Nestled among the warehouses of west Flagstaff, a circus school masquerades as an unassuming beige garage. Despite its humble exterior, Momentum Aerial is a shining star within the local community.
Momentum was opened seven years ago by co-owners Morgan Louvier and Joanie Grant. In the beginning, the school was limited to one warehouse bay and offered just 42 weekly classes.
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