Introducing the Team!
Puff the Clown
Puff has been sharing joy with children since 1980 and is the co-owner Laughter Without Borders Ltd established in 2005. Listed below are just some of her accomplishments:
- Puff, along with her partner in fun DeeDee the Clown, performed at the First International Clown Festival Mumbai India November 2010
- Puff has trained at the World's Largest Clown School from 2004-2009 by Ringling Brothers and other professionals from around the World
- 5 years at clown camp at the University of Wisconsin Clown Camp in La Crosse Wisconsin
- 2010 Winner of the World Clown Association White Face Clown Competition
- Began clowning in 1980 with the Chimo Clowns of Winnipeg
- Has been an executive member of the Chimo Clowns for 25 years consecutively
- Has been teaching clowning to new Chimo members for 20 years
- Was on the Executive of Bump-a-Nose Clowns for two consecutive years
- Has taught basic clowning to adults in a classroom setting for 3 years at an Adult Education facility. This included the three main types of clown make up, costuming, pocket magic, birthday party clowning, beginning and intermediate balloon sculpting
- Skills include magic, facepainting, balloon sculpting, juggling, co-operative games, crafts, Clown Ministry and safety clowning
- Specializes in Fear Free birthday parties for the very young child
- Special Day Care and Pre-School Shows
- Workshops for children learning balloon sculptures and juggling
- Teaching clowning in Winnipeg since 1986
- Attended Clown Camp 2005, 06, 07, and 2009. Instructor and on the Board of Directors at California Clown Campin’ in 2010 as well as the World Clown Association Convention held in April 2010
- Specialized in Safety Clowning. Currently a co-founder of a not for profit corporation, LAFS Canada Inc. (Life and Fire Safety) Presenting fire and safety shows in schools around Manitoba
Want to say "Hi" to Puff? Contact her atPuff@laughterwithoutborders.com.
Dee Dee the Clown
Dee Dee the Clown has been performing and delighting children of all ages for over 15 years. She is the co-owner of Laughter Without Borders Ltd established 2005. Below is listed just some of her accomplishments:
- She is the Canadian Director of the World Clown Association since 2007
- Dee Dee may provide stage shows for fairs or larger events. Birthday Parties, Grand Openings, Corporate events, Weddings and School Shows.
- Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, Glitter Tattoos, Nail Art
- Dee Dee has trained at the World's Largest Clown School from 2004-2009 by Ringling Brothers and other professionals from around the World
- Dee Dee was a Guest Performer for The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Anaheim California
- She attended First International Clown Festival in Mumbai India, November 2010
- Dee Dee has won a number of awards and scholarships
- World Clown Association Comedy White Face, Denver CO 2009
- Clowns of America International Scholarship 2009
- Mark Anthony Scholarship 2004,2008
- Bo Dino Scholarship 2007
- North Dakota State Fair 2000 & 2001,Best Overall Clown (Paradability, Balloon Sculpting, Skit Competitions)
Dee Dee is a member of:
- The World Clown Association
- Clowns of America International
- Clowns Canada
- Face and Body Painting Association
- SMILE (Safety Messages In Life Education)
- Just 4 LAFS (Life and Fire Safety)
- Arizona Fire and Burn Education Association
- Bump-A-Nose Clown Alley of Winnipeg, August 2010
Want to say "Hi" to DeeDee? Contact her atDeeDee@laughterwithoutborders.com.