Flying high: Learning aerial circus arts

I bought a one way ticket, and joined the circus.” Lynsey Wyatt moved alone to the Dominican Republic when she was 16 years old. But it’s not what you might think… she’s bringing her skills and experience to Roanoke through her studio, Cirqulation. “Here I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to build a community. And it’s really about empowering people through not just the athleticism that this requires, but also through the artistry,” she said. “Is this something that people should be intimidated by?” asked Caitlin Francis. “I love this question. I’m so passionate about making this an approachable activity and I think it really depends on how you teach it. This is a progressive curriculum that is adaptable and that I’ve spent years developing. You start from the ground up,” Wyatt responded. But Wyatt says there’s a quick learning curve, and all you really need is to show up.