Circus is an activity that requires the same dedication, discipline and hard work of any sport, only it stresses collaboration rather than competition. Kids set and achieve goals together, learning cooperation and camaraderie.Students transfer their newfound excitement for circus directly into theme related art, music, science, history, math and language studies.
Circus Smirkus Residencies…Re-imagined!
Looking for engaging arts enrichment and physical education programming during this unusual school year? Circus Smirkus can help! We provide interactive online learning for all ages—during the day or after school—whether your school is operating in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid model.
Our residencies include all of the equipment and circus arts instruction needed for a fun and unique experience that easily integrates with and supports your curriculum. In these programs, students learn circus skills like juggling, clowning, and plate spinning, while building life skills such as confidence, persistence, creativity, and resilience.
How does it work? Our program is flexible — we will partner with you to craft the best residency experience for your school. Here are some options:
- Try a one-day online classroom residency to add some variety to your classroom routine. Our professional residency artists can schedule several classroom visits during a week to give each student a chance to try circus.
- Get moving in our online physical education alternative. In this program, students are active and moving while working on balance, coordination, and more.
- Our popular in-school residencies are great for schools that are back to face-to-face learning—our classic residency program is perfect for many Vermont schools!
Let’s talk about how a Circus Smirkus residency can be customized to meet your school’s needs… we’d love to work with you. Contact us: josh.shack@smirkus.org or 802-533-2423 x33.
BOCES ID
2403
For
K-2, 3-5, Middle school, High school
Categories
Character Education, Theatre
Curriculum
Dance, Physical Education, Theatre
Costs
$ 1,000 One Day Residency
$ 3,000 One Week Residency
$ 5,500 Two Week Residency
$ 2,000 After School Residency
Contact for custom lengths and for Virtual options and pricing
Dates Available
Year Round
Program Theme
Circus is an activity that requires the same dedication, discipline and hard work of any sport, only it stresses collaboration rather than competition. Kids set and achieve goals together, learning cooperation and camaraderie.
Students transfer their newfound excitement for circus directly into theme related art, music, science, history, math and language studies.
Program Description
Smirkus Residencies bring our veteran circus educators into your school or after-school program to provide expert instruction in the circus arts. Students receive instruction in juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, rolla bolla, balance, plate spinning and more.
Based in a curriculum approach that is aligned with the principles of social-emotional learning, students develop powers of concentration, focus, and persistence. Our residencies are classroom-ready and can be easily integrated into a larger learning unit in the classroom.
Website
Phone
(802) 544-7443
Address
1 Circus Road, Greensboro, VT 05841
Associated Acts/Performances