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Aug 31, 2011

Maryland Acrobat Troupe Botches Flaming Hoop Routine

Last night, University of Maryland acrobatic troupe Gymkana — you know, the non-terrifying locals who were vying for cash and prizes on NBC’s America’s Got Talent — brought out the big guns: their vaunted flaming hoop routine. As you can see, it didn’t go too well.

Aug 15, 2011

Let’s Just Rename It “Washington Region’s Got Talent”

What, you thought that the troupe best known for leaping through fire at University of Maryland basketball games was the only local talent fit for primetime television? Think again.

Aug 10, 2011

University of Maryland Acrobat Troupe Goes Primetime

The University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe — a University of Maryland Foundation-supported organization which seeks to “demonstrate their commitment to making healthy choices through impressive gymnastic performances” — performed live on NBC’s America’s Got Talent last night.

 
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