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Albert Alter

Students use circus and clown skills to explore the abstract concepts of gravity, force, motion, inertia and balance in this fun-filled residency led by Albert Alter, former chemical engineer and Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus clown. They learn to juggle and balance objects, coming to scientifically understand why some are easier to balance than others, and also learn how circus performers use science to create “enhanced performance value moves” that make a routine spectacular! The program was developed through the John F. Kennedy Center’s Seminar on arts-integrated residencies.

This program offered by: Albert Alter

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Theatre

Curriculum Connections: Science

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, K

Program Requirements: None.

Instruction Language(s):

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 3

Albert Alter

About the Artist

Albert Alter

Winner of the 2024 Impact Award and YA Artist of the Year, Albert enthusiastically shares in his art with others. He clowns in circuses, internationally, founded a theater, is an inspiring teacher, and a chemical engineer from Notre Dame.

"A master of his art form...great rapport with the students." --Teacher, Parkrose

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
In Class	Additional Planning	65.00	Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In Class	Planning Meeting	65.00	An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In Class	Prep Hours	65.00	Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.)
In Class	Mileage/Travel Costs		Artist charges IRS mileage rate for all programs more than 10 miles from downtown Portland. Available within 75 miles of Portland. Greater distances possible with additional fees such as lodging.
In Class	Residency Session	65.00	A residency is a program with 3 or more sessions per classroom. Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.