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Circus Arts Terminology
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Trapeze
A horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support, used by acrobats for aerial acts.
Juggling
The act of continuously tossing objects into the air and catching them in a rhythmic pattern.
Clown
A performer characterized by colorful costumes, exaggerated makeup, and comedic acts designed to entertain and amuse.
Tightrope
A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground, usually using a balancing pole.
Ringmaster
The host or narrator of a circus performance, traditionally dressed in an elaborate coat and top hat.
Human Cannonball
An act where a person is launched from a specially designed cannon and typically lands on a net or airbag.
Contortionist
A performer who demonstrates extreme flexibility and can bend their body into unusual positions.
Tumbler
An acrobat who performs gymnastic feats such as flips, rolls, jumps, and somersaults.
Aerial Silk
A type of performance in which one or more acrobats perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a special fabric.
Stilt Walker
Performers who walk on stilts, which are poles equipped with steps for the feet to enable the wearer to stand at a height above the ground.
Fire Breather
A performer who creates flames by breathing a mist of fuel over an open flame.
Lion Tamer
An act where the performer exhibits control over one or more large cats, such as lions or tigers.
Balancing Act
A performance that requires the artist to maintain equilibrium while on an unstable surface or object.
Cyr Wheel
A large ring that the performer stands inside of and spins, creating an illusion of floating and flying.
Globe of Death
A spherical cage in which motorcyclists perform stunts while riding along its inner walls, often crisscrossing paths at high speed.
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