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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Asher joined the circus!

For several years I have knowns about a circus school in our area. Who knew there was such a thing? Circus Juventas is a pretty amazing place. The first time I visited, I was fascinated by all the apparatus, and could picture Asher on each one of them. If you've been around here for a long time, you know Asher LOVES to hang,  climb, be up high, and inside of things. Circus school seemed a perfect fit, so I got him on a waitlist.

Finally in September he was able to start. Oh this boy! He is SO HAPPY at Circus school!

His very first day, the instructors quickly learned that Asher has NO FEAR, is willing to try virtually anything they suggest, and he is VERY strong! His favorite is the trampoline, where he is learning to jump very high, so that he can - get this - land either standing or sitting in the window of a mock building next to the trampoline.

Here is an example of what the youngest entertainers do at the circus performance.

Since Asher has just started, he has to be in circus school several months before being allowed to perform. This year is spent learning skills on the different apparatus. I can't wait until his next class (after Christmas) to show you what he can do on trapeze! For now, here are some fun pics and a video.








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