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Positive Spin
Program Category
Educational Programs
Audience Age
elementary and middle schoolers
The 'Positive Spin' program is a 50-
minute performance for elementary
school-aged children that empowers
every student to turn negative situations into positive ones through the use of two simple words - 'Spin it'!
The performance addresses issues
that are important to elementary
schoolers and affect them on a daily
basis. 'Ooch' discusses and offers
the students tips and tricks relating to such issues as popularity, making and keeping friends, earning respect of teachers and peers, becoming comfortable in your own skin, bullying and dealing with failure. Through the use of his own personal stories and the help of music, magic, imagination, yo-yos and dance, 'Ooch' puts a positive spin on the challenges of growing up.
$500.
Group Size
unlimited
Program Length
60 minutes
A clean stage or performance area 15’X20’ minimum. Artist provides his own sound amplification. Access to one electrical outlet. Extension chords should be available if electrical outlet is a distance from the performance site.
Last Modified
01/29/2009
Recent Library/School Appearances by Ooch X
Jonathan Bourne Library
Bourne, MA
(508) 759-0644
Sandwich Public Library
Sandwhich, MA
(508) 888-0625
Mashpee Public Library
Mashpee, MA
(508) 539-1435
Performer’s Contact Information
Ooch X
Brett Outchcunis9B Hawthorne Village
Franklin, MA 02038
Testimonials
"Brett Outchcunis is a wealth of talent and an untapped resource for children's programs. He has a superlative ability to communicate with children and people that draws them into a performance. Brett taught at my school for two years and I have students who, at the time were only four years old, still asking when he will be coming back. He lights up a room and keeps children glued to the show with his effervescent personality, which is matched only by his technical ability."
Nicole Guinard - Artistic Director, En L'air Dance Theatre - Westport, MA
"Students love Brett (Ooch) Outchcunis! His warmth and great sense of humor create a rapport with kids of all ages. He is my students' favorite classroom guest, hands down. His yo-yo skills are top notch and having him visit is always a special treat!"
Wandra Harmsen - 5th Grade Teacher, Morse Pond School - Falmouth, MA
"Brett is a unique talent upon whom Yomega relied to do promotions with our high performance yo-yos. Our confidence in him was well-placed as he continually represented our products while performing at trade, incentive, and corporate events, birthday and Bar Mitzvah parties, and similar events where entertainment with the yo-yo was appropriate.
Brett and his message of self esteem, the importance of staying in school, and motivation while using his talents with the yo-yo to convey these inspirational messages were applauded by school authorities and teachers and delighted children of elementary school age.
A graduate of University of Massachusetts with a major in communications, Brett has the ability to relate to children and adults alike."
Alan A. Amaral, President & CEO, Yomega Corporation - Fall River, MA
"Brett Outchcunis is the BEST! His incredible command of the yo-yo amazes audiences of all ages. He is the perfect addition to any party, or corporate event that needs a WOW factor! Hire him now!"
Steven Siagel - President & CEO, Siagel Productions - Boston, MA