Thursday, April 09, 2009
Planning Ahead for the Next Step
Hey Folks!
It's the second week of April and I already have FIVE registrations in my possession. Since we only allow FIFTEEN attendees, that's exciting. Most are past Next Step attendees, which is an encouragement to me. That means that they felt like the past training was well worth the investment! I'm excited to continue to build on what we've talked about in the past. We are already thinking ahead to these sessions and how we can help our first time attendees and those that are returning for MORE. (There's always MORE, isn't there?!)
One of our first time folks asked me what she should do to prepare along the way. I did recommend that folks that have never seen me or experienced sessions with me should consider picking up a few of these resources from my website:
1. My Performance - An hour long DVD of me performing. It will give you a good feel of the different styles of clowning I do, and will give a bit of perspective on where I'm coming from.
2. Clown Training - This is my "basic training" clown DVD. It's over an hour of thoughts, insights, and practical stuff about clowning.
3. Developing Clown Ministry Programs - This is a booklet that talks about how to write routines (from three different approaches). It also looks at putting together a quality program and the numerous elements it takes to do that.
Also, now that SPRINGtime has finally arrived, please consider getting outside and going for walks, playing tennis, stretching and increasing your stamina and muscle tone. We're not going to hurt anyone here at the Next Step, but you will be better equipped as a performer and as a student, if you do have some level of physical fitness. I encourage you to start making the "next step" physically.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
# posted by Randy @ 9:48 AM 
