Accessibility and Disability in Circus Arts with Erin Ball and Maxime Beauregard.

Two side-by-side headshot photos of Erin and Maxime, two white queer Disabled humans. Maxime's photo is by Shannon Smith of Soulnnection.

 Workshop Description: This 15-hour teacher training is for coaches who want to consider access in their teaching practices and understand how to break down some of the inherent ableism (and some of its intersections) in circus arts. Participants will expand their knowledge to strive to offer more inclusive ways of teaching through lectures, discussions, resources, and practical circus applications.

 Access notes:

The course will be in English on Zoom. Slides and videos will be described and we will have auto generated Zoom captions enabled.

We are striving to create a relaxed environment. Stimming, movement, and making noise is welcome. Everything is optional. Please participate in a way that works for you. Cameras on or off are welcome. We will have formal breaks and you can take a break whenever you need/want.

 Biographies:
Erin Ball (ze/zir) and Maxime Beauregard (they/them) are circus artists who push boundaries in the world of performance and art. As white, Queer, Neuro Non-Conforming (Neurodivergent), and Disabled individuals, they bring valuable perspectives to their creative endeavors.

Both Erin and Maxime work as performers, coaches, choreographers, producers, accessibility consultants, and workshop facilitators. They are passionate advocates for Disability-led art and accessibility, striving to create more welcoming spaces and representation. They are the creators of an international course on Accessibility/Disability in Movement Practices.
                                   

Erin and Maxime travel internationally to share their knowledge, teach workshops, and captivate audiences with their performances. Their work strives to reach as many people as possible, bringing diverse perspectives and innovative artistry to the global stage.

Erin identifies as agender, Mad (from the Mad Pride movement), double below knee amputee, and AuDHD (autistic and ADHD). Maxime identifies as a joyful autistic+ trans non-binary dancer who experiences chronic pain and tics.

Photo 1: A performance photo of Erin and Maxime, two white queer Disabled humans, dancing joyfully together and looking up at a moon shaped apparatus that is suspended in the air. Erin is wearing zir high heeled prosthetic feet.

Chris Lagesten Photography

Photo 2: A performance photo of Erin and Maxime, two white queer Disabled humans, dancing joyfully together and looking up at a moon shaped apparatus that is suspended in the air. Erin is wearing zir high heeled prosthetic feet.

Chris Lagesten Photography