ACCESSIBILITY
Striving for Care and and More Inclusive/Accessible Creativity Practices in Aerial Spaces
Week 1
2.30pm – 4pm – Tutor Erin Ball
Space D, central ‘mother truss’, closest to stage
This workshop will focus on care-based practices and more inclusive ways of offering movement in aerial arts. Please bring a way to take notes if that’s helpful for you, anything you need to be comfortable (ie. stim items, layers, comfort items, etc), and anything you need to move.
Access notes: The workshop will be movement-based, in English, and everything is optional. BSL interpretation provided. It is wheelchair accessible and low vision friendly. This will be a relaxed environment with a low sensory break space, stim items, ear plugs, and sunglasses. Everything is optional. For any questions or feedback, please contact Erin at kingstoncircusarts@gmail.com.
Accessibility and Disability in Circus Arts (teacher training)
Week 1
4.30pm – 6pm – Tutor Erin Ball
Space E, central ‘mother truss’, closest to main doors
This teacher training is for coaches who want to consider access in their teaching practices and understand how to break down some of the inherent ableism (and some of its intersections) in circus arts. The course culminates in a full-day workshop on Sat 10th offered to communities who have typically been excluded from circus arts (it is an optional add on to extend your practice).
Participants will expand their knowledge to strive to offer more inclusive ways of teaching through lectures, discussions, resources, and practical aerial applications.
Please bring a way to take notes if that’s helpful for you, anything you need to be comfortable (ie. stim items, layers, comfort items, etc), and anything you need to move.
Access notes: This workshop will be delivered in English with BSL interpretation. It is low vision friendly. It is wheelchair accessible and will be a relaxed environment with a low sensory break space, stim items, ear plugs, and sunglasses. Everything is optional. For any questions or feedback, please contact Erin at kingstoncircusarts@gmail.com.
NB Please note there is an additional optional class on the Sat (10.30 – 4pm) to put into practice the learning from this week led by Erin – ‘Circus Arts Workshop for Typically Excluded Communities’
Last Updated on March 10, 2024