Sunday, August 9, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Sunday

It was back to business as usual today.


The Road Show took a break from rehearsal to enjoy a water spitting class.


Campers continued to work on more and more advanced skills in Aerials class.


Some campers worked on the tight wire.


Others worked on their juggling.


Trapeze was a popular choice in Aerials class.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Saturday

Today the whole camp headed up to Derby Line, VT for Derby Community Day!


The Road Show had three performances over the course of the day.


While the campers weren't watching the Road Show they were enjoying the numerous tag sales.


Today's shows were the Road Show's first in front of a non-Smirkus audience.


Everyone had a fantastic day out in the sun!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Day Five

Friday was another fabulous day at Smirkus camp.


Campers practiced their unicycling out in the sun.


Others worked on club passing.


Some worked on diabolo.


Straps were a popular choice in Aerials class.


In the evening the Road Show had their dress rehearsal in front of the whole camp!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Day Four

Thursday was yet another fantastic day of circus.


Campers worked on getting in to character in Performance class.


In Juggling class campers worked on clubs and club passing.


In Aerials class campers worked on trapeze.


The Road Show added more and more elements to their show - including costumes.


By the end of the day the Road Show was able to do a full run through of their show!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Day Three

Today was another great day of circus for the Intermediate and Advanced campers.



Campers continued to work on two-highs in Acrobatics class.


In Aerials class campers worked on hammock.


The Road Show continued to work on putting together their show.


Wire was a popular choice during afternoon tent time.


The Road Show spent some time getting in to character.


In the evening we held a camper (non-circus) talent show!


After the talent show we had a camp fire!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Day Two

Today was the second day of circus for the Intermediate and Advanced Campers!


Campers enjoyed "funny tramp" in Acrobatics class.


Partner Acrobatics was a popular afternoon class.


Some worked on the rolling globe.


In Juggling class campers worked on stealing and partner juggling.


In Performance class the campers worked on portraying characters.


In Acrobatics class campers also worked on two-highs.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Intermediate / Advanced - Day One!

Today was the first day of circus for the Intermediate and Advanced campers!


There was a whole lot of silliness in Performance class.


Campers worked on two-highs in Acrobatics class.


Water spitting was a popular afternoon choice.


Some of the campers went for a walk - on stilts!


In Aerials class the campers worked on the fabric.