Contortionist Daniella Quiroga balances on one hand during practice before the opening of Circus Vargas, at 777 N. Front St, in Burbank on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Aerial acrobats Patrick Marinelli holds on by two straps high above the ground while Elina Sidletska hangs on to his neck during practice before the opening of Circus Vargas, at 777 N. Front St, in Burbank on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Musicians practice before the opening of Circus Vargas, at 777 N. Front St, in Burbank on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Aerial acrobats Patrick Marinelli holds on by a strap high above the ground while Elina Sidletska hangs on by his feet during practice before the opening of Circus Vargas, at 777 N. Front St, in Burbank on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Choreographer Danielle España keeps a close eye on aerial acrobats Patrick Marinelli and Elina Sidletska during practice before the opening of Circus Vargas, at 777 N. Front St, in Burbank on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Contortionist Daniella Quiroga hit a balloon with an arrow shot with her feet while balancing on her hands during practice before the opening of Circus Vargas, at 777 N. Front St, in Burbank on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)