Stage

Juggling and dance are blended to create a unique display of artistry and skill.  Jen's appealing personality shines on stage through her expressive eyes and captivating smile.

Jen Slaw's signature 3 ball act is a dance, set to instrumental hip-hop music.  Jen dances around the balls, and even performs a portion of the routine while sitting down, balls weaving in and out of her legs and around her body.  Precision choreography punctuates the act and keeps the energy level high throughout the entire routine.

Dressed in a swirling black dress, Jen flirts with the audience in a playful club routine set to swing music.  Clubs are twisted and swung around the body, creating beautiful circular patterns.

Cigar boxes are manipulated to lively music.  Audiences young and old respond to this fun and energetic routine in which the rhythm of the boxes complements the beat of the song.  Jen also performs an act that combines cigar boxes with a ball.  The objects are manipulated in inventive ways that create magnetic illusions.  Jen’s smooth, fluid movements highlight this unique style of juggling.

These acts are ideal for stage.  Jen can adapt any act to the particular needs of a given show or performance troupe.  Music and costume may be adapted for a specific performance theme.  For example, Jen tailored her ball act for the show Le Cirque de Bel Canto (W.O.W. Cafe Theatre, NYC, 2003) to fit Carmen's aria.

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Events

Jen can provide ambient or interactive entertainment at any event.  Short juggling shows can be combined with strolling and teaching.  Jen's engaging personality will win over any crowd.

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Private Parties

Add excitement and personality to your next affair, whether a child's birthday party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary party, or any other celebration!  Jen will playfully interact with your guests while teaching them the basics of juggling.  She will delight them with a show that includes magic as well as scarf, ball, club, cigar box, devilstick, and diabolo juggling.

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Libraries and Schools

Jen often combines a juggling performance with an interactive workshop at schools and libraries.  Participants try their hand at peacock feather balancing, scarf and ball juggling, and more, depending on the length of the program.  Jen can tailor her presentation to highlight a variety of educational themes including physical fitness, perseverance and determination in setting goals and achieving dreams, teamwork and cooperation, and an appreciation for individual differences.

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Collaborations

Jen is thrilled to be a part of The Love Show: A Circus & Vaudeville Exploration of Silly & Serious Relationships, a Nimble Arts Production.  The show thrills with high flying aerialists flirting, fiery jugglers on a flailing date, hysterical interludes of love gone awry, as well as a wife who stands on her husband's head and other demonstrations of the vagaries and delights of love in all its shapes and forms!  Performers include stars from Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus and the New Pickle Circus.

Jen performs partner juggling acts with World Champion juggler Tony Duncan.  Their show and individual acts combine unique and innovative juggling techniques with dance, theater and comedy. With routines ranging from funky hip-hop cigar boxes to flashy and silly salsa club passing, the duo can tailor pieces to fit various event themes and requirements.

Jen has performed for many years with the Philadelphia based Mystery Juggling Company, founded by Jackie Erickson.  Fondly known to many as Mr. E, Jackie was the recipient of the 2004 International Jugglers' Association (IJA) Excellence in Education Award.  Together, the Mystery Juggling Company juggles, does magic, clowns, performs court danger, plays music, cracks jokes, teaches and...entertains!  The Company has been performing for over 20 years and is always a family favorite and a perfect addition to any event.

Jen also occasionally performs with the Give & Take Jugglers in their show full of impressive juggling, comedy, and lots of audience involvement.  The company uses an antique calliope, traditions from vaudeville, circus arts, theater, and live music to create a lively and wholesome show that feels fresh and contemporary.  The show appeals to a wide range of ages: children, adults, and even most teenagers!

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Teaching

Jen has led workshops for professional performers at juggling festivals, and taught various levels of juggling to children at numerous public and private schools and with the Big Apple Circus Beyond the Ring Program in NYC.

Jen is available for one hour workshops or extended juggling/circus arts residencies.  After a 5 week residency at Middle School 51 in Park Slope, Brooklyn to help prepare 6th grade drama students for their circus performance, Jen was thrilled to watch all 60 students perform a juggling skill on stage!

Jen is also available for private juggling instruction and will tailor lessons to the individual's skill level and goals.

Read more about Jen’s juggling & circus arts classes here!

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For more information about booking and pricing, please contact Jen at 646.325.5366 or juggler@jenniferslaw.com