THE FLYING GAONA’S TRAPEZE DAY

After a hectic Wednesday we returned to The Art Park at Young’s Circle on Thursday for Trapeze Day at Miss Florida USA. Four daring delegates were greeted by Julio Gaona of The Flying Gaona Family of Illinois for lessons on how to fly… no, really! Miss Tampa USA 2009 Lees Garcia, Miss Treasure Coast USA 2009 Carissa Grazel, Miss Gold Coast USA 2009 Victoria Sanjurjo and Miss Sunset Place USA 2009 Laura Wills were the willing participants as Team Gaona really made the delegates feel welcomed.

 

 

 

Ms. Wills masters the leg hang

and is caught at fifty feet!

 

 

 

 

Ms. Grazell buckles up for the high swing

 

 

 

Ms. Sanjurjo prepares to take the bar

 

 

 

After learning the basics of acrobatics including bar technique and proper release and landing practice it was time for the big show! Complete with trapeze catchers our delegates were taught the skills that it takes to hit the big top. All four delegates passed Trapeze 101 with flying colors. Each delegate completed the very difficult trapeze leap and catch. Future careers in show biz maybe calling but until they appear in a circus near you, we have pictures and video to show off! 

 

 

 

Group shot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Tapings:

Expo Al Fresco Day