This month's Kidfit column, IF KIDS RAN THE CIRCUS, takes a look at local youth circus arts programs. Circus is a unique alternative to sport, but it can also be a great training complement for athletes. In fact, Circus Juventas director Betty Butler has actively sought to draw middle school and highschool athletes into her classes by providing tuition breaks to students who bring in athlete friends.

Meg Elias Emory, director of Xelias Aerial Arts , encourages budding aerialsts to train at home. She recommends praciticing pikes and pullups at the playground and balancing in the living room. Her "Ab Parties" are fit fun for the whole family!

Josie Winshop, who runs a circus arts summer camp out of her Seward Neighborhood home, empowers "troupers" with imaginitave play, improvisation, and humor.

Here are few pages from my family's ever-growing "circus playbook." With a little practice, we'll be ready to descend soon upon one or all of the above circuses! What fun!

-The Dadiator

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TRAPEZE JAMB



AERIAL GRIP



TREADMILL TRAPEZE



BALANCING...

ACTS



LION TAMER



ELEPHANT TRUNKS



BACKYARD BIG TOP

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