Today ' s dictation

The title is Ethiopia Circus helps youths to juggle life

The Vacabulary

Circus

Showcase

Juggle

Gymnastics

Up-and-coming

Self-Esteem

Gangs and drugs

Trapeze

Artistic

Circus groups from seven Arican countries showcased their skills over the weekend at the first African Circus arts Festiva L in Ethiopia

Juggling, Balancing,gymnatics and other circus tricks were on display.

The circus is a up-and-coming art form in Africa

Most of the performers is Yong people who come from diffcult backgrounds. Sabrina Pezzei organized the event. She said it helps young people gain confidence in themselves

It gives them also the opportunity to be socialized. It gives the opportunity to perform on stage and to being proud of themselves. It gives them self-esteem, self confidence.

One performer said he might has gotten into gangs and drugs, like some of his family members, if it had not been for the Circus.  He now specializes in the trapeze. The circus groups call them ' social ', this means they focus on attracting young performers who might otherwise has diffic Ulty integrating into society.

Today ' s dictation