Learn Circus Arts in Nanaimo
Juggling, poi, diabolo, hula-hoops, spinning plates and more!
Why Circus Arts?
Circus Arts cover a vast range of skills. I focus mainly on manipulation: juggling, poi and hula-hoop. Beyond the physical benefits, learning a new skill helps keep the mind active and strengthens neurological pathways, thus reducing the risk of dementia. It focuses the mind in a meditative state, fosters inner peace, increases self-esteem and cultivates persistence. It also lessens some symptoms of repetitive strain injury and balances bilateral motor skills. Like all performance arts, circus arts let you release your creativity. Be sure to check out this blog post: Playtime! Why Circus Arts Are Appropriate for Everyone
After-school Circus Arts for elementary schools
In association with Pacific Sport
Circus teaches partnership. Through connection and trust, we can create wonderful things together. Circus emphasizes cooperation over competition. Circus arts are non-competitive and require collaboration, trust, and support from each other. When every individual shines, we experience a true community.
Poi
“Poi” is the Maori word for ball on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. Poi can take many shapes and forms, from LED lit, Glow, Fabric, Sock and Fire, and more. Poi enhances dance and rhythm. It can also strengthen the wrist, arms and shoulders, and improve flexibility.
Poi
“Poi” is the Maori word for ball on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. Poi can take many shapes and forms, from LED lit, Glow, Fabric, Sock and Fire, and more. Poi enhances dance and rhythm. It can also strengthen the wrist, arms and shoulders, and improve flexibility.
Poi
“Poi” is the Maori word for ball on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. Poi can take many shapes and forms, from LED lit, Glow, Fabric, Sock and Fire, and more. Poi enhances dance and rhythm. It can also strengthen the wrist, arms and shoulders, and improve flexibility.
Juggling
Juggling is fun. You get to play and exercise at the same time. It can improve eye-hand coordination, reflexes, and self-confidence. Studies show that people who learn to juggle increase their grey matter! Anyone can learn to juggle. Some people will find they can juggle with a couple of hours of practice. Others might need a little more time, but practice and persistence is the key to learning any new skill. We juggle with different tools: balls, clubs, knives, and rings.
Hula Hoop
Hooping exercises more than 30 core muscles, improves balance, flexibility, dexterity and coordination, and tones and reshapes the abdomen, buttocks and legs. It’s a low-impact exercise appropriate for people of all ages.
Hula Hoop
Hooping exercises more than 30 core muscles, improves balance, flexibility, dexterity and coordination, and tones and reshapes the abdomen, buttocks and legs. It’s a low impact exercise appropriate for people of all ages.
Interested in becoming a Circus Arts Leader?
Gain confidence in your ability to juggle with scarves, balls, clubs, hula hoop, spin poi, diabolo, spinning plates and so much more. Fill your toolbox with lots of games and ideas for creating a successful, fun Circus Arts Program. Discover the best source of equipment and how to build your own. Take away weekly class plans that you can adapt to different age groups.