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Acrobatic traditions are found in many cultures, and there is evidence that the earliest such traditions occurred thousands of years ago. For example, Minoan art from c. 2000 BC contains depictions of acrobatic feats on the backs of bulls .
Cyr wheel – Acrobatic apparatus that consists of a single large ring made of aluminum or steel with a diameter approximately 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) taller than the performer. Diving – Sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while performing acrobatics.
Jules Léotard (French:; 1 August 1838 – 16 August 1870) was a French acrobatic performer and aerialist who developed the art of trapeze.He also created and popularized the one-piece gym wear that now bears his name and inspired the 1867 song "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze", sung by George Leybourne.
Govindas forming a human pyramid to reach the Dahi Handi in Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai. Human pyramid by the Otago Dancers, at an Otago Highlanders game, May 2012.. A human pyramid is an acrobatic formation of three or more people in which two or more people support a tier of higher people, who in turn may support other, higher tiers of people.
A grand acrobatic show was held by Emperor Wu of Han in 108 BC for foreign guests. [4] The performances became more elaborate and during the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD), the performing arts became popular in the emperor's court, and the acts became more refined. Eventually, the performing arts lost favor in the Imperial Court; they moved back ...
Adagio swan, performed by an acro dance duo Adagio stag shoulder stand. Adagio is the performance of partner acrobalance poses and associated movements that involve stationary balances by a pair of performers.
There are two major categories of flag throwing: classical and acrobatic. In classical flag throwing, the flag is turned left and right around the body in a standing posture. In acrobatic flag throwing, the thrower uses both hands to move the flag in a sitting, lying, or kneeling posture.
Acroyoga includes many types of (mostly recreational) partner and group acrobatics in which at least someone is lifted. As such, it draws on traditions of circus arts, cheerleading, and dance acro. Acroyoga is more vigorous than many traditional forms of yoga as exercise and may lead to more injuries. [2]