Acro-Aerials


Joe Lanza's acrobatic background prepared him for his future acrobatic dancing.


 
 

Joe Lanza and Charlotte originating the Overhead Throw, 1956 
"'Tornillo' the hard way, balanced on right toe from standing position. While Jan pulls me in a circle, I lower myself into a planch on one foot and, after a few rotations on my right toe, raise myself up with my right foot in an 'el'..."


Joe and Ronnie Hawks Merrit then...
...and now.