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31st Annual Community Performance

The Gym Dandies

31st Annual Community Performance

Don't miss over 200 unicyclists, jugglers, and performers. Thrill to the excitement of unihockey (hockey on unicycles), off-road unicycling (jumping off ramps and boxes), and much more!

Scarborough High School Gymnasium

259 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME

March 22nd and March 23rd, 2012

Snow date: Saturday March 24th

6:30 PM (doors open at 6PM)

Adults: $5 School Age Children: $1
Senior Citizens: $4 Pre-school Age: FREE

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Gym Dandies is the largest continuously operating children's circus in the United States
All performers are Scarborough Students

Mar 09, 2012
 
Note from Mr. Cahill

Hey Everyone,

On April 14th, 2012 the Gym Dandies will be riding down Constitution Ave. This will be the most important and largest parade in the history of this event, the 100th anniversary celebration and probably the largest parade in DC history. We have to look especially sharp for this nationally significant event.

It is very import that all participants attend all formation practices. All riders have specific positions in our formation. If one participant does not show for a practice this throws off the formation.

I know I can count on you to fulfill your commitment and responsibility to attend all mandatory formation practice sessions.

There are a few beginner level Gym Dandies who are not yet self-mounting and riding the unicycle unassisted. It is especially important for these participants to attend extra practices during the week and/or practice everyday at home.

Thank you in advance for your help in making this event a big success.

Best,
Jon Cahill

Formation Practice Schedule

Place: Wentworth Intermediate School
Time: 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM (Be sure to arrive on time for practice)
Dates: Saturdays
March 3, 10, 17, 31, and April 7, 2012

Sunday, March 25:
Manchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Our dress rehearsal and a mandatory event)

7: 15 AM Meet at WIS
4:00 PM return time at WIS
More Details to follow as we approach the Manchester Parade date

Mar 04, 2012
 
100th Anniversary -- National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

The Gym Dandies are scheduled to perform in April, 2012 at the 100th Anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Parents can learn more and get forms for registering on our forms page.

Oct 25, 2011
 
4th of July Parade in Philadelphia

Independence Day celebrations are known for fireworks, parades and cookouts. Where better to celebrate the 235th anniversary of our country's independence but in the cradle of liberty, Philadelphia. more info...

Check out these pictures from Claudia Murray of the Philadelphia 4th of July Parade.

Jul 05, 2011
 
Videos from the Community Performance
Jul 04, 2011
 
News from the State Capital

Jon Cahill has been selected by the Maine Governor's Council as the 2011 Winner of the MAINE FITNESS AWARD for the Lifetime Achievement Category.  Several Gym Dandies were on hand when Jon received the award in Augusta.

May 03, 2011
 
Successful Community Performance!

The 30th Annual Community Performance was a tremendous success. There was a total of over 1400 attendees for Thursday and Saturday's performance. Special recognition was given for the four graduating seniors and a special award was given to celebrate Jon's 30th Anniversary as the director of Gym Dandies. Pictures are available for Thursday's performance thanks to Claudia Murray.

More pictures from 30th Annual Community Performance the can be found here and here.

ATTN:The Gym Dandies are now on Facebook! Facebook users can find additional pictures (and videos) on the Official Gym Dandies Facebook Page.

Apr 01, 2011
 
Upcoming Events 2012

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Gym Dandies Upcoming Events
2012

Cherry Blossom Festival Parade 2012 -- Washington DC -- April 14th, 2012

Independence Day -- Merrimack, NH -- July 4th, 2012

Sep 15, 2010
 
25th Anniversary Community Performances

25th Anniversary Community Performances

2006_Community_Performances_Merritt_(02)The Gym Dandies would like to thank the community for all of their support in celebrating our 25th Anniversary!  This milestone event was featured in the new Scarborough High School Alumni Gymnasium with two performances on April 6 and 7, 2006.  Director Jon Cahill was honored by the attendance of several original 1981 Gym Dandy alumni including his son, Edwin.  They proved to everyone that once "you're a Gym Dandy, you're always a Gym Dandy" showcasing some of their own clowning, juggling, and unicycling!  But it was the more than 220 children, currently enrolled in the program, who stole the show!  Perseverance is the cornerstone of this unique program.  The circus arts skills are physically challenging and require many hours of practice.  The three graduating seniors highlighted many other benefits that they experienced through the Gym Dandies program - performance skills, teamwork, self-control, and confidence-building to name a few.  The program is unusual because it teaches youngsters about teamwork, encourages physical fitness, and healthy competition.  Joining the Gym Dandies teaches more than just learning to juggle and unicycle - it teaches the importance of commitment and encouragement.  The Gym Dandies program dedicates itself to encouraging today's children and tomorrow's adults with a simple message, "Practice Makes Everything Possible!"

25th Anniversary Community Performance Press Release

Feb 12, 2006
 
2009 -- West Virginia Strawberry Festival Parade

Gym Dandies Win Specialty Unit Competition!

2009 Strawberry FestivalFifty-five Gym Dandies make the long trip to the mountains of West Virginia for one of the largest parades in the United States. More than one hundred entries from fourteen states, Canada, and South America were featured in the this event. The Gym Dandies wowed the 50,000 spectators crowded along the two mile parade route in Buckhannon, WV with forty-four Giraffe unicycles, three 36" wheel unicycles, and seven 20" unicycles. WVSF Parade organizers made a considerable contribution to the Gym Dandies to help with trip costs for this event.

Dec 21, 2010
 
2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

2006_NIDP_Pelczar_(060) "The Gym Dandies" Children's Circus of Scarborough Schools represented the Scarborough community and the State of Maine in the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. on April 12, 2008.  Sixty Gym Dandies rode unicycles in various formations as they performed before a crowd of 400,000 spectators.  Forty-eight Gym Dandies performed atop 6-foot high Giraffe unicycles while younger members rode smaller 20" unicycles.  This event is the largest and most prestigious parade held in Washington, D.C. each year and is the largest event of the three-week festival.  The parade runs for more than one mile down Constitution Avenue right in front of the White House.  Bands and performing groups from across the nation are selected each year for this nationally significant event based on recommendations and audition videos.

Nov 15, 2008
 
2008 Scarborough 350th Celebration Parade

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2008 Scarborough 350th Celebration Parade

It was awesome to see all of the town support during Scarborough's 350th Celebration July 10-14, 2008.  "The Gym Dandies" Children's Circus was extremely proud to be a part of this historic milestone event by participating in the 350th Celebration Parade on Saturday, July 12, 2008.

Jul 18, 2008
 
2006 National Independence Day Parade

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2006 National Independence Day Parade

“The Gym Dandies” Children's Circus once again proudly represented the State of Maine in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC on July 4, 2006.

Nov 18, 2006
 
Manchester, NH Saint Patrick's Parade

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The Gym Dandies wowed the thousands of spectators that lined Elm Street to watch the annual Manchester, New Hampshire Saint Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 19, 2006.  It was great to see so many new performance level Gym Dandies on giraffe unicycles making their parade debuts.  The 55 giraffe riders equaled our recent showing in New York City. Saint_Patrick's_Parade Our Gym Dandies are the best!

Mar 20, 2006
 
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Appearance

Macy's_Parade_Aerial_ViewThe "Amazing" Gym Dandies gave the performance of their lifetime during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2005 in New York City.  The Gym Dandies were selected from hundreds of applicants from around the world for this nationally significant event.  "The Gym Dandies" Children's Circus is the only performing group nationally or internationally that can field sixty, six-foot unicycles in one routine.

The Gym Dandies are shown after the "Big Bird" balloon and the "Sesame Street" float. (AP Photo)

During their last week of early morning practice, WCSH Channel 6 and WMTW Channel 8 provided some great coverage.  If you missed the coverage, you can view it by clicking here.  If the video does not play for you, you will most likely need to download the DivX Codec hereSmiley

Macy's_Practice_Stevens (08)November 14 Dress Rehearsal Practice

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Nov 26, 2005
 
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