Corde lisse is an aerial circus skill or act that involves acrobatics on a vertically hanging rope. The name is French for "smooth rope". This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Acrobatics (from Greek Akros, high and bat, walking) is one of the performing arts. ...

The ropes are normally made from soft cotton and are about 25-30mm thick.

Corde Lisse moves are normally a combination of held postures and drops.

It is closely related to both silks, another aerial circus skill performed on one or two long strips of strong fabric, often in bright colours and Spanish Web.

The visual effect can be stunning.

It requires great skill and strength. Performers do not have any kind of safety net or safety line, relying on their own strength and ability to prevent a fall.

The most famous use of aerial circus skills such as these has been for the BBC's test-card. Corporate logo of the British Broadcasting Corporation The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom. ...

Cirque de Soleil use corde lisse, silks and trapeze in their shows. An acrobat below a balloon Trapeze artists, in lithograph by Calvert Litho. ...

Corde Lisse Skills

• Arabesque
• Basic Upside down Hang
• Basqules
• Big Knot
  • Hip Wrap Knot
  • Front Flip
  • Horizontal Flip
• Crochet
• Crucifixion
• Dive
• Double Foot Tie
• Fan
• Hang
• Hip Key
• Knee Lock
• Knee Lock Slide
• Lean Out
• Leg Wraps (same and opposite side, left and right leg)
• One arm hang
• Piston
• Rope Climb (up and down)
• Spider
• Tempo Swing

External links

Circus Maniacs Circus School, Bristol, England

Cirque de Soleil Canadian-based Circus Troupe

Circus Space - Circus school in London

La Clare (from Circus Space) demonstrating a position in London, England

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