Inspire movement, creativity, and confidence through engaging circus arts programs for schools.
Assemblies • Workshops • School Residencies
About the Artist:
Entertainer, author, and entrepreneur, Amanda Panda, will leave you smiling with her bright colours and exceptional talent. Larger than life and a natural kid magnet, this multi-talented artist has been sharing her circus journey and skills using a growth mindset approach for over a decade. Amanda’s the author of a children’s book that inspires following your dreams and has shared her circus story across Canada both in person and virtually. Her business, Hula Hoop Circus, is where education meets entertainment by providing circus performances and workshops to encourage self-confidence and creativity. With her passion of bringing circus into schools, Amanda inspires people of all ages to work hard, play hard, and dream big!
Based in Edmonton, Alberta — Available for schools across Western Canada.
“Ms. Amanda is instinctively adept at modifying her circus skills program to accommodate a range of ages and abilities. Her picture book was also a highlight during our Literacy Week festivities. She genuinely loves children and is a kid magnet.”
DonMacAskill, Principal, Wembley Elementary School
Assembly Presentation for Schools
Shine Your Light (Grades Pre-K – 7)
Length: 45minutes + Q&A
In this engaging school assembly presentation, Amanda Panda inspires students to try new things, set goals, and shine their unique light. This high-energy solo performance combines circus arts, storytelling, and humor to promote growth mindset, resilience, and confidence.
Students are captivated by a variety of creative athletic feats, including:
- Hula Hooping
- Juggling
- Plate Spinning
- Interactive Comedy & Audience Participation
Throughout the assembly, Amanda Panda playfully engages students and staff while demonstrating the importance of:
- Expressing individuality
- Stepping outside your comfort zone
- Building confidence through practice
- Developing a growth mindset
- Persevering through challenges
Amanda also shares her personal journey of becoming a professional hula hooper, including the obstacles she overcame and how a growth mindset helped her achieve her goals. Students also learn about the process of publishing her book and following their passions.
Included With Each Booking
Each school receives valuable educational resources to extend learning beyond the assembly:
- Signed copy of Amanda Panda’s book “Mandi the Clown and the Hula Hoop Circus” for your school library
- PDF copy of the book
- Activity book that coordinates with the story
- Amanda Panda colouring sheet
- Grade 1 Language Arts lesson plan
- Growth mindset statements
- “Find Your Passion” worksheet
“Amanda was entertaining, energetic and had a great message for all our students. We all enjoyed her show. Our whole school wanted to try hula hooping for days after she left.”
Sara Lai, Vice Principal, Westwind Elementary, Richmond, BC
Circus Skills Workshops for Schools
Give students the opportunity to try something new while building physical literacy, coordination, confidence, and creativity in an engaging circus skills workshop. These interactive sessions get students moving, laughing, and learning in a supportive, high-energy environment. Workshops are commonly booked in combination with an assembly presentation to create a memorable, full-day circus experience for students.
All equipment is provided, and students can learn a variety of exciting circus skills, including:
- Hula Hooping
- Poi Spinning
- Juggling
- Plate Spinning
Each workshop includes hands-on instruction, and fun interactive games to keep students engaged from start to finish.
Workshop Details
- Available for Kindergarten–Grade 12
- 30-minute to 1-hour sessions
- Up to 30-50 students per session
- All props, music, and microphone provided
Workshop Options
- 30-Minute Hula Hoop Workshop
High-energy, interactive hula hoop session perfect for larger groups (up to 50 students) - 45–60 Minute Circus Skills Workshop
Students learn hula hooping plus additional circus skills such as juggling, poi spinning, and plate spinning
These circus workshops are perfect for:
- School wellness days
- Physical education enrichment
- Arts and culture programming
- Fun days and celebrations
- Team-building experiences
Students leave feeling energized, confident, and excited about movement — while teachers enjoy a fully facilitated, stress-free experience.
2–5 Day School Residency Programs
Bring Amanda to your school for a 2–5 day circus residency where students have the opportunity to dive deeper into skill development, creativity, and confidence-building. These immersive programs allow students to progress over multiple days, learning new techniques, building combinations, and working toward increased confidence and performance skills.
All equipment is provided, and sessions are tailored to your school’s schedule and grade levels.
Residency Options
Hula Hooping Intensive
Students focus on hula hooping techniques, flow, and creative movement while building coordination, confidence, and physical literacy. Over multiple days, students develop skills and combinations while exploring creative expression through movement.
Circus Skills Intensive
Students experience a variety of circus arts, including:
- Hula Hooping
- Poi Spinning
- Plate Spinning
- Juggling
This multi-skill residency encourages teamwork, perseverance, creativity, and confidence as students build skills and explore different circus disciplines.
Program Benefits
- Builds physical literacy and coordination
- Encourages creativity and self-expression
- Boosts confidence and resilience
- Engages a wide range of learners
- Suitable for K–12 students
- All props and equipment provided
Perfect for:
- Artist-in-Residence programs
- Wellness weeks
- Arts enrichment programming
- Physical education enhancement
- School celebrations or special events
- Contact for rates.
