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Slyboots Circus
June 25, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - July 4, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Join us for camping, drumming and dancing with Slyboots Circus! Promoting positive social change through cultural arts education and performance. Bringing the world together, on the sly.
Slyboots Circus
The Slyboots Circus Residency at the Heron includes an all ages Summer Camp, Nightly Circus Rehearsals, Auditions and Surprise Performances
About this event
Slyboots Circus Residency @ The Heron
June 25-July 4, 2021
June 25 & 26- Slyboots Circus Opening Weekend
June 27- FREE ADMISSION Registration Day! (Last day to register for camp)
June 28-July 1- Slyboots Summer Camp
July 2-4- Slyboots Circus at the Little Blue Heron
Pricing Options for Individual or Family*
*Family rate includes (2) adults & (2) kids (additional kids $20 each)
Single Day Pass $25/$40* (choose 1 day, Friday June 25 through Thursday July 1)
Overnight Pass $60/$110* (choose 2 days & 1 night, Friday June 25 through Sunday July 4)
Summer Camp Pass $200/$390* (4 days & 4 nights, includes Sunday June 27 through Thursday July 1at noon)
Slyboots & Heron Experience $400/$700 * (maximum stay 8 days & 9 nights, Friday June 25th through Sunday July 4th at noon, same price applies for less nights)
Camp patrons of all ages will experience masterfully guided explorations of music, art and dance from various cultures all over the world. The goal is to inspire students of life to discover their own uniqueness through the arts and by doing so, allow them to understand the interconnectedness and importance of culture and the arts in today’s world.
Camp patrons will be divided into groups at opening circle and each group will start at a different station and rotate through each section of fun activities. Special workshops and surprises TBA. You can take as many or as few of the workshops as you’d like.
Summer camp daily schedule will look like this:
9am- Breakfast
10am- Opening Circle
10:30am- Station A class
11:30am- Station B class
12:30pm- LUNCH
2pm- Station C class
3pm- Station D class
4pm- Closing Circle
Evenings will feature Circus Rehearsals, Auditions and surprise pop up guest artist performances and collaborations.
Station A- Drumming
Station B- Dancing
Station C- Yoga/Qigong
Station D- Nature Hike/Heron Enrichment
The Slyboots Circus featured artists include:
Erico Ansuade from Ghana, Youso Lo from Senegal, Alasane Sarr from Senegal, Jamil Kasumu from Nigeria, Ringo Brill, David ‘The Waz’ Wasik, Ravi Panmanabha, Damone ‘a funky miracle’ Jackson, Paul Antonio Magic, The Magic Monks, Holli Simme, Jillery Hoops, Newt Tron, Mary Bliss, Wyld Kyle, Aaron Piepszny, Michael Robinson, Buffalo Aerial Dance and more!
With special collaborative performances with:
June 26- The Buddhahood
June 27- African American Cultural Center and Nusantara Arts- Buffalo Gamelan Sari Raras Irama
June 30- Amor and Heritage
July 1- La Marimba
July 2- Saranaide, On the Sly
July 3- 12/8 Path Band
The Slyboots School of Music, Art and Dance headquarters is located in Buffalo, NY and has proudly served the music, dance and art communities in WNY and CNY over the past decade, on the sly. Showcasing a variety of ensembles, the Slyboots School has become a world-wide sensation having inspired tens of thousands of people all across the United States and Africa with authentic cultural entertainment. www.SlybootsBuffalo.com
The Heron Farm and Events Center enriches the land, its community and the lives of its visitors. The Heron host concerts, festivals, retreats, and other fun, educational opportunities. Camping and lodging allows families to relax, enjoy nature, and create memories. The Heron’s farm produces, sells, and serves nutritious food, raised using regenerative agriculture. We are a destination for families and people to connect to the land and our farm. Come experience all that The Heron has to offer! www.TheHeron.org
Overnight campers must be 18+ years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. COVID precautions and social distancing apply. —LIMITED CAPACITY — Reserve your spot TODAY !
Tickets
To join us, reserve your camping spot through our listing on HipCamp. This is a reservation for a campsite so it includes 2 campers, up to four additional campers can be added to a single site for an additional price. Find this date on Hipcamp to reserve there.
Airbnb is also available to book! If you want to stay in an airbnb, just send a request after you find the unit you want to rent! If you have any problems contact Host through site and we can lead you through.
The Heron Summer Series of music and family activities are included in your camping registration.
