Joey Holt, 14, of Fort Thomas, is running off to the circus in Germany this summer. Holt's name might sound familiar since he is the local boy who had and overcame Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (Read previous story). He met Paul Miller, owner of Circus Mojo, and other performers while being treated at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Holt fell in love with the art of circus, attended camp in 2013 and has been part of Circus Mojo ever since.
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| Holt performing the diabolo at the Highland's Middle School Talent Show |
"I love circus," said Holt. "It's my life. I practice everyday and love teaching my skills to others and performing."
The community is invited to see Holt and the rest of the Circus Mojo group perform in the Circus Mojo Christmas Show Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 pm at the auditorium of St. Boniface & James in Ludlow. Although there is not a set admission charge, there is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family. There will be juggling, diabolo, German Wheel, acrobats, tight wire, unicycle and more. There will be live music and refreshments from Second Sight Spirits and Wyner's Cup Cafe. Proceeds will benefit The Social Circus Foundation, which brings free circus art classes to the undeserved populations in the Tri-state area and pays a portion of the Germany trip.
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| Holt in the German Wheel at Circus Mojo |
Circus Mojo sends about 10 children to Germany every other year to study and perform with Circus Pimparello. This will be Holt's first year to go to Germany. Circus Mojo has not only been a hobby for Holt but a method of physical and mental therapy since his battle with LCH. "It really has been amazing," said Nick Stegner, Joey's stepdad. "He was dealing with PTSD and having a lot of physical issues but being able to perform with Mojo and having the Germany goal has helped him tremendously."
Miller, Stegner and Holt encourage everyone, young and old, to attend the show on Saturday. "It's going to be a great time and is for a great cause," said Miller. "We created the Social Circus Foundation to provide scholarships and opportunities for kids like Joey Holt. Fundraisers like this help us to continue affecting children across the tri-state."
The Circus Mojo Christmas Show
Who: Circus Mojo and The Social Circus Foundation
What: Circus
Sampler and Holiday Show
Where: The
Auditorium at St. Boniface & James, 318 Oak Street Ludlow KY
41016
When: Saturday,
December 19, 2015, 7:30pm
Cost: Suggested Donation $10 per adult, $5 per children or $20 per family
Event
Sponsored in part by: WVXU, Second Sight Spirits & Wynner's Cup Cafe
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| A few members of the Circus Mojo Troupe, including Miller on the far right |
Call 859-360-7757 or visit www.circusmojo.com for more information about Circus Mojo or the Christmas show.
The Social Circus Fund INC, a nonprofit 501c3, raises funds to
support programs using circus as tools for social change and in medical
settings. Many of the people we serve have limited resources. The fund will
serve as a clearinghouse for scholarships and to educate and study the
application of circus in non-traditional settings.
Circus Mojo is a youth and adult circus arts program where physical skills such as juggling, balancing, and stilt walking coalesce with creative expression such as improvisation, character development, and group performance. In this multidimensional program, combining artistry with athleticism, students conquer doubt and learn a varied skill set in a collaborative, non-competitive environment. Our mission is to teach and present the circus arts with a fresh perspective and encourage everyone to express their unique mojo—talent, zeal, confidence, drive, and spirit.
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