Shows That Promote Living! Program Descriptions
2009-2010 (Reduced
Rates For Multiple Bookings!)
"This was the best most entertaining
assembly I have seen in my 18 years teaching!"
-- Joan Raveling, 5th Grade Teacher
Dousman Elementary, Dousman, WI
"You were such a hit last year! Everyone is
super excited to have you come back again."
-- Kelly Arens, Clayton Elementary PTA
Clayton Elementary, Neenah, WI
"I called to tell you that you did a wonderful
job! Thank you. We'll have you back in a few years."
-- Ken Bartelt, Principal
Northwestern Middle School, Poplar, WI
Why Dan Kirk?
Dan has the heart of a teacher.
With Dan's experience performing
in schools, it's no wonder so many teachers ask him if he is or
was a teacher.
Dan will show up on time with everything he needs to put on great
show.
Dan commands respect right from the start by telling the students
what he expects from them.
Dan is a gifted speaker who will enhance the lives of your students
with comedy and education!
Dan will not use teachers as helpers or volunteers. Sit back, relax,
and enjoy the show without fear of embarrassment.
Dan offers different themes so you can have worry free booking by
having Dan every year or every other year.
Choose from the following educational themes or make a special
request:
Wisconsin Grant
Information: Short on funds? Grants are available for Dan's "Say No To
Drugs" and "STOP Bullying" programs!
The Student Services/Prevention and Wellness (SSPW) Teams mission is
to provide leadership for Wisconsin school-communities to enhance
their capacity to educate and support all Wisconsin youth to reach
their full potential as caring, academically successful, healthy, and
responsible citizens. This is achieved primarily through technical
assistance, staff developments, collaborative work with state and
local partners and GRANTS! The SSPW Team administers over $20 million state and federal dollars
on an entitlement or competitive basis. Click the link below for
additional information.
The Truth About Drugs:(available
for k-12) What is a drug? Do you really know? Why do people use drugs? Why do
people abuse drugs? Dan will
grab everyone's attention with some amazing juggling and some
serious talk. Throughout the program Dan will pause his juggling and
speak on issues pertaining to being drug free, making good choices,
and thinking about consequences. Dan will introduce himself as being
drug free and talk about what it means to be drug free. He'll also
share true life experiences about drugs, peer pressure, and saying
"NO". This is a very popular program. It's an
excellent choice for Red Ribbon Week, an AODA event, Wellness
Week, or any day of the school year.
AODA money is often available. Dan offers different programs for
K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-12th grades. (Addresses the standards for Health
Education.)
"Thank
you so much for coming to Sandhill School. I got some really great
feedback from our staff and students about how much they enjoyed your
Truth About Drugs' program.
Thanks Again!"
--Allison Ceponis, School
Counselor
Sandhill School, Stoughton, WI
"The
Staff loved your 'Truth About Drugs' presentation and the students were
very attentive! I've observed three different age groups and each
presentation was age appropriate. You're amazing, thank you!"
--Lela Anderson, AODA
Coordinator
School District of Flambeau, Tony, WI
"I'd like to thank you for your
'Truth About Drugs' performances. I especially liked the way you involved the
audience & encouraged them to make good decisions."
-- Amy Cady, School
Counselor
Round Lake Schools, Round Lake,
IL
"Thank
you so much for coming to our school. Everyone loved it. The staff,
students and principal had nothing but wonderful things to say."
--Justine Semo & the
Gilbert Stuart PTA
Stewart Elementary, Milwaukee, WI
Reading Is
G.R.A.N.D.:
(available
for k-5) This fun juggling program is geared toward the importance of
reading. It's great for National Reading Week, Dr. Suess' Birthday,
R.I.F. Week, National Library Week or any time you want an excellent
program to promote reading and books.
Do you know that only half of the worlds population can read? How are
juggling and reading related? Dan had to practice to be a good reader
and he had to practice to be a good juggler. You'll see Dan juggle and
read at the same time, manipulate a hat while a volunteer reads the
actions, open a book where real fire leaps from the pages, and a whole
lot more. Plus Dan will also share some of
his favorite juggling books and non juggling books that have helped
him with his career and develop his character. Of course this program
is filled with juggling, comedy, and silliness aimed to please the
elementary student. (Addresses the standards for English, Language
Arts/ Reading.)
"I
really enjoyed your program! One teacher stated it was the best
presenter we've had. Thanks for promoting reading and libraries
throughout and connecting reading to how it has helped you
today."
--Donna Young, Library
Media Specialist
Parkview Elementary, New London, WI
"The
staff thought the performance was funny and entertaining. The students
loved all the action and were excited to be chosen to participate. The
importance of reading message was age appropriate. You were
excellent."
--Scott Wolf, 4th Grade
Teacher
McKinley Elementary, Kenosha, WI
"That
was the best summer program we've had. You were great!"
--Kallie Hartman, Librarian
Black Earth Public Library, Black Earth, WI
Call 920-722-1881 for
current prices and availability.
e-mail: juggler@dankirk.com
See Dan in action! Click
"Play" above to watch bits of a "Reading Is GRAND" performance.
Science Fun!:
(available for K-5)
Dan's love of the sciences will impact your students in a way so
engaging and fun that they won't even realize they are learning.
This is a great program for National Science Week or any
week when you desire a unique learning experience.
Let's talk about gravity and friction. Watch Dan get pulled back to
earth as he uses a pogo stick. Which will fall faster, a small coin or
a juggling ball? How do those boxes stay together? Is that friction
and force? Ever been slapped by a ball of air? Discover the Bernoulli
Principle: air moves air. What is a vortex? Did Dan's head really get that big? Discover
the answers to these questions and more in this amazing show that
demonstrates fun scientific principles.
"I
thought your Science Fun! show was great! The students understood what
the messages were and they were interested and participated in the
activities. Thanks for a great Show!"
--Tom Werner, 5th Grade
Teacher
Luxemburg Casco Intermediate School, Luxemburg, WI
"Wonderful
program and presentation. Excellent responses. The attention and
interest of students in both groups were sustained for the entire
presentation - - quite rare! I give him a 10"
--Leann Snell, School
Counselor
Valley View School, Green Bay, WI
"Thank
you for coming to Sugar Creek Elementary. I loved when you made your
head grow and shrink! And when you made that bag blow up all the way
in two breaths!"
--Hunter B., 3rd Grader
Sugar Creek Elementary, Verona, WI
"Thanks
for the great performance during our Family Math/Science
Night!"
--D. Hardy, Principal
Forrestal School, Great Lakes, IL
STOP Bullying:
(available for K-12)
Studies have shown that 15-25% of U.S. students are bullied. What is
bullying? Why do people bully others? What are the effects of
bullying? Do you bully others? What should you do if you are
bullied? Dan will seek the answers to these questions and more
throughout his program with honest, straight forward talk and some
fun juggling too. Due to popular request this program is now
available for K-8. The dangerous stuff has been eliminated for the
lower grade levels. While the torches and machetes may be juggled
for middle school students. This program is Dan's most popular
program.
"Dan's
STOP Bullying show gets an A+. Dan really reached all the kids, and
the personal anecdotes were effective. I would strongly recommend him."
--Judy Felsenthal, 2nd
Grade Teacher
Westview Elementary, Platteville, WI
"A
great experience for the kids. They were really engaged -
especially listened to your personal stories of being bullied.
I'd recommend him."
--Kathy Berg, Assembly
Program Coordinator & Music Specialist
Mound View Elementary, Elk Mound, WI
"Your
STOP Bullying program was EXCELLENT. I hope to have the funds to bring
back Dan Kirk again for the 3rd time."
--Leann Snell, School
Counselor
Valley View School, Green Bay, WI
"I
loved your STOP Bullying program. It was very age appropriate for our
k-5 and special ed students. We enjoyed your talents and
messages."
--Lisa Duff, School
Counselor
Lincoln School, Oshkosh, WI
Call 920-722-1881 for
current prices and availability.
e-mail: juggler@dankirk.com
Just For Fun:
(available for PK-12)
Do you need a reward program? A program to kick-off the
beginning of the school year?
A program to end the school year? A program with a large age
range? Grand Parents Day? 5th Grade Graduation? After school program? Maybe you just need a program to
break up the day and add a little excitement. Then this show is for
you. Along with some way cool juggling moves, Dan will toss in a few
volunteers, stir in some audience participation and let the fun come
pouring down. Dan combines some of his favorite routines that are
school friendly and teacher approved for more than just fun!
"I
thought your program was great! Hilarious and entertaining! The
children loved the performance! They were laughing and smiling the
whole time and continued to talk about it after the performance!"
--Maureen Taylor, Preschool
Teacher
Elizabeth Meyer School, Skokie, IL
"Thanks
for performing for us again. It's great to have you back. Your show is
magnificent and your humor is right on. You wowed 'em again at
Winterset High School!"
--Alan Feirer, Band
Director
Winterset High School, Winterset, IA
Family Night:
(available for pK-Adult)
Are you having a special event in the evening? Are you having Dan
perform at your school during the day? Do you want parents to know
what kind of programs their children are viewing? Would you like a
fundraiser program? Would you like more people to attend your evening
event? If you answered YES to any of these questions then Dan Kirk,
The Juggler With The Yellow Shoes is for you! Dan combines some
of his favorite routines from all his programs and puts them into one
great show. Filled with great juggling, lots of audience participation
and the use of volunteers, this show is guaranteed to please.
"Your
energetic, action filled program has once again 'wowed' the Janesville
children. They loved the Juggler With The Yellow Shoes! Thank you once
again for giving us a top quality program."
--Cathy Norris, Librarian
Hedberg Public Library, Janesville, WI
"You
were great! My cheeks hurt from laughing so much."
--Sue Legner, 2nd Grade
Teacher
West Elementary, Crystal Lake, IL
"Thank
you so much for coming to Sandhill School. I got some really great
feedback from our staff and students about how much they enjoyed your
program."
--Allison Ceponis, 5th
& 6th Grade Counselor
Sandhill School, Stoughton, WI
"Thanks
for the great performance during our Family Math/Science Night! We'll
have you back in Fall during the day so the everyone can see you."
--D. Hardy, Principal
Forrestal Elementary School, Great Lakes, IL
Call 920-722-1881 for
current prices and availability.
e-mail: juggler@dankirk.com
Christian
Schools:
(available for
K-12)
Would you believe that Dan was incredibly terrified to speak in
public? It's true! In 10th Grade Dan took a "D" in his US
History class because he refused to do an oral book report. Dan went
to school to become a chemist and eventually got a degree in graphic
arts. He liked to do things his way, but God had a different plan for
Dan. After getting laid off 3 times by the time he was 24, Dan decided
to lift up his career choice to God. Hear how Dan turned his life over to God and
witness the end result of God's plan for Dan!
Choose any of the above programs and Dan will work his Christian message
into the theme.
"You had
my kids all but drooling! That was amazing."
--Mr. Miller, School
Principal and 8th Grade
Teacher
St. John's Lutheran School, Jefferson, WI
"We
absolutely loved your show, and we hope to have you back in the future!"
--Lisa Smith, School
Administrator, Waterford
St. Peter's Lutheran School, Waterford, WI
"You
performed at my school today, Stillson Elementary, and I just wanted to
drop you a quick line to say you did a great job! The students all loved
you and were excited to get your card. I checked out your website and was
excited to see you are a Christian! What an awesome ministry and way to
impact many lives with what you do. Keep up the good work, and God Bless!"
--Sarah Merconti, 4th Grade
Teacher
Stillson
Elementary, Chippewa Falls, WI
Juggling Workshops:(available for K-Adult)
STARTING AT ONLY $75 EACH WITH A PAID PERFORMANCE!
Yes, you can juggle! Dan has taught 1,000's of students, professionals and
people just like you how to juggle. Workshops are great for career days,
fine arts events, high interest days and after school programs. Have a
workshop after school and invite the parents to watch. Make it a family
event!
Exercise the body and
exercise the brain. There's never been a better time to learn to
juggle. Scientists have proven that juggling improves reading skills.
It also increases gray matter in the brain. (They said that was a good
thing.) Juggling workshops can be 30-60 minutes in length. Dan will
bring enough supplies for up to 30 students. Larger groups are
possible if needed. All grade levels can
learn some juggling skills. Dan can get 70% of third graders to juggle
three scarves in just one thirty minute session. If time allows Dan
can introduce feather balancing,
plate spinning and ball juggling too!
"Thank you for coming to Wilson School and teaching us how to juggle. Right
after school I got some scarves and started juggling."
--Kathleen P., 5th Grade
Student
Wilson School, Neenah, WI
"I
enjoyed your workshops, and I learned new ways to present the juggling
activities to my students."
--Cathie Woita, P.E.
Teacher
Mound View Elementary, Elk Mound, WI
Artist In Residency TWO TO TEN DAY ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. Incorporate juggling breaks into the school day. Juggling
improves brain function, reading ability, hand eye coordination, dyslexia
and similar learning styles. Plus it's a great physical activity that can
be enjoyed by all ages. Dan will teach a variety of skills so all students
will have some level of success.
"Teachers
commented that he must have an educational background because he
handled the students so well! I really enjoyed the show
from start to finish."
--Cathie Woita, P.E.
Teacher
Mound View Elementary, Elk Mound, WI
"I
thought you were excellent! The staff thought you were excellent! And
the kids loved it! Total student involvement. (This is a hard
group to keep on task.) Thanks for rescheduling. It was well worth it
for us."
--Kathy Freitag, 3rd Grade
Teacher
Mound View Elementary, Elk Mound, WI
Juggling
Workshops Only $75.00 each!
Call 920-722-1881
or toll free 888-7JUGGLE
for availability and current rates.
Has Dan Been Near You? He'd like to be!
Here's where Dan has been or will be for the
2009/2010 School Year. Book your spring dates
now! Westview Elementary, Champaign, IL
Porter Lakes Elementary, Hebron, IN
Liberty Elementary, Chesterton, IN
Jefferson Elementary, Kenosha, WI
North Park Elementary, Racine, WI
Mercer School, Mercer, WI
Freedom Middle School, Freedom, WI
Dr. Jones Elementary, Racine, WI
Little Chute Elementary, Little Chute, WI
Northwestern Middle School, Poplar, WI
St. John Vianney School, South Saint Paul, MN
Meadow View Primary School, Waupun, WI
St. Pius X Elementary, Appleton, WI
Prairie Catholic School, Prairie du Chien, WI
River Ridge Elementary, Patch Grove, WI
River Ridge Middle School, Bloomington, WI
LaGrange Elementary, Tomah, WI
Warrens Elementary, Warrens, WI
Miller Elementary, Tomah, WI
Camp Douglas Elementary, Camp Douglas, WI
Lemonweir Elementary, Tomah, WI
Wyeville Elementary, Wyeville, WI
Evergreen Elementary, Holmen, WI
Valley View Elementary, Ashwaubenon, WI
Doubek Elementary, East Troy, WI
Prairie View Elementary, East Troy, WI
West Godwin Elementary, Wyoming, MI
St. Michael Lutheran School, Portage, MI
Sheridan Elementary, Sheboygan, WI
Erin School, Hartford, WI
Lincoln Elementary, Hartford, WI
Clayton Elementary, Neenah, WI
Laona School, Laona, WI
Potosi Middle School, Potosi, WI
Potosi Elementary School, Potosi, WI
Amherst Elementary, Amherst, WI
