aerialists
High-flying circus artists
Aerialists are performers who execute acrobatic feats high above the ground—on trapezes, silks, hoops, or tightropes.
The term covers circus performers, competitive athletes, and contemporary dance artists who work suspended in the air.
The aerialists soared above the crowd without a safety net.
Suspended acrobatic bar
- silksLustrous woven garments
- lyraGreek stringed instrument
- hoopRigid circular frame
- strapsNarrow securing bands
flying · catching · tumbling · somersault · backflip · pirouette · contortion · flexibility
Main circus tent
- ringmasterCircus performance director
- spectacleVisually striking event
- marqueeTheater entrance canopy
- tentPortable fabric shelter
Cirque du Soleil · flying trapeze · rigging · safety net · spotlight · sequins · costume · troupe
Lacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- death-defyingRisking life boldly
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
daredevil · audacious · gutsy · intrepid · breathtaking · heart-stopping · perilous · stunt
Refined, graceful quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- balleticResembling choreographed dance
- litheSupple and graceful
supple · artistry · ethereal · flowing · seamless · effortless · serene · extension
Ropes controlling ship sails
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
- carabinersSpring-gate metal loops
- swivelRotating connection point
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
crane · climbing · ascent · descent · suspension · overhead · vertigo · altitude
Learned behavioral adaptation
- grip strengthHand squeezing power
- shoulder mobilityJoint's movement range
- coreCentral essential portion
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
calluses · bruises · repetition · spotter · coach · progression · fundamentals · technique
trapeze
Suspended acrobatic bar
straps · flying · catching · tumbling · somersault · backflip · pirouette · contortion · flexibility · handstand
big top
Main circus tent
- ringmasterCircus performance director
- spectacleVisually striking event
- marqueeTheater entrance canopy
tent · Cirque du Soleil · flying trapeze · rigging · safety net · spotlight · sequins · costume · troupe · act
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- death-defyingRisking life boldly
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
thrill · daredevil · audacious · gutsy · intrepid · breathtaking · heart-stopping · perilous · stunt · high wire
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
lithe · supple · artistry · ethereal · flowing · seamless · effortless · serene · extension · line
rigging
Ropes controlling ship sails
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
- carabinersSpring-gate metal loops
- swivelRotating connection point
truss · crane · climbing · ascent · descent · suspension · overhead · vertigo · altitude · lookdown
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- grip strengthHand squeezing power
- shoulder mobilityJoint's movement range
- coreCentral essential portion
flexibility · calluses · bruises · repetition · spotter · coach · progression · fundamentals · technique · endurance
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- carnivalparade, costume, float, ferris wheel, roller coaster
- circus acrobaticsacrobats, trapeze, trapeze artists, flying trapeze, tightrope
- competitive performersathletes, dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters, singers
- extreme athletesdaredevils, stunt performers, BMX riders
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
aerialistsclowns
Comic performers in costume
tumblers · jugglers · strongmen · contortionists · ringmasters