We are excited to announce a dazzling array of workshops to keep the kids entertained and develop their circus talents. Children's workshops will be running in the Jugglepoitoy Zone throughout the festival and aim to provide a safe supportive environment for kids to have fun and learn new skills. This year we offer workshops suitable for children in Poi, Juggling, Unicycle, Acrobalance and Hoop. Just brings the kids along and have some fun!


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Belly DancJam for kids - Lisa Maia Ambrose

lisa kidz belly dancingA heap of fun learning fun belly dance moves, wearing sparkly hips scarves to feel like goddesses, and gods

Boys and girls are all welcome

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 04:24

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Dazee Blazee - Story Fairy - Storytelling - Margaret Kwok

margaret-kidsCome on a magical journey into the land of story with Dazee Blazee the Story Fairy. Specially designed interactive sessions for ages 3 to 300 using music, songs, movement, rhyme, dance and puppetry with a special emphasis on nature stories.
For kids 3 + , under 5 year olds with an adult please.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 11:03

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Drum, Dance, Sing, Storytelling - Jimi Dale, Teumu, Monica

jimmy drumming kidzA drum, dance, singing and storytelling workshop for kids. Some instruments provided

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 04:17

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Folk stories from around the world - You’n the Storyteller - Ewan Kingston

ewan-folk-storiesPeople everywhere use stories to try to understand their world. Stories make us laugh and cry. They teach us and guide us. Folk Stories From Around the World is a presentation of stories of animals, humans and gods. Hear about the trickster Anansi the spider and the hero Finn. Some will be funny, some moving..

Last Updated on Sunday, 06 January 2013 09:47

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Maori Legends Story Telling - Matiu Te Huki

matiu maori legendsI will tell several Maori myths and invite participants to act out the stories to help them be remembered and passed down forever.

Adults welcome.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:09

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PICTON PUPPET THEATRE - BRUCE ANDERSON

Mavis  Mr MonkeyLook out for Mr Monkey from Picton Puppet Theatre.  He's going to be wandering around and making lots of new friends.Have you ever wanted to learn to use a nine-string marionette?  Come and have a go with a Dramatrix marionette or rob puppet.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 07:52

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Puppet Show ‘The Lost Egg’ – Meret Weiss and Kim Oekiker

puppet showWhen Rabbit finds a very unusual egg on the beach he goes on a big journey to find out who it belongs to. On the way he meets all sorts of funny characters, including some odd drifters and a fairy, who points him in the right direction.
With handcrafted driftwood puppets.

Suitable for 3 to 6 years old with parents.

Last Updated on Friday, 18 January 2013 09:38

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Yoga for Kidz - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Yoga4KidzGet kids in touch with their bodies, hearts and minds in this fun-filled session designed especially for the under-15s. Channel energy and emotions in a light-hearted journey of imagination, games and relaxation that will leave kids feeling nourished and charged.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 07:56

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Yoga for Youth - Lauren Scruton

lauren-kids-yogaKids Classes  are a true adventure in yoga!!! Parents can expect a time for their kids to move, laugh, relax, and get creative! Based around a storyline, kids will move to create various shapes and gestures with their bodies (often formal yoga postures (and sometimes not!). The benefits of this 45-minute class include..

Last Updated on Sunday, 06 January 2013 09:57

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Belly DancJam for kids - Lisa Maia Ambrose

Category: Kidz

Belly DancJam for kids - Lisa Maia Ambrose

A heap of fun learning fun belly dance moves, wearing sparkly hips scarves to feel like goddesses, and go...

"Play here and now"- Nigel Gavin

Category: Arts & Culture

"Play here and now"- Nigel Gavin

“Improvising is a skill that brings one’s attention to the present moment.” Some of the best fun we can h...

Family shiatsu - Vanessa Mack

Category: Health

Family shiatsu - Vanessa Mack

Shiatsu helps to release stuck or stagnant ki/chi/prana (our life force) by applying pressure to the meri...

Irish bouzouki - Jon Sanders

Category: Soundz

Irish bouzouki - Jon Sanders

This workshop is an introduction to accompaniment and tune playing on this instrument demonstrating some ...

Djembe = symbol of joy - Miro Klima

Category: Soundz

Djembe = symbol of joy - Miro Klima

The intense level of joy, which can be experienced from playing the djembe can be of the same intensity, ...

Homeschooling - Julie Donaldson

Category: Think

Homeschooling - Julie Donaldson

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Are you currently homeschooling? In this session, we will discuss t...

Ecstatic Presence – Biodanza! - Diane Sparks

Category: Move

Ecstatic Presence – Biodanza! - Diane Sparks

This is a powerful yet gentle and fun, South American therapeutic movement system. An individually...

Dazee Blazee - Story Fairy - Storytelling - Margaret Kwok

Category: Kidz

Dazee Blazee - Story Fairy - Storytelling - Margaret  Kwok

Come on a magical journey into the land of story with Dazee Blazee the Story Fairy. Specially designed in...

Yoga for Youth - Lauren Scruton

Category: Kidz

Yoga for Youth - Lauren Scruton

Kids Classes  are a true adventure in yoga!!! Parents can expect a time for their kids to move, laug...

Wilow & Kayden

Category: Circus

Wilow & Kayden

Willow and Kaden are a teaching pair from the United States, arriving to spread the love and depth of poi...

Puppet Show ‘The Lost Egg’ – Meret Weiss and Kim Oekiker

Category: Kidz

Puppet Show ‘The Lost Egg’ – Meret Weiss and Kim Oekiker

When Rabbit finds a very unusual egg on the beach he goes on a big journey to find out who it belongs to....

Rohana Weaver

Category: Circus

Rohana Weaver

Rohana is a talented choregrapher and artist who has been performing and teaching workshops in NZ an...

Why Qi Gong? - Ana Raunigg

Category: Move

Why Qi Gong? - Ana Raunigg

Session 1 addresses the purpose of qi gong practice, the strengths and differences of Zhineng Qi Gong pra...

The Ladino songs of medieval Judeo Spain with Carolina Moon …

Category: Arts & Culture

The Ladino songs of medieval Judeo Spain with Carolina Moon and Nigel Gavin

Nigel and Carolina will talk about the history of this beautiful repertoire and how they work together, p...

Mayan Dreamspell - Vasumi

Category: Think

Mayan Dreamspell - Vasumi

1-Intro to the 13:20 Harmonic Matrix of the Mayan Dreamspell - VasumiThis workshop will cover the basis o...

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