This article was originally a review for Kaicetos Circus in the Dominican Republic. A few of my students really like Paul who ran the school for many years. When I was finally available, I thought the beach and sun would do me good and decided to check out Cabarete on August 12, 2016.
Unfortunately, I was too late. Due to personal reasons, Paul had left Caberete and moved back to the US. I had arrived in the middle of a transition of ownership. Some of his instructors were still teaching the classes while one of his students was managing the school before the new owners arrived.
I was able to get a few flying trapeze lessons and silks lessons from the lovely instructors who remain in the Dominican Republic. This experience reminded me a few things about time:
1) time never waits for anyone
This was on my bucket list for a few years. I simply waited too long and ended up arriving at the end of the life cycle for Kaicetos Circus. Definitely a reminder of Carpe Diem.
2) with enough time, sand and humidity can rust any equipment and rot any mats
At the time, the old facility that houses the silks and hoop was getting run down due to weather conditions. With what I had seen what Mother Nature can do, my fantasy of having a beachside circus studio was shot down by reality.
3) cherish the moment for it will not always happen again
I thought about how Paul made a positive impact on many circus lovers. This is a constant reminder of the importance to relish the fragments of joy and happiness.
In my blogs, the viewpoints that I have with the schools are temporary as there is always a constant change in either instructors, equipment improvements, renovations and etc. Nevertheless, I feel that there is some benefit in my writing as it will give you a direction to your circus practice.
Keep in mind. Although a good thing has an expiry date, there is the rebirth. I read good things about the new school, Extreme Circus. Perhaps, one day, I might visit again.