Posted 8:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015
A popular Chicago acrobatic team will perform professional gymnastics utilizing jump ropes and mini trampolines.
The Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
The professional gymnastics troupe consists of young men and boys from the Chicago area who perform professional gymnastics while utilizing jump ropes and mini trampolines in their routines.
Founded in 1999 by professional gymnast Tim Shaw, the young inner city youths are taught discipline, respect, hard work, integrity and teamwork. Members must maintain a “C” average in school, are not allowed to drop out of school, associate with gangs, drugs, alcohol or tobacco. They have performed on popular TV shows such as “Ellen,” “America’s Got Talent” and “Good Morning America.”
Tickets are $4 by contacting Cartwright Center at 608.785.8877. The performance is part of the university Campus Activities Board Series in conjunction with Family Weekend. For more information about the series, visit www.uwlax.edu/cab.
If you go—
What: Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
Admission: $4. Call 608.785.8877 for tickets.