2021 AYCOfest Session Application

Have questions? Email info@americancircuseducators.org

The application will close March 15th, 2021 at 11.59pm Pacific Time.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so the sooner you send in your application, the sooner you will hear back from us. Applicants will be notified at the latest by March 31st, 2021 at 11.59pm Pacific Time.

Please note:

New and returning session leaders are welcome.
Applicants under 18 years old should apply with an adult assistant, or will be matched with an adult assistant.
If you are submitting multiple sessions, please use a separate form for each one.
All accepted session leaders will be getting a fully complimentary ticket to AYCOfest 2021.
By filling out this application, you agree to provide a basic outline of your session and to collaborate with AYCO/ACE to ensure presentation standards.
Accepted session leaders and assistants over 18 years old will be required to give permission for a background check.

About the Presenter

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* 1. Contact Information

Please enter your contact details:

Name: *

Organization: *

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town: *

State: *

ZIP:

Birthdate: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

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* 2. If you are under 18 years old, are you applying with an adult assistant? (If not, we will help match you with one.)

Yes

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* 3. If you have an adult assistant, please enter their contact information:

Name:

Organization:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

Birthdate:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 4. Have you led a session at an AYCOfest, EdCon, or Regional AYCOfest before?

I have previously presented at an AYCO Festival (AYCOfest)

I have previously presented at an ACE Educator's Conference (EdCon)

I have not presented at either EdCon or AYCO festivals before

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* 5. Are you currently an AYCO or ACE member? (not a requirement to apply!)

Yes

Not currently, but I plan on joining

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* 6. Presenter Bio:
100-250 words. Please include: 1. Credentials for leading this session; 2. General biographical info; 3. Circus(es)/ Studio(s) that you are representing (if relevant)

About Your Session

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* 7. Session Title
Please be as specific as possible

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* 8. Session Description
200-300 words. Remember to be as specific as possible! Please include 1. What topics will be covered; 2. What will participants leave with/knowing; 3. Who may be interested or for whom the session is designed; 4. What kind of activities may be involved

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* 9. What kind of activities can participants expect?

Movement-based – attendees will need space to get the most out of the session

Sitting and Listening – attendees will listen to a lecture and have an opportunity for questions at the end

Talking and Listening – attendees will participate in a guided discussion on a topic (large group or break out sessions)

Interactive - attendees will be asked to interact in a variety of movement and discussion based ways

Scheduling Your Session

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* 10. What timezone are you in?

EDT

CDT

MDT

PDT

Other:

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* 11. AYCOfest is Saturday April 17th & Sunday 18th. Please give us a sense of your general availability and make note of any schedule limitations under "Other".

Saturday 12-2pm ET / 11am-1pm CT/ 10am-12pm MT/ 9-11am PT

Saturday 2-4pm ET/ 1-3pm CT/ 12-2pm MT/ 11am-1pm PT)

Saturday 4-6pm ET/ 3-5pm CT/ 2-4pm MT/ 1-3pm PT)

Saturday 6-8pm ET/ 5-7pm CT/ 4-6pm MT/ 3-5pm PT

Sunday 12-2pm ET / 11am-1pm CT/ 10am-12pm MT/ 9-11am PT

Sunday 4-6pm ET/ 3-5pm CT/ 2-4pm MT/ 1-3pm PT)

Sunday 6-8pm ET/ 5-7pm CT/ 4-6pm MT/ 3-5pm PT

Other: (specific scheduling limitations)

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* 12. Most sessions will be 60 minutes (1 hr). Would a different length be better for your session?

45 minutes

75 minutes (1hr 15min)

90 minutes (1hr 30min)

Other (please specify):

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* 13. Participants
Please let us know the maximum number of participants for your session.

The more the merrier!

Other max session size:

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* 14. Recording
Are you comfortable with your video & audio being recorded during your session, for sharing with registered attendees only?

Yes

Maybe! Only if:

Final Info

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* 15. What support do you need from us to make your session awesome?

I feel 100% confident in all of the technical tools and with my presentation skills

Pre-session technical training with Zoom (screensharing, mic/video use, etc)

In-session technical support (breakout rooms, running music, etc)

Other (please specify):

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* 16. References:

Provide us with a full name, email, and phone number for two references.

Reference 1 (name, email, phone)

Reference 2 (name, email, phone)

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* 1. Contact InformationPlease enter your contact details:

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* 2. If you are under 18 years old, are you applying with an adult assistant? (If not, we will help match you with one.)

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* 3. If you have an adult assistant, please enter their contact information:

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* 4. Have you led a session at an AYCOfest, EdCon, or Regional AYCOfest before?

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* 5. Are you currently an AYCO or ACE member? (not a requirement to apply!)

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* 6. Presenter Bio: 100-250 words. Please include: 1. Credentials for leading this session; 2. General biographical info; 3. Circus(es)/ Studio(s) that you are representing (if relevant)

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* 7. Session TitlePlease be as specific as possible

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* 8. Session Description200-300 words. Remember to be as specific as possible! Please include 1. What topics will be covered; 2. What will participants leave with/knowing; 3. Who may be interested or for whom the session is designed; 4. What kind of activities may be involved

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* 9. What kind of activities can participants expect?

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* 10. What timezone are you in?

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* 11. AYCOfest is Saturday April 17th & Sunday 18th. Please give us a sense of your general availability and make note of any schedule limitations under "Other".

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* 12. Most sessions will be 60 minutes (1 hr). Would a different length be better for your session?

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* 13. ParticipantsPlease let us know the maximum number of participants for your session.

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* 14. RecordingAre you comfortable with your video & audio being recorded during your session, for sharing with registered attendees only?

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* 15. What support do you need from us to make your session awesome?

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* 16. References:Provide us with a full name, email, and phone number for two references.

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* 17. Anything else you'd like to share with us? Note it here.

* 1. Contact Information

Please enter your contact details:

* 6. Presenter Bio:
100-250 words. Please include: 1. Credentials for leading this session; 2. General biographical info; 3. Circus(es)/ Studio(s) that you are representing (if relevant)

* 7. Session Title
Please be as specific as possible

* 8. Session Description
200-300 words. Remember to be as specific as possible! Please include 1. What topics will be covered; 2. What will participants leave with/knowing; 3. Who may be interested or for whom the session is designed; 4. What kind of activities may be involved

* 13. Participants
Please let us know the maximum number of participants for your session.

* 14. Recording
Are you comfortable with your video & audio being recorded during your session, for sharing with registered attendees only?

* 16. References:

Provide us with a full name, email, and phone number for two references.