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Yo-Yo Workshop The yo-yo workshop can be both in assembly format or workshop format. Assembly Format: He explains that becoming proficient with a yo-yo doesn’t happen overnight, BUT that it doesn’t HAVE to take a long time, either. Brett then plunges into the subject matter of the show – The ABC’s of yo-yo play! He has simplified the yo-yo learning process by creating a 5-trick system that introduces the new yo-yo players to the different arm motions and techniques that comprise the fundamental skills that create a solid foundation for yo-yo play. |
Here are the 5 basic tricks: (click the link to see the trick) Gravity Pull/Power Throw, Sleeper, ForwardPass, Loop the Loop and the Breakaway. Through demonstrating these 5 tricks, he illustrates to his audience how each skill builds on the other to create some of the most amazing yo-yo tricks to date, such as "Boing Boing", "Atom Smasher" and "Iron Whip". (Don’t worry, he fits the good ole’ tricks in there, too!) Each of the 5 tricks are easy to learn and fun to do both alone or with friends. This program focuses on the importance of skill-building, perseverence, practice and patience. The show lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Workshop Format: The basic purpose of this program is to teach kids how to become proficient yo-yo players. However, as the program progresses, each child starts developing social assets such as goal setting, sharing their knowledge with others, self esteem and performance skills. Each child can expect to walk away with (AT THE VERY LEAST) a basic knowledge of how to use and maintain a yo-yo, having learned at least 6 tricks ranging from “Walk the Dog” and “Around the World” to “Atom Smasher” and “Brain Twister”. Wow! Each class is broken into three skill groups - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each group has a “group leader”. The “group leader” can be either a parent or volunteer. The role of the “group leader” is to keep their group focused on the assigned task until Brett gives them a new one. Additionally, they are responsible for removing string tangles and knots as well as changing the yo-yo string when necessary. The appropriate ages for this program is 7 and up. This workshop can be a 3 -8 week program and each class will run for an hour. Pricing: The cost per child varies depending on the system of compensation per organization. In addition to admittance to the program, the price for supplies will include: 1 Yomega Fireball ™ Yo-Yo Please contact Brett for yo-yo pricing and availability. back to "School Programs" |
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