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Circus Themed Vocabulary
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Poi




A performance art involving swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns, practiced by some circus performers.




Acrobat




A performer who entertains with feats of agility and balance, typically in a circus.




Fire Eater




A performer who amazes the audience by putting flaming objects into their mouth without getting hurt, often featured in a circus.




Trapeze




An acrobatic apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by ropes or metal straps, used especially by aerialists in a circus.




Juggler




A performer skilled in tossing and catching multiple objects in the air, commonly seen in circuses.




Contortionist




A performer who showcases extreme physical flexibility, bending and twisting their body into unusual positions, often in a circus.




Circus Parade




A public procession, often featuring performers, animals, and colorful floats, that announces the arrival of a circus to town.




Clown




A comic performer known for their slapstick humor and colorful clothing, often a central figure in circuses.




High Wire




A tightly stretched rope or wire high above the ground on which acrobats perform, often seen in a circus.




Stilt Walker




A performer who walks on stilts, towering above the crowd for entertainment, often seen in parades and circuses.




Roustabout




A laborer responsible for the setup and dismantling of the circus tents and equipment, as well as assisting in various capacities during the show.




Aerialist




A circus performer who performs acts in the air, on equipment such as trapezes, hoops, or silks.




Tumbler




A gymnastic artist who performs flips, rolls, and somersaults, demonstrating agility and skill in a circus.




Menagerie




A collection of animals trained to perform tricks and display unusual behaviors, historically part of many traditional circuses.




Big Top




The main tent of a traveling circus where the performances take place.




Ringmaster




The host or announcer in a circus, traditionally responsible for introducing the acts to the audience.




Unicycle




A one-wheeled vehicle typically ridden by performers showcasing balance and coordination in a circus.




Magician




An entertainer who performs magic tricks, illusions, and sleight of hand, often part of circus shows.




Calliope




A musical instrument with steam-whistles, played by a keyboard, producing a circus-like atmosphere with its distinctive sound at carnivals and fairs.




Marquee




A large tent or structure, usually with a peaked top, that houses circus performances and exhibitions.
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