Monokyklo and Kabubu Team Up in Paris for a Social Circus Workshop
Monokyklo travelled to the heart of Paris, where the Kabubu team warmly welcomed the circus trainers and immediately created a strong sense of collaboration. From the outset, the Monokyklo team was made to feel like an integral part of Kabubu’s community of trainers, setting a positive tone for the workshop.
The workshop took place in the courtyard of the building hosting the activities, which provided an excellent and engaging environment for the sessions.
For the workshop, Monokyklo brought a selection of circus equipment from Greece, including juggling balls, scarves, hoops and other circus props. The session began with an introduction to the different circus objects through a series of structured activities designed to help participants become familiar and comfortable with the equipment.
The participants then took part in a sports circuit combining juggling techniques with endurance and strength exercises. The activities were inspired by the sports and physical activities in which the Kabubu team specialises, creating an opportunity to explore how circus practices can be integrated into a broader sports context.
The workshop concluded with a group reflection, during which participants discussed whether and how the art of juggling can develop alongside sports activities. The discussion highlighted the potential for the two approaches to complement one another, creating new opportunities for creativity, physical development, collaboration and learning.
The workshop in Paris offered a valuable opportunity for Monokyklo and Kabubu to exchange practices and explore the connections between social circus and sport, demonstrating how different approaches can enrich and inspire one another.
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