Blue Troupe
Our Advanced Performance Troupe
About Blue Troupe
Blue Troupe focuses on taking students' circus skills to the next level. Troupers select and train in solo and/or duo acts in one area of specialty, while also training intensively in all areas of the FGC core circus skills.
Troupers collaborate in the creation of an artistic and expressive performance which is performed throughout the season at venues across New England and beyond. Blue Troupe performs for schools and camps who are working to start their own Youth Circus programs, and for other circus schools and studios to help them fundraise, and to share our way of working.
Open by audition (contact Jon) to teens in grades 8-12 who have already participated in the Flying Gravity Circus Green Troupe for at least one season, or have the equivalent experience (as determined by the Artistic Director).
FGC Artistic Director and Head Coach, Jonathon Roitman,
runs training and rehearsals, in collaboration with awesome coaches. Extra practice sessions may be called if needed to prepare a performance. Troupers are expected to practice
on their own or with friends during the week.
Aqua and Indigo
Information about Blue Troupe- AQUA and Blue Troupe INDIGO coming soon!
Register for Aqua or Indigo on MainStreet!
Enrollment and Schedule
Spring Season:
Aqua and Indigo
Mondays: 7:30-8:30 Optional Dance Class at Dance Works
Wednesdays: 4-6pm
Fridays: 6:30-9pm
Saturdays: 3-6pm
Start Date: 3/6
End Date: 6/3
Tuition: $540/mo
Contact FGC bookkeeper for payment plans.
Please review our Financial Policies
Enrollment Deadline: 2/24
late enrollments will incur an automatic $25 fee
Financial Aid Deadline: 2/10
Location: Circus Studio: High Mowing School Campus, Pine Hill Auditorium
Note that Blue Troupe is an advanced performance company with the expectation of year-long commitment: Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. Having a solid performance troupe increases the artistic quality of work that the Blue Troupe can attain.
Winter Season:
Mondays: 7:15-8:15/9 Optional Dance Class at Dance Works
Fridays: 6:30-9pm
Saturdays: 3-5:30pm
Start Date: 1/13
End Date: 2/4
Single Day Tuition: $200
Both Days: $400
Blue Troupe Skill Requirements
Strength: Must be able to do 4 out of 6:1 pull up, 10 push ups, 20 sit ups, 10 arch ups, 20 second hold hollow body, 20 second plank on forearms
Flexibility: Must be able to do 3 out of 7: Right leg split, Left leg split, Middle split, Bridge with straight arms and open shoulders, Standing touch toes10 seconds, Pike touch toes 10 seconds, Straddle with both elbows down 10 seconds
Acro: Must be able to do ALL:
Forward roll, Dive forward roll, Backward roll, Cartwheel, Handstand forward roll, Backbend from standing on cheese mat, Base OR fly 2-high
Juggling: Must be able to do ALL: 25 catches with 3 balls, At least 2 tricks with balls, 25 catches with 3 clubs, 10 passes in self self pass with clubs
Other Masteries: Must be able to do 3 out of 4:
Tightwire master, Rolla Bola master, Globe master, Diabolo master
Other: Must be able to do ALL:
Unicycle master, Be able to perform a one minute solo act in the discipline of your choice, balance either a stick on forehead for 10 seconds, Climb up and down fabric, Star drop on fabric, Up to sitting and standing on trapeze, Gazelle catchers lock, birds nest and angel on trapeze, Back tuck on Trampoline
-Have the desire to improve your skills and be good at Circus Arts.
-Be able to work independently in a focused atmosphere.
-Be able to teach basic skills in several circus disciplines in an inspiring manner.
-Have prior experience in a circus class or summer camp, or an equivalent movement activity.
-Possessing the primary attributes of an FGC Trouper:
- the drive and will to learn new skills,
-the ability to work well with others
-the love for learning, performing, and teaching circus arts.
