WCA Balloon Class 1 - How to incorporate Basic balloon sculpturing into your clowning

How to incorporate Basic balloon sculpturing into your clowning

2 main key points in today's class:

1. Welcome to the new world: Leveraging on Youtube and technology
2.  Stop being a walking balloon sculptures factory! Start being a clown!:)

1a: Youtube:

• https://www.youtube.com/user/balloonanimals
• https://www.youtube.com/user/hollybearyhaleystar
• https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBomasBalloons
• https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiTwister
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRP4LUxsY0ukF1KAFovNLmg

1b: Electrical air pumps (Is there a need? Does it fit your clown character/nature of your clown work?)

• http://www.balloonhero.com

2. Quick but impressive designs for clowning:

"Don't be just a walking factory churning out balloon sculptures!"

• Helicopter (Giant lips, Bunny ears, Jumbo Bowtie) 
• Dog on a leash (Make it fly!)
• Heart Wand: add hearts and smileys, hats
• Flower: Flower stuck on finger, Smelling (mime), Balancing on nose
• Balloon rifle gun - hammer joke
• Snake joke - just a long piece - counter response with an impressive design

Off-the-ball Clown skills:

• Interaction with children - ask them what colors they want to prevent problems later
• Talk and interact with them - sell your clown character
• Green Cucumber / Red Chili / Yellow Banana joke
• Advanced tricks to be taught in the second class

Last important tips:

Inflation using the mouth (Should clowns do it?): Expand your potential but know your limits