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NYC-based aerialist specializing in Straps, Chinese pole, juggling and handstands. Message for booking and training inquiries

Just a simple sequence, but haven’t managed to m

Just a simple sequence, but haven’t managed to make anything artistic for a while now. Often it’s felt self indulgent to create, but I was reminded yesterday that in mourning is when people need art the most.

So while I’m adjacent to much of the abortion and climate and Covid and and and crises going on, having won the genetic lottery in being endowed with a Y chromosome and very little melanin (but not the ability to avoid run on sentences), I’m working to bear witness to these experiences and create something in response. By no means am I saying “woe is me,” but instead ideally, these mobile shoulders will give a platform to anyone who needs lifting.

Eternally grateful to the entire straps family for their constant love, support, and encouragement. There are so many of you who fill my heart

Music titled “Persia,” all rights owned by Stone Ocean. Please support this artist if you can.

#circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circus #circusinspiration #aerialstraps #aerial #aerialist #maleaerialist #doublesoldier #cintasaereas #sequence #strapscoach #pravana #strength #rings #ironcross #rollups #gymnastics #onlyfans #strapsclub #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #aerialinstructor #stoneocean

What’s the point of doing progressions? Why can’t a skill 1) stay the same, and progress is gained by adding more reps or 2) just advance to the “final form” of the exercise through spotting with less and less help over time? The answer is they can, but while both of these approaches may indeed make gains over time, there is an obstacle they encounter: moving the goalposts.

In terms of the first approach, staying on “Level 1” of an exercise introduces the same stimulus every session. Say I’m doing tuck inverts. Because my lever length doesn’t change, I’m going to get really good at tuck inverts, but my body will get really used to what I’m feeding it. It will become efficient at tuck inverts, and while I may be able to transfer that skill to a pike invert, I haven’t taught my body to adapt to higher loads over time, so my muscles will get really good at one exercise, but may in fact become weaker in total.

On the flip side, by working on “inverts to flag” without doing progressions first and getting a spot through the pathway, I will develop holes (to say nothing of potential injury). While I may get really good at the start and end positions (when I am taking load), I will have a blind spot when it comes to engaging THROUGH the pathway. In other words, I’ll become reliant on a spotter cueing where I should go, and will get proficient at the destination, but not the journey.

Progressions are just ways to manipulating variables to challenge the body further. Instead of automatically graduating to the hardest level of a skill, you find the boundary of ability and working at the razor’s edge, and adding range of motion, resistance, changing lever length, time under tension, or rest periods. This is the real meat and potatoes of training: progress is gradual. There is no “learn to backflip in 30 minutes” or “planche with this one quick secret,” but instead techniques to maximize the time training to get the most benefit.

#circus #circusbest #circusinspiration #circusinternational #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #cintas #switch #inlocate #training #country #peaches #sidebutt #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #tattoos #posteriorchain #backtoschool

Thrilled to finally be back in New York City. And

Thrilled to finally be back in New York City. And super enjoying my week with @usatf workshopping level 2 jumps.

While I’ll be back at circus soon, taking a short break to focus on the science of progression, programming, and plyometrics.

On that note, when training a skill, typically it’s helpful to develop:
-General Strength
-Range
-Strength at Range
-Resistance at Range
-Ballistics/Dynamics using range

Keep in mind, ballistic loads can exceed 10 times body weight so a good foundation is essential before working on complex, dynamic movements. Give yourself 3 months to get a complex skill. In other words, set expectations in the future and work small goals week to week!

#handstand #planche #handstandeveryday #circuseverydamnday #handstandeverywhere #training #conditioning #flow #yoga #notyoga #roguefitness #pravana #nysc #drills #longboi #purplehairdontcare #gymnastics #calisthenics #impossiblemoves #mutantclan @circus.international @circusaroundtheworld #trackandfield #olympics2021 #plyometrics #dynamics

@thecircussiren and I have a new website! Check us

Grateful to @gbergphoto for taking these impromptu

Grateful to @gbergphoto for taking these impromptu shots at @brooklynzoony. He’s available for booking, and is an all around exceptional dude.

#supportart #supportartists #palochino #aerialpole #chinesepole #poledance #polefitness #clown #circus #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #matchinois #photography #aerialphotography #circusart #aerialclown #ministryofsupply #circustricks #circusbest #photography #circusphotography #sunset #acrobaticphotography #praisethecameraman

Swinging around in these gorgeous lights to cool o

Swinging around in these gorgeous lights to cool off. @pierresangles, this is way trickier than you make it look. Thanks for the inspiration!

Thanks for the training day @p_mrozek, @thecircussiren, and @cosmicfitclub (@shammysweet and Ben!)

#circus #sangles #circuseverydamnday @circusaroundtheworld #circusinspiration @circusinternational #mutantclan #impossiblemoves #calisthenics #straps #aerialstraps #cosmicfitclub #gymnastics #olympics2021
#nyc #travelingstraps #calisthenics #maleaerialist #cirqueduinsta #pravana

Offering lessons in pole, handstands, straps, trac

Photo by @sadie_beee Pole by @circusconcepts Clo

Offering lessons in pole, handstands, straps, trac

I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into w

I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into words the transformative and rejuvenating traincation trip to Puerto Valletta and Rincón de Guayabitos with @circkoz @unbikim @troydaboy1 @c_trevayne @thecircussiren. So far, I only have gratitude for the people, places, and whole setting. While I didn’t capture much video, here’s a small clip from when @pericoiguana opened its doors to us (thanks to them and @mich._fgtz)

#aerialstraps #puertovallerta #mexico #vacation #traincation @circusinternational #gymnsatics #rings #telasaereas #telasacrobáticas #telasacrobaticas #sanglesaeriennes
#circusfitness #aerialfabric #aerialfit #circusinspiration #straps #aerialdrops #circuseverydamnday #aerialistsofig #aerialbeauty #circsci #cirqueduinsta #betweenthestraps #circusinspiration @circusaroundtheworld #virtualstrapsmeeting2021

A Litany for Survival BY AUDRE LORDE For those of

A Litany for Survival
BY AUDRE LORDE

For those of us who live at the shoreline
standing upon the constant edges of decision
crucial and alone
for those of us who cannot indulge
the passing dreams of choice
who love in doorways coming and going
in the hours between dawns
looking inward and outward
at once before and after
seeking a now that can breed
futures
like bread in our children’s mouths
so their dreams will not reflect
the death of ours;

For those of us
who were imprinted with fear
like a faint line in the center of our foreheads
learning to be afraid with our mother’s milk
for by this weapon
this illusion of some safety to be found
the heavy-footed hoped to silence us
For all of us
this instant and this triumph
We were never meant to survive.

And when the sun rises we are afraid
it might not remain
when the sun sets we are afraid
it might not rise in the morning
when our stomachs are full we are afraid
of indigestion
when our stomachs are empty we are afraid
we may never eat again
when we are loved we are afraid
love will vanish
when we are alone we are afraid
love will never return
and when we speak we are afraid
our words will not be heard
nor welcomed
but when we are silent
we are still afraid

So it is better to speak
remembering
we were never meant to survive.

#yoga #notyoga #handstand #aerialpole #poletrickoftheday #aerial #circus #circuseverydamnday #circusinternational #circusaroundtheworld #aerialnation #aerialinspiration #circuslife #circusinspiration #cirquefit #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #cirquedusolielcasting #chinesepole #matchinois #aerialstraps #itscirquelife #cirqueduinsta #palochino #circusbest #circusforchange #chinesepole #chinesepoletricks

As artists, our milkshakes bring everyone to the y

As artists, our milkshakes bring everyone to the yard. As aerialists, we’re “too fly—Jeff Goldblum.” And training at City Point with @anverentertainment, people watching from behind the glass are desperate for a taste of live entertainment.

It’s been a joy to have a small audience, and wonderful to expose walking traffic to circus. But landlords don’t accept “checks, Venmo, or exposure”. “Passion” is not a viable currency, and you can’t mine it like you can mine Bitcoin. Artists have gone to great lengths to support themselves. From online shows to Onlyfans accounts, they’ve taken advantage of every opportunity to make it through COVID.

And still, it’s hard to make a living wage. I’ve been paid as little as $12 for an act. I’ve been paid as much as $1000. And I’m incredibly lucky to be able to tutor and train for consistent income.

The end is in sight for the pandemic. Outdoor permits are being distributed for work. But with scarce self-employed financial relief, gigs widely unavailable, and artists having no standard rates of payment, we’re losing incredible talent. Most circus artists have “muggle jobs” to make ends meet. And many of these jobs are essential work. Many more pay minimum wage (SEGUE!)

While many states including NYC have higher wages, federally, they have been stagnant at $7.25 since 2009 (tipped wage is $2.13, unchanged since 1991!) Looking at the states that have raised the wage, even in a struggling economy, increasing minimum wages doesn’t damage job growth—a landmark study found the opposite; employment increased as did consumer spending (which is why stimulus payments and a wealth tax to keep people from hoarding money like goddamn dragons are a GOOD thing)

Congress is working on passing the first minimum wage legislation in nearly a dozen years:
-Call your lawmakers, encourage them to vote for the current stimulus, end the filibuster, phase out the sub-minimum tipped wage
-If you are in a position to pay people, pay people
-Vote with your dollars and shop at places with a higher worker wage (Costco, IKEA, Ben & Jerry’s...)

There’s a ton more, but this post is getting long so it may be the first in a continuing series of WTF rants

Clown thought of the day: All I used to want when

Clown thought of the day:
All I used to want when I grew up was to have ice cream for breakfast, but now
All I wanna do is 💥💥💥💥
And a 💥
And take your money

Incredible photo by @sadie_beee
Aerial pole by @circusconcepts

#supportart #supportartists #palochino #aerialpole #chinesepole #poledance #polefitness #clown #clowning #circus #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #matchinois #photography #aerialphotography #circusphotography #circusart #aerialclown #ministryofsupply #circustricks #circusbest

I haven’t been on a pole in AGES but felt compel

I haven’t been on a pole in AGES but felt compelled watching @annamaijanyman recently. And have been digitally inspired by incredible artists like @superstrongjeremy to hop back on (seriously, pole people are on another level), complete with a superhero drop. Though not everything is always glamorous, or perfect, or professional, having a space to throw myself at a rubber rod is enough. #dayenu

With @anverentertainment and @circkoz in the background

#rusty #shakingthecobwebsoff #magikarp #yoga #notyoga #handstand #aerialpole #poletrickoftheday #aerial #circus #circuseverydamnday #circusinternational #circusaroundtheworld #aerialnation #aerialinspiration #circuslife #circusinspiration #cirquefit #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #cirquedusolielcasting #chinesepole #matchinois #aerialstraps #itscirquelife #cirqueduinsta #palochino #circusbest #circusforchange

A bit of a later gram as I deal with a back that w

A bit of a later gram as I deal with a back that wants to quit circus but is being convinced to take a break instead. Still awed to be a part of @anverentertainment residency @citypointbklyn with such incredible artists. Inspired by the virtual stylings of a community of incredible straps artists and the in-person encouragement of @circkoz, @thecircussiren, @c_trevayne, and @sadie_beee. Wishing all health, happiness, and the ability to take care of ourselves and others as Lunar New Year begins 🧧

Clothing by @ministryofsupply and @pairofthieves

#aerialstraps #aerialinspiration @pepearts @cirqueduinsta @circusinternational #aerialtraining #aerialsilkstricks #telasaereas #telasacrobáticas #telasacrobaticas #sanglesaeriennes #aerialsling
#circusfitness #aerialfabric #aerialfit #aerialrope #circusinspiration #straps #aerialdrops #circuseverydamnday #aerialistsofig #aerialbeauty #sanglesaeriennes @anverentertainment #circsci #cirqueduinsta #betweenthestraps #circusinspiration @circusaroundtheworld #virtualstrapsmeeting2021

Drops from this week during downtime with @circkoz

Drops from this week during downtime with @circkoz. Recording videos for a book is hard, so in between making tutorials for our “Level 1 Straps E-Manual” (you can download a trailer in our bios), we played around with some things we were scared of. Silks artists we are not, so falling even 1 foot is enough to amp up our nervous system a bunch. As Koz mentioned, micro-dosing with fear gets us used to the things that make us anxious, in aerial and outside of it.

#aerialstraps #aerialinspiration #verticalwise @pepearts @cirqueduinsta @circusinternational #aerialtraining #aerialsilkstricks #telasaereas #telasacrobáticas #telasacrobaticas #sanglesaeriennes #aerialsling
#circusfitness #aerialfabric #aerialfit #aerialrope #circusinspiration #straps #aerialdrops #circuseverydamnday #aerialistsofig #aerialbeauty #sanglesaeriennes @anverentertainment #circsci #cshapingwithkoz #cshaping #cirqueduinsta #backbalance #circusinspiration @circusaroundtheworld #virtualstrapsmeeting2021

Straps gains sliding down to the ground (see secon

Straps gains sliding down to the ground (see second video)? Download our new “Straps Level 1 Teaser!” In it, @circkoz and I review the basics of the apparatus, some of the history, and introduce progressions to get you used to “the devil’s violin strings”.

As always, like everything we’ve produced thus far, it has “pandemic pricing” so you can download it for free! However, if you pay the recommended price, you’ll get a discount on our upcoming “Level 1 Straps Manual”! Get it in the link in our bios

Designed by the incomparable @sirbethany

#circuseverydamnday #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circusinspiration #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #anverstudios #rings #gymnastics #impossiblemoves #mutantclan #aerialinstructor #strapstraining #silksdrop #forrest #ludwigrig #ministryofsupply #circustraining #circusbest #emanual #circusgains #strapsinstruction

Attending the #virtualstrapsmeeting2021 in person

Attending the #virtualstrapsmeeting2021 in person with @circkoz (joining the likes of @aislingcheallaigh and @christinazauner_), at @citypointbklyn with @anverentertainment and this submission entering and exiting chair 🪑

If you like this lighting, framing, and trick, stay tuned for our upcoming Straps e-manuals! The teaser is dropping tomorrow and will feature an overview of the apparatus, some of our training philosophy, and SKILLS! You can tell we are hype for it and can’t wait to share it with you!

#circuseverydamnday #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circusinspiration #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #anverstudios #rings #gymnastics #impossiblemoves #mutantclan #aerialinstructor #strapstraining #silksdrop #forrest #ludwigrig #spiderman #intothespiderverseq

Playing with the maximum height I can at @citypoin

Playing with the maximum height I can at @citypointbklyn and @anverentertainment. Inspired by @benjiwhyte and @caoliangwang, the greats. And making it pretty thanks to @elittlelucks. Check out the second vid for a full sequence

#aerial #circus #circuseverydamnday #circusinternational #circusaroundtheworld #aerialnation #aerialinspiration #mutantclan #aerialist #maleaerialist #tucklife #aerialstraps #circuslife #circusinspiration #cirquefit #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #cirquedusolielcasting #cirquelife #aerialists #circusforchange #impossiblemoves

Reverse full for days (or more like seconds), in c

Reverse full for days (or more like seconds), in celebration of a 9 days til inauguration. Wanna learn how to do this or add even more rolls like @michelinguide? Buy @circkoz’ Aerial Spinning Guide, available in the link in his bio. Not ready for it yet? Get the “Couch to Aerial Fitness” e-manual for FREE in my bio.

Space courtesy of @citypointbklyn and @anverentertainment

#wearamask #supportart #quarantraining #supportartists #circusaroundtheworld #circuseverydamnday #cirquelife #circus #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #reversespin #reversefull #circusart #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #artist #circustricks #circusbest

Celebrating Georgia. Celebrating the people that m

Celebrating Georgia. Celebrating the people that made it happen. Celebrating our future.

Working new sequences at @citypointbklyn with @anverentertainment

#circus #circusaroundtheworld #circuseverydamnday #circusinternational #cirque #cirqueduinsta #cirquephysiocircusgoals #straps #aerialstraps #maleaerialist #calisthenics #studio #cirquedusolielcasting #jcrew #dyejob #bluehair #georgia #bluewave

Ragdolling through all the “countdowns of 2020” or “the floor is lava”

Music by @kshmr and @stefydeciccomusic

#supportart #supportartists #circusaroundtheworld #circuseverydamnday #circus #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #brooklynzoo #ragdoll #circusart #tattoos #tattooedmen #artist #circustricks #circusbest

Today my phone reminded me of this amazing shoot f

Today my phone reminded me of this amazing shoot for @circuswarehouse and @bcefa, outtake captured by @chriscomfortphotos (with tattoos by @evilsteve)

Broadway is still closed. Performances won’t be back to normal for what looks like many years. And to top it off, many performers just lost their unemployment benefits. If we’ve learned anything during this time, it’s that entertainment is essential, and artists are undervalued. Out of the pandemic has come some amazing work, but for it to continue, artists need continued support.

I have and always will offer my tutoring and coaching services on a sliding scale. But if you happen to be flush with cash, or the holidays have treated you especially kindly, please consider donating some of your good fortune to your favorite artists here on Instagram. Most have a Venmo. Many have a patreon. And many offer classes. You can also give to @artistrelief @artistrelieftree @broadwayforracialjustice @cityharvestnyc

#supportart #supportartists #broadwaybares #circus #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #photography #aerialphotography #circusphotography #circusart #happyholidays #flyhigh #tattoos #tattooedmen #pointyourfeet #artist #circustricks #circusbest

I had the privilege of experiencing height for the

I had the privilege of experiencing height for the first time in a while. I think I first saw this “soldier to cross arm full” trick years ago, when @pierresangles was a marionette suspended by straps. Finally decided to give it a try. Still a little clunky but for sure fun

If you need a last minute gift, consider getting the “Couch to Aerial Fitness E-Manual” available FREE in the link in my bio (or @circkoz’)

#straps #aerialstraps #circus #circusart #circuseverydamnday #circusaroundtheworld #circusinspiration #circusinternational #circusjewelry #rollup #wearamask #staysafe #quarantainment #quarantraining #yoga #notyoga #cshaping #wheresthemusic #cirquegram #aerialinstructor #aerialistsofig #pottery #underarmour

To break through a creative block, I’ve been end

To break through a creative block, I’ve been ending training sessions recently by improvising for four minutes or so at a time—here’s a couple moments from the beginning and ending: you can see some shaking during the second clip which I attribute to an intentional choice and most definitely not fatigue.

I’m trying a new thing, and fundraising on this post—100% of donations will go to @bindlestifffamilycirkus , which has been providing both “quality quarantainment” for the last nine months and a space for performers all around the world

Clothes by @ministryofsupply, space by @brooklynzoony, music by @2weimusic and tattoos by @evilsteve

#circus #straps #aerialstraps #ministryofsupply #circuseverydamnday #circuslife #circusarts #circusinspiration #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circustraining #tattoos #tumbling #improv #drama #dressclothes #circuseverydamnpandemic #artistsupportartists

Drill of the day: flare stalls. A favorite of mine

Drill of the day: flare stalls. A favorite of mine, the OG @chairhomme and @circkoz. Make it more challenging by:
a) coming directly back to nutcracker from the stall (thinking of wrist touching the inside leg, then wrist touching outside leg and back)
b) going directly to flag from the stall

Also, to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah, consider supporting artists by purchasing works like the @gilesclement project, where proceeds go to the featured artists, including the beloved @ttylerwest95 @iambenfranklin @aerialjosh @kygwen, among others. There’s also still time to get our FREE and sliding scale “Couch to Aerial E-manual” at the link in my bio and @circkoz’s new spinning e-manual available in his bio!

Alright y’all, because of audio issues and an “into the spiderverse style intro,” let’s try this again. Today’s movement inspired by Mortal Kombat’s Noob Saibot. More importantly, thanks to your generous support for our e-manual, @circkoz and I were able to donate $600 to @cityharvestnyc and @trevorproject. Keep in mind, you can still get it for FREE by following the links in our bios.

Also, this holiday season, please consider supporting local arts and artists, whether that’s getting a product or service they offer, or making a donation in someone’s name. Think of how bland winter would be without the music, art, and performance you love. Think of how the majority of PPP loans went to large companies and individuals are still waiting on relief. Both @kygwen and @aerialalisa created posts this week explaining the pressure for artists to perform, how undercut artists have been in the industry prepandemic, and of course how both work quantity and rates have been affected by the pandemic. As we consider what the arts will look like in the next years, we should support work, individuals, and institutions that help us rebuild better.

Let me know what you’d like to see next and check out the second video for a “Blue’s Clues can’t find the straps” moment

Training safe with our small straps circle ⭕️.

When I was 10, my parents took me to see Quidam by

When I was 10, my parents took me to see Quidam by @cirquedusoleil. At that age, I had never seen it’s like, and leaving the show, I recognized the performers as superhuman, reaching beyond the limits of what were are capable. I dreamed about the show, and tried to emulate what I saw. My body rebelled and quickly I became discouraged, and then of course life happened, but I never lost the awe for the hat happens under the big top.
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MANY years later, I am a 27 year old, teaching science in New York, and on a whim I signed up for a straps class at @circuswarehouse, taught by @mattyboysb, an original cast member of the Quidam show. I was so intimidated, and my wrists were so bruised afterwards, I didn’t return for six months. But the bug had bitten me. Who knew I would begin to take ballet under the tutelage of @suziwinson? Chinese pole with @kenergyfitbodyworks? Flexibility with @emilymcfarlane99? Handstands with @matthewcusick.acrobaticcoach, @khazu89, and @nmarurun79? And whatever you call what @richmags does? Who knew Matt would become a coach and mentor and friend? Truly, circus has given me life, and despite the pandemic, I’m truly grateful to have left my 9-5 job to pursue it (though I often miss my students).
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And courtesy of @brooklynzoony, the kindness of @geronimojr, and some wonderful friends, we were able to train (try these drills @barcrazy_bolo).
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But it hasn’t all been easy; circus is expensive, especially for those starting out. And to give back, @circkoz and I created a “Couch to Aerial” Fitness manual (designed by @sirbethany). And it’s FREE. No strings attached (there is a pay-what-you-wish option where the proceeds will go to making new references and a portion will be donated). Just go to bowtie.training to download!

Going through my phone and found this old act. Can

Going through my phone and found this old act. Can’t wait to bring Chinese pole comedy back; waiting for a train with the incomparable @barbaralovesyoga at @circuswarehouse during simpler times. Pole by @circusconcepts
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For a sliding scale pandemic training manual created by me and @circkoz and designed by @sirbethany, with a FREE option (that’s right, FREE), visit bowtie.training!

Alright y’all. The “Couch to Aerial Fitness”

Sloppy, messy, terrifying, fun, wrong pants 101. I

Sloppy, messy, terrifying, fun, wrong pants 101. If you want this cleaned up, make your voice heard and VOTE tomorrow if you haven’t yet!
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Cheering courtesy of @thecircussiren @c_trevayne @mizztoasty

Vote. . For those interested, I am still offering

Vote.
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For those interested, I am still offering online coaching and personalized programs in straps, pole, handstands, mobility, and conditioning on a sliding scale for those who do not have the means right now to fully pay for coaching.
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At the same time, for those who can support fellow artists and coaches, I urge you to do so. If you need a coaching recommendation (or are a coach looking for clients), send a message.
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Finally @circkoz and I have an E-manual “From Couch to Aerial Fitness” coming out for anyone looking forward to armchair coaching

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