Podcasts about Acrobatics

Badwater joins me to discuss Acrobatics & Tumblings' regular season ending in a #2 ranking, Softball's long weekend ending in a #4 ranking, and DB transfer Dillon Thieneman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CAS 4-1-1-2025 Kaelyn Dillon (Cowan) Augustana Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach by Calling All Sports

When you imagine the tools of a guitar shredder, chances are you see a sharp-angled electric 6-string running into a smokin'-hot, fully saturated British halfstack of sorts—the type of thing that'll blow your hair back. You might not be picturing an acoustic steel-string or a banjo, and that's a mistake, because some of the most face-melting players to walk this earth work unplugged—like Molly Tuttle. The 31-year-old Californian has been performing live for roughly 20 years, following in a deep family tradition of roots-music players. Tuttle studied at Berklee College of Music, and has gone on to collaborate with some of the biggest names in bluegrass and folk, including Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Buddy Miller, Sierra Hull, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Her 2023 record, City of Gold, won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. The furious flatpicking solo on “San Joaquin,” off of that Grammy-winning record, is the subject of this unplugged episode of Shred With Shifty. Shiflett can shred on electric alright, but how does he hold up running leads on acoustic? It's a whole different ballgame. Thankfully, Tuttle is on hand, equipped with a Pre-War Guitars Co. 6-string, to demystify the techniques and gear that let her tear up the fretboard. Tune in to hear plenty of insider knowledge on how to amplify and EQ acoustics, what instruments can stand in for percussion in bluegrass groups, and how to improvise in bluegrass music. If you're able to help, here are some charities aimed at assisting musicians affected by the fires in L.A:  https://guitarcenterfoundation.org https://www.cciarts.org/relief.html https://www.musiciansfoundation.org https://fireaidla.org https://www.musicares.org https://www.sweetrelief.org Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1690423642 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4B8BSR0l78qwUKJ5gOGIWb iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shred-with-shifty-116270551/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/shred-with-shifty/PC:1001071314 Follow Chris Shiflett: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisshiflettmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shifty71 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.shiflett Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisshiflett71 Website: http://www.chrisshiflettmusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tv5SsSRqR7uLtpKZgcRrg?si=26kWS1v2RYaE4sS7KnHpag Producer: Jason Shadrick Executive Producers: Brady Sadler and Jake Brennan for Double Elvis Engineering support by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudion Video Editor: Addison Sauvan Graphic Design: Megan Pralle Special thanks to Jon Romeo, Michelle Yoon, Chris Peterson, Greg Nacron, and the entire Volume.com crew.

Kevin joins me to discuss Track & Field's NCAA Qualifier and Big Ten Indoor Championships, Acrobatics & Tumbling's meets against Baylor and Gannon, Baseball's sweep of USC to start conference play, and offensive line transfer Isaiah World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protect your passion and safeguard your business! Join Loren Dermody and Joanne Klenk, National Dance Insurance Program Director at Promark Partners Insurance Services, as they dive into the world of dance studio insurance. Discover tailored coverage for AcroDance and Aerial Arts, learn how to minimize risk, and get answers to your most pressing insurance questions. Don't miss this essential episode for dance studio owners and teachers! Need some visuals? Check out Joanne's Weekly Mini presentation, Insurance for Acro & Aerial Arts with Joanne Klenk, on YouTube! Reach Joanne Joanne Klenk, CPCUDance Insurance USA | Promark Partners Insurance ServicesNational Dance Insurance Program Directorjklenk@promarkinsurance.comPh: 716-633-8401danceinsuranceusa.comIG: @danceinsuranceusa If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Exam season stressing you out? Acrobatic Arts Principal Sandra Elliott is here to help! This week on the Acrobatic Arts Podcast, Sandra shares her examiner insights on mastering Levels 3-5. Discover the most common corrections, flexibility secrets, and strength-building hacks for bridges, handstands, and more. AND...find out how your studio could WIN a FREE mock exam consultation with Sandra herself! Don't miss this chance to get your students exam-ready! About Sandra Elliott With over 30 years teaching experience, Sandra has also been enjoying her role as a course conductor and examiner with Acrobatic Arts since its inception in 2012. She assisted in developing the Module 1 Teacher's Certification Course. In addition, she developed the Graduate Student Teacher's Certification course, the Adjudicator Certification for AcroDancecourse and the Pin Examiner Certification course. Sandra is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has her Bachelor of Education Degree, with a major in dance. Throughout her teaching career, she has successfully prepared students for all levels of RAD exams. One of her students achieved her Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal while another student participated in the RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (formerly ‘The Genee') who later became a member of the Citie Ballet Company and is currently a member of Ballet Kelowna. Sandra has also been closely involved in the training of many students who have gone on to dance in professional shows including The Music Man (Broadway), Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Movin' Out (Canadian Tour), Cirque Du Soleil (Las Vegas), So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Celine Dion and Taylor Swift. One of those students was the 2013 winner of UK's Got To Dance and a competitor in World of Dance Season 2. He is currently running his own contemporary company ‘Untitled' out of the UK. Sandra's choreography has won many overall, title and choreography awards. She is passionate about not only developing artistic dancers that have excellent technique but she also loves helping dancers to understand how the things they learn in dance can translate into their personal lives helping them to push themselves to be the best they can be. If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

On the Road to Aya.Cael becomes the Amazon's Unorthodox Global DiplomatBy FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.For me, the diplomacy revolved around Delilah and Virginia, I had already fallen on my knees and begged Odette to let me go see Aya 'alone'. A few sexual-charged hours later, she agreed. That left four choices for the role of my two agents. They wanted to go 'as is'. Rachel informed them they would be murdered in-flight and their bodies tossed out over a convenient body of water.Rachel felt that the only reasonable course of action was for them to not come. That way the two could live a few more weeks. However, she would settle for stripping them down, doing a full body scan and then sealing them naked in airtight coffins (with a suitable amount of oxygen) for the journey. I suspected they might still slip out the baggage compartment somewhere between takeoff and landing.I cut through the clash of egos and made the final decision. Delilah and Virginia would be stripped and thoroughly examined. Initially I had the chore. Rachel was deeply suspicious of my true intentions. Freed of any electronic devices and with their weaponry in my keeping during the trip, they would be blindfolded as we made it to Aya without bloodshed.They applauded my wisdom by roundly refusing my decision. Pamela was of no help. Ten minutes into it, I informed them I was going alone, completely alone. They laughed, snorted and chuckled. Rachel reminded me that I didn't know where to go. I lied and told her that Katrina had given me the coordinates for the super-secret juvenile, all-feline [yes, I meant cats], survival training school.Fine, they would just keep me under constant surveillance. I responded by assuring them that despite my lack of spy-like abilities, I would escape and get to relive my Summer Camp experience with the only woman who respected my Demigod-like combat status. Their laughter hurt my feelings. Pamela stepped up and told the room they could either respect my compromise, or she would help me evade them.It was even more depressing to see the room full of women who had previously been mocking me suddenly 'snap to' and quickly agree to my earlier suggestions."It is okay," Pamela told me softly as the actual mechanics of my vacation were figured out by others. "I didn't want to play Bill Munny to your Ben Logan."Pamela's eyes flared brighter than any phoenix's rebirth. She'd stumped me."The Unforgiven, my Son," she patted my cheek. "It is a western made in 1992 starring Clint Eastwood, recast masterfully by 'Yours Truly' and, we need to work on you making a convincing Morgan Freeman.""Doesn't Freeman end up in a pinewood box in the first third of the movie?" Virginia mused."I didn't want to dishearten him," Pamela grinned. To me. "He ran off alone and got himself killed.""I was what, not even a year old when that movie came out," I responded with indignation."You've never heard of Block Busters, Netflix, Redbox, Dish, Hulu, or late night, Spanish language television?" Pamela snickered."I only watch Univision for their sports coverage," I countered."You mean for those sexy female sports announcers," Delilah chuckled. That earned her a 'well duh' look from all the other women."Before I consent to the strip search and inevitable follow-up anal probe, are we really going to be in a situation that requires us to fight this time?" Virginia asked."We should be perfectly safe," Rachel responded."Check, bring extra ammo," Virginia nodded."Good for you, Ms. Maddox," Pamela winked. "One day there is hope your life will have some meaning to me.""Great," Special Agent Maddox muttered, "now I have to think of what to get her for Christmas." We all laughed. Christmas was such a long way away.We packed up, rode to a private airfield near Doebridge, learned that SD was smarter than the rest of us, boarded our flight, and then finally entered US airspace from there. Around Ohio, a thought occurred to Maddox."If we were somehow forced to land and have the plane searched, how bad would it be?" she requested of Rachel."Bad enough that we have a better chance of fighting our way free than seeing freedom before dying in prison," Rachel answered calmly."Hmm, Rachel, if something like that happened, how many parachutes do we have?" Delilah joined in."Enough. Mona rides down with Cael because he's a virgin," Rachel stated."Oh! Come on Rachel," I fell down on my knees. "Can't I bungee jump it?""Luv," Delilah snorted. "If the drop didn't kill ya, the bounce back would snap you in two.""Cáel, we are at thirty thousand feet," Tiger Lily giggled. "You are more likely to end as a streamer than a pancake." An Amazon giggle, a most joyous noise."Rachel, I have been unkind," Virginia confessed. "Cáel is so personable and so dead set on getting himself killed. I had no idea your assignment was so herculean.""Acknowledged," Rachel said, "and we don't use 'that' word." Hercules was Greek too."We have it worse," Delilah patted Maddox on her shoulder. "We must obey some sort of legal code that doesn't allow us to preemptively save him.""We must too," Rachel gave a depressive sigh. "Her," she pointed at Pamela."Hey," Pamela pouted. "I'm more a force for vigilante justice than a team player. I ride alone.""Alone?" I took a quick headcount and added our Amazon pilot. "I count ten, Lone Phaser.""Am I included in that count?" Miyako yawned from under her blanket. "This jet lag is killing me.""Where did she come from?" Virginia hopped up."She was here when we boarded," I told her. "I searched her, I swear.""Yes he did," Miyako gave a sleepy, Hello Kitty smile. She'd 'searched' me too."I bet you did," Rachel glared at me, then Pamela, then me again since I was the titular boss.Thankfully we all 'bought a vowel', played a card in Clue, and shared an Inspector Clouseau moment. The gang settled down for a nap. Sleeping was not complicated. Rachel, as my bodyguard, slept beside me. The airplane's touchdown was so flawless I had to be shaken to alertness. Did I fall asleep? More on that later.It would have been better if Virginia hadn't figured out our pilot had violated numerous FAA regulations, like dropping below radar at one remote airport then sailing along for an unknown number of kilometers at nape of the Earth until we reached our final destination (This is great in date flicks, btw. It convinces the girl that we should 'live in the moment'/screw as much as possible.)We weren't there yet, of course. That level of un-convoluted thinking would have been an Amazon indicator of senility. Being a male Amazon, I was immune to such considerations, that meant I was always nuts in their regard, but they chose to humor me. Our plane had to park in a camouflaged hangar before we were allowed to disembark.I concluded we must be getting close to our desert gulag/re-education center as the sharp glare of sunlight was accompanied by an equally heartless glare of hostility rolling forth from our waiting all-terrain vehicle caravan. Thank goodness Rachel had the foresight to bring sunscreen for the passel of us. I swallowed the bitter realization I'd lost a $1000 bet concerning our landing zone with Virginia (a Temperate Rainforest) and Delilah (the American Southwest). In retrospect, betting on the site of 'Camp Rock' wasn't my smartest wager.The Brit made off with $2000 of our money and she wanted to be paid in Euros. That's €778 from me, you offspring of those who didn't have the courage to cross the Atlantic 100 years ago. Neither Virginia nor I really cared. With the level of violence about to escalate, it was all looking like 'funny' money to us. I didn't share my misery. Our Welcome Wagon ladies hardly looked sympathetic, or all that opposed to utilizing scalping as a valid debating tool.They didn't view this moment as just a bad thing, me showing up. My arrival was apocalyptic: #1, a man. #2, with a member of another secret society. #3, #2 was a professional assassin. #4 and #5, two more outsider women. #6, an unscheduled visit, as in 'the camp guardians hadn't been given six months to plan out all contingencies'. And you think your daycare takes its security seriously?"Cáel Ishara," the curt, mega-harsh bitch addressed me in English. As the other seven women dismounted from the four Jeep Wranglers (Delilah enlightened us), it was obvious they were well armed and armored, right and ready to provide some extra-curricular para-military fun. "Welcome," and 'oh please tear out one or two of my fingernails you Ginormous Pain in my ass' she greeted the exalted me. We spoke in Hittite;"I am”, then I used a phrase which I hoped meant 'I had shed blood in battle with sister Aya'. "No other name means more to me right now." Ah, the lovely jerk that full-blooded Amazons gave the first time they heard a male speak their tongue. The slot machine of her intellect kicked into high gear. No arm grasp was coming my way. I almost forgot."The outsiders are to remain armed as guests of House Ishara." That command was crucial. When/if I got my way with my first request, I was going to be rendered 'one of the girls'."If that is your wish. (Evil grin) Grab your bags and make it snappy," the woman ordered. "I don't like any extended activity at this airfield.""Ladies, let's hurry up and get our bags," Pamela barked in English. "You too, you hairless ape." That would be me, if there was any question. The Super-friendly camp counselors, with their slung FN P90's, didn't lift a finger to help us. Miyako flounced around without a care in the world. Pamela, eh, there were only eight of them. Three of my SD group were cautious while the pilot was already effecting her refueling and departure.Rachel shot one of the guardians a look I perceived to be friendly. A double-take elucidated things. She was Rachel's younger sister and had already been updated on my bona fides. Then in Hittite;"Male, you are agreeable to the eye," Rachel's sister fired off. Three whole seconds."Why thank you. I run faster than you would think, thankfully heal even faster and have the venerated outdoor skills of Bigfoot," I smiled.The seven other ladies weren't sure what to make of that jocularity."A very, very young Bigfoot," Rachel corrected."There is nothing wrong with the size of his feet," Tiger Lily added to the fun. And then all the homicidal fanatics chuckled.Pamela's whispered translation brought a subdued, yet similar reaction from the non-Amazon contingent. Sure, the new group knew about the New Directive, my fun encounters which I equated to my life and death struggle in those earlier days, my rise to house leadership, Constanza's blinding, the grenade launcher episode and the totality of my last confrontation with Hayden. Amazons are some hard-ass bitches.As we were loading up the jeeps, the leader tapped me on the shoulder with some force, in the same way a teacher catches an unruly student's attention."What was sex with an augur like? My name is Caprica Mielikki.""Out of respect for your authority, I will answer this personal question that is really none of your business," I looked down a good ten centimeters at her. No fear."It was beautiful, like every other woman I have had the treasured pleasure to have sex with," I continued. My reply's undercurrent was simple: I am not a House Head while I'm here. I am an Amazon, not a slave, or outsider male."Did you suffer stigmata?""Yes. To be fair, I was also having intercourse with her personal guardian at the same time. I'm not sure where to lay the blame, or importance," I inhaled her rugged fragrance."Both?" a different camp counselor questioned."As I told you, he has a really big and craftily-wielded foot," Tiger Lily teased, then Pamela said in Hittite;"And he is banned from having sex with any Amazon women for fifty more days," Pamela reminded them. Miyako, Delilah and Maddox weren't involved so were left uninformed of that detail. That bludgeoning innuendo dealt with, off to camp we went. Our journey was a pleasant diversion, punctuated by our trail, or lack thereof.The jeeps split up once we hit the aerial cover of the desert pines. At that point, every rock, shrub, tree and loose bit of debris revealed its God-given mission in life was to kill us. I kept telling myself that surely our Amazon driver abhorred suicide as much as I frowned on vehicular manslaughter as a means of me dying.Failing to believe that left me with tuck, duck and roll and that death-defying move would leave me lost and waterless, somewhere. I would have thought 'somewhere without cell reception', but none of our mobile devices had made the trip, despite a valiant effort at skullduggery by Special Agent Maddox and some highly creative types back at the Hoover Building.See, after we dutifully packed all our gear, the troupe got to watch Rachel's team toss everything into a cargo bin set to be loaded onto a flight to, the ticket said Banjul, Gambia. Woot! My ten ton armored long coat was going to Africa without me. It would have undoubtedly have tried to kill me in this heat. I was lured into acceptance by hoping this was going to be a 'birthday suit' flight.Yay! (Sarcasm) We got all new undies, shirts, shoes, pants, shorts, jackets, ponchos (I was beginning to suspect duplicity on that one), and a variety of other gear, including guns. They were nice enough to replace our weapons with the exact same production models. The sole exceptions were my trusty axes and I trembled at the scrutiny they must have endured.Meanwhile, back to my archaic, misogynistic inspiration that women shouldn't be allowed to drive: after the third skirting of what must have been a ten meter drop, I realized I was looking at this journey in the wrong light. I raised my hands over my head and began screaming like a fool. I was on the best rollercoaster ride ever!!The hobnail boot was on the other foot. My driver really wanted to know what the fuck I was up to, but couldn't take her concentration off the terrain. One massive lurch planted us in an arroyo (that's a dry riverbed for those of us who aren't freaked out every time it rains). Rachel and I were sitting in the back. Turning around in the front seat, Pamela grinned at me."I dare you to surf the hood," she laughed. Sweet Mother Ishara, that was the best mixing of 'you must be a redneck'/'immortal high schooler madness' I'd ever heard. I unbuckled milliseconds before Rachel could stop me. Her look said it all. 'Please, you Moron, don't do this to me. I've been a good little guardian and really don't deserve this, now do I?'I gave her a deep French kiss. She moaned, just not in a sexual manner. One of these days Rachel was going to start running around with a needle and fast acting sedative to keep me safe from myself. Understand, my driver was racing down this dirt, well, "pathway" was being generous. Her first warning that something wasn't right was me hand-standing on the roll bar and flipping onto the dashboard.Considering I was up against a 70 kilometer headwind, I felt I pulled off that maneuver rather well. She grabbed my closest ankle with one hand while keeping the other on the wheel. Our eyes were masked with goggles, but my smile said it all. No, I hadn't been thrown forward, and no, I wasn't running away from something in the back seat.I shook free, stepped over the windshield, braced my right heel against its base and leaned into the torrent of air. I was surfing a jeep. Then I was flying above the jeep, but only for a second. We'd hit a rock the size of an armadillo, or maybe it was an actual armadillo. I wasn't looking back to check. Why was I doing this? It was a tad complex. I gave Psych 101 a shot.My life was not where I had envisioned it would be when I kissed Dr. Kimberly Geisler, and my last two Bolingbrook girlfriends, who had been unaware of each other until that moment, good-bye before leaving college forever. I proudly considered myself amoral. No social contract would keep me from some good cunt, and since I found all cunt to be good if you worked at it, I slept with every girl I could, married, committed, bored, desperate, I didn't care.I held no relationship sacred. I had already proved I could do any girl's mother, daughter, aunt, roommate, childhood friend and total stranger. I hadn't cared. I knew I was going to cause multiple women emotional pain and I did it anyway. Sure, I regretted the agony I left in my wake.I never considered myself a sadist, but I had been a pretty horrible person by ignoring the inevitable consequences of my actions. Then Havenstone. Suddenly people were doing bad stuff to people I didn't know and it mattered to me. I was talking to women without the end goal being a sexual encounter.Hell, I had been honest to women without them using pain, or the threat of pain, on me. I didn't stop being me. I nailed four women at Loraine's, Europa's and Aya's school. I nailed Nicole while waiting for Trent to toss me his social table scraps, Libra. A whole army of women engaged in murder, slavery and infanticide on a regular basis, and I cared for them.I cared for them in a way that confronted damnation, not sexual adventurism. I had graduated from 'Dude, don't do that to the lady' at some bar to 'do this and I'll have you killed' and meaning it, and making it happen. I hadn't learned my lesson. I'd gone on to kill Hayden and Goddess-knows how many other women who Hayden had placed on that list.Yep, dead, dead, dead and it was all on me. Worse, I would do it all over again because deep down, tearing up my insides, was morality. To me that boiled down to caring about someone else without reward. And all that led me to surfing the hood of a jeep on my way to meet my lodestone of this transformation, Aya.My laughter was drowned out by the noises of the engine, tires, rocks, wind and sand. It resonated all the more. The driver didn't slow down. I sincerely doubted she understood my lunacy. That was okay. Pamela did and Aya would. She'd want to go jeep surfing too. Man, for a jackass and dastardly betrayer, I was accumulating a sizable heart-load of people I could honestly say I loved.Kimberly had once told me that the pain of knowledge is never being able to forget it. Good, or bad, it is an affliction for which there is no cure. That was where I was, pained by the creeping advancement of my soul and unable to turn back now that the door to familial affection had been opened.My thoughts of Dad dying and of a thunderstorm burst in my noggin weren't being terribly helpful to my mental state either. The horn blew and I snuck a quick peek back. The driver was making a sharp, forward jabbing motion with her right hand, then thrusting to the left. We were getting ready to exit the arroyo and that probably required some hellish footwork far beyond my ability.I made a hasty, less dignified, yet safer return to my seat. Rachel quickly buckled me in before a rapid turn up and over the bank of the river bed had us heading for another forested area."What was that all about?" Rachel asked once we were back into the tree cover. She'd have asked earlier but she was too busy clenching and unclenching her jaw in frustration.

Join host Loren Dermody and special guest Sarah Reis on the latest episode for a deep dive into thoracic mobility and spine articulation. Sarah breaks down the key anatomy behind common bridge issues and how to improve your technique with targeted exercises. From unlocking tight hip flexors to understanding the fascial system, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help your dancers. Don't miss out—this bite-size anatomy lesson is one you'll want to add to your teaching toolbox. Tune in NOW for expert insights and practical strategies. About Sarah Reis In her early development Sarah split her time between gymnastics and dance then later got into circus work and competitive rock climbing. The combination of these skills led her to a performance career as a stunt double in the thriving Vancouver film scene. While enjoying a professional performance career she worked on various projects including cruiseship contracts, print, television, film and nightlife productions. Sarah has always felt it was important to continue her education and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2006. After graduation Sarah started work as an artistic sport rehabilitation specialist in a Physiotherapy clinic during the day while teaching dance in the evening. At the clinic Sarah primarily designed return to training programs for injured artistic athletes.Sarah is a certified teacher in acrobatics through the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) and is a level three coach in women's artistic gymnastics with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Sarah holds longstanding certificates with many established dance teacher, Pilates and fitness related organizations. Sarah eventually returned to school to study contemporary dance at Simon Fraser University and completed a second degree in Education. Sarah spent some time working in the school district, holding an official teaching license with the BC ministry of Education in the specialty of performing arts and physical education. In 2008 she completed her Master's degree in Human Performance Coaching Sciences from the University of Victoria where she researched in the field of athletic motor development and later developed the curriculum for the International Dance Teaching Standards teacher education program for developing dance educators. Sarah began her doctorate research in Leadership Education but has since switched her focus to Dance Medicine. Within her research Sarah is interested in AcroDance teaching methodology and recently presented at the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. When not touring as a public speaker, Sarah is the director of a large dance competition and manages a physiotherapy clinic among other small businesses. Sarah has spent the last decade touring worldwide presenting at various universities, dance conventions and conferences and can also be seen live from Los Angeles with CLI Studios. With a strong creative pull Sarah has been choreographing AcroDance lines and productions for more than twenty years and continues to be passionate about student development when she is home and able to teach in her hometown. Module three certified, Sarah is an examiner and course conductor here at Acrobatic Arts. www.danceteachingstandards.com Listen to Sarah's previous episodes: Ep. 12 Tips for Cartwheel Rebounds and Roundoff - Sarah Calvert Ep. 42 Mats for AcroDance Training with Sarah Reis Ep. 53 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis Ep. 54 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis, Pt 2 Ep. 98 Balancing Competition and Education in Dance with Sarah Reis If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Full weekend recap of Oregon Athletics as Men's and Women's Basketball battle against top teams. Oregon Lacrosse and Oregon Softball get their seasons off to resounding starts. Plus, Oregon Baseball and Acrobatics and Tumbling get their seasons going this week and more. Duck Insider presented by OnPoint Community Credit Union is live from the Country Financial Studio every weekday from 1-2pm. #GoDucks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining the show from the HPU Acrobatics & Tumbling program are new head coach Daisha Paulino along with student-athletes Bre Corral and Giselle Hovey. Coach Paulino is a former HPU top and tumbler who helped lead the Sharks to the NCATA Quarterfinals in 2017 and 2018.

This is THE podcast episode you can't miss! Acrobatic Arts Founder Mandy Yip is dropping game-changing insights that will transform how you approach AcroDance education in 2025. From explosive industry trends to insider strategies that could skyrocket your career, this conversation is packed with must-know information. Want to stay ahead of the curve and unlock opportunities others are missing? Tune in now and get ready to level up your acro game! Mandy Yip, Acrobatic Arts Founder With over 350,000 dancers participating in Acrobatic Arts classes every week, Mandy Yip manages the delivery of training programs and the Acrobatic Arts syllabus in over 65hundred dance studios around the world. She also created the most comprehensive and researched Acrobatic Arts Curriculum, as well as innovative apps such as the AcroDance Resource Center. Mandy is a highly sought-after industry expert, known for her engaging workshops and clinics across North America, Europe, and Australia. Prodigy Dance Convention: https://www.prodigydanceconvention.com/ Accelerate Acro Convention: https://accelerateacroconvention.com/ If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com Acrobatic Arts: https://www.acrobaticarts.com

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "acrobatics performance" in Chinese.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Dec. 10, 2024.

My guest today has a lifelong connection with Club Med, having visited from infancy through her teenage years, inspired by her mother, a Tennis G.O. in the 1980s. A former Division 1 Equestrian athlete at the University of Georgia, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree before joining Club Med from 2015 to 2020. Her journey began at Club Med Cancun as a Waterski G.O. She later took roles in the Kids and Teen Club, Sailing, and Circus teams. Now, she is the proud owner, performer, and instructor at The Hanger Vertical Arts, home to Virginia's premier circus performers and instructors, offering after-school Acrobatics, Aerial Pilates, and Aerial Circus courses. She also leads Starry Eyed Entertainment, Virginia's leading performance troupe, providing top-tier entertainment including aerialists, jugglers, stilt walkers, and fire performers. Joining us from Virginia, please give a warm welcome to Hannah Spiegler! Hannah shares vivid stories from her seasons at Club Med, reflecting on her experiences and the memorable moments along the way. Hannah discusses the two successful businesses she launched after her time at Club Med and highlights the Chief of Village who truly went above and beyond to support her. Enjoy this episode featuring the delightful and charismatic Hannah Spiegler! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Please check out the link below to Hannah's website: The Hanger VA Aerial & Circus Arts Tappahannock, VA    

Acrobatic Arts holds a global search every year for young dancer/athletes committed to elevating awareness and appreciation of their respective disciplines, including acro and aerial, as well as baton twirling. Meet the game-changers - our 2024 Ambassadors - in this episode! They're taking their chosen disciplines to new heights with sheer hard work, passion, and dedication. Get ready to be inspired and find out why they proudly hold the title of Ambassador! 2024 Ambassadors Acrobatic Arts: ✨@anfhunt, Anthony Hunt ✨@xandrasandoval, Alexandra Sandoval ✨@KinsleyStella, Kinsley Stella ✨@lydon_dances , Lydon Thach Baton Arts: ✨@cheyennesorensonn, Cheyenne Sorensonn Aerial Arts: ✨@Acrowithali, Allison Bogdanowicz ✨@Julie.circus, Julie Salt ✨@kiarnah.dance, Kiarnah Vassallo Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

This is the Fall Weekly Rundown, where we discuss these 4 shows!1) Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict 2) Shangri La Frontier Season 2 3) Dan Da Dan4) One Piece (Taking A Break / Returns in April 2025!)To join the Discord, follow us on our socials (we're on Threads / Insta, Twitter (X), Bluesky / Hive and Tumblr): https://Linktree.com/animedegensInterested in ANIME WATCH PARTIES? We're doing a watch party for 2-3 eps of a new show that is chosen by discord every Friday @ 830pm Eastern ( 730pm Central) in our Discord! So join up and join us! https://discord.gg/ymdWrMeejUThe Degen Videos are on YouTube & Spotify now! So, Make sure you follow and like the videos over there at https://Linktree.com/animedegensPlease Rate us on your listening platforms and don't forget to tell your anime friends about us! its the best way to support us and we really do appreciate y'all! Thanks for listening!!If you have any Feedback that you'd like to share or have Topics that you'd like for us to discuss on the Degen Episode, Please reach out to us on any of our Socials, Discord or click here! Interested in being a guest or vice versa? Reach out to Tyler on Discord or Twitter / Threads!Time Stamps:Intro: 00:00Shangri La Frontier Ep 6: 4:20Bleach TYBW Pt 3 Ep 7: 25:00Dan Da Dan Ep 7: 45:45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nationwide, just over a million children, mostly girls, participate in cheer each year (some estimates are even higher), more than the number who play softball or lacrosse. And almost every part of that world is dominated by a single company: Varsity Spirit.It's hard to cheer at the youth, high school or collegiate level without putting money in the company's pocket. Varsity operates summer camps where children learn to do stunts and perform; it hosts events where they compete; it sells pompoms they shake and uniforms they wear on the sidelines of high school and college football games.Varsity's market power has made the cheer world a paranoid place. In the reporting for this article, dozens of people spoke about the company in conspiratorial tones better suited to a spy thriller. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Man stabs his girlfriend because he hates her haircut so much. Acrobatic suspect could not escape quick-thinking cops!  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as host Loren Dermody chats with the amazing Sarah Reis! Sarah's journey is a blend of gymnastics, dance, and acrobatics, leading her to become a renowned educator and competition director. With degrees in Kinesiology and Education, plus a Master's in Human Performance Coaching Sciences, she's a powerhouse in the dance world. In this episode, discover: How acrobatics enhances dance performance The behind-the-scenes of organizing dance competitions Tips for studios to balance competition and comprehensive education This episode is a must-listen! Tune in now and get inspired by Sarah's insights! About Sarah Reis In her early development Sarah split her time between gymnastics and dance then later got into circus work and competitive rock climbing. The combination of these skills led her to a performance career as a stunt double in the thriving Vancouver film scene. While enjoying a professional performance career she worked on various projects including cruiseship contracts, print, television, film and nightlife productions. Sarah has always felt it was important to continue her education and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2006. After graduation Sarah started work as an artistic sport rehabilitation specialist in a Physiotherapy clinic during the day while teaching dance in the evening. At the clinic Sarah primarily designed return to training programs for injured artistic athletes.Sarah is a certified teacher in acrobatics through the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) and is a level three coach in women's artistic gymnastics with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Sarah holds longstanding certificates with many established dance teacher, Pilates and fitness related organizations. Sarah eventually returned to school to study contemporary dance at Simon Fraser University and completed a second degree in Education. Sarah spent some time working in the school district, holding an official teaching license with the BC ministry of Education in the specialty of performing arts and physical education. In 2008 she completed her Master's degree in Human Performance Coaching Sciences from the University of Victoria where she researched in the field of athletic motor development and later developed the curriculum for the International Dance Teaching Standards teacher education program for developing dance educators. Sarah began her doctorate research in Leadership Education but has since switched her focus to Dance Medicine. Within her research Sarah is interested in AcroDance teaching methodology and recently presented at the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. When not touring as a public speaker, Sarah is the director of a large dance competition and manages a physiotherapy clinic among other small businesses. Sarah has spent the last decade touring worldwide presenting at various universities, dance conventions and conferences and can also be seen live from Los Angeles with CLI Studios. With a strong creative pull Sarah has been choreographing AcroDance lines and productions for more than twenty years and continues to be passionate about student development when she is home and able to teach in her hometown. Module three certified, Sarah is an examiner and course conductor here at Acrobatic Arts. www.danceteachingstandards.com Listen to Sarah's previous episodes: Ep. 12 Tips for Cartwheel Rebounds and Roundoff - Sarah Calvert Ep. 42 Mats for AcroDance Training with Sarah Reis Ep. 53 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis Ep. 54 Life Lessons in Dance with Sarah Reis, Pt 2

In this episode I sit down with Nicole Voulgaropoulos who is a professional Acrobat. During this episode she talks about her story and how even through all the ups and downs she never gave up on her dream! She quit her well paying job to pursue the life she truly wanted. You might ask how? Well tune into this weeks episode and learn how you can to it too!Follow Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/technicole.difficulties/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@nicolevoulgaropoulos9082Remember to follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAtHzBTR5W5/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30hQOXTDtLLLke-LMfsV3gFollow Doctor Natty: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.natty/?hl=en Are you in need of PT? Book a call below! We would love to hear from you! https://getstarted.myokinetix.com/dv_call-8042

What magic did Haaland summon for his incredible spinning backheel volley? Is Villa's rotation up front the secret of their success, or is there room to experiment with both Duran and Watkins? Does Lamine Yamal's recent form hint at a Messi-like future for the youngster? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss all the key headlines from Matchday 3 of the Champions League as the English clubs make a fantastic start. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a dynamic Q&A episode of the Acrobatic Arts Podcast with one of our favorite guests, Dr. Leisha Strachan! This episode is packed with expert insights. Dr. Strachan, a sports psychologist and professor at the University of Manitoba, addresses common questions from acro instructors, including: Exam Preparation: Tips to help students overcome anxiety and perform confidently. Performance Anxiety: Strategies for students who excel in practice but struggle on stage. Injury Engagement: Ways to keep injured athletes involved and motivated during recovery. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable tools and techniques from one of our most popular guests! Tune in now to enhance your teaching and support your students' success! Click Here To Listen! Dr. Leisha Strachan is a professor at the University of Manitoba with a research focus on positive youth development through sport. She is also interested in research with coaches and parents in the deliberate delivery of positive sport experiences for children and youth. Research Areas Positive youth development Sport participation Children Youth Sport psychology Education Doctor of Philosopy - Sport Psychology, Queen's University (2008) Master of Human Kinetics - Sport Psychology, University of Windsor (2004) Bachelor of Education, University of Manitoba (1999) Bachelor of Physical Education, University of Manitoba (1997) Leisha has been involved in sport and dance for the majority of her life. She began baton twirling at Crestview Community Club in Winnipeg at the age of 5 and continued for 18 years. She is a former Canadian Senior Freestyle Champion (1994), Grand National Solo and 2-Baton champion (1994), CBTF Senior Athlete and Overall Athlete of the Year (1994), and a 7-time Canadian Contingent member competing in freestyle (highest placing - 6th in 1994) and pair events garnering 2 world bronze medals for her efforts (with Kristin Macaraeg). In her time on the national team, she traveled to France, Japan, Holland, Italy, and Hawaii. Leisha is one of the founding coaches of Aerial Fusion Baton, which has been in existence for 25 years. In addition to being a Level 3 certified coach, she is also certified as a Module 1 teacher in Acrobatic Arts. She is also a certified M1, M2, M3, and Masters judge. She has had the opportunity to coach provincial and national team members and continues to choreograph for different athletes across Canada, England, and Scotland. IG @drls250 Previous Episodes Ep 4 Protecting Your Mental Health Dr Leisha Strachan Ep 31 Overcoming Dancer Anxiety + Mental Blocks with Dr. Leisha Strachan Ep. 69 Turning Dance Transitions into Triumphs with Dr. Leisha Strachan, Pt 1 Ep. 69 Turning Dance Transitions into Triumphs with Dr. Leisha Strachan, Pt. 2

The NCAA is in a transformative era and that includes its championship landscape. Acrobatics and tumbling, equestrian, rugby, stunt, triathlon and women's wrestling are working their way through the NCAA's Emerging Sports for Women program with the hopes of gaining enough university participation to become NCAA championships — with some on the cusp of joining the ranks. In this recording from the TEAMS Conference & Expo held recently in Anaheim, the leaders of these efforts discuss where they are in the process and what destinations can do now to help build out other events leading up to a championship, including camps, clinics and combines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some reflections on the benefits of gymnastics especially for adults.

The Yankees open their ALDS with a close win over the Royals. Correspondent Owen Russell reports.

Ideas on future Thirteenth Hour projects - A Children's Book, Card Games, a Twine Text Game and More

Reflections on Whistlekick's Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic on 9/21/24 and on martial arts in general.

An update on Thirteenth Hour exercise cards as well how it's related to an upcoming martial arts training event, Whistlekick's Free Training Day Mid-Atlantic on 9/21/24.

An update on Thirteenth Hour exercise cards as well as some ideas on a similar set for working on breaking transitions, one move to another.

My brother and I welcome author and illustrator Chad Derdowski back to the show to discuss his tongue in cheek illustrated fantasy history, The Thrillmarillion!

Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way !

Some reflections on doing things like gymnastics and breaking as you age, when all the world (and sometimes your own body) seems to say otherwise.

An update on Thirteenth Hour exercise cards as well as some ideas on a similar set for working on breaking transitions, one move to another.

Join host Loren Dermody in the latest episode of the Acrobatic Arts podcast, where we dive into the art of crafting the perfect recital routine for pre schoolers! This episode explores essential questions that every teacher faces, from choosing the right performance venue to deciding whether to incorporate mats and props. Loren shares valuable insights and tips to help educators create engaging, memorable experiences for their young dancers. Tune in for practical advice that will inspire your teaching and make recital day a fun occasion for everyone involved! Need some visuals? Check out Miss Loren's Weekly Mini presentation, Creating a Recital Routine for Pre School Dancers, on YouTube! Loren Dermody envisions living in a world where everyone dances, loves, laughs, lives their passion, and listens to Prince every single day! A renowned and sought-after coach and choreographer, Loren started studying dance, acrobatics, and baton twirling at a very young age in Regina, Saskatchewan. Throughout her competitive career she competed nationally and internationally in dance and baton twirling as an individual and in groups. Hard work and dedication brought her and her teammates incredible success including a Gold Medal at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Padova, Italy and recognition as inductees into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. Over the last 30 years, when she's not choreographing award-winning routines for hundreds of dancers and athletes in dance, baton and acrobatics, you can find her traveling the world, upgrading her certifications, attending professional development events, workshops, and conferences that keep her on top of the most recent developments and current trends in the industry. In addition to holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Studies from the University of Calgary, Loren is a CBTF Certified Coach & Judge; WBTF Certified Judge; Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher; ADAPT Jazz and Tap Certified Teacher; Certified RWID Instructor; Certified PBT Teacher; Alixa Flexibility Module 3 Certified Teacher; Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher, Course Conductor, & Examiner; Level 1 Certified Trainer in the Genius of Flexibility Method; Level 2 NCCP Accredited Coach; Y.P.A.D Certified Teacher; member of IADMS; member of the Yoga Alliance; and a member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (Jazz & Acrobatics). Loren has been with Acrobatic Arts since the beginning and is excited to contribute her creativity, years of experience, and her love for teaching alongside the most talented staff in the world! If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Reflections on Olympic breaking in Paris, Sixteen Candles 40 years later, and making adjustments while travelling

Title: Tall Walkers. Acrobatic Antics. And Mechanical Marvels (ft. Chris Lashua | Founder, Cirque Mechanics)  Bio:A former pro-BMX rider and Cirque du Soleil performer, Chris' engineering chops and creative energy led him to ‘run away' with his own circus company, Cirque Mechanics, now based in Las Vegas. A premiere American circus, Chris has adapted many of the mechanical contraptions built for the stage to serve the needs of event planners looking for thrilling and social worthy moments.Opening Quote:“If you're the thing at the event that everybody has their phone out taking pictures and video of, that's one marker of it. Of course, people smile, and people tell you good things, but when everybody has to have a picture, and you do a search the next day, and you do the hashtag for whatever that thing is, and your stuff is all over the place, that's a good feeling, right? You're engaging in the way that not only is good for us, but it's what our clients want, too. Right? They want to make sure people connect with it.”Summary:Step right up, folks! In this episode of No More Bad Events, guest Chris Lashua sits down with host Scott Bloom to dive into the world of creating unforgettable experiences through the fusion of circus arts and mechanical marvels.They explore how Cirque Mechanics combines acrobatics, clowning, and bespoke apparatus to craft one-of-a-kind performances for events of all types and sizes. From ambient entertainment to headline spectacles, they discussed the process of collaborating with event professionals to bring their visions to life.Chris also shares stories of problem-solving, innovation, and the joy of pushing boundaries to create moments that captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. His marvels make social media magic. All in all, the outcome of using dramatic, circus-like mechanics leads to nothing but the best event.If you're an event planner looking to elevate your next event with a touch of the extraordinary, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how Cirque Mechanics can help you transform your event into an immersive, unforgettable experience that will have your attendees talking long after the final curtain falls.  HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Chris Lashua: Chris Lashua's LinkedIn BioFollow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers BioFollow eSpeakers: eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you'll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world's most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.Learn more at: nomorebadevents.comABOUT THE HOST:A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he's explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He's uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn't like to laugh?Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.comPRODUCED BY eSpeakers:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements.Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.Learn more at: eSpeakers.comSHOW CREDITS:Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.comJoe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Wrapping up two paintings for The Thirteenth Hour universe.

Sometimes, you want a podcast with some extra swing... and a side of high-flying, above-pool acrobatic action! This episode, special guest Buddy Savanna Sneeringer helps us explore the ins and outs of trapeze, and the fascinating life of Jules Leotard, the first trapeze artist... and namesake of an article of clothing you're likely familiar with! Plus, a revelatory MouthGarf Report and some delightful I See What You Did There!Sources:The song about our boy, Jules Circus Stories PodcastJules Leotard on Wikipedia Encyclopedia BritannicaSavanna's performances: The best: https://youtu.be/VaWQL599rC8Bb's first trapeze performance: https://youtu.be/qtNYRG0nYdkhttps://youtu.be/Qe1SexD_v6wPlease give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Email us at debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor's music!Next time: First Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

My brother and I play an early build of the ecology and exploration role playing game he helped develop with Three Sail Studios, Mappa Mundi.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Melodies & High-Wires: A Tale of Courage at the Qixi Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/melodies-high-wires-a-tale-of-courage-at-the-qixi-festival Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国南方的一个风景如画的山区村庄，有一个中世纪主题的庆典。En: In a picturesque mountain village in southern China, there is a medieval-themed celebration taking place.Zh: 小村子古老的石头路旁，五彩缤纷的帐篷和舞台点缀其间，空气中弥漫着香炉的气味，传统音乐声飘扬。En: Colorful tents and stages dot the ancient stone paths of the small village, the air filled with the scent of incense and traditional music wafting through.Zh: 这是七夕节的前夕，一个充满浪漫和节日气氛的夏天。En: It is the eve of the Qixi Festival, a summer evening brimming with romance and festivity.Zh: 年轻的李明是一位才华横溢的琵琶演奏者。En: Young Li Ming is a talented pipa player.Zh: 他常常隐藏在音乐背后，不善与人交流。En: He often hides behind his music, not being good at social interactions.Zh: 他在庆典中表演，但始终没有勇气演奏自己创作的独奏曲。En: Although he performs at the celebration, he has never mustered the courage to play his original solo composition.Zh: 另一个表演者是陈美，她是一个充满自信的杂技演员，经常表演惊险的特技。En: Another performer is Chen Mei, a confident acrobat who often performs thrilling stunts.Zh: 她看似无畏，其实心中有一个巨大的恐惧——她怕高。En: She seems fearless but harbors a significant fear—she is afraid of heights.Zh: 李明和陈美在庆典上第一次见面。En: Li Ming and Chen Mei meet for the first time at the festival.Zh: 李明在帐篷边缘弹琵琶，陈美正在练习她的杂技。En: Li Ming is playing the pipa at the edge of a tent, while Chen Mei is practicing her acrobatics.Zh: 他们都被对方所吸引，却都有着自己的烦恼。En: They are both drawn to each other, but each has their own worries.Zh: 李明希望能在节日的主场演奏他的新曲子，陈美则想要克服恐高，完成高空走钢丝的表演。En: Li Ming hopes to perform his new piece on the festival's main stage, while Chen Mei wants to overcome her fear of heights to complete a high-wire act.Zh: 一天傍晚，李明鼓起勇气，走向正在休息的陈美。En: One evening, Li Ming gathers his courage and walks up to Chen Mei while she is resting.Zh: 他拿出那首自己创作的曲子，递给她，说：“陈美，这是我作的曲子。En: He takes out his composed piece and hands it to her, saying, "Chen Mei, this is a piece I composed.Zh: 我很想在七夕节那天演奏，En: I would really like to perform it on Qixi Festival day.Zh: 你能听一下吗？”En: Could you listen to it?"Zh: 陈美微笑着接过乐谱，开始认真地听。En: Chen Mei smiles, takes the music sheet, and begins to listen attentively.Zh: 她感受到了李明的紧张，决定打开心扉。En: Sensing Li Ming's nervousness, she decides to open up.Zh: 她对李明说：“李明，我一直很怕高。En: She says to Li Ming, "Li Ming, I've always been afraid of heights.Zh: 每当我想尝试走钢丝，我都会害怕得发抖。En: Whenever I try to walk the high wire, I tremble with fear.Zh: 可我又很想克服这个恐惧。”En: But I really want to overcome this fear."Zh: 李明深深地看着陈美，决定支持她。En: Li Ming looks deeply at Chen Mei and decides to support her.Zh: 他说：“那我们一起克服恐惧。En: He says, "Then let's overcome our fears together.Zh: 你在表演时，我为你弹奏我的曲子。En: When you perform, I'll play my piece for you.Zh: 这样你的心中就有音乐陪伴，会忘记害怕。”En: That way, you will have music accompanying you, and you won't feel afraid."Zh: 七夕节那天，庆典到了高潮。En: On the day of the Qixi Festival, the celebration reaches its peak.Zh: 整个村庄的人都聚集在主舞台前，期待着精彩的表演。En: The entire village gathers in front of the main stage, eagerly anticipating the performances.Zh: 陈美站在高高的钢丝一端，手心冒汗，但她心中有了坚定的勇气。En: Chen Mei stands at one end of the high wire, palms sweaty but filled with newfound courage.Zh: 李明在舞台旁，深吸一口气，开始弹奏那首为陈美而作的曲子。En: Li Ming, beside the stage, takes a deep breath and starts to play the piece he composed for Chen Mei.Zh: 随着美妙的琵琶声响起，陈美缓缓地走上了钢丝。En: As the beautiful pipa music resonates, Chen Mei slowly steps onto the wire.Zh: 她感受到音乐在心中回响，变得勇敢而坚定。En: She feels the music echoing in her heart, making her brave and resolute.Zh: 李明的指尖在琴弦上舞动，音乐与陈美的步伐紧密相连，两个年轻人的心灵在这一次表演中融为一体。En: Li Ming's fingers dance on the strings, the music synchronized with Chen Mei's steps, their hearts united in this performance.Zh: 当陈美平安走过钢丝、轻轻跃下地面时，全场爆发出雷鸣般的掌声。En: When Chen Mei safely reaches the other side of the wire and gently jumps to the ground, the crowd erupts in thunderous applause.Zh: 李明和陈美相视而笑，他们知道，他们不仅完成了这场表演，更是在彼此的支持下克服了内心的恐惧。En: Li Ming and Chen Mei exchange smiles, knowing that they have not only completed the performance but also overcome their inner fears with each other's support.Zh: 从那天起，李明找回了自信，不再害怕面对观众，而陈美也不再畏惧高处。En: From that day on, Li Ming regained his confidence and no longer feared facing the audience, while Chen Mei no longer dreaded heights.Zh: 他们明白了信任和支持的力量，也决定在未来的路上继续互相扶持，共同面对生活中的各种挑战。En: They understood the power of trust and support and decided to continue supporting each other in facing the various challenges in life.Zh: 在这个充满古老魅力的小村庄，李明和陈美的故事，成为了人们口中流传的美好传说。En: In this small village filled with ancient charm, the story of Li Ming and Chen Mei became a widely shared tale of beauty and inspiration. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: 风景如画medieval: 中世纪celebration: 庆典scent: 气味incense: 香炉brimming: 充满romance: 浪漫festivity: 节日气氛talented: 才华横溢perform: 表演mustered: 鼓起composition: 乐曲confident: 自信acrobat: 杂技演员thrilling: 惊险stunts: 特技fearless: 无畏harbors: 有significant: 巨大的high-wire: 高空走钢丝gathers: 聚集courage: 勇气nervousness: 紧张attentively: 认真tremble: 发抖overcome: 克服resonates: 回响synchronized: 紧密相连erupts: 爆发applause: 掌声

We wrap up auditions with the recap for America's Got Talent Season 19 Auditions 8. Commenter breaks down the number of acrobats, we talk about the change for the live shows, and then we have an surprise join us for the end of the pod.  Summary In this episode of AGT Time, Cody and AGT Commenter discuss the final audition episode of America's Got Talent. They express their frustration with the lack of information about which acts have made it through to the live shows. They also mention their plans for the upcoming Olympic break and tease a special treat for listeners. The hosts recap the acts from the episode, including the Pogo Stick stunt team, the Philippine quartet acrobat group, Black Peppers, and aerial circus performer Haley Veloria. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the acrobat acts on AGT. They analyze the number of acrobat acts that have received yeses and compare it to previous seasons. They also review the performances of Kelsey Jane, an aerialist dentist, and Journey, an acrobat. They discuss the uniqueness of Kelsey Jane's performance and the mediocrity of Journey's original song. Overall, they find Kelsey Jane's act more entertaining and memorable. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the lack of progression in AGT and suggest that the show needs new ideas. They also review the performances of Jonathan Burns, Air Footworks, and Corky Miller. Corky Miller's stand-up set is particularly praised for its relatable and funny jokes. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the performances of various contestants on America's Got Talent. They rank their favorite comedians and singers, and analyze the judges' feedback. They also talk about the attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the most underpants put on in 30 seconds. The hosts express their opinions on the record and discuss the success rate of world record attempts on the show. The conversation covers various topics, including the rise of acrobatic acts on AGT, the preference for variety in the show, the impact of singers on the competition, and the announcement of the acts going through to the live shows. The hosts also discuss miscellaneous topics such as the Winter Olympics, the return of the NBA theme song, and the increase in golden buzzers. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current season of AGT and touches on other interesting subjects. Keywords AGT, audition, live shows, frustration, Olympic break, Pogo Stick stunt team, Philippine quartet acrobat group, Black Peppers, Haley Veloria, AGT, acrobat acts, Kelsey Jane, aerialist dentist, Journey, original song, entertainment, AGT, progression, new ideas, Jonathan Burns, Air Footworks, Corky Miller, stand-up comedy, America's Got Talent, contestants, comedians, singers, judges, performances, Guinness World Record, underpants, AGT, acrobatic acts, singers, live shows, Winter Olympics, NBA theme song, golden buzzers Takeaways The hosts are frustrated with the lack of information about which acts have made it through to the live shows They discuss their plans for the upcoming Olympic break and tease a special treat for listeners They recap the acts from the final audition episode, including the Pogo Stick stunt team, the Philippine quartet acrobat group, Black Peppers, and Haley Veloria There are a significant number of acrobat acts that have received yeses on AGT Kelsey Jane's performance stood out due to its uniqueness Journey's original song was mediocre and lacked impact Kelsey Jane's act was more entertaining and memorable compared to Journey's AGT needs to introduce new ideas and show progression Jonathan Burns showcases a mix of comedy and magic Air Footworks impresses with their unique dance moves using a cube Corky Miller delivers a relatable and funny stand-up set The hosts rank their favorite comedians and singers on America's Got Talent. They discuss the judges' feedback and the success rate of world record attempts on the show. The attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the most underpants put on in 30 seconds is analyzed. The hosts express their opinions on the record and its relevance to the show. Acrobatic acts have become increasingly popular on AGT, with some viewers preferring them over singers. The variety of acts on the show adds excitement and keeps the audience engaged. The hosts express their opinions on the number of singers in the competition and the impact it has on the show. The conversation touches on miscellaneous topics such as the Winter Olympics, the return of the NBA theme song, and the increase in golden buzzers. Contact Information Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Threads | Email About AGT Time Podcast AGT Time Podcast is a weekly podcast covering the hit NBC talent competition America's Got Talent. The hosts, Cody Patterson & Jay Bock recap each episode during the regular season. We do rewatch older seasons during the offseason, have guest interviews, or review movies. AGT Commenter makes a frequent appearance on the podcast and gives his deep insight into America's Got Talent.  The podcast is typically recorded on Thursday nights and released on Fridays. Riverside.fm We are in the affiliate program for Riverside.fm. If you sign up using this link, then we receive a percentage from your subscription. This really helps us support this podcast.  #AGT #AmericasGotTalent   

My brother and I play an early build of the ecology and exploration role playing game he helped develop with Three Sail Studios, Mappa Mundi.

My brother and I watch the 1986 adaptation of the Edgar Allen Poe short story, Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota's Sailor Circus, Scott's global performances and rigging expertise led to significant contributions to top entertainment entities. His designs have been featured in Cirque du Soleil productions and Disney projects. Scott enjoys life's journeys with his family of 5.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota's Sailor Circus, Scott's global performances and rigging expertise led to significant contributions to top entertainment entities. His designs have been featured in Cirque du Soleil productions and Disney projects. Scott enjoys life's journeys with his family of 5.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Using clear resin to make Thirteenth Hour jewelry, reflections on the film Damsel, and a guest appearance on the Fantasy, Lore, and More podcast to discuss toymaking.

This week, I'm working on part of a song for a future Thirteenth Hour soundtrack as well as giving an update on a little live performance.

This week, I'm preparing a song from The Thirteenth Hour soundtrack to be played live on either the guitar or piano.

Send us a Text Message.Get ready to meet Olissio Zamperla Zoppe, the genius behind Cirque Ma'Ceo and a true circus legend! Olissio's all about living healthy and treating horses like royalty. He skips the junk food, says no to booze, and focuses on top-notch grub for himself and his majestic four-legged friends. Plus, he's got this cool way of using just the right supplements to keep his horses in tip-top shape without overdoing it.But here's where it gets really interesting: Olissio talks about how keeping your passions alive is just like keeping circus horses in the game. He's all for giving older horses a chance to shine, showing us that age ain't nothing but a number.Then, there's this debate about whether horses should be ridden. Olissio's like, "Heck yeah, they should! They need a job just like us." And you can practically feel his excitement when he talks about Cirque Ma'Ceo's upcoming tour to Alaska and his trip to Italy.When Olissio drops the line, "It's life," at the end, you realize this guy's got it all figured out. His interview leaves you feeling pumped and grateful for the lessons he's shared. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on hearing more from this circus master! Episode Chapters:02:19 Snow's Saga: Circus Tents Under Siege05:12 On the Road Again: Circus Logistics Unveiled10:17 From Bareback to Big Top: Olissio's Circus Chronicles14:54 Legends Under the Big Top: Olissio's Circus Heritage18:07 Taming the Stallions: Olissio's Equestrian Odyssey21:13 Urbanites and Equines: Bridging the Divide24:00 Acrobatics and Autopilot: Life on the Circus Circuit28:14 Road Warriors: Balancing Home and Adventure40:37 Living Legends: Resilience and Revelations in the Ring44:35 Feeding the Soul: Sustaining Passion Over Time47:02 Into the Wild: Alaska Awaits the Circus SpectacleJust says "buy the book on Amazon!"Support the Show.Connect with me in the following ways:catcaldwellmyers@gmail.comwww.catcaldwellmyers.com@catcaldwellmyers@adventureparadoxThe Adventure Paradox Podcast Page (Fb)

Today's debate is a theatrical showdown of two impressive acts. It's the ultimate battle of artistry vs. agility. Get excited for Puppets vs. Acrobatics! Creator, comedian and writer KP Parker is ready to prime the pump for team Puppets and actor and writer Monica Loomba is here to advocate for acrobatics! Vote below for the team YOU think won. Puppets vs. AcrobaticsThis week's sponsors are:Sitkaseafoodmarket.com - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order.Also…do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!