Sand Northrup - One Woman Circus

Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Homebase: Vancouver
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Kootenays
Languages: English, French
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE

Sand Northrup (One Woman Circus) is an exceptional bilingual artist and educator who brings circus arts to life for thousands of students annually. Well-known for her hilarious, interactive performances and for her skill as a physical comedian, Sand also heads up the therapeutic clown program at BC Children's hospital. Sand possesses a remarkable ability to connect with audiences of all ages and to demonstrate growth mindset in action. Her show and circus workshops are wildly popular and have been called "the best we've ever had" by numerous principals, teachers and students.

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Sand's circus workshops and residencies can be customized to meet your school's learning objectives. These include but are not limited to second language development for French immersion students, performance skills enhancement in preparation for student performances, confidence and focus building, and development of a circus unit for PE classes.

Performance(s)

A One Woman Circus and the Student Stars: Performance

School Year: 22-23
Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Offered Languages: English, French
Grade Suitability: K - 9
Duration: 50 mins. + Q&A
Capacity: 600
Tech Requirements: Access to gym or similar space 60 minutes prior
Available Formats: In Person

One Woman Circus and the Students Stars (OWCSS) is a school-tested, popular, engaging performance featuring clown and klutz Filetta Fish who is in a quandary: how can she make the magic of the circus happen when she is a solo performer? The answer sits before her as Filetta invites spectators from the audience to become the stars of her circus. OWCSS unfolds as a series of juggling, unicycling and clown routines with hands-on participation from individuals and small groups of students who interact on stage with the performer. Teachers and students agree this show is a rare offering that truly appeals to K through Grade 7. Laughter and fun abound but post-show Q and As reveal keen student interest in the importance of training and growth mindset, underscoring commitment to personal excellence and understanding what it takes to present a difficult physical skill in a comedic fashion. Middle school version also available. Available in English, French or a mix of both!

Workshop(s)

Circus Arts Workshop

School Year: 22-23
Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Offered Languages: English, French
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: 30 to 60 min
Capacity: 30
Tech Requirements: access to gymnasium 45 minutes in advance
Available Formats: In Person

School-tested, hands-on circus workshops introduce exciting, accessible skills like object balancing, variety juggling (scarves, balls, rings, diablos) and rola bola. Students love the physical challenges and enjoy concrete results. Teachers love the emphasis on mindfulness, personal effort, self regulation and incremental learning through focussed practice. These workshops are growth mindset in action! Workshops can be customized to enhance your learning objectives. Looking for fun in French? A new type of gym class? Speak to Sand about the options she offers. Maximum 5 workshops daily, 30-60 minutes each.

Circus Combo Day (workshops and performance)

School Year: 22-23
Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Offered Languages: English, French
Grade Suitability: K - 9
Duration: 1 day
Tech Requirements: Access to gym 60 minutes prior
Available Formats: In Person

In response to enthusiastic delegate requests at ArtStarts Showcases, Sand offers full day circus experiences of workshops and a performance. Combining the best of what Sand does, up to three classes try hands on circus workshops in the morning and the entire school is invited to an all ages, interactive performance of One Woman Circus and the Student Stars in the afternoon. The performance Q and A can include selected workshop participants demonstrating their new circus skills. Up to 3 x 45 minute workshops plus 45-50 minute show. All services are available in French, English or both combined.

Classroom Residency(ies)

Contact Me: (604) 873-1125, Email, Web

Circus Residency (1-10 days)

School Year: 22-23

School-tested, hands-on circus workshops introducing exciting, accessible physical skills like object balancing; variety juggling with scarves, balls, rings, diabolos; rola bola and, when time allows, stilts and unicycle. "The best hands on residency we've had," say principals, educators and enthusiastic participants alike. Students love the physical challenges and enjoy concrete results. Teachers love the emphasis on mindfulness, concentration, personal effort, self-regulation and incremental learning through focused practice. This residency is growth mindset in action! Sand customizes circus projects lengths and lesson plans based on your learning objectives and school size, offering multiple day workshops. Your whole school can have an introductory lesson or selected grades can have multiple workshops for more in-depth learning. Want to develop a circus unit for your gym classes? Looking for fun in French? Contact Sand to develop the circus residency to suit your school's needs.

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Testimonials & Reviews

The kids LOVED it. It was totally engaging, they learned lots, and I loved, loved, loved how you talked about growing your mind... Libby Hart, Principal, Vanderhoof

That was absolutely fantastic. Everybody is raving about you. Dana Brown, Principal, Surrey

You are an outstanding performer, teacher and coach and we really enjoyed working with you... We hope you come back... each year! Grade 2 Teaching Team, Jennie Elliott Elementary, Calgary, AB

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