My science nerd moment in Vegas

I had a truly science nerdy moment last week in Las Vegas.  We were at the Bellagio to see the fountain (one of my favorite things) and they had mini-fountains inside that were amazing.  They shot arcs of water across this little pool but the really amazing part was when the water would be cut off at the base, but the tube of water would keep its integrity while it finished the arc! It looked like a clear plastic snake/worm arcing across the pond.  I know it much have something to do with the water pressure, force, and probably some surface tension but to see it overcome gravity and keep the integrity of it's shape was really impressive.