2015-16 Tour Dates

Bring Flow Circus to your school or library this year for engaging staff development, educational performances, or hands-on tween/teen workshops. Visit FlowCircus.com to learn more about available programs.

We currently have the following tours already scheduled for upcoming school year. There are still openings left for each of these. If you don't see your region or your preferred dates mentioned, contact dawn@flowcircus.com to see if a tour can be arranged. We will try to keep these dates updated as tours get added.

Flow Circus Conference Services

Fun. Engaging and inspirational. They gave each participant something they could take with them  that day. Our attendees left refreshed and smiling.

ACA Heart of the South Conference

Learn more about how our Keynote Presentations, Break Out Sessions, and Invigoration Stations can add a playful energy that motivates attendees to learn, grow, and connect. Contact dawn@flowcircus.com to schedule a phone call.

New Skill Toy Loaner Kit Available for 2012

Last spring, Flow Circus offered a Skill Toy Kit Giveaway to interested libraries looking for innovative tween/teen programming. We were amazed by the over 300 entries! We wish we could have given away kits to more people. As a result, we have decided to create a Skill Toy Kit Loaner Program for public and school libraries for 2012.

• Twelve libraries in the continental US will be selected to host the Skill Toy Kit for 1 month each.


• The only cost to host libraries will be shipping the kit to the next location on the last day of the month (approximate cost $20-50).


• Interested libraries should complete this form by December 2nd.


• The sites selected to host the loaner kit will be contacted by December 9th.

The Skill Toy Kit includes 20 skill toys, instructional materials, and a program guide to help you run skill toy sessions at your library. For more information about the Skill Toy Kit and its contents, visit www.FlowCircus.com/teenkits or contact Dawn@FlowCircus.com.

2011-12 Tours Scheduled

Flow Circus will be on the move again this school year. We currently have the following tours planned for the 2011-12 school year and still have openings available. Book during one of these tours and we will waive all travel costs.

Bring Read Yourself Silly performances to your school or library to get kids excited about reading and learning new skills. Schedule a Skill Toys for Around the World workshop to engage tweens/teens in active learning. Or incorporate memorable team building workshops into your next staff training day. To learn about all of these options and more, visit FlowCircus.com

Fall 2011Tour Schedule:

October 3-7: Northeast Tour (PA, NJ, NY)

October 26-November 2: Northeast Tour (PA, NJ, NY, CT)

November 3-4: Northern Virginia/Maryland

Winter/Spring 2012 Tours:

February 22-29: Northeast Tour (PA, NJ, NY, CT)

March 13-15: Northern Virginia/Maryland

March 19-20: Pittsburgh, PA

April 11-20: Northeast Tour (PA, NJ, NY, CT)

We are continually adding new tours to this schedule so feel free to contact us about setting up a tour in your area. To book a Flow Circus performance/workshop or schedule a tour in your region, contact Dawn at dawn@flowcircus.com or (919) 604-3462.

Winners Announced for the 2011 Library Giveaway

On March 1st, we announced that we would be giving away a Flow Circus Skill Toy Kit to one lucky public or school library. The kit includes a total of 20 skill toys, instructional materials, and a program guide to help organizations start and maintain a skill toy club.

The response was amazing! Over 300 libraries from 39 states entered. In addition to public libraries, librarians from elementary, middle, and high schools also submitted entries. Thank you to everyone that helped spread the word about the giveaway to your colleagues. We decided to add 2 runner-up prizes to share the fun of skill toys with a few more libraries. The runners-up will each receive a Japanese Kendama for their library.

Now without further ado (drum roll please)......we are please to announce the following winners:

Grand Prize: Peggy Grabble, Pasquotank-Camden Library (Elizabeth City, NC)

Runner-Up: Kristine Odahowski, Gadsden County Public Library System (Quincy, FL)

Runner-Up: Cathy Gilmore, Upper Moreland Free Public Library (Willow Grove, PA)

Below is a video of the drawing for those of you that want to experience the excitement!

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More information about the Skill Toy Kit can be found on the FlowCircus.com/skill toys. Thanks again for entering the contest. Check back for future giveaways.

Tour Dates: 2010-2011

Flow Circus will travel! We currently have the following tours planned for the 2010-11 school year and still have openings available. Book during one of these tours and we will waive your travel costs. We are continually adding new tours to this schedule so feel free to contact us about setting up a tour in your area.

For more information about Flow Circus school and library performances, teen workshops, and staff trainings, visit www.FlowCircus.com

December 28-31: Northern Virginia & Pennsylvania

February 18- 25: Northeast Tour (CT, NY, NJ, PA)

March 9-11: South Carolina Tour

April 19-25: Northeast Tour (CT, NY, NJ, PA)

Feel free to contact Dawn at dawn@flowcircus.com if you would like more information.

Flow Circus July Update

July 2009

 

Greetings from Paul

Flow Circus Featured in Creativity Counts at ALA Conference

New Teen Workshops for Libraries

21 New Variety Artists Cultivated!

Fall School & Library Tour Schedule Set

 

 

 

Halfway through the summer and Dawn and I are having more fun than ever. One of the highlights has been working with groups of tweens and teen developing circus skills through workshops, camps, and Skill Toy Programs. Last week we ran 2 camps at Cary Academy here in North Carolina. We enjoy having the opportunity to watch the campers transform throughout the week - a shy child becomes more comfortable in front of peers and an awkward, clumsy child becomes more sure-footed and confident. We love when a parent comments that his or her child comes home each day excited to share the new skills learned in camp.  

 

We are not surprised when we see teens and tweens skipping to our programs.  We do it too.

  

Playfully yours,

Paul

Be Creative@Your Library - North Carolina Tour

Flow Circus visited libraries in Durham, Rowan, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Lincoln, and Rutherford Counties in the last 2 weeks to encourage families to Be Creative this summer!!

Paul has introduced new routines, but his silly antics are still amusing audiences of all ages. If you had a chance to see one of his shows in NC - let us know what you thought.

To see more pictures, visit our photo gallery.

Balloon & Juggling Workshops at High Point Library

 

Flow Circus taught 2 workshops to families at High Point Library this weekend. We started the morning with Twisted Fun where everyone learned basic balloon twisting. After mastering the balloon dog, the group showed their creativity & individual style with colorful balloon hats!

The second workshop Juggle Me This provided the participants of all ages with steps for learning how to juggle. It was fun to watch parents and children learning together and to hear the joy in people's voices as they improved! Paul will be back to perform at High Point Library this summer, so keep practicing so you can show us your skills when we return!!

Click here to see photos from the balloon twisting workshop.

Catch the Reading Bug Summer Tour Begins in Alabama

The first of 3 out of state tours began today with 2 shows in Chambers County Alabama. Both shows were well attended and jam packed with spectical, laughs, and audience participation. We also debuted our newest routine, 8 spinning plates!

If you attended a show and would like to comment, please do so. We would love to hear what you thought of the performance!