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Anna Vicente's years as a competitive gymnast and coach eventually lead her to Cirque du Soleil. She has the distinction of having worked as both a circus artist as well as several years as an athletic therapist.
"Working on head stands allows you to practice body alignment and get a basic understanding of balancing upside down without worrying about having to balance using only the hands."
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As with any sport, safety should be observed when training circus arts. Do not try any of these exercises without adequate supervision or the appropriate equipment.