I am now enrolled in a teacher training course over at Simply Circus and my first class was today. (Hmm… is it still considered a “class” if you’re learning to teach?) In any case, I had a great time. I remember just how much fun and also how much work it can be to teach 7 to 10 year-olds.
What makes things even more exciting is that at the end of class there is time for us (the teachers) to train ourselves. Nothing makes me more happy than to have an entire gym open for me to try whatever I want. Heck, it’s one of the reasons I wanted to become a circus instructor in the first place!
I was so eager to try something out; unfortunately, I knew I had to be somewhere else soon after the class ended. I decided to try out the stilts (the skill we had been teaching to the kids), since I hadn’t done it myself before. And after fumbling about a bit, I managed to get the hang of it in no time. However, it was about that time I knew I had to leave, despite my urge to stay and play around more.
I know there will be plenty of time to try out new things in the classes to come, so I shouldn’t be too upset. Although, when a good thing comes your way, you can’t help but feel sad passing it up.
Overall, I had a great time, and I can’t wait to start learning some more!
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