Skills and Circus Arts

 

 

The specific skills taught in Gymstars Class depend on the experience of our coaching staff and the students' individual abilities:

Acrobatics: Tumbling (forward, side, and back), Partner acrobatics, Mini-tramp, Pyramids, Partner Balance, Beams

Juggling: Rings, balls, and club juggling; Diablo, Devil sticks, Cigar boxes, scarves

Balance: Rolling Globe, Rolla bolla, Unicycle,  Stilt walking, balance beams, object balancing: plate spinning (plastic plates), feather balance

Performance: Clown, Dance, Improvisation, Gag creation, Skit writing, Slapstick, Mime, Musical incorporation, Musical Theatre

Live Accompaniment with Dance: Campers learn both dance routines AND instruments (drums, horns, bells, ect) to accompany other dancers.

Other Skills: Hoola-hoops, Jump rope, Bubbles, Pie making (pie-in-the-face), Balloon animals, Set/costume preparation, break-dancing, Mask Work, improv games, percussion instruments

Warmups & Strengthening: Ability/Age-appropriate cardiovascular, anaerobic, and flexibility-training exercises.