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Today, decades later, René has: won five world championships; toured the world as a coach and featured performer for the renowned Cirque du Soleil; appeared on television, in feature films, and on thousands of stages; is a commentator for ESPN; and, created her own business with a mission of youth motivation and fitness.
Now René shares the wonderful lessons she learned as a 10-year old that transformed defeat into determination and a passion to always give her best.
René delivers a powerful 45-minute program combining dazzling performances with fun interactive audience participation.
While the entertainment grabs the kids’ attention, René masterfully anchors essential messages about best effort, determination and fitness.
Students are enthralled and motivated. Faculty and staff are equally moved and leave with a persuasive tool for the classroom. As one teacher said in 2009, “For the remainder of the school year, every time I needed to give a child a boost, I just said, ‘Remember René.’”
In the 45 minute Action-Oriented Fitness Based School Program, students are captivated by Solo Performances, Excited to Participate, and Inspired by meaningful messages.
During the assembly Rene combines her skills as a professional rope jumper, educator, entertainer and role-model while demonstrating dazzling moves that students can learn to incorporate into a lifetime of fitness.
“We have many different assemblies come to Russell throughout each school year, but I have never heard so many compliments before… from the students, our staff, and the administrators.”—Krissa Baylor, Milpitas, CA
“ I have never seen 600 students so attentive and engaged in an assembly. Their enthusiasm was very touching. Teachers were very impressed—“Best assembly in 30 years.” The entire school was motivated to continue discussions, write essays, and do projects on achieving your personal best. Kids are jump roping at recess.” Mary Jo Stacks, East Lansing, MI
“Success breeds great self-esteem. Children were ‘walking taller’ after René spent time with us. An incredibly valuable program—I’d recommend it to anyone.”—Bernie Zwettler, Madison WI
“What people need to know about Rene is she is more than an entertainer - she’s a teacher and a motivator. She’s engaging, she’s exciting, and she’s an incredible athlete. But most importantly, she’s sending a great message about fitness and determination.” Patti Tibaldi, National and State Coaching Halls of Fame & Coordinator for the largest federal fitness grant in the State of Michigan. Patti has hosted Rene’s school assemblies at 20+ events on 3 separate visits in the past 6 months.
Booking Information
“ My Life as a Hot Dog” Jump Rope School Assembly is a 45-minute motivational show.
Rene combines her skills as a professional rope jumper, educator, entertainer, athlete and role model for a dynamic and inspirational program. Rene has the unique ability to engage very large audiences, and kids of all ages. Schools continue to comment on Rene’s style of connecting with kids. The fee is $695.00 for one program and $995.00 for two shows at the same school. For Grade K-12
ALL DAY In-Service Program
Rope jumping and fitness instruction for all students at your school.
Rene will spend ALL DAY at your school. She’ll begin the morning with her popular “My Life as a Hot Dog” jump rope school assembly. The rest of the day Rene will teach her jumprope and fitness workshops to your students. Rene has been teaching her skills for over 25 years and implements a “success oriented” curriculum while re-emphasizing the character education points made during the show. The fee for an ALL DAY workshop is $1500.00.
Evening Shows
For Fitness, Fun and Family.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting workout, demonstration and unique sharing of some of Rene’s exciting experiences traveling the world with the Circus. Family members will have the chance to participate and learn more about the benefits of this incredible lifetime fitness activity and experience the positive impact of Rene’s jump rope program. It is guaranteed to be a worthwhile and enjoyable experience for everyone. The fee for an evening performance is $400.00 when combined with a daytime jump rope assembly program or $695 as a stand alone program.
Need more information on booking? See our detailed booking information for Rene Bibaud’s “My Life as a Hot Dog” Jump Rope Assembly.
It’s more than an incredible jump rope assembly, it’s an incredible show about setting and achieving goals, avoiding comparisons, and celebrating our uniqueness!
“I thought Rene’s “Hot Dog” Assembly hit home for all of the students she encountered at Union Hill Elementary Archdale Trinity Middle School. In fact, the teachers and principals commented on how they were grateful to have been awarded the program but were skeptical about a jump roper keeping the attention of up to 300 students at one time. She used her extraordinary jump rope skills to capture their attention, keep them involved and then delivered a very powerful message about accepting our differences and the idea of facing and overcoming challenges in our lives.
Rene also performed a high energy half-time routine using fans in the audience as well as band members and cheerleaders – she kept the energy in the coliseum pumped up. We were very grateful to have Rene at the 2006 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament – 2 school assemblies, an educational outreach program and a half-time performance all in 2 days!”
-Bernie McGlade
Associate Commissioner at the Atlantic Coast Conference
“Rene Bibaud is the Michael Jordan of jumprope. Rene is not only an accomplished performer with the jump rope, but she is an equally skilled teacher. She has inspired my students to continually strive to do their personal best as they attempt new and challenges rope. Rene Bibaud’s school assembly, “My Life as a Hotdog,” was to be the culmination of my jump rope unit. Little did I know that it was just the beginning. Rene’s performance left long lasting impressions and memories on the students and staff that witnessed her message. Rene was able to take two students with downs syndrome and have them double dutch with success during the assembly. There were not many dry eyes from the faculty when Rene turned her ropes for these two students. It was a priceless event for all of us who shared this experience. Also, I failed to realize the impact she would have on the students and their desire to partake in jump roping at a more intense level. They cannot put down the ropes at recess or during physical education classes. The students have a passion and conviction to learn more skills. This is a direct result of the example Rene preaches as she performs and teaches during, “My life as a Hotdog.” We now have over 200 students participating in an after school jump rope club.”
-Doug Stebbins
West Carollton, Ohio
“This is an unbelievable presentation of all of the character words we learn about all year. Not only does Rene present an entertaining and awesome display of jump rope in her assembly, she teaches the students to never give up, try their best, and to not compare yourself to others. The students really “GOT IT!” We talked about the key points Rene talked about and all of the age group children understood and comprehended it. Rene can handle the crowd so well—I even learned some strategies from her for my classroom! She was the best program we have ever had at a school assembly—all the teachers agree!”
-Nancy Janas
Marietta, GA
“We have many different school assemblies come to Russell throughout each school year, but I have never heard so many compliments before…from the students, our staff, and the administrators.” Krissa Baylor, Milpitas, CA
“With Rene, obviously, people see an individual with unbelievable jump roping skills and onstage charisma, but more than that I would mention:
1) The great message you relay to the students about not giving up, keep on trying, it’s ok to make mistakes
2) The great rapport you develop with all the students as the show moves along
3) The amazing number of jump ropes that appeared at recess after your performance! It is one of the bets assemblies I have seen in 34 years as a physical education teacher. My students will remember this forever!”
Please read more about Rene Bibaud’s “My Life as a Hot Dog” School Assemblies Here.
“Frankly, I was a little worried whether the program would be considered a deserving expenditure of precious funds. All fears were dashed…the reviews were rave! René Bibaud certainly made me look good. What an awesome school assembly.”
-Gail Frederick, Grosse Pointe, MI