for Boulder
To all who intend to attend this October's Conference:
AYCO has a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn Express in Boulder, just 2 miles from the Boulder Circus Center, our conference location. You have until September 10th to receive the group rate, so act fast!!
To make your reservations, click HERE!
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AYCO welcomes Jesse Alford, summer/fall intern!!
We are very pleased to welcome Jesse Alford to AYCO as an intern while he takes a semester off from Washington State. Many know him as the unicyclist who has performed both last summer in Normal and at the 2005 Festival in San Francisco as a part of the Redlands Great Y Circus. Jesse started training and performing with the Great Y Circus in 1995.
He is working with AYCO, participating in our monthly board phone conferences, assisting with workshop planning and overall logistics for our Boulder Conference, all while getting a glimpse of the ins and outs of the organization. In January, Jesse will return to Washington State where he will continue his studies as a theater major. We are very lucky to have his experience, insight, and passion for circus.
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Internships Available
Are you or is someone involved in your program interested in gaining experience in event production, youth circus, education, or non-profit management? The American Youth Circus Organization is offering one to two internships for college aged students beginning in January 2009. Internships can be designed to work with personal schedules and areas of interest. Time length: minimum 3 month commitment.
If you are interested, please contact David Hunt: david@americanyouthcircus.org
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AYCO Online Forums
Drive by the AYCO website and check out our latest addition...online forums. There is a forum for everything: youth artists, teachers, EdCon, ride sharing for EdCOn, Help Wanted, Help Offered, For Sale.
Connect with your peers...sound off your opinions...let the world see your beautiful writing!
Click here for online forums.
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Spotlight on Members ---
Cavalcade of Youth - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
What: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth
When: Sunday, September 28, 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.
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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