Twisting in crazy, unimaginable positions and balancing candlesticks from every limb, Zirka Circus performers had the kids at Onerahi Primary School wide-eyed with awe.
Zirka Circus is holding preview performances at local schools and still has around nine schools to visit during its stay, but yesterday performers visited the kids at Onerahi Primary and boy, were they impressed.
Made obvious by the cheering, the kids were impressed by the performances from Jade Xiao and Kat Li from China who have been trained in circus performing since they were even younger than their onlookers.
"I wanna try do that when I'm older," said Onerahi student Leigha Sutton, 7.
Bay of Islands retirees Kevin and Jane Hurring, who help co-ordinate the events, believe the school visits are important as children get to glimpse another way of life and witness incredible talent.