Focus 1) Circus Artists: What's Normal? When Do Injuries Happen?

We finally have some research on circus artists... but what does it say?!? Does it match what you see in the studio? We have data on psychology, demographics, injury, sleep, and what is "normal" for circus. How can we use this information to know more about working with students?

Let's discuss the findings and what we know from our experiences.

Focus 2) Circus Injuries and Issues

When and how do circus artists get hurt? What can we learn from these injuries and issues?

We dive into our greatest fears and learn more about injuries. We will talk about when and how to send students to seek care, and when it is ok to have them keep training. We will talk about what you can do in the studio for injury management in both the acute and the more chronic stages of musculoskeletal issues and concussions.

Focus 3) Movement Patterns in Circus Artists

a) Lower Body Movement Patterns in Circus Artists

b) Upper Body Movement Patterns in Circus Artists

We'll use our movement observational skills to learn more about common patterns of strength, overuse, and weakness in circus artists' bodies. We will discuss how and why finding these patterns will help you to jump to the most helpful cuing for the student in front of you and help prevent overuse injuries.

Focus 4) Assessing Foundational Circus Skills

Let's talk about and break down foundational movements in circus and key landmarks or attributes to look for to improve healthy and safe performance across circus disciplines from ground acrobatics, partner work, aerial, and pole.

Focus 5) Exercises for circus longevity, strength, and pre-hab

Learn exercises to help your students have strength through their full range of motion and how these exercises relate to common circus issues.

Focus 6) Training: Warm-Up, Training, and Teaching

Let's discuss how to safely structure training over the course of a class or a year for student safety and best outcomes. We will discuss updates on stretching and warm ups to keep your students feeling great and moving fully.