Spring Juggle-In
By: WROC
Updated: June 24, 2008
Where: RIT Campus -Clarke Gym
When: Fri 6 pm to 10:30 pm, Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 3pm
Cost: FREE - All events during the day at RIT are free because of the support of RIT student Government
Evening Show at 7:00 pm Ingle Auditorium located in the Student Union on RIT Campus
Cost: Tickets for the evening show are $12 at the door. Discounts available for advance purchase, students, and children 10 and under
This year's show includes acts by local celebrities Larry Moss, and Rich Hughson, as well as world class jugglers from Sweden, Acrobatic and juggling performers from the Quebec circus school, English juggling star Norbi, and from Denver Colorado the "Rock Star" of juggling Erin Stephens.
Best Day to come?
If you are looking for want the biggest bang for your buck. If you want to see lots of juggling, unicycling, competitions and workshops - come on Saturday.
How many people come to this?
This event attracts approximately 400 local and international jugglers of all levels. People of all ages and professions come and enjoy the opportunity to watch other jugglers and learn from them.
Can I come if I can't juggle?
Absolutely. There will be beginner workshops available all day. There will also be workshops for a variety of juggling props including ball spinning, devil sticks, balls and club juggling, as well as yo-yo, poi, footbag and unicycle workshops.
You said you had competitions?
Competitions at this year's event will include: 3 ball blind, Quarter and Dollar Coin juggling, 5-ball endurance, Simon Sez 3-ball and Best Trick!
Can I bring the whole family
Yes, this event is about sharing the joy of juggling and other human skill activities, and you are sure to find something that catches everyones attention.
It's also a fundraiser for Dystonia? What is Dystonia and what does it have to do with Juggling?
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. It is the third most common movement disorder after Parkinson's Disease and Tremor, affecting more than 300,000 people in North America. Dystonia does not discriminate - affecting all races and ethnic groups.
Whether it's juggling, unicycling, footbag or frisbee, the ability to control our muscles is something we strive for, and with that comes a greater understanding and desire to help those who have had that control taken away from them. For more about DYSTONIA http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/
