Special Guests at the 2012 Seattle Juggling Festival
The Flying Karamazov Brothers
Longtime local favorites The Flying Karamazov Brothers (appearing at
ACT in Seattle Feb. 2-12) will present a workshop on the relationship between music and juggling. Members of the troupe will discuss the rhythm components of toss juggling and the notations used to describe it.
www.fkb.com
http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/Karamazov
ACT in Seattle Feb. 2-12) will present a workshop on the relationship between music and juggling. Members of the troupe will discuss the rhythm components of toss juggling and the notations used to describe it.
www.fkb.com
http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/Karamazov
Mud Bay Jugglers
Born of earth and water twenty some years ago, the Mud Bay Jugglers evolved into an organized body of arms, legs and hands; a multi-headed being that was guided by the natural belief in egalitarian leadership. This shows up on stage as their cooperative style of direction plays out in their amazing, non-verbal, choreographed performances. Their blend of juggling, physical comedy, dance, and music is as unique as their working style.
Jon Brady
After debuting his amazingly smooth technical juggling prowess at WJF 5, Jon Brady has established himself as one of the best technical jugglers in the world, demonstrating over 100 catches of 7 clubs and quite possibly the cleanest and most smooth 5 club backcrosses you'll ever see both in doubles and triples. Jon Brady's juggling in and of itself is all the reason you need to attend the festival.
Vova Galchenko
Vova Galchenko will be attending the 2012 Seattle Juggling Festival. He will be teaching a workshop and demonstrating some incredible juggling skills all four days of the festival.
Olga Galchenko
Olga Galchenko will be in attendance. Perhaps a reunion tour performance with Vova may be in the works. More info coming soon.
Jason Garfield
Seeing as how Jason Garfield now lives in Seattle, it would be contemptuous for him not to attend! Jason will teach several master class workshops on juggling practice structure and technique, a couple beginning juggling workshops, and perform in the public show. Jason will also be hosting WJF 7.5 featuring a Junior Overall Championship and other WJF related events.
Scotty Meltzer
Scotty Meltzer of Comedy Industries will emcee the public show and teach a workshop on comedy writing, and markets & pricing for professional jugglers.
http://www.comedyindustries.com/
http://www.comedyindustries.com/
The Cascade Jugglers
Do you like passing clubs and moving around? Have you ever done the Seattle Shuffle, the Victoria Secret or a Boxy-I-Y? How about 4-person Turbo or Morgan's Mess? These are all passing and moving patterns that were developed or modified in the NorthWest. Come to the Cascade Jugglers workshop and we'll show you these patterns and variations that will keep you busy until the next Seattle Juggling Festival.
Nathan Herz
This child prodigy will blow your mind with his raw technical juggling skill. Click on the picture for a sample and keep in mind this video was shot over a year ago so he's even better now!
Joe Showers
Joe Showers will teach a workshop on ring juggling and Kendama AND run a Kendama Battle. Joe will also perform in the public show, bringing his east coast swagger to the Pacific Northwest. WJF competitors beware - Joe will be the head judge for the WJF 7.5 Junior Overall Championship.
Workshops:Beginner kendama. If you've ever wanted to roll with the big boys, this workshop is for you. Gives you the basic understanding of how to play kendama, and certain techniques to improve your kendama play for the rest of your kendama filled life.
Kendama Battle - Battle isn't quite the right description. It's more like a fun game we play while pushing our abilities against players of similar skill. If you didn't participate, you'll be asking "Can we do another one?". The answer is no. Sign up for the first one!
Workshops:Beginner kendama. If you've ever wanted to roll with the big boys, this workshop is for you. Gives you the basic understanding of how to play kendama, and certain techniques to improve your kendama play for the rest of your kendama filled life.
Kendama Battle - Battle isn't quite the right description. It's more like a fun game we play while pushing our abilities against players of similar skill. If you didn't participate, you'll be asking "Can we do another one?". The answer is no. Sign up for the first one!
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