Camps
Camp ZinZanni is a summer workshop presented by Teatro ZinZanni in
San Francisco and Seattle for children ages 5-16. Students learn the basics of circus arts and scene development through workshops with some of the world's greatest cirque artists and stage technicians.
Each day includes:
- Workshops by Teatro Zinzanni's resident artists, designers and technicians that illustrate how a performer's skills help define character
- Performances by our show's cast members
- Classes in circus arts, theatre, improv, technical skills and clowning.
Tuition includes:
- Five six-hour days plus one day of final rehearsals and performance for family and friends on Saturday (Note: Clown Crash-Course is five days only)
- Direction from world-renowned performers
- Camp t-shirt and materials
- Morning and afternoon snacks.
On the last day of each camp, a student presentation for family and friends will be held under our red velvet spiegeltent.
See descriptions and applications for these upcoming camps:
- AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
San Francisco - AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35
Seattle - Objects in Motion + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
San Francisco - Clown Crash-Course
Ages 5-8 | Capacity: 35
Seattle - Mime & Mask + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
Seattle - Objects in Motion + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
Seattle - Circus Performance
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35
Seattle
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40 - San FranciscoJuly 05 – July 10, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's San Francisco Spiegeltent
Pier 29 on The Embarcadero (at Battery).Acrobalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will star with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, equilibristics, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts and more.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $375
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35 - SeattleJuly 05 – July 10, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's Seattle Spiegeltent
222 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109AcroBalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will start with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, tight wire, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts, and more.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $350
Objects in Motion + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40 - San FranciscoJuly 12 – July 17, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's San Francisco Spiegeltent
Pier 29 on The Embarcadero (at Battery).Objects in Motion + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of juggling, object manipulation and clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, students will begin each morning with juggling sessions and then explore the manipulation of objects such as yoyo's, rings, ribbons, spinning plates, diabolo, cigar boxes, spinning clubs and hats.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $375
Clown Crash-Course
Ages 5-8 | Capacity: 35 - SeattleJuly 12 – July 16, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's Seattle Spiegeltent
222 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109Clown Crash-Course, a five-day summer day camp for students ages 5 to 8, gives campers the chance to learn the basics of clowning with a focus on movement and a general overview of circus skills. Campers will be exposed to slapstick, balance, and circus-related crafts and will participate in a show-and-tell for family and friends on the last day of camp.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $300
Mime & Mask + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40 - SeattleJuly 19 – July 24, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's Seattle Spiegeltent
222 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109Mime & Mask + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of circus acting: mask work heightens awareness of non-verbal communication and mime exaggerates expression of the body and face while clowning conveys humor. Under the guidance of professional performers, students will research the art of physical expression, gaining an appreciation of the power of communication without spoken language. They will also explore the art of physical comedy through slapstick.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $350
Objects in Motion + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40 - SeattleJuly 26 – July 31, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's Seattle Spiegeltent
222 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109Objects in Motion + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of juggling, object manipulation and clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, students will begin each morning with juggling sessions and then explore the manipulation of objects such as yoyos, rings, ribbons, spinning plates, diabolo, cigar boxes, spinning clubs, hats and possibly a few magic hand tricks.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $350
Circus Performance
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35 - SeattleAugust 02 – August 07, 2010
daily, 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Camp Location
Teatro ZinZanni's Seattle Spiegeltent
222 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109Prerequisite: Past participation in at least one Camp ZinZanni session for students 9-16 or approval from Camp Director. May include sessions attended in 2010.
Can you tell a story through juggling? What makes acrobatics even more interesting than the skill itself? In Circus Performance, students ages 9-16 with previous circus experience will get the opportunity to create a basic circus performance. Under the guidance of professional performers, students will focus on stage presence, story elements, and will present their show for friends and family on the last day of camp.
Now enrolling.
Download the camp application.
• $350
ZICA In The News
"Here's a worthwhile way to clown around"
- Everett Herald (12-28-09)
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"Eric's Little Heroes: A 3-ring Circus"
- KOMO 4 News
Watch Segment
"Seattle arts groups get creative to attract younger generations"
- Seattle Times (8-9-09)
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"Camp ZinZanni lets kids step into the ring"
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer (8-13-08)
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"Teatro ZinZanni to run circus school under its big top"
- Puget Sound Business Journal (6-27-08)
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Coming Up
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
camp
July 05 – July 10, 2010
Acrobalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will star with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, equilibristics, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts and more.
Get more info
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35
camp
July 05 – July 10, 2010
AcroBalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will start with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, tight wire, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts, and more.
Get more info
Objects in Motion + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
camp
July 12 – July 17, 2010
Objects in Motion + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of juggling, object manipulation and clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, students will begin each morning with juggling sessions and then explore the manipulation of objects such as yoyo's, rings, ribbons, spinning plates, diabolo, cigar boxes, spinning clubs and hats.
Get more info
Watch Segment
"Seattle arts groups get creative to attract younger generations"
- Seattle Times (8-9-09)
Read Article
"Camp ZinZanni lets kids step into the ring"
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer (8-13-08)
Read Article
"Teatro ZinZanni to run circus school under its big top"
- Puget Sound Business Journal (6-27-08)
Read Article
Coming Up
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
camp
July 05 – July 10, 2010
Acrobalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will star with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, equilibristics, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts and more.
Get more info
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35
camp
July 05 – July 10, 2010
AcroBalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will start with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, tight wire, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts, and more.
Get more info
Objects in Motion + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
camp
July 12 – July 17, 2010
Objects in Motion + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of juggling, object manipulation and clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, students will begin each morning with juggling sessions and then explore the manipulation of objects such as yoyo's, rings, ribbons, spinning plates, diabolo, cigar boxes, spinning clubs and hats.
Get more info
Read Article
"Teatro ZinZanni to run circus school under its big top"
Read Article
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 40
camp
July 05 – July 10, 2010
Acrobalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will star with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, equilibristics, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts and more.
Get more info
AcroBalance + Clowning
Ages 9-16 | Capacity: 35
camp
July 05 – July 10, 2010
AcroBalance + Clowning gives students ages 9-16 the chance to learn the basics of floor acrobatics and balance with clowning. Under the guidance of professional performers, the students will start with tumbling and then will explore rola bola, tight wire, unicycle, rolling globe, aerial arts, and more.