Green Troupe
Our Entry Level Performance Troupe!
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About Green Troupe
Green Troupe focuses on building a strong and broad foundation in the FGC core circus skills. Troupers also work on developing stage presence, and create a full show, which is performed throughout the season at local venues.
Open by audition (contact Jon) to teens in grades 5-10 who have previous circus experience, or experience in an equivalent movement activity (dance, gymnastics, martial arts, etc.)
FGC Green Troupe Director and Head Coach, Jonathon Roitman, runs training and rehearsals, in collaboration with other 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.
Skill Requirements
Skills needed for acceptance into Green Troupe include:
- Juggling 3 balls fluidly
- Doing a forward roll and a cartwheel
- Performing a one minute solo act in the discipline of your choice
Qualities of a Green Trouper include:
- Motivation to improve your skills and be good at circus arts.
- The ability to work independently in a focused atmosphere.
- Prior experience in a circus class, summer camp, or an equivalent movement activity (e.g. dance, gymnastics, martial arts).
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- The ability to work well with others.
- Interest in performing – and teaching – circus arts.
Enrollment and Schedule
Winter Season
Fridays: 3:30-6pm
Saturdays 12-2:30pm
Start Date: 1/13
End Date: 2/4
Single Day Tuition: $200
Both Days: $400
Reach out to the FGC bookkeeper for payment plan options
Please review our Financial Policies
Enrollment Deadline: 12/1
Financial Aid Deadline: 12/1
Fall Season:
NEW 2 or 3 day options!
Fridays are required for all troupers. For two day option choose a second day (Tuesdays or Saturdays). For the third day option, all three days are included.
Required:
Fridays: 3:30-6pm
2-Day Options:
Tuesdays: 3:30-6pm /OR/
Saturdays* 12-2:30pm
Third Day Option:
Tuesdays: 3:30-6pm and
Fridays: 3:30-6pm and
Saturdays* 12-2:30pm
Start Date: 9/13
End Date: 12/10
No class 11/21-11/26
Fall Tuition: Two day option $1310
Fall Tuition: Third day option $1610
Saturday Performance Fee for Tuesday/Friday Troupers: $95 (includes all performances in the season.)
Reach out to the FGC bookkeeper for payment plan options
Please review our Financial Policies
Enrollment Deadline: 9/1
Financial Aid Deadline: 8/12
*Most of FGC’s bookings occur on weekends, and we expect that most show opportunities will occur on Saturdays. Troupers who are enrolled in the Saturday option will perform by default in Saturday gigs (e.g. Pumpkin Festival, Children and the Arts, etc.). Troupers electing the Tuesday/Friday option will have excellent training time in lieu of performance opportunities. Troupers wanting to perform on some Saturdays, but not all, should enroll in any option that includes Saturdays and inform us of any conflicting dates as they arise.
