“There’s still this Barnum & Bailey, freak show, running-away-with-the-circus image.”
Jacki Ward
University of Puget Sound
In this episode, we hear from Jacki Ward, a recent graduate of the University of Puget Sound, who won a Watson Fellowship to study the circus art of contortion. In July she’ll begin a 12-month world tour, studying traditions of contortion on several continents and honing her own skills.
About this series: Say Something collects stories from college students about what they’re up to and why. Check for new episodes every three weeks. View more episodes.
Photo: Courtesy of Jacki Ward. Music: Courtesy of John Gravois.
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