ISCO Occupation Group 2355.1 Circus Arts Teacher

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Circus Arts Teacher: Circus arts teachers instruct students in a recreational context in the various circus techniques and acts such as trapeze acts, juggling, mime, acrobatics, hooping, tightrope walking, object manipulation, unicycling tricks, etc. They provide students with a notion of circus history and repertoire, but mainly focus on a practice-based approach in their courses, in which they assist students in experimenting with and mastering different circus techniques, styles and acts and encourage them to develop their own style. They cast, direct and produce circus performances, and coordinate the technical production and possible set, props and costume usage on stage.

Essential Skills

  • Circus Vocabulary
  • Prepare Lesson Content
  • Manage Student Relationships
  • Check The Production Schedule
  • Adapt Teaching To Student'S Capabilities
  • Develop A Coaching Style
  • Consult Students On Learning Content
  • Assist Students In Their Learning
  • Adapt Artistic Plan To Location
  • Encourage Students To Acknowledge Their Achievements
  • Circus Dramaturgy
  • Bring Out Performers’ Artistic Potential
  • Perform Classroom Management
  • Observe Student'S Progress
  • Coordinate Artistic Production
  • Demonstrate When Teaching
  • Organise Rehearsals
  • Circus Aesthetics
  • Provide Lesson Materials
  • Movement Techniques
  • Acting And Directing Techniques
  • Select Artistic Materials To Create Artworks
  • Practice Circus Disciplines
  • Balance The Project Requirements With Health And Safety Concerns
  • Renew Artistic Practice
  • Define Artistic Vision
  • Guarantee Students' Safety
  • Work With Circus Group
  • Maintain Safe Working Conditions In Performing Arts
  • Apply Teaching Strategies
  • Teamwork Principles
  • Teach Circus Acts
  • Give Constructive Feedback


Optional Skills

  • Make-Up Techniques
  • Define Rigging Needs For Circus Acts
  • Develop Educational Activities
  • Vocal Techniques
  • Curriculum Objectives
  • Develop Curriculum
  • Deal With Public
  • Assist Students With Equipment
  • Analyse Own Performance
  • Use Rope Access Techniques
  • Make Up Performing Artists
  • Assess Artistic Proposal
  • Describe Your Artistic Aspirations In Relation To Artistic Trends
  • Define Artistic Approach
  • Manage Artistic Project
  • Select Music For Performance
  • Pronunciation Techniques
  • Manage Artistic Career
  • Assess Students
  • Ensure Safety Of Exercise Environment
  • Instruct Riggers On Assembly Of Circus Rigging Equipment
  • Maintain Circus Rigging Equipment
  • Facilitate Teamwork Between Students
  • Apply Company Policies
  • Check Circus Rigging Before Performance
  • Assessment Processes


Alternative Names

  • Circus Arts Instructor
  • Circus Teacher
  • Trainer In Circus Arts
  • Instructor Of Circus Arts
  • Circus Arts Trainer
  • Circus Arts Teaching Practitioner
  • Circus Arts Educator
  • Teacher Of Circus Arts


Higher Level