Clown School

Flippo the Jugglin' Clown teaches 8 different Adult Education classes for the City of Worcester Public Schools “Night Life” program as well as a class for the “Assabet After Dark” program.

• Night Life class descriptions
• Assabet After Dark class description

For up-to-date class schedules and registration, please visit the “Night Life” or “Assabet After Dark” websites.

Flippo also teaches Clowning Arts Seminars by request at local schools and companies. Seminars can be customized according to your needs and can range in length from 2 hour mini-seminars up to 16 hour/ 2-day seminars. Read more about the Clowning Arts Seminar format here. In addition, Flippo offers on-site private lessons, by appointment. Flippo comes to you!

To inquire about a Clowning Arts Seminar or to schedule a private lesson, e-mail Larry Rettig at flippotheclown@yahoo.com or call 1-888-FLIPPO-5.

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Night Life— City of Worcester Public Schools

BEGINNING JUGGLING & BALLOON ART

The basic introductory course will teach the student that the art of juggling is for everyone. Learn the 3-ball cascade juggling pattern. See why this ancient sport offers not only incredible fun, but also stress relief and cardiovascular exercise. Also discover simple Balloon Magic. Learn the "twists of the trade" and learn how to make elaborate multi-balloon sculptures such as flowers, hats, mermaids, banana trees, and even the Pink Panther on his motorcycle.

INTERMEDIATE JUGGLING & BALLOON ART

Knowledge of the Cascade is a pre-requisite for this class. Learn 3-ball tricks such as the 'Half-Shower" and "Shower", the century-old "juggling-on-a-string," and the "Reverse Cascade." Discover the fun of 4-ball juggling and passing
6 balls with a partner. And to make "inflation" work for you, learn the more difficult balloon animals such as the poodle, kangaroo, deer, teddy bear and much more.

CLOWNING ARTS

Learn how to create smiles, laughter, and happiness for others (not to mention yourself!) by making sunny days even brighter! Get an introduction to clown antics including kids magic, juggling, balloon twisting, face-painting, as well as applications in creating a unique clown character. Warning: the "Giggles" bug is highly contagious.

COMEDY JUGGLING ANTICS

Experience the fun and excitement of indulging in such antics as juggling, plate-spinning, balancing, and lots more. See why juggling is really "catching" and discover the comedy end of real juggling buffoonery! This ancient sport is tremendous fun and is also great cardiovascular exercise, so be prepared to lose those unwanted calories!

"WAY C-O-O-O-L" BALLOON SCULPTURES

Learn the "twists of the trade" and be a hit at any party or event. Dazzle anyone from your kids to your co-workers with balloon creations including: the stupendous shamrock, the "eggs" -traordinary Easter bunny, the awesome blossom, the swan centerpiece, the pink panther, the 10 gallon hat, and much more. This is one way to make "inflation" work for you.

JUGGLING WITH A "TWIST"

Learn why the ancient sport of juggling is not only incredible fun, but also great cardiovascular exercise and meditative stress relief. This course will serve as both an introductory approach to the art of juggling as well as touching upon some more advanced patterns, or "tricks" with three balls. For some added smiles, this class will also show how to "twist" and create some dazzling balloon sculptures, making "inflation" work for you!

CLOWNING 101 "LOL"

Want to have fun like you SMILE about? This class shows how to not take ourselves quite so seriously and teaches Some-Strictly-Silly-Skills typically employed by those red-nosed buffoons with the BIG feet! Learn Juggling, Balloon-Sculptoring, and Close-Up Magic in a really fun class for all ages involving "Complete Clownishness" along with some real "Serious Laughter!" Join the "We're All Kids Anyway Club!"

"CARDIO" JUGGLING

Want to discover a dynamic method of developing a healthy heart? How about experiencing an awakening of endorphins of the brain in such a way that you are left with a feeling of total invigoration beyond your wildest dreams.

• Stress reduction has never been so simple! Even regarded as a form of meditation, juggling 3, 4, and 5 balls has numerous benefits often times overlooked.
• Learn the 3-ball cascade in under 30 minutes! Learn 4 and 5-ball juggling using the secret of the "multiplex" throw! Get ready to become "cardio-vascularly challenged" 'cus "Juggling is Catching!"

Assabet After Dark

2008-2009 Schedule at The Assabet Valley Center for Continuing Education— Marlboro, MA

INTERMEDIATE "CARDIO" - JUGGLING

Knowledge of the basic cascade juggling pattern is a pre-requisite for this class. Learn some more advanced 3-ball tricks such as the Reverse Cascade, Tennis, Juggling-On-A-String, the Flash, as well as many others. Learn some various 4 and 5 ball juggling patterns and then go for some extreme fun with 3-Club Juggling!
Get "Cardio-Vascularly" Challenged by learning to pass 6, 7, and 8 balls with a partner; the ultimate in some serious, high-energy exercise fun!

"CARDIO" JUGGLING & STRESS REDUCTION

Discover a fun and unique method that will promote a healthy heart and entertain your friends. This class will awake the endorphins in your brain, reduce your stress level, and leave you feeling totally invigorated!

You'll learn:

• The 3-ball cascade in under 30 minutes
• 4 and 5 ball juggling using the secret of the "multiplex" throw

Clowning Arts Seminars

SESSION 1: Introduction to Some-Strictly-Silly-Skills

Such as:

• Trying your hands at Juggling- "it's really catching!"
• OR "Making Inflation work for you"- twisting some "way cool" balloons!
• OR Learning the secrets behind really "Prestofying Magic!"
• OR Establishing that unique "funny face" that only a mother could love!

SESSION 2: Getting into some "serious laughter" and…

1. Twisting the basic balloon dog, giraffe, hat, mouse, bunny & fish
2. Progressing from 1-ball juggling to 2-ball juggling to TA-DAH… THE 3 BALL CASCADE!
3. Partaking in the ultimate… Peacock feather balance contest!
4. Flippo demonstrates the anti-gravitational 10-box balance!

SESSION 3

1. Dazzle friends with some of the magically mystifying effects of thumb tips, change bags, magic pans, etc.
2. Everyone tries "Spinning the Basin"!
3. Impressive balloon creations such as the Star Wars Laser Gun and Sword, the Love birds on the heart and "Huggy Bears"
4. Of the 500 different variations of 3-ball juggling patterns… lets get "cardiovascularly challenged" and learn 3 new ones:
   
   a) "Back & Forth"
   b) "Under the leg"
   c) "Easy-kneesy nosey

SESSION 4

1. View the "best of the best" on video:
   
   a) Fred Garbo
   b) Anthony Gatto's World Record Act
   c) The Gizmo Guys
   d) Vladiks 1st place winning act
   e) Michael Moschen in "motion"
   And more!
2. More balloon sculptures:
   
   a) The Parrot on the swing
   b) The Swan
   c) The Horse
   d) The T Rex
   e) The Moose
   f) The Butterfly
   g) The Lion
   h) The Elephant
   i) The Turtle

SESSION 5

1. Some more 3-ball juggling tricks:
   
   a) The Half-Shower
   b) The Shower c) The Chin Trap
   d) Juggling On-A-String
   e) The Reverse Cascade
   f) Clawing and Columns
   
   OR… MAYBE… 4 balls or 5 or passing 6 with a partner or maybe taking a "stab" at juggling machetes!! YIKES!
2. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE— Learn the professional application of clown make-up, and establish a right clown character just right for you!
3. Put a needle thru a balloon (with caution of course!) and experience the magic of "D'LIGHT"
   (in the dark)

Finale SESSION 6: Balloon Extravaganza!!!

Blow them away… (not the balloons!) with these awesome inflatibles!!

1. The Umbrella
2. The 10-Gallon Hat
3. The Pink Panther riding a motorcycle
4. The Monkey spying from the ol'"banana tree!"

And Finally… call 1-888-52-CLOWN and join C.O.A.I.
(Clowns of America International)

CAUTION: The "Giggles" Bug is highly contagious!!!