Future jugglers, acrobats and clowns got a chance to learn from experts Saturday at the Circus Arts Family Festival in Yarmouth. Maine’s Circus Smirkus 2010 Big Top Tour Troupers hosted workshops on juggling, chin balancing and mime with a goal of active participation and inspiration. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Yarmouth Clipper Daycampers and tuition for Circus Smirkus Troupers.

 

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There was some leg-pulling as part of an exercise during a clowning and improv workshop given by instructor Jared Mongeau of Cumberland .
There was some leg-pulling as part of an exercise during a clowning and improv workshop given by instructor Jared Mongeau of Cumberland . Tim Greenway/Staff Photographer
Cornelius Welsh, 5, of Yarmouth whirls a diabolo with a little help from juggler instructor Mike Miclon during a juggling workshop at the Circus Arts Festival.
Cornelius Welsh, 5, of Yarmouth whirls a diabolo with a little help from juggler instructor Mike Miclon during a juggling workshop at the Circus Arts Festival. Tim Greenway/Staff Photographer
Michael Lane Trautman stuffed ping-pong balls into his mouth during the circus arts performance.
Michael Lane Trautman stuffed ping-pong balls into his mouth during the circus arts performance. Tim Greenway/Staff Photographer
Shane Miclon of Buckfield juggles up to seven rings during the circus arts performances.
Shane Miclon of Buckfield juggles up to seven rings during the circus arts performances. Tim Greenway/Staff Photographer
Jared Mongeau of Cumberland performs a clown skit in which he attempts to climb through a window to get a bag of money.
Jared Mongeau of Cumberland performs a clown skit in which he attempts to climb through a window to get a bag of money. Tim Greenway/Staff Photographer

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