Grades: Pre K - 12

Audience Size: 1-400

Length of Program: 45-60 minutes

Set Up Time: 10-15 minutes

Tear Down Time: 10 minutes

Equipment needed: Microphone and ability to play music through the sound system. If transportation is through car, own equipment can be brought. 

Description:

Guinness World Record Holder/Author/Poet/Singer/Songwriter, David Fisher, THE ROPE WARRIOR presents...

Ropenastics: Rope Jumping in a New Dimension- a highly entertaining look at a great cardiovascular activity! ROPENASTICS is a combination of rope jumping, rhythmic gymnastics, dance and martial arts. The Rope Warrior’s amazing repertoire includes such razzle-dazzle techniques as: glow-in-the-dark ropes and his Guinness World Record setting “tush-ups” (jumping rope while sitting or lying on the floor) - all to a background of energizing music (including The Rock 'N' Rope Warrior's song, "J.U.M.P."). The interactive program also covers an explanation of the benefits of aerobic activities, a look at equipment and safety, and with help from audience members, demonstrates teamwork and cooperation. There is a short question and answer period at the end of the performance.

 BASIC SHOW:

- Understand the many benefits of aerobic exercise and distinguish which sports and activities are aerobic in nature.

- Understand the importance of teamwork, being a good listener, and not being afraid to make a mistake.

SCIENCE RELATED SHOW:

The BASIC show plus:

- Understand what muscles are used when jumping rope

- Understand how rope jumpers battle friction, gravity, centrifugal force, and aerodynamic drag

- Learn which part of the rope travels fastest, and how to calculate the speed of a jump rope

LEARNING THE ROPES: (Anti-Bullying Show)

Basic show plus:

- Discuss what respecting others, property, your elders and yourself entails.

- Understand what empathy is, and why it is important.

DANCE RELATED SHOW:

The BASIC show plus:

- Understand the difference between axial movements and locomotor movements.

- Be able to identify basic locomotor movements and describe how they are combined to make dances.

- Determine which popular dances or styles of dance are distinguished by axial movements, or locomotor movements, or both.

- Discuss how a choreographed Ropenastics routine incorporates movement, space, time, and force (the elements of dance.)

NUTRITION SHOW

The BASIC show plus:

- Understand that your body needs fuel (calories) to be active and perform your best

- Understand MY PLATE

– fruits and vegetables, grains and protein, dairy

- Understand the difference between Foods with Nutrients and Empty Calorie Foods

- Understand how to read nutrition labels, and how to cut down on sugar

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

Next Generation Learning Standards: English Language Arts:

●   Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

●   Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

●   Vocabulary acquisition and use

Next Generation Learning Standards: Mathematical Practices:

●   Geometry

●   Mathematical reasoning

Learning Standards for Physical Education:

●   Personal health and fitness

●   Safe and healthy environment

Science and Engineering Practices:

●   Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

●   Using mathematics and computational thinking

Learning Standards for the Arts:

●   Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

●   Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)

Categories: 

Author / Physical Education / Poetry / Science / Teamwork / Leadership Skills / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education

Cost:                             

The Rope Warrior is based in Indianapolis and pricing is based on whether presenters schedule already places them on the East Coast:

If presenter is not on the East Coast:

Isolated Day Fee: $2,500

Full school day can include up to 4 shows and/or as many workshops as wanted

If presenter is on the East Coast:

$750.00 for a single show (45-60 minutes)

$1,200.00 for a double (2 shows back-to-back)

$1,800.00 for a full school day (1 or 2 shows plus workshops)

Full week residencies are also available