My sister Casey and I have never studied with Ringling Brothers. I’m sure it would be time well spent at their school in Sarasota, Florida.
We have, however, spent countless hours perfecting our own style of retail circus performance. Standing on a ladder that’s a bit too short for the task with one leg resting on the ladder and the other on a 7 foot tall cabinet for support while you heft a 4′ x 6′ canvas off the wall with both hands. Or, climbing under a table that’s a bit too heavy to carry fully loaded the 4 inches you need it to move and arching your back to make contact with the underside so as to lift the entire table into its designated spot.
Both of these moves, and many others too risky to mention here in case our insurance agents are reading, always have a spotter. You know. A trained professional to help problem solve and call 911. STUFF has two of those on staff. Me and Casey.
This, however, is my favorite of Casey’s recent fantastic feats. She’s so far off the ground and she is relying on the ball to keep her safe. She makes it look effortless and simple.
I won’t try this one myself. I’m too scared. Besides, if she keeps doing this all day every day and I’m her spotter, when will I have time to learn?
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