Core Circus Skills at FGC
Circus Disciplines Taught in FGC Programs
FGC Basics: (Regularly studied, importance to circus arts proficiency emphasized)
Flexibility
Strength
Dance
Stage Presence
FGC Core Disciplines: (Regularly studied and performed by all Troupers, mastery emphasized)
Tumbling (someday trampoline as well)
Ball Juggling and Club Passing
Handstands
Unicycling
FGC Secondary Disciplines (Occasionally studied and performed by some Troupers, basic proficiency emphasized)
Tightwire
Rolling Globe
Diabolo
Club Twirling
Stick Balancing (Peacock feather balancing as a drill)
Trapeze
Rope/Fabric
FGC Group Disciplines: (Worked on and performed as a group)
Pyramids
Roman Ladders
Jumprope
Group Bicycle (need to buy)
FGC Optional Specialty Disciplines: (Equipment available, introductions given as time allows, possibility for solo coaching and practice time as interest grows. Basic coaching available, expert coaching may not be available in a given area, but troupers can self train under coach supervision, and workshops with experts can be arranged as the need arises.)
Clown
Mime
Magic
Rolla Bolla
Stilts
Hula Hoop
Poi
Contact Juggling
Ring Juggling
Trick Sticks
Cigar Boxes
Partner Acrobatics/Hand to hand/Banquine
Cyr Wheel
Contortion