stiltwalkers
Pole-legged parade walkers
Stiltwalkers are performers who walk on stilts—poles with footrests that elevate the walker several feet above the ground.
They appear at parades, festivals, and street performances, often in elaborate costumes.
The height creates spectacle and allows visibility above crowds: The stiltwalkers towered over the parade route.
Main circus tent
- clownsComic performers in costume
- acrobatsPerformers of athletic feats
- ringmasterCircus performance director
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
sideshow · tent · marquee · spectacle · performers · sawdust · fanfare · showmanship
Formal moving line
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- pageantStaged public display
- floatsRemains on surface
marching · celebration · costumes · feathers · sequins · Mardi Gras · street performance · spectators
One who amuses others
- buskerPublic-space entertainer seeking donations
- street artistCreates unauthorized public murals
- mimeWordless expressive performer
- character actorSpecialist in memorable sidekicks
puppeteer · living statue · showman · theatrical · tips · act
Height above reference point
- toweringOf imposing height
- sky-highExtremely or excessively elevated
- loftyImpressively high or noble
- perchedResting in place
elevated · tall · looming · looking down · vantage point · bird's-eye · oversized
State of balance
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
dexterity · wobble · centering · footing · core strength · concentration · alignment · posture
Fasteners worn around limbs
- footplatesPlatforms for standing
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- adjustable heightChangeable vertical measurement
big top
Main circus tent
- clownsComic performers in costume
- acrobatsPerformers of athletic feats
- ringmasterCircus performance director
carnival · sideshow · tent · marquee · spectacle · performers · sawdust · fanfare · showmanship · variety act
procession
Formal moving line
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- pageantStaged public display
floats · marching · celebration · costumes · feathers · sequins · Mardi Gras · street performance · spectators · masquerade
entertainer
One who amuses others
- buskerPublic-space entertainer seeking donations
- street artistCreates unauthorized public murals
- mimeWordless expressive performer
character actor · puppeteer · living statue · showman · theatrical · tips · act
elevation
Height above reference point
perched · elevated · tall · looming · looking down · vantage point · bird's-eye · oversized
equilibrium
State of balance
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
coordination · dexterity · wobble · centering · footing · core strength · concentration · alignment · posture · gracefulness
leg straps
Fasteners worn around limbs
- footplatesPlatforms for standing
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
stiltwalkersacrobats
Performers of athletic feats
jugglers · fire breathers · mimes · clowns · unicyclists