Hello Everyone!
Although Sapana Contemporary Circus has been going since August of 2010 it does not as of yet have its own dedicated website. Until it does (hopefully very soon!) this blog will serve as a way for you all to follow our progress, get updates about our training, performances and any new developments to the company!
Currently, myself (Zoe Jones) and Maddie McGowan are volunteering here in Kathmandu training with the Sapana teenagers at the Bulls Club on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5-7pm. Maddie leaves on Sunday after which time I will be on my own until my volunteering period is up at the beginning of July. We are hoping that Zazie Zeff will be able to come back in July for 3 months to take up where I left off but as of yet she is not yet sure if she will be able. I've been sending out emails by the ton trying to find someone who would like to come and volunteer for this amazing project. We are hoping to get some responses very soon. (Pass on the word if you know anyone who would like to come out to Nepal!!!)
On Sunday the 24th a group of German tourists came to visit the refuge in Godawari and the Sapana group was able to peform two short acrobatic pieces for them. They recently performed both of the acts (one girls' acro and one boys') at the Book-a-Bee Event last month. This was a good opportunity for the group to practise performing and to hone their group acrobatic skills. Here are a few photos from that Sunday.
Sky arrives to Kathmandu today for a short visit. We are all very happy to have her and to be able to brainstorm together before Maddie leaves. All the teenagers are really excited to see her again and to be able to show off their newly acquired aerial skills (thanks to Maddie!)
We've also had Megan joining us for training sessions (she teaches English here full-time and is trained in contemporary dance) and she's been teaching the kids some hip-hop dancing. They are loving it although it was a bit difficult to follow at the end of training when the power was cut and we were left in the dark!
Keep checking back here for more updates and photos!
Zoe x
Although Sapana Contemporary Circus has been going since August of 2010 it does not as of yet have its own dedicated website. Until it does (hopefully very soon!) this blog will serve as a way for you all to follow our progress, get updates about our training, performances and any new developments to the company!
Currently, myself (Zoe Jones) and Maddie McGowan are volunteering here in Kathmandu training with the Sapana teenagers at the Bulls Club on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5-7pm. Maddie leaves on Sunday after which time I will be on my own until my volunteering period is up at the beginning of July. We are hoping that Zazie Zeff will be able to come back in July for 3 months to take up where I left off but as of yet she is not yet sure if she will be able. I've been sending out emails by the ton trying to find someone who would like to come and volunteer for this amazing project. We are hoping to get some responses very soon. (Pass on the word if you know anyone who would like to come out to Nepal!!!)
On Sunday the 24th a group of German tourists came to visit the refuge in Godawari and the Sapana group was able to peform two short acrobatic pieces for them. They recently performed both of the acts (one girls' acro and one boys') at the Book-a-Bee Event last month. This was a good opportunity for the group to practise performing and to hone their group acrobatic skills. Here are a few photos from that Sunday.
Sky arrives to Kathmandu today for a short visit. We are all very happy to have her and to be able to brainstorm together before Maddie leaves. All the teenagers are really excited to see her again and to be able to show off their newly acquired aerial skills (thanks to Maddie!)
We've also had Megan joining us for training sessions (she teaches English here full-time and is trained in contemporary dance) and she's been teaching the kids some hip-hop dancing. They are loving it although it was a bit difficult to follow at the end of training when the power was cut and we were left in the dark!
Keep checking back here for more updates and photos!
Zoe x
brilliant...what a great idea Zoe...really good for future volunteers to see what has gone on before.
ReplyDeleteI miss you all already and am currently eating my body weight in fresh mango and coconuts. Louise xx
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Fantastic Job Zoe.
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