2024 EdCon

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2024 EdCon

Welcome to EdCon 2024! We’re excited to see you in Dallas!

8:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

EdCon 101 (Orientation) + The Future is Circus Panel AERIAL LARGE

10:00am CDT

(Micro)aggressions in movement spaces AERIAL SMALL Directors In Motion MOVEMENT ROOM Mental Well-being as Teaching Artists: How self-care cultivates classroom-care POLE ROOM Knots AERIAL LARGE

11:15am CDT

Teaching with Intention: Introducing and Applying Educational Pedagogy to the Circus School AERIAL SMALL Circus sans circus school - a community discussion for educators who work outside of a circus school environment POLE ROOM From Skills to Stardom: Preparing Circus Students for Professional Success AERIAL LARGE Teaching Aerial to Kids (ages 9-12) MOVEMENT ROOM

12:15pm CDT

New and Future Educators Meetup (Lunch) Social Circus Meetup (Lunch)

1:30pm CDT

PANEL: Beyond Buzz Words AERIAL LARGE

2:45pm CDT

Balancing Acts: Admin Task Organization for Circus Producers POLE ROOM Cutting Corners: muscular shortcuts, illusions, compensations, oh my! AERIAL LARGE Creating Narrative Circus Shows for Student Performers MOVEMENT ROOM An Introduction to Adaptive Ground Methodology and Adaptive Partner Scarf Juggling Skill Progression AERIAL SMALL

4:00pm CDT

Trapeze Pathways, For Coaches of Intermediate Recreational Students AERIAL LARGE Grant Writing for Practicing Circus Artists and Arts Organizations POLE ROOM Juggle Jam AERIAL SMALL

7:00pm CDT

Reg Bolton Pub Crawl (Off-site)

8:45am CDT

CircusYoga - the Human Art of Play AERIAL LARGE Strategies to Foster Growth and Enthusiasm in Recreational and Social Circus Settings MOVEMENT ROOM Cirque du Improv AERIAL SMALL

10:00am CDT

Exploring Insurance for Circus Businesses POLE ROOM Tightrope for Beginners AERIAL LARGE Injury-Proof Your Students: Modern Strategies for Diverse Athletic Populations MOVEMENT ROOM "Little Flyers": Games, Strategies, and Ideas For Teaching The Littlest Aerialists AERIAL SMALL

11:15am CDT

Nothing About Us Without Us: An Introduction to Autism, ADHD, and Neurodivergence POLE ROOM Grant Writing for Practicing Circus Artists and Arts Organizations (Repeat) MOVEMENT ROOM Creating Dynamic and Informative Warmups AERIAL LARGE Basic Liability and Risk Management AERIAL SMALL

12:15pm CDT

BIPOC Circus Educators Meetup (Lunch) Directors Meetup (Lunch)

1:30pm CDT

PANEL: Bodies Unbound AERIAL LARGE

2:45pm CDT

The Aging Aerialist; For Those Who Keep Climbing POLE ROOM HIT THE TARGET – CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONDITIONING How to tailor circus athletic conditioning like the pros AERIAL SMALL The Elevated Mind: Neuro Performance Training for Circus Artists MOVEMENT ROOM Basic Acrobatics AERIAL LARGE

4:00pm CDT

Designing an In-school Circus Residency POLE ROOM Techniques for Teaching Inclusively AERIAL SMALL Strictly Strengthening: Aerial Conditioning and Ground Additions and Alternatives AERIAL LARGE Protect Your Passion MOVEMENT ROOM

7:00pm CDT

Circus Showcase (and presentation of ACE Awards) AERIAL LARGE

8:45am CDT

Launching a Flying Pole Program AERIAL LARGE Autopilot Studio: How SOPs & Automation Can Set Your Studio on Autopilot MOVEMENT ROOM Games Swap AERIAL SMALL

10:00am CDT

Social Emotional Learning to Further DEI Goals POLE ROOM Circusprenuer MOVEMENT ROOM Circus with elderly people - juggling, object manipulation and body awareness AERIAL LARGE

11:15am CDT

Teaching Aerial Dance Class as a Dance Class AERIAL LARGE Balancing Creativity and Cashflow POLE ROOM Launching a Studio Competition Team MOVEMENT ROOM Consent-Based Coaching: Taking a Child-Led Approach AERIAL SMALL

12:15pm CDT

Ask A CPA Meetup (Lunch) Circus Educators with Disabilities Meetup (Lunch) LGBTQIA2S+ Educator Meetup (Lunch)

1:30pm CDT

Accessibility in Circus Teaching MOVEMENT ROOM Structuring Summer Camp for Long Term Growth POLE ROOM Cultivating Artistry in Aerial Students from Day 1 AERIAL LARGE

2:45pm CDT

How to Fuel Your Circus Practice! POLE ROOM The Future of Circus Education AERIAL LARGE Coaching for Creative Capacity AERIAL SMALL Giving back when you have nothing to give; and why you should MOVEMENT ROOM

4:00pm CDT

Ancient Origin of Circus Disciplines MOVEMENT ROOM Trapeze Pathways, For Coaches of Intermediate Recreational Students AERIAL LARGE Behind the Curtain: Crafting Student-Centric Shows Panel AERIAL SMALL