and let them practice together with no distractions for four months. Take

the team act they develop in that time ­ the Dynamotion Jugglers - and put it under the finest big top in America, The Big Apple Circus.

The combination o{ conditions produces a beautiful presentation of some of the best juggling around.

Dynamotion is currently kicking off the Big Apple Circus's 1986 show with an exciting six minutes that establishes a classy tone for the nine acts that follow. It's just what Felker and Strinka hoped for when

they decided in February 1985 to team up. Neither had worked on a professional presentation with a partner before, but their individual credits indicated the possibility of collaborative success was good.

Felker, 27, toured worldwide with the Harlem Globetrotters for three seasons and made a name for himself with other jugglers through his mastery of five club backcrosses, among other technical strengths. Strinka, 25, didn't have as high a profile as Felker, but was well known in the Southwest as a tremendous numbers juggler and veteran street performer. He also gained some more .formal experience in 1980-81 with the Circus Arts Troupe, which did shows in schools and shopping malls.

"Jim is one of the most natural jugglers I've ever encountered," said Felker. "He doesn't have to struggle to learn things. He's also on an even keel all the time, which is a good complement to my high and low mood swings."

Their Big Apple Circus act combines three elements they believe are key to success in the competitive field of professional juggling - movement, skill and presence.