| Program Model | In Class |
| Artistic Discipline | Theatre |
| Grades | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | 3 |
| Program Requirements | None. |
| Instruction Language(s) | |
| Availability Notes | Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year! |
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About the Artist
Albert, a YA Artist of the Year, enthusiastically shares in his art with others. He clowns in circuses, internationally, founded a theater, is an inspiring teacher, and a chemical engineer from Notre Dame.
Teaching Philosophy
Albert's passion is helping students discover and explore the role of art and science in their lives. Students develop confidence and respect for self, others, art, and science. They become artists for life.
Testimonial
"A master of his art form...great rapport with the students."
--Teacher, Parkrose
Program Description
Students use circus and clown skills to explore the abstract concepts of gravity, force, motion, inertia and balance in this fun-filled residency led by Albert Alter, former chemical engineer and Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus clown. They learn to juggle and balance objects, coming to scientifically understand why some are easier to balance than others, and also learn how circus performers use science to create "enhanced performance value moves" that make a routine spectacular! The program was developed through the John F. Kennedy Center's Seminar on arts-integrated residencies.
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Keywords
improvisation, physical theatre, theater, theatre, physics, circus, science, kinesthetic, movement, clown, clowning, balance, inertia, gyroschopic stability, air resistance
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