Acrobatics (from The Greek language (Greek Ελληνικά, IPA – Hellenic) is an Indo-European language with a documented history of some 3,000 years. Ancient Greek in its various forms was the language both of classical Greek civilisation and of the origins of Christianity, and... Greek Akros, high and bat, walking) is one of the The performing arts include theater, motion pictures, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, magic and the marching arts, such as brass bands, etc. Artists who participate in these arts are called performers, including actors, comedians, singers, dancers, and musicians. There is also a specialized form of fine art in which the... performing arts.

Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 289 KB)High wire acrobats, without a net, Jade Screen Waterfall, Huang Shan, China. Photo by David Turner, September 27, 2004. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to...

Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 289 KB)High wire acrobats, without a net, Jade Screen Waterfall, Huang Shan, China. Photo by David Turner, September 27, 2004. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to...

High wire act

Acrobatics can include:

• aerial tissu
• In its general sense, juggling can refer to all forms of artful or skillful object manipulation. This includes most prop-based circus skills such as diabolo, devil sticks, cigar box manipulation, contact juggling, and hat manipulation. However, this page focuses on the stricter definition of juggling - the art of repeatedly... juggling
• For the rock band, see Trapeze (band). An acrobat below a balloon A trapeze is a horizontal cross-bar used by acrobats, gymnasts, and athletes. It is often popularly associated with circuses. The trapeze is a short bar that is hung by two cords from a support higher up; when... trapeze work
• wire-walking
• Contortionist performing Contortion (sometimes contortionism) is an unusual form of acrobatic display which involves the bending of the human body into positions that would be impossible for most people to achieve. Contortion is often part of a circus act. In general, contortionists have unusual natural flexibility, which is then enhanced... contortion
• pole climbing
• springboard diving
• tower diving

• please extend this list

Acrobatic performances are commonly seen at List of other wikis Circus open book in Spanish. Juggling wiki External links CircusNews.com News and Information for the Circus Community The Circus Portal Circus Animal Abuse Categories: Wikipedia cleanup | Circuses ... circuses.

Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinaesthetic awareness. It developed from fitness exercises used by ancient Greek soldiers, including skills for mounting and dismounting a horse, and circus performance skills. Modern gymnastics, as regulated by the Fédération Internationale... Gymnastics is a sport that shares many aspects with acrobatics.