Joanna Gibson, circus artist

02/28/2018

Registration is now open for our next session of children’s circus classes! Ages 6-12. We build skills, confidence, and strength in a safe, supportive environment. We work on our ability to try new things and do our best through classic circus skills like aerial silks, juggling, trapeze, tumbling, hula hooping, and more!

Joannagibson.net/classes.html

Classes are in downtown Olympia and are taught by local artists with teaching experience. We keep the classes small, so secure your spot today!

10/17/2017

The Thursday class is full, and the other ones are filling up! Secure your kiddo's spot in a circus class now! The winter session starts next week, and I'm pretty sure you won't want to miss it. Aerial! Juggling! Acrobatics! Clowning! And more!

Circus classes for ages 6-8 and 9-12 offered downtown at the wonderful Sparrow Studios. Do it!

http://www.joannagibson.net/classes.html

10/08/2017

Now announcing a Thursday afternoon class for 9-12 year olds, taught by the wonderful Giselle!

The late time on Tuesday didn't work for a lot of you, so Giselle and I (Joanna) worked together to create a new class time. Giselle will be teaching an additional 9-12 year olds class on Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:00. Sign up today! Giselle will not have an assistant for this class, so it's li...

08/28/2017

I'm ready to step into circus classes-- they start today! There are still a couple spots in the 6-8 year olds class on Mondays from 5:00-6:00, but all the other ones are full. Looks like I'll have a busy (and SUPER FUN) fall!

07/17/2017

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for children's circus classes in downtown Olympia! I work with 6-12 year olds on classic circus skills like juggling, aerial acrobatics, hula hooping, clowning, and more-- it's amazing to watch them have fun and gain confidence! The fall session runs late August through mid October-- don't miss your chance to bring circus to a kid in your life! Sign up now at http://www.joannagibson.net/classes.html

07/13/2017

I'm planning to open registration for the fall session of children's circus classes next week-- stay tuned! Tell your friends! I expect the classes to fill up, so be ready to reserve your spot!

06/10/2017

I love this handstand drill-- such great balance practice! Super proud of my handstand progress lately. What have YOU been working on?

70 Likes, 1 Comments - Joanna () on Instagram: “Finally managed to make it all the way around without a spotter!! Hooray! 😁🤸🏻‍♀️❤️ …”

05/16/2017

Getting so excited to perform at Versatile Art's Unpolished Gems this Saturday! Tickets are only $5 if you buy them ahead of time, or free if you sign up to perform a quick talent! http://www.versatilearts.net/events/upcoming-events/

0 Likes, 1 Comments - Joanna () on Instagram: “Polishing up my piece for Unpolished Gems at next Saturday! So excited for my…”

05/05/2017

"My brain and my body often don't understand each other. I'll think my legs are straight, my toes are pointed, or my core is engaged-- I'll feel it! But when I watch a video or look at a picture, I am surprised to see that I was wrong. Videos give me a chance to get immediate feedback on whether my understanding of my body was correct, and to teach myself what I need to feel/do to achieve the look I want."

Read more in my latest blog post!

04/25/2017

I have a blog now! Here's hoping that it helps me to be accountable, reflective, and entertaining. (Is it possible to do those all at once?)

Let me begin by saying I was never a mover. I was a theater kid, a band kid, and a classically sedentary American. I was never in a sport or an organized physical activity. I didn't think about what...

04/22/2017

I tell you what, working backbends endurance is pretty terrible.

04/21/2017

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I am SO excited about the upcoming children's circus classes! The classes start in about a week and a half-- time flies! I have been hard at work preparing materials and curriculum for our young circus artists, and I can't wait to finally work with the kids! We're going to have an awesome time.