She Flies Through The Air With The Greatest Of Ease

Photos via LIFE

The first job I ever wanted was to be a trapeze artist in the circus.

To be perfectly honest, it wasn't the high-flying acrobatics that interested me.

It was the costumes.

I love these photos. I love the mix of strength, agility and beauty.

These women were strong and brave. No doubt about it. And they did it all with a smile.