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Techniques of Teaching Youth Circus

11-13 March 2011
Timetable – 3 full days
Christ Church School Hall / Circus Central
Argyle Street, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
(Nearest Metro – Manors)
Entrance via Christ Church Hall

Summary of Workshop and structure of sessions

Looking at practical techniques for introducing skills and management issues surrounding the safe and successful delivery of youth circus sessions.

Suitable for professional performers wishing to start teaching or leading youth circus classes and clubs. For those already involved with facilitating youth circus and interested in progressing the skills level of youth circus clubs and for those who want to become circus facilitators from other areas of the performing arts.

Further detailed information will be available soon.

Price: 90 euros.
Places are limited – Applications should be completed and submitted to helen@letscircus.com before the 15 February 2011. Successful applicants will be notified by the 25th February 2011.

Booking: helen@letscircus.com +441912462836

Download the Workshop Application Form

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