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Mime

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A theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement.

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Hula Hoop

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A circus act involving a hoop that is manipulated and spun around various parts of the body.

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Stilt Walking

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Using stilts to walk, dance, and perform various tricks at an elevated height.

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Tightrope Walking

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The art of walking along a thin wire or rope, usually at a great height.

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Aerial Silk

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A type of performance in which an artist performs acrobatics while hanging from a fabric.

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Rolla Bolla

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An acrobatic performance that involves balancing on a board that is set on top of cylinders.

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Trapeze

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A performance art involving a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support.

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Unicycle

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A single-wheeled vehicle traditionally used in circuses by performers to execute tricks and stunts.

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Balloon Modelling

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The art of twisting and shaping inflated tubular balloons into sculptures such as animals, shapes, or complex structures.

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Chinese Pole

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A type of performance art where acrobats climb, slide down, and hold poses on a vertical pole.

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Fire Breathing

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The act of creating a flame by breathing a fine mist of fuel over an open flame.

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Juggling

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The action of tossing and catching or manipulating objects, maintaining continuous motion.

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Hand Balancing

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An act of balancing the body on the hands in various positions and performing acrobatic movements.

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Poi Spinning

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A flow art which involves swinging tethered weights through various rhythmical and geometric patterns.

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Bungee Dance

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A circus art form where the performer is suspended on bungee cords and executes airborne choreography.

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Escape Artistry

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The practice of escaping from restraints or other traps, often as a live performance.

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Human Cannonball

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A performance act where a person is launched from a specially designed cannon.

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Plate Spinning

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The act of spinning plates, bowls, or other flat objects on poles, without them falling off.

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Diabolo

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A juggling or circus prop consisting of an axle and two cups or discs derived from the Chinese yo-yo.

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Puppetry

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The art of manipulation and bringing to life inanimate objects, often resembling humans, animals, or mythical creatures.

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Acrobatics

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The performance of extraordinary human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination.

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Clown

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A comic performer who employs slapstick or similar types of physical comedy, often in a mime style.

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Cyr Wheel

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A large ring that a performer rolls and spins inside to perform dynamic moves and acrobatics.

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Capoeira

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An Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.

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Contortion

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The performance art of showcasing extreme flexibility.

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