Kelly Miller Circus makes Willowick, Ohio stop
There may have only been one ring, but there were many reasons Willowick residents came out to the Kelly Miller Circus at Dudley Park.
The Monday afternoon festivities featured all the traditional favorites.
Elephants, trapeze artists and, of course, traditional circus peanuts were all accounted for under the big top.
A few more exotic attractions were turning heads as well. Fridman Torales, a lifelong circus performer from Peru, entertained the crowd with his routine, which included balancing on top of a number of round, plastic cylinders while dressed like Elvis.
For 5-year-old Olivia Krapovich of Willowick, Torales was the highlight of the entire show.
"I liked it because it was cool," she said.
The North Starlets, a group of dancing girls, also entertained the crowd, dancing to a selection of rock and roll tunes from the 1950s.
Willowick youngsters Rae and Ella Sirl, ages 7 and 5, respectively, said these girls were the best part of the show.
While the main attraction was clearly under the big top, pony rides and chances to see animals were possible for anyone who missed the start of the show.
Gina Moses of Willowick took her 1-year-old son Alex to the circus. Alex ignored the "oohs" and "ahhs" coming from under the big top and instead watched a trio of elephants standing around outside before their part in the show.
"That one hasn't stopped dancing since we got here," Gina said, pointing out an elephant that was rocking back and forth — seemingly precisely in step with the music emanating from the big top.
A juggling virtuoso from Guadalajara, Mexico, named Raul Olivares Guerrero, was another highlight of the show.
Bowling pins, volleyballs and pingpong balls were just the warm up for the real challenge.
Guerrero drew the most applause juggling a handful of brimmed hats.
A duo of dopey clowns completed the circus environment. Like the North Starlets, the clowns danced to a number of '50s hits.
Unlike the Starlets, they continually bonked each other on the head.
The Monday afternoon festivities featured all the traditional favorites.
Elephants, trapeze artists and, of course, traditional circus peanuts were all accounted for under the big top.
A few more exotic attractions were turning heads as well. Fridman Torales, a lifelong circus performer from Peru, entertained the crowd with his routine, which included balancing on top of a number of round, plastic cylinders while dressed like Elvis.
For 5-year-old Olivia Krapovich of Willowick, Torales was the highlight of the entire show.
"I liked it because it was cool," she said.
The North Starlets, a group of dancing girls, also entertained the crowd, dancing to a selection of rock and roll tunes from the 1950s.
Willowick youngsters Rae and Ella Sirl, ages 7 and 5, respectively, said these girls were the best part of the show.
While the main attraction was clearly under the big top, pony rides and chances to see animals were possible for anyone who missed the start of the show.
Gina Moses of Willowick took her 1-year-old son Alex to the circus. Alex ignored the "oohs" and "ahhs" coming from under the big top and instead watched a trio of elephants standing around outside before their part in the show.
"That one hasn't stopped dancing since we got here," Gina said, pointing out an elephant that was rocking back and forth — seemingly precisely in step with the music emanating from the big top.
A juggling virtuoso from Guadalajara, Mexico, named Raul Olivares Guerrero, was another highlight of the show.
Bowling pins, volleyballs and pingpong balls were just the warm up for the real challenge.
Guerrero drew the most applause juggling a handful of brimmed hats.
A duo of dopey clowns completed the circus environment. Like the North Starlets, the clowns danced to a number of '50s hits.
Unlike the Starlets, they continually bonked each other on the head.
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