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Yo-Yo Workshop
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Educational Programs, Miscellaneous, Clowns and Jugglers
Audience Age
7 and up
The basic purpose of this program is to teach kids how to become proficient yo-yo players. Brett also focuses on the development of social assets such as goal setting, sharing knowledge with
others, self-esteem and performance skills.
Each child can expect to walk away with (AT THE VERY LEAST) a basic knowledge of how to use and maintain a
yo-yo, having learned about 6 tricks ranging from 'Walk the Dog' and 'Around the World' to 'Atom Smasher' and
'Brain Twister'. Wow!
Each class is broken into three skill groups - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each group has a 'group leader'. The 'group leader' can be either a parent or volunteer. The role of the 'group leader' is to keep their group focused on the assigned task until Brett gives them a new one. Additionally, they are
responsible for removing string tangles and knots as well as changing the yo-yo string when necessary.
$350.
Program Length
90 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