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