ACCESSIBILITY

Accessibility and Disability in Circus Arts (Teacher Training)

Week 1
4.30pm – 7:00pm – Tutor Erin Ball
Space E, central ‘mother truss’, closest to main doors

Please note that this class will run for a total of 150 mins on Mon/Tues and Thurs/Fri only in response to Erin’s access needs. You would be welcome to attend Magalie’s stretch/massage class on Wednesdays instead from 16.15 – 17.45 and show your body a bit of mid-week love.

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 as necessary *. It is low vision friendly. It is wheelchair accessible and will be a relaxed environment with a low sensory break space available. Everything is optional. For any questions or feedback, please contact Erin at kingstoncircusarts@gmail.com.

It is strongly advised that you sign up for the optional class on the Sat (10.30 – 2:30pm) to put into practice the learning from this week led by Erin – ‘Circus Arts Workshop for Typically Excluded Communities’, and you’d be finished in time to sign up for Magalie’s 2.45 – 4-45 stretch/massage class.

*Anyone requiring BSL interpretation must let Lindsey know before July 5th in order to confirm with the interpreters – info@gravity-levity.net

A message from Erin and Maxime:

We wear masks as a way to protect ourselves and most importantly, to protect the Disability community and vulnerable folks. Wearing a mask shares a message that the Disability community is valued, that safety is prioritised, and that Disabled people should not be expected to stay in isolation just because they are Disabled.

Multiple marginalised communities and marginalised communities in general are also affected at a disproportionate rate.

We understand this is not a common practice in most places in the world at the moment, however it is important to us to pass along this information.

Maxime and I will wear a face mask during our discussions and we will bring a box of disposable masks that will be available for anyone who would like to wear one. During movement sessions, if there are demonstrations by us, we will have a conversation as a group to determine if everyone is comfortable with unmasking on the spot (distanced). Masking is optional and encouraged, you are welcome to do what makes sense for you with this information.

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