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FESTIVAL INFORMATION
THE 1991 International Jugglers' Association Festival July 16-21; Washington University; St. Louis, Missouri COME
SHAKE UP ST. LOUIS! St.
Louis - blues music, breweries, baseball and the muddy Mississippi
River... Slow and languorous images that speak of relaxation and
lazy times with friends. But the week of July 16-21, 1991, will be
different! From east and west, north and south and across the seas,
multitudes of jugglers will descend on America's Gateway to the West
to unleash a week-long whirlwind of creative energy.
Come
be part of 1991's new Spirit of St. Louis, a spirit
of shared excitement about the limitless potential of object
manipulation! Through shows, games, championships, workshops and
serendipitous meetings every moment of the day, you'll enjoy
juggling like never before. Come contribute your own energy to
this major variety arts event that's sure to shake up St. Louis this
summer! SPONSORSHIP The
IJA's 44th Annual Festival is hosted by the International Jugglers'
Association in cooperation with Washington University and the St.
Louis Convention and Visitors Commission. The festival coordinator
is Ginny Rose. For general convention information contact Tom
Bennett. SPECIAL
GUESTS The
IJA is pleased to host two juggling legends this year. Sergei
Ignatov, a Soviet juggler whose 22-year career has defined the
limits of numbers juggling, will attend with his wife, circus
performer Marina Ossinskaya. Ignatov will present a workshop,
highlight the Cascade of Stars public show, and receive the
International Jugglers' Association Award of Excellence.
Our
other special guest is Trixie Larue, a woman who received phenomenal
acclaim for her act during the 1930s and 40s in Europe and America.
She will host a workshop on her career, and receive the
International Jugglers' Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Both
awards will
be presented during the Senior and Team Championships on
Friday, July 19. OTHER
ATTRACTIONS St.
Louis is at the geographic hub of the USA, at the confluence
of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
This historic city is the home of the world's
first ice cream cone and hot dog, both
introduced during the 1904 World's Fair. Its many current
attractions include the 630foot Gateway Arch Memorial on the
riverfront, paddlewheel riverboat cruises, brewery tours, railroad
museum, national bowling hall of fame, historical museums,
zoological garden, and major league baseball at Busch Stadium. STREET
PERFORMING AT UNION STATION Union
Station, a Rouse Company project, will be presenting a Street
Performers Festival in conjunction with the IJA Festival. Union
Station is offering a guaranteed fee plus hat for performers during
the festival. Interested acts should submit an act description,
credentials, technical requirements and include a videotape if
available. Videos will be returned. Contact: Nicolle Gervais; St.
Louis MO. IJA
REGISTRATION Pre-registration
should be completed by June 15. See the registration form for the
options and prices. On site registration will take place at the the
Washington University Sports and Recreation Complex. Daily admission
and individual event tickets will also be available at the complex.
There will be no admittance to the juggling area until you have
registered. For more information on registration contact Tom Bennett. LOCATION
&AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION Washington
University is located just west of St. Louis in Clayton, Missouri.
It is within walking distance of Clayton's downtown district and
approximately 10 miles from St. Louis's Lambert International
Airport. The approximate cost of airport limousine service to the
campus is $6.50 one way. To make a reservation, call the airport
limousine service.
American
Airlines is the official airline of the IJA Festival. For discounted
fares on American call and give the reservationist the IJA festival
number. PARKING Parking
at Washington University is free at the dormitories and the sports
complex. No permits are required.
HOUSING
& RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BED
& BREAKFAST The
Old Convent Guesthouse is hosting IJA special guest Sergei Ignatov,
and welcomes other jugglers who prefer a bed and breakfaststyle
hotel. Located just blocks from downtown St. Louis, this century-old
building is about 15 minutes from the festival site. For more
information, call proprietor Paul LaFlam. FOOD Breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be served in one common facility, Wohl Hall, in
the center of the residence hall quadrangle. Vegetarian entrees will
be available at all meals. If you are staying on campus, the three
meal plan is mandatory. Other restaurants are available on campus
and in the nearby area. WORKSHOPS Dozens
of one-hour workshops covering a wide variety of juggling skills will
be offered during the convention for free to all convention
registrants. In addition, Allan Jacobs will teach special workshops in
club swinging and club passing. If you are interested in teaching
workshops, contact Mike Vondruska. CHAMPIONSHIPS All
IJA members are invited to test their skill in championships
competitions at the festival. In addition to the usual Junior, Senior,
Team, Numbers and Joggling Championships, there wil be an Intermediate
Championships for people who have entered juniors previously, but
never entered seniors.
Those
entering all events except joggling will need to go through a
qualifying round first. Registration for all events will remain open
until the morning of the qualifying round. For specific event rules,
times and entry fees, contact Championships Director Laura Green:
Baltimore MD.
All championships events except joggling will be held in the sports complex. Joggling will be held on the Francis Field outdoor track adjacent to the building.
PUBLIC
SHOW The
Cascade of Stars Public Show will again be directed by Dan Holzman
of the Raspyni Brothers, and will be presented Saturday night, July
20, at the field house. The show will feature a all-star cast,
headlined by Sergei Ignatov. For further information contact Dan
Holzman.
The
IJA is putting together a house band to play in the show. If you're
interested in participating, call Bruce Plott. THE
GAMES OF THE IJA IJA
will hold its Games Day at St. Louis. Joggling kicks off the day at
Bushyhead Track, followed by a slate of contests in the sports
complex, such as five ball endurance, obstacle course juggle,
unicycle races, diabolo high toss, and skills demonstrations. Events
will be capped off by the Big Toss-Up. Anyone interested in helping
with the Games should contact Kevin Delagrange.
Going
once! Going twice! This year's auction promises to whip you into a
veritable shopping
frenzy! Start saving now - the bidding will be contagious! For
information contact Stuart Johnson. THE
AFFILIATES The
IJA encourages its affiliates and all other juggling groups to bring
banners to hang in the field house. There will be an affiliate
meeting at the festival to discuss mutual concerns, and affiliates
are invited to present special awards to deserving individuals
during the Championships/Awards night Friday, July 19. Affiliates
wanting to present new awards contact Bill Giduz. For general
affiliate information contact IJA director Perry Rubenfeld. VENDORS Floor space for vendors around the perimeter of the sports complex is available per day for the entire week. Contact Tom Bennett.
VIDEO
POLICY Registrants
may make videotapes for non-commercial purposes inside the gym with
permission of the person being taped. No videotaping of any staged
championship event or show (except joggling) will be allowed. The IJA
will be taping these events and will make the convention tape
available later in the year. Videotaping of workshops will be left to
the discretion of individual workshop leaders. VOLUNTEERS The organizers need your support in lending a hand with registration, security, staging and other duties. If you can volunteer a little time at the convention please call Brian Rohlfing. |