There was a time when the circus was a traveling show with artists, monster shows, and a herd of animals both old family entertainment. In the early 20th century, however, the TV and film stole the public and therefore the performers have found other work places and activists returned monkeys, bears and lions in their natural habitats. The circus had almost disappeared.
But, for reasons too complicated to explain in the next 700-or-so words, the circus has reinvented itself and has re-emerged as what people now call contemporary circus.
There is a broad term that encompasses everything from traditional skills such as circus clown, object manipulation (juggling, among many other things) and acrobatics (trapeze and trampoline) and a range of performing arts. In the 21st century, you are more likely to see these kinds of artists in the street, at a festival or in a theater you are in a big top circus tent.
The elite in this new world of the circus are groups such as Cirque du Soleil, an international entertainment company based on all the elements of contemporary circus and recruit the best of the best in the skills and circus acrobatics to make their grandiose shows.
Slowly but surely, as the circus returned to the world, this element of transience this circus has so long possessed is evaporation. It is far from ordinary, but it is gaining popularity as a hobby and in some cases, a good work-out and the simple pleasure to learn some circus skills has attracted people of all kinds on join (not runaway with) the circus.
For balance, or "your skills equilibristic" as Jay refers to it, you could expect to start with some walking on stilts and rollabolla (a balance board) before possibly be having a go at the world walk (literally walk a big ball).
circus Intermediate students will begin working on more complex juggling and diabolo tricks and learn to juggle sticks of flowers (also known as devil sticks) and might even try their hand at spinning poi d fire or lay off staff.
Circus is physical and fun, but there are other benefits to the circus that are much less obvious. Cirque teaches self-esteem, self-discipline, creativity, teamwork and social skills, and it is multidisciplinary, which means everyone can find something they can do in the world circus coasting. There are no limits to who can benefit circus arts and social circus. For all these reasons, the circus is widely used as a tool by community workers to help them engage with marginalized and at-risk youth and communities. social circus, as it is called, is a growing movement that is already used across America, Australia, Europe, and here in Southeast Asia.
Jay Che circus uses to engage with young people in Singapore. After studying social work at the National University of Singapore and after receiving a social circus training in Cirque du Monde, the international social network circus Cirque du Soleil, Jay said he is convinced the benefits associated with circus .
"I was inspired by the stories of fellow Asia Pacific instructors and was convinced that social circus was a better tool than the conventional board."
In 2012, six years after its creation, Circus in Motion has been recognized as a "social enterprise" and is now a member of the Social Enterprise Association Singapore.
"In the school, we work with the lowest 15 percent of academic cohort. Often they do not show up at school. With the circus program in place, the school reported a higher participation rate on the day of the circus workshop. Students Teachers also viewed nonacademic inclined differently, more positively, to the circus school. "
Jay sees the circus as a way to teach perseverance, help students develop self-esteem, discipline and teamwork.
"It is amazing how many cultures still have the same idea of circus that marginalized people or those who do not fit flee to join the circus. who is always in the back of people's minds. "
this is why it works, Andrea argues, regardless of someone's experience, physical ability, age, culture, language and socio-economic status.
"The circus is a place where people can fit in ... People are eager to be a part of a community, and the circus is wonderful because it gives you that sense of community .. "
This fact is certainly not lost on Dan Roberts, the founder of the Foundation red Nose for six years, Dan has used social circus to engage with children in two poor villages - Cilincing in north Jakarta and Bintaro Lama in south Jakarta. Five days a week, the foundation staff work between the two villages, the circus education to nearly 200 children and performing arts and other courses education.
Dan, who studied theater and worked in a social circus in Chicago before jumping on a plane to Indonesia to set up the foundation, also teaches private courses in circus two international private schools Jakarta.
"Circus transcends cultural borders. It is fun and it is difficult. There are steps you need to follow if you are going to succeed, no matter your race, religion or culture. Nobody learns to juggle three balls without juggling a ball first, "Dan said.
" Circus is an all-powerful equalizer. It brings everyone to the same level. "