<p class="Picture">Grace Brunetti lives up to her name as she elegantly sways and spins on a hanging ribbon. Physical Education teacher Steve Forzaglia offers his assistance to help keep her spinning and balanced.</p>
<p class="Picture">Federico Pardinas Russo shows off his diabolo stick skills. Experts can throw the disc high into the air and catch it on the string. </p>
<p class="Picture">Juggling is no easy task. Beginners like Stella Schneider and Henrique Almeida practice with colorful rags that float slowly down, unlike their ball counterparts. </p>
<p class="Picture">Only two boys were brave enough to take on ribbon dancing. Makayla Dutra, with the help of Doug Young, flashes a large smile as he hangs upside down. Fourth graders performed their new skills for their classmates and parents with the help of Doug Young from Circus Kid Productions on Friday, Dec. 9. The students practiced all week during their gym classes to learn how to walk tightropes, balance on balls, juggle and more. </p> Photo story by Casey Watts
<p class="Picture">The devil sticks are one hard act to conquer, but Hayley Mallah is up for the challenge. </p>
<p class="Picture">Connor Landsman passes a spinning plate on a stick to Harrison Kuznetzow. </p>
<p class="Picture">Eva Loor-Steinberg and Ella Mensch wave flags while they stand on giant circus balls. In the background, Doug Young prepares for the next trick.</p>
<p class="Picture">Charlotte Zelin tests her balance on a tightrope. She is aided by Doug Young, the owner of Circus Kid Productions. </p>
