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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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