Safe Harbors of the Hudson has announced the return of its annual Ritz Kidz Circus program in Newburgh. The free, two-week summer initiative for local youth concludes with public performances on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15.
Participants in the program work with an international team of circus professionals to learn aerial and ground acrobatics, including flying trapeze, tumbling, and partner balancing. The curriculum also covers juggling, object manipulation, physical comedy, clowning, and performance techniques.
Community members ages 10 and older can try the flying trapeze during two public Open Swing sessions on Safe Harbors Green. These sessions are scheduled for Saturday, August 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The student troupe will perform their skills during the Ritz Kidz Showcase on Friday, August 14 at 6 p.m. On Saturday, August 15 at 4 p.m., the coaching staff and invited guest performers will present a professional circus show.
“Ritz Kidz Circus is a concentrated dose of circus magic: gaining confidence, movement and exercise, learning the value of teamwork, and creative growth,” shared Ritz Kidz Circus Co-Directors Sara Deull and James “JBird” Gibson. “When the Kidz come together after the culminating show, there are tears of joy and hugs that will last all year.”
Both performances are free, open to all ages, and will take place outdoor on Safe Harbors Green in downtown Newburgh. Additional details are available on the organization’s website at safe-harbors.org.
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