EXCO 842 - JuggleCo

1 credit
Juggling is a broad term used to define a wide range of skills involving object manipulation. The most popular form is toss juggling, where more objects than manipulators are continuously tossed in the air and caught. However, there is a wide range of juggling forms, and more broadly, object manipulation forms, and some are less well-known. In this class, we will be focusing on three primary types of juggling: toss juggling, flower sticks, and diabolo (“Chinese yoyo”). In the first three weeks, we will be giving an intensive lesson on ball juggling. This generally brings students up to the level of “flashing” (as many throws and successful catches as objects) three ball cascade. After the three introductory weeks, we’ll branch out and give one week each to diabolo and flower sticks, and afterwards students will be given more freedom on what they practice and learn. If you already have juggling experience, I’ll be able to work with you personally at whatever skill you bring, and it’s always valuable to go back to the fundamentals. You will be evaluated not on skill, but on how you grow and put effort into the class.

Thea Runge
trunge@oberlin.edu
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