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Circus Arts Conservatory

Circus Arts Conservatory

The Circus Arts Conservatory Education Program

Circus, being unique, visual and exciting, offers a solid foundation for learning

This one-of-a-kind education program takes learning in the classroom to a new level. Our teaching artists go into Sarasota and Manatee County schools engaging students in

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Alexander Calder and Newton's Laws of Motion

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Exploration Description

Artist, Alexander Calder created a miniature circus in the 1920's that was  based both in art and engineering.  His circus (figurines made from cork, wire and wood) was tremendously popular  in the art worlds of both Paris and New York.  Calder's mechanical engineering degree and gigantic artistic ability are what make this marriage of physics and art so compelling.

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Exploration Detail

Exploration type: In-School Exploration, Off-Campus Field Trip
Subject: Language Arts, Science, Visual Art
Grade Levels 3-5, 6-8
Location(s):

Takes place at your school or at the Sailor Circus Arena.

Sarasota, FL

Fees / Ticketing:

20 per student

An off campus exploration to the Sailor Circus Arena can be arranged, giving students a chance to see and feel first hand circus equipment and learn basic skills.

Standards & Benchmarks

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Transportation

Is transportation needed for this exploration?: Yes
If Yes, who arranges transportation?: School
Is financial assistance offered?: Yes

Program info

Summer or Family Programs Offered?: yes

PHOTOS

VIDEOS

  • Alexander Calder and Newton's Three Laws of Motion from The Education Program