In Center Ring – Episode 15: Shenea “Stiletto” Booth – Part 2: “Don’t Let Them Tell You Who You Are.”
In Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second of a two-part series, Shenea bares her soul opening up about contending with racism in the circus industry, particularly during her tenure as the first Black woman to play the coveted role of
“The Promise,” in Cirque du Soleil‘s Verakai. Ms. Booth also shares the tragic ordeal of sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her former American acrobatics gymnastic coach, David Reiakvam.
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Johnathan is the Chairman of the Board at Omnium: A Bold New Circus. An accomplished and celebrated showman of circus and stage, as well as, a much in demand motivational speaker. He contributes regularly to CircusTalk and is the creator & host of the YouTube series, In Center Ring.
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