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Disciplines
From aerial arts to ground acrobatics
Aerial Net
A large net suspended in the air on which performers bounce, climb, and execute acrobatic feats, often combined with other aerial apparatus.
Aerial Silks
Aerial silk (also known as tissu or fabric) is a type of aerial performance in which artists climb, wrap, and drop from two long strips of fabric suspended from the ceiling.
Aerial Straps
Two narrow fabric or leather straps suspended from the ceiling, used for displays of strength, flexibility, and dynamic movement.
Banquine
A group acrobatic act where porters throw a flyer into the air from their interlocked hands, performing somersaults and catches without apparatus.
Chinese Pole
A vertical pole (usually rubber-coated) on which performers climb, slide, and perform acrobatic feats using grip strength and momentum.
Cigar Boxes
Manipulating a stack of boxes held between the hands, performing levitations, spins, and combinations where boxes appear to float or teleport.
Cloudswing
A large swinging apparatus similar to a trapeze but with a wider, softer bar or loop, used for sweeping arcs, drops, and acrobatic releases.
Clowning
The theatrical art of physical comedy, character work, and audience interaction. Encompasses classic clown, Auguste, and contemporary approaches.