From the balance of a peacock feather on his nose, to the rainbow skywriter, to the spectacular and nearly disastrous high-wire walk, Flyin' Bob takes students on a one-hour search for balance.
Flyin' Bob and his Be The Circus show is on tour this fall and three of his stops will be in the Northwest.
Oct. 17 the show will be H. Hardcastle School in Edam at 9:30 a.m. and at Paradise Hill School at 1:45 p.m. Oct. 18 the show makes a stop at St. Walburg School at 9:15 a.m.
Through juggling, clowning, unicycling, acrobatics, wire walking, audience participation, comedy and character, Be The Circus stresses the importance of physical activity, concentration, peer support, community and the value of failure as well as success.
Students learn the rewards and consequences of taking risks and taking responsibility for their own actions.
Be the Circus has mesmerized elementary, junior and senior school students across the country. He has a reputation for making a kindergartener a too-cool senior laugh at the same time.
Flyin' Bob, aka Bob Palmer, recently moved to Sylvan Lake, Alberta. He was born in Nova Scotia and grew up in Saskatoon. He has performed as a guitar player in many rock bands, taught school, coached spring board diving and had a huge number of "real jobs." He finally and luckily heard the call of the variety performer life and has never looked back, except to see what was stuck to his shoe.
For over 40 years, OSAC has nurtured the traditions of presenting excellence in the performing arts for adults, children and family audiences in various genres and disciplines. Since 1957, the Junior Concerts program has presented tours of professional performing artists selected for their artistic excellence, educational programming, and ability to relate to elementary and high school audiences.
In 1994, the Junior Concert Society merged with OSAC and continues to present professional performing artists who perform for students across Saskatchewan, helping to develop an enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of the arts. Funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries and the Saskatchewan Arts Board supports OSAC's visual and performing arts programs.
