From the balance of a peacock feather on his nose, to the rainbow skywriter, to the spectacular and nearly disastrous high-wire walk, Flyin' Bob takes your students on a one hour search for balance.
Through juggling, clowning, unicycling, acrobatics, wire walking, audience participation, comedy, and character, BE THE CIRCUS stresses the importance of physical activity, concentration, peer support, community, and the value of failure as well as success.
Students learn the rewards and consequences of taking risks and taking responsibility for their own actions.
BE THE CIRCUS has mesmerized elementary, junior, and senior school students across the country.
When was the last time a show in your school made a kindergartener (is that a word?) and a too-cool senior laugh at the same time?
Flyin' Bob fully connects with his audience (probably since he never really grew up himself).
BE THE CIRCUS recharges your students and imbues them with the energy of future possibilities.(translation: the show makes them totally hyper and then Flyin' Bob sends them back to class...)
A 5-minute question and answer session follows the performance.
The show sets up easily in your school gymnasium.
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Julie McGowan
retired teacher (Prince George, BC) - Feb 2013
Each time we would have guest performers I kept my fingers crossed that the children would have good audience reactions appropriate to the show, that the entertainers would keep the show moving, that all would be smooth, but also would meet the almost impossible demands of over 170 children ages 5 to 13!
You did it at Van Bien Elementary School.
Your dialogue was clear, a good volume, concise, and met their abilities to be focussed and to comprehend.
You show great empathy and respect for the volunteers.
They finish with dignity, not embarrassment.
You in fact boost their confidence and self worth, both inner and related to peers.
I was impressed. My grandchildren giggled, gasped, squealed, held their breaths, anticipated, were charmed, and had respect for your talents.
All hail your age and fitness, your personality, your drive to learn, your ability to choose and put together a successful show, your flexibility, and your dedication to children.
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