American Circus Educators Magazine Spring 2017 (Issue 1, Vol 9) | Page 34

national Train at the All trainings led by Carrie Heller, MSW, LCSW, RPT, founding member of AYCO, author of The Aerial Circus Trianing and Safety Manual All trainings located in Atlanta, GA Find out more at circusartsinstitute.com Email Carrie at [email protected] Current Training Offerings Circus Arts Therapy® Training: Levels 1 and 2 (summers) Interested in using the Circus Arts in your program / practice to help others? For details and to register: circusartsinstitute.com/level-one-overview Aug 16-20 Circus Arts Therapy® Training: Level 3 (independently scheduled) A residency program tailer-made for those who have taken Levels 1 and 2 and would like to have their own Circus Arts Therapy® Program. 2017 youth circus festival Aerial Teacher Trainings (multiple times a year, see website for dates) Want to be an excellent teacher of the Aerial Arts? Want to ensure that your program adheres to the highest safety standards? Seeking certification as an aerial instructor? This course is the "classroom hours" for our certification program and is recommended for all teachers who hold themselves to high standards. For details and to register: circusartsinstitute.com/teacher-certifications We are proud to be the first Teacher Training Program in America to be recognized for our excellent standards. hosted by Trenton Circus Squad in Trenton, NJ Every two years, hundreds of circus youth and circus coaches gather from all across the United States for the American Youth Circus Festival. This five-day event is comprised of over 150 workshops, two showcases, and plentiful social events and community building opportunities. This is a life changing event that will inspire students and circus educators alike. WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR? Workshops labeled for youth, adults, or youth + adults in the service of giving priority to youth in physical workshops and providing more options for adults 1/ 3/ 4/ Increased frequency of high demand workshops Membership with AYCO/ACE is required for all participants FESTIVAL FEES AND PASSES Full information about how to register, the cost of passes and how to volunteer can be found by visiting the website at americanyouthcircus.org. Early Bird Youth Pass: $350 (Until 5/11/17) Youth Pass: $450 Adult Pass: $250 2/ An expanded track of workshops for parents and educators via the adult pass 34 35