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Q: Developing skills + confidence, home schooling
A: D. Jacobs - describes U of Neb program + tutors - 9-12 school
. "lived on train" schooling occurred on the road.
. Diverse circus pop, an advantage for lang. learning
learn about other cultures
"Nothing was given to me other than opportunity"
R. Palarius - addressed diverse population & richness of it
L. Garcia - Ed. Learned through circus has learned practical vocators
J. Bauer - summer tutors for catch up, Sarasota High Sch. "Circus Ed"
Tch . was Gunther Wallinda, took class as easy way out. "Uncle Gunther" tapped their knowledge
Q: Attrition Rate among circus people?
A: D. Jacobs - to people circus families who stay & leave 
not all circus kids don't want circus careers. They may end up in non-performing rolls or out altogether.
From Audience: Injuries? to unknown
Miguel- aerialist Columbia -multiple in air summersaults
D. Jacobs - Natural Heritage Fellowship 1st circus performer to receive this
Circus Arts Conservatory & Art of Circus to enhance learning
From Audience: Folklife > generational
Paul Binder (founder Big Apple) Big Apple + Boston [[Pops?]] describes violinists following trapeze
Q. Discussed childhood friends in circus family (Ann-Jean Johnson)
Q. Future of circus - As long as there are children there will be a circus.
D. Jacobs - Noted circus 
            schools 
            Part of America
J. Bauer - Circus is real, 
           genuine
           many circus 
           families pre-date 
           Ringling