Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Homebase: Vancouver
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Kootenays
Languages: English, French
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE
Sand Northrup (One Woman Circus) is an exceptional bilingual artist and educator who brings circus arts to life for thousands of students annually. Well-known for her hilarious, interactive performances and for her skill as a physical comedian, Sand also heads up the therapeutic clown program at BC Children's hospital. Sand possesses a remarkable ability to connect with audiences of all ages and to demonstrate growth mindset in action. Her show and circus workshops are wildly popular and have been called "the best we've ever had" by numerous principals, teachers and students.
Sand's circus workshops and residencies can be customized to meet your school's learning objectives. These include but are not limited to second language development for French immersion students, performance skills enhancement in preparation for student performances, confidence and focus building, and development of a circus unit for PE classes.
The kids LOVED it. It was totally engaging, they learned lots, and I loved, loved, loved how you talked about growing your mind... Libby Hart, Principal, Vanderhoof
That was absolutely fantastic. Everybody is raving about you. Dana Brown, Principal, Surrey
You are an outstanding performer, teacher and coach and we really enjoyed working with you... We hope you come back... each year! Grade 2 Teaching Team, Jennie Elliott Elementary, Calgary, AB