Our Philosophy Cirkidz uses these values to guide the way in which we work:
Fun
Respect
Empowerment
Innovation
In his thesis Why Circus Works, the late Reg Bolton, PhD, described the benefits of circus for children and young people with the use of a metaphor. His theory could be explained by referring to the five fingers and palm of a hand.
Circus is about: SELF (the index finger: individuality, identity, image) RISK (the middle finger is the longest, it sticks out: adventure, courage, defiance) TRUST (the ring finger only stands up in unity with the others: touch, cooperation, sharing) DREAMS (the little finger: aspiration, imagination, symbolism) WORK (the thumb: persistence, resilience, process) FUN (the palm, made to be tickled: humour, happiness, laughter)