"Clowns are the pegs on which the circus is hung". P. T. Barnum

If you've ever seen an athlete spinning, balancing, and soaring inside two giant metal hoops connected by bars, you've witnessed one of the most captivating disciplines in circus arts—the German wheel.

Watch Jaime as he shares some of his duties as Kinetic Tapestry's head circus rigger. Kinetic Tapestry is likely one of only two studios in the St. Louis region with ETCP-certified rigger on staff. The Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is a nationally recognized credential representing the highest standard in entertainment rigging and safety practices. The ETCP Certification Council includes leaders from: Cirque du Soleil, Disney, NBC Universal among others. This...