Photos!

I met a UK photographer who is in UB completing a project for his master's degree - he's trying to capture a portrait of the city. I invited him along to photograph class, which was exciting for him, flattering for my coach, and the kids LOVED it! Here are some photos (all photo credit to Tom Gildon):



My favorite part of this photo is the flopping three-year-old on the end (a new student, she's only had one week of classes so far!)



The 13-year-old who dreams of going to L'Ecole Nacional de Cirque in Montreal when she graduates from high school. I've taught her some moves on trapeze and it's unbelievable how fast she learns - watch for her in the international circus scene in six years or so!



Oga, who is 4 years old, won a medal in the district talent show for her traditional Mongolian contortion routine. Having recently taught circus to a lot of 4-year-olds, I'm often awestruck at how focused and disciplined she is in class...



One of the many enticing abandoned rooms in our building. The building used to be a factory in the communist times - recently, a large mining company bought the building and remodeled the lobby and the sixth floor for their offices. The rest of the floors are a treasure hunt of industrial spaces (with the hidden mecca of our circus studio nestled in there!)