Christmas Bring New Opportunties

Christmas has come and past bringing gifts of circus fun! One of my friends graciously donated a diabolo to my project as a gift. This, of course led me to try it out. From YouTube and other videos, I have slowly gathered how to get started. The videos make it look a lot easier than it actually is. I know this is an obvious statement, but it is pretty challenging to do any tricks. I have worked on my diabolo skills and am now ready to start working on tricks and throwing. My inside experiences have resulted in many hard hits to the ceiling. A word of advice. Practice throwing outside. Along with the diabolo, my grandparents kindly donated 30 dollars to get what I need to further my project. I am very greatful and will put the money towards making my non hand held stilts or another thing I may need. It was a great break and I am excited to get to work on more circus related tricks.

Alexa

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Progress With the Project

My 20% project has progressed well. So far I've made juggling balls and stilts as well as work to improve my skills using the objects I made. I can juggle the basic three balls and walk proficiently on the stilts. In the past couple weeks I worked to get better at stilt walking so I can get up every time and walk with confidence. This will allow me to walk on the strap on stilts with less of a chance to fall over, which is a good thing given that I would prefer not to hurt myself. Not only have I been stilt walking, I am also continuing to juggle. I hope my progress has inspired you to try something new.

Alexa