Jul 18, 2023
Jul 18, 2023 @ 10:00 amDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

"Where Is Juggling?"

Interest in social juggling, juggling industry, juggling history, and the future of juggling culture.
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 18, 2023 @ 10:00 amDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Juggling 3 ball cascade (for beginners!)

3 Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 10:00 amSuite 6

Intro to Dots, Juggling at Different Hand Heights

Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 10:30 amSuite 6

Advance Dots

Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 11:00 amSuite 4

Ocho Splits and Floor Tricks

In this class we will be learning hoop manipulation tricks with one, two, and three hoops.
Hoops
Jul 18, 2023 @ 11:00 amDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Knot a Workshop

Ropes/Knots
Jul 18, 2023 @ 11:00 amGreat Hall

DIY Salerno Ring

Salerno Ring
Jul 18, 2023 @ 11:30 amDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Two Ball Tricks Makes Three Easy

Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 4

Upside down act design

Thinking writing drawing our ideas before we learn any tricks
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pmRecital Hall

3 Ball Factory/Machine Variations

Come to this class if you would like to learn one of the all-time classic 3 ball tricks. Already know...
Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pmGreat Hall

Hoop Juggling

Hoops
Jul 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 6

LGBTQIA+ Meet Up

Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Intro to Volleyclub

Clubs
Jul 18, 2023 @ 1:30 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Basic Club Tricks

Once you have mastered the three club cascade, you will want to add some tricks to your repertoire. These basic...
Clubs
Jul 18, 2023 @ 1:30 pmSuite 6

Welcome to the IJA!

Is this your first IJA or juggling festival? You are invited to this lecture-style info meeting to learn about resources,...
Optional
Jul 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pmRecital Hall

Audio for Variety Performers (Novice to Pro)

3 part workshop for anyone who needs to work with audio equipment, starting with explaining a basic mic/speaker setup that...
None
Jul 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Introduction to Circlespace

This workshop explores a handful of modern pattern construction and shape distortion concepts, incorporating arm extension along with subtle time...
3 Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 2:30 pmSuite 4

Playing Card Manipulation

Introduction to Playing Card Manipulation & Cardistry class! In this class, you will learn foundational techniques, moves, and cuts that...
Cards
Jul 18, 2023 @ 3:00 pmGreat Hall

Hoop Passing for All Levels

Hoops
Jul 18, 2023 @ 3:00 pmMain Gym

Get more out of your Vision Clubs!

Optional
Jul 18, 2023 @ 3:30 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

How to teach a workshop workshop

This is a workshop all about teaching other jugglers. Bring a pencil and paper or a device to write on...
All Props
Jul 18, 2023 @ 3:30 pmRecital Hall

Performing Your Best in High Pressure Situations

Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 18, 2023 @ 4:00 pmSuite 6

5x Jugglers 2024 Meet & Juggle 5b for 25+ catches.

Bring 5 balls and juggle 5 for 25+ catches. We'll be getting it on video and you can say you're...
Balls
Jul 18, 2023 @ 4:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Intro to Magnet Club Juggling

Hi! I've been noodling and doodling a bunch with magnet club juggling ideas and I'd love to share some of...
Clubs
Jul 18, 2023 @ 4:00 pmSuite 4

Beginner 3 Club Partner Takeouts

Anybody who can juggle 3 clubs is welcome! You will learn a basic 3 club takeout in teams of 2....
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023
Jul 19, 2023 @ 10:00 amDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

G33K Skills: Bradley Harris

Presenting G33K Skills (maximum 8 attendees FCFS (First-Come, First-Serve), 3 Thuds (no-rollaway), Passing, MEDIUM/DIFFICULT).
Balls
Jul 19, 2023 @ 10:00 amSuite 6

Beginner 3 Ball Tricks and Patterns: Paul Martin

Have you conquered the cascade and you're ready to move on? Learn the most important thing to practice that will...
3 Balls
Jul 19, 2023 @ 10:00 amDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Three ball Esoterica: Jackie Erickson (Mr. E)

3 Balls
Jul 19, 2023 @ 11:00 amRecital Hall

Intro to Hoop Rolling: Jesse Patterson

Come learn the basics of hoop rolling! First invented by William Everhart in the late 1800s and later sensationalized by...
Hoops
Jul 19, 2023 @ 11:00 amDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Passing for All Levels: Nick Aikens

From no juggling ability to best passer ever, this workshop is for all skill levels. Three sequences, two different sides...
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 11:00 amGreat Hall

Juggling and Handy Fun For Those Who Sit: Miz Tilly & Friends

There are many surprising juggling games and toys that are perfect for those of us who find that playing off...
None
Jul 19, 2023 @ 11:30 amSuite 6

Queers and Peers- a juggling space for women and queer folk!: Megan McClure

None
Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

3 hoop manipulations/juggling: Kenzey

This class is for all skill levels. It will cover everything you need to start or level up your three...
Hoops
Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 4

Is there a doctor in the room? Jeff Olmstead

Learn two different types of "doctoring" while passing clubs between two people.
All Props
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pmRecital Hall

Concept Creation Coalition: Chris Jost & Mark Hayward

We will be discussing creative frameworks and strategies for generating trick ideas (or other ideas).
All Props
Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Numbers Passing: Stefan Brancel

Add one more object to what you can pass already. Come with a partner or by yourself. All levels welcome.
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 4

Monday Mess Workshop: Kaylin Meyers

Balls
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Semaphore Flag Alphabet & Skills: Bradley Harris

Clubs
flower stick
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmMain Gym

Intro to Bounce Juggling: Christian Kloc

Balls
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmMain Gym

Zelan Bounce Juggling: Salih Mahammed

I will be Teaching Solo and multiple people passing Bounce-juggling techniques.
Balls
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

There's no placement like home: Cam Resch

3 club forearm balance workshop! Get your balances up to par and walk away with fun tricks to explore
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmGreat Hall

Teaching yourself 5 clubs or how to really do 5 clubs: Curtis Carlyle

Learn some new techniques to making 5clubs guns and easy.
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 6

Bramson Roll Shower/Back Roll Shower: The Hoop Troop

Hoops
Jul 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pmRecital Hall

Welcome to the IJA: Emily Brancel

Is this your first IJA or juggling festival? You are invited to this lecture-style info meeting to learn about resources,...
None
Jul 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Not your average trapscade: Cam Resch

Eccentric trapscades to broaden your arsenal!
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pmGreat Hall

Club passing - All skill levels: Duck and Cover

Learn new tricks, perfect existing tricks or whatever
Clubs
Jul 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Juggle + Dance: Rozbot

Learn how to utilize the house dance "jack" in order to sync up the oscillations of your body, feet, and...
All Props
Jul 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pmMain Gym

Zelan Bounce Juggling: Salih Mahammed

I will be Teaching Solo and multiple people passing Bounce-juggling techniques.
Balls
Jul 20, 2023
Jul 20, 2023 @ 10:00 amGreat Hall

Diabolos - creative stick releases: Curt Carlyle

Diabolos - creative stick releases - All levels
Diabolo
Jul 20, 2023 @ 11:00 amRecital Hall

5 Hoops Rolling Technique: Jesse Patterson

In this workshop, we will be going over different exercises to improve (or start) a 5 hoop cascade as well...
Hoops
Jul 20, 2023 @ 11:00 amDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Movement Principles: Jennifer Dinola

You will learn how to move better, choreograph your routine with more interesting dynamics and have some exercises to prevent...
All Props
Jul 20, 2023 @ 11:00 amSuite 4

Don't Pick Up, Kick Up! Jeff Olmstead

Tired of bending over to pick up your dropped clubs? Add another trick to your repertoire and look cool at...
Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 11:00 amSuite 6

Introduction to Flowtoys bridge, app, and shows: Mickey Simple

In this workshop, you will learn how to operate a flowtoys bridge to work with the flowtoys app, vision clubs,...
Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 11:30 amDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Exploring Club Balances: Jasper

Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 6

Defining Stage Presence: Christian Kloc

Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 4

Intro to 3 Ball Slams: Taylor Glenn

Learn the basics of 3 Ball Slams!
Balls
Jul 20, 2023 @ 12:30 pmRecital Hall

Welcome to the IJA! Emily Brancel

Is this your first IJA or juggling festival? You are invited to this lecture-style info meeting to learn about resources,...
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Chops with clubs: Don Lewis

Chops is hard to understand just by watching someone do the pattern. This workshop breaks down the individual parts of...
Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Foot Hooping Entrances and Skills: Andie Marczewski

This class covers a number of fun ways to enter into foot hooping and different acro-inspired foot hooping postures.
Hoops
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 4

Making Money Teaching Juggling to Adults at Corporations and Association Conferences: Laurie Young & Roni Lynn

Learn how to approach clients, what to wear, how to present yourself, how to use juggling in your message, and...
Optional
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pmMain Gym

Five-Ball Force Bounce: Christian Kloc

Conquer this thrilling pattern with tips, drills and techniques to get you on track for a successful five-ball force bounce.
Balls
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 6

Box juggling 101-Jeremy/Saymo Saymo

Cigar Boxes
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pmGreat Hall

Flamingo Club Meeting: Afton Benson & Sophia Noethe

Come have an open discussion about women and non-binary persons in the juggling community.
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 20, 2023 @ 1:30 pmRecital Hall

Intro to staff juggling: Cassaundra Smyth

Intro to staff juggling
Staff
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 6

Street Performers Forum: Miz Tilly

Love street performing? Love street performers? We do too! Come sit around the old workshop table, share stories and sensible...
None
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pmGreat Hall

2-count (on average): James Koschella

Learn 2-person 6-club passing patterns that are all mathematically 2-count, even if they might not feel that way at all!
Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Two Hoop/One Hand Manipulations: The Hoop Doc

Hoops
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 4

IJA Festival Through the Years--A Slideshow Presentation

Take a trip down memory lane and relive various IJA festivals from the 1980& !990s. A chance to share stories...
None
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pmMain Gym

Ripstick/ Club Passing Jam: Mark Hayward and Kat Girdaukas

Ripstick/ Club Passing Jam in the Main Gym - Need to be able to do Ripstick and pass clubs. Limited...
Clubs
Ripstick
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:15 pmRecital Hall

5 Ball Exercises and Technique: Taylor Glenn

Get started on the 5 Ball Cascade with a solid foundation. SOLID 4 BALL FOUNTAIN REQUIRED
Balls
Jul 20, 2023 @ 2:30 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Intro To Poi Juggling: Cassaundra Smyth

This class is good for spinners/jugglers of all levels. Even spinners who are new to poi tossing and juggling all...
Poi
Jul 20, 2023 @ 3:00 pmMain Gym

Combat Juggling-From Introduction to Advanced Techniques: Stefan Brancel

Combat Juggling is a traditional juggling game where players try to make others drop while keeping their pattern going. Come...
Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 3:30 pmGreat Hall

Luke Wilson's Club Spin Control: Matt Hall

Learn how to throw and control flats, halfs, singles, doubles, triples and more! No matter how good you think you...
Clubs
Jul 20, 2023 @ 3:30 pmSuite 6

Overhead Juggling: Zoe Ray Prawda

Balls
Jul 20, 2023 @ 4:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Siteswap and even more fun stuff: Bill Coad

I’ll share my insights I don’t recall seeing elsewhere. There will be math – show up to tell me if...
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 20, 2023 @ 4:00 pmSuite 4

Spicing up 3 ball patterns with active 2s: Gideon

Want to add some spice and new techniques to your 3 ball juggling? We will go over different types of...
3 Balls
Jul 20, 2023 @ 4:00 pmGreat Hall

Tilt, Whirl, & Wither - Exercises in Movement and Juggling: Luther Bangert

Balls
Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023 @ 10:00 amDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Three ball esoterica 2: Jackie Erickson (Mr. E)

Ways of considering your juggling technique that are esoteric will be presented. This workshop has been presented since Primm and...
Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 10:00 amRecital Hall

3 Ball Improvisation - Nick "Pigeon" Rizzuti

Learn to get into the proper headspace for improvisational juggling.
Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 10:00 amSuite 4

Play Time! Jeff Olmstead

Bring an unusual prop that's been in the bottom of your prop bag forever to share, or one you bought...
All Props
Jul 21, 2023 @ 11:00 amDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Make your own Juggling Props! Kaylin Meyers

Workshop is to demonstrate how to make your own Russian balls! You can even take them home with you! Enough...
Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 11:00 amSuite 4

Contact Improv BUT Make it Circus: The Hoop Doc

All Props
Jul 21, 2023 @ 11:00 amSuite 6

Introduction to Multiplexes: Matan Presberg

Learn the fundamentals of ball multiplexes and how to incorporate them into your juggling.
Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 11:00 amRecital Hall

How to perform your best under pressure: Scott Slesnick

Learn the science behind choking under pressure, and strategies how to cope with pressure.
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 4

BIPOC Meet Up: Paris, Shivella & JUMP

Come Join us for a meet and greet and welcome to the juggling space. A safe space for BIPOC to...
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 21, 2023 @ 12:30 pmRecital Hall

Social Media Juggling: Taylor Glenn & Kaylin Meyers

This workshop is to help those wanting to up their juggling content creation game! A panel and Q&A about making...
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 4

Half Messes and Less: Eric Sipos

This workshop examines half messes and underarm throws from the perspective of a mess diagram.
Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 6

Contact Club Juggling Introduction, Wero Rolls: Elena

Clubs
Jul 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Cigar Box Breakout: Sean Haddow

Cigar Boxes
Jul 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Welcome to the IJA: Emily Brancel

Is this your first IJA or juggling festival? You are invited to this lecture-style info meeting to learn about resources,...
None
Jul 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pmRecital Hall

How to Effectively MC a Show: Mark Hayward & Matt Hall

Learn tips and tricks that Mark has figured out over his 30+ years in the entertainment industry, and that have...
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

All-Levels Contact Juggling: Richard Hartnell

Beginners welcome; old gurus welcome. We will talk about foundations and do a survey of a few "categories" of tricks...
Balls
Clubs
Poi
Jul 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 4

3 & 4 Ball Box Variations: Bennett Santora

Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom South at the Century Center

Cigar Box Trickery - Beyond the Basics: Jeremiah Johnston

Cigar Boxes
Jul 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pmGreat Hall

Intro to Rope Dart: Kat Girdaukas

Learn the basic movements for fundamental control, turns, shots, and wraps with the rope dart. Rope Dart has its origins...
Rope Dart
Jul 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 6

Life in the Circus Arts & Distillation (Videos)

Come see two amazing juggling videos from the Circus International Film Festival!
None
Jul 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pmSuite 6

Learn Burkes Barrage: Taylor Glenn

Learn this essential 3B Pattern! Prerequisite: 3B MESS RECOMMENDED
Balls
Jul 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pmSuite 4

Knot Jam: Robin Westacott

Meet up to throw knots and share knots. Bring your own rope if you have it.
Ropes/Knots
Jul 22, 2023
Jul 22, 2023 @ 11:00 amSuite 4

Club Flat Throws: Devin Tucker

Intro to a variety of flat throws with clubs
Clubs
Jul 22, 2023 @ 11:00 amRecital Hall

Festival Organizers Roundtable Discussion: Matt Hall

None
Jul 22, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 6

Baton twirling - Introduction to body rolls: Amelie Bolduc

Clubs
Contact Staff
Preferred prop
Jul 22, 2023 @ 12:00 pmSuite 4

Business of Social Media: Bennett Santora

Bennett Santora started his social media presence @FlyJuggler in Febuary of 2023 with the main focus of turning it into...
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 22, 2023 @ 12:30 pmGreat Hall

Intro to Passing ZAPS: Sean Tessier

A ZAP is a pass that takes less time than a self. Pre-Requisite: Any experience with both hand passing.
Clubs
Jul 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 6

3 Club Spintigration - Juggling Flow Style: Jeremiah Johnston

Clubs
Jul 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pmDiscovery Ballroom North at the Century Center

Welcome to the IJA: Emily Brancel

Is this your first IJA or juggling festival? You are invited to this lecture-style info meeting to learn about resources,...
None
Jul 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pmSuite 4

Basic 3-Club Tricks: Don Lewis

(Repeat Workshop) Once you have mastered the three club cascade, you will want to add some tricks to your repertoire....
Clubs
Jul 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pmGreat Hall

Club Passing Patterns: Chuck and Ryan Fernald

This workshop will cover selected advanced club passing patterns involving different numbers and formations of jugglers, differing counts, passing with...
Clubs
Jul 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pmSuite 4

Trans Jugglers Meet-Up: Nick Bosken

We will meet and film clips for next year's TDOV video and hang out.
All Props
Jul 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pmSuite 4

Collision Course!!!!?!! Reina

Stuff can hit other stuff! Stuff hits stuff and goes back into our hands and into the pattern. Throwing stuff...
All Props
Jul 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pmRecital Hall

Beyond Circlespace--Shapeshifting & Levitating: Andrew Olson

This workshop presents an advanced exploration of modern ball juggling concepts and techniques. After establishing a Circlespace foundation, we will...
Balls
Jul 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pmSuite 6

Intro to Siteswap: Donnell Griffith

Basic Introduction to Siteswap Notation--no prior knowledge needed.
3 Balls

Ignite the spark of juggling!

Interested in leading a workshop? Let us know the details and get added to the schedule!