I sit in my small, blue, straight backed seat and stare across the large dark tent. The tent has large yellow, blue and green stripes that taper up to a large point at the very top of the gigantic circus tent. There is a potent smell of popcorn, people, and circus animals wafting through the large, but enclosed, space. One person is illuminated in a small circle of yellowish light. A young girl, about 17 years old, is standing in the center of the ring, swinging giant hula hoops around her arms,
This summer my family and I visited Branson Missouri, where we witnessed the Acrobats of China. Acrobatics have held a large presence in Chinese culture for centuries now. Several mythological and religious stories performed through acrobatic shows while managing to capture their past history, and still providing a jaw dropping experience. “ We are going to see the Acrobats of China”. said my parents to my sibling and I. At first this did not sound interesting to me, but I went along with it. When
solos, duets, trios dancers, performing visually and technically amazing acrobatic feats. These includes spins and jumps. The rest of Hopak includes many movements performed in unison. A successful Hopak requires speed and energy, the dancers, do not stop moving until the end of the dance. I enjoyed having Andras in class and he should be very proud of his One World performances, all three show were excellent. His acrobatic solo was outstanding. Andras always had a positive attitude during class
The world’s best seem to “attack” the beam and are very confident while demonstrating excellent height, flexibility and power. Gymnasts must use acrobatic and dance movements to get high points or peaks in the exercise, consisting of two or more elements performed in a series. Often a crowds favorite, the uneven bars demand excellent upper-body strength, split-second timing and an aggressive approach
My “big break” in the realm of acrobatic gymnastics took place in 2014 when I was selected for the Junior National Team. Even after being a competitive acrobat for six years at that point, I was thrilled to receive opportunities to represent my country at international competitions. However, my trio was selected towards the end of the competition season, and one of my partners decided not to return for the next season. This essentially disqualified me from participating in the fall competitions with
His dancing is refreshingly youthful, fanciful and spritely. He connects and charms audiences with his straightforward and sincere performance. His commitment to his craft which combines acrobatic stunts and humor coupled with his tap dancing prowess touches the hearts of the audience. His charisma is featured by his warm smile coupled with his showmanship which makes him a loveable artist. Donald O’Connor is a singer, actor and jazz dance
My Community Awareness event included attending a live acrobatic dance performance at Bardo Performing Arts Center. The performance consisted of fourteen separate dances or acrobatic numbers with or without music. When the performers were without music they either used stomping, clapping, or individual instruments as a sound for that certain number. The dances that they performed were mostly considered, in the dance world, as modern or jazz style dancing. Instead of perfectly and gracefully carrying
Everything we Need to Know About the Balance Beam The balance beam, usually referred to simply as beam, is a women’s gymnastics event. In Olympic order, the balance beam is the third of four events completed during competition. A traditional competition beam is raised about 4 feet off the ground, measures 4 inches wide, and is 16 ½ feet long from end to end. The top of a beam is padded, but still feels hard to the touch. Most balance beams are also created to deliver a little spring. For many gymnasts
valuable lessons about exercise, eating correctly, and getting the proper amount of rest, leading to a healthy and longer life. Competitive acrobatics have various levels at which people can participate and gain recognition for achievements. Most important, floor exercise is fun. More challenging the than other activities. Tumbling is considered the basis of all acrobatics. Although it is not one of the four Olympic competitive events, tumbling is important because the skills you learn will help you perform
Have you ever seen two people in an argument over which superhero would win in a fight? If you have, it isn’t uncommon. It has long been a tradition of superhero fans to argue over which superhero would win in a fight. One possibility of these arguments is a fight between Spiderman and Batman. The winner may seem obvious here, but some people may still argue. The winner would obviously be Spider-Man, because he has extreme amounts of skill, unmatchable intelligence, and has some super powers. First
A circus is an arena for acrobatic exhibitions and animal shows. Usually circular and surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, a circus may be in the open air but is usually housed in a permanent building or sheltered by a tent. The term circus is also applied to the performance itself and to the troupe of performers. The entertainment offered at a circus generally consists of displays of horsemanship; exhibitions by gymnasts, aerialists, wild-animal trainers, and performing animals; and comic
of clowning, the instant image in mind is the thought of clowns in a circus; performing acrobatic acts and leaving the crowd in awe. This is usually most typical for more ‘physical’ clowns, such as The Three Stooges. Though they do not look like the everyday circus clowns, they perform back flips, somersaults, and portray it all as clumsiness. A clown does not always need to impress an audience by acrobatics, but just by wit; though some audiences are more captivated by the appearance of a physical
Love and The American Dream The vision of the American Dream is unique in every individual person. It is uncertain that each person wants to achieve this dream, but it is completely possible for each and every person to apply themselves to complete their pathway. My vision of the American Dream is to be doing what I love, surrounding myself by who I love, and having self love. In order to achieve this, my pathway consists of many struggles and determination. I am determined to achieve what my previous
tumbling is when a cheerleader runs across the mat and does a sequence of acrobatic flips. This skill takes a lot of muscle and endurance because if a cheerleader is not high enough in the air, their timing could be off and they could hurt themselves or lose points for the time. The other type of tumbling is standing tumbling, which is when a cheerleader stands in one spot of the mat and jumps backwards to do an acrobatic flip. Standing tumbling can be combined will a jump to increase the difficulty
movies. Chan's first movie was titled, Big and Little Wong Tin Bar. He later went on to form part of an acrobatic performance group called The Seven Little Fortunes. As Chan got older, he became a stunt double and extra in movies until his big break. Mark Pollard stated that, "In 1959, the China Drama Academy was founded by Yu Jim-yuen, a strict northern kung fu practitioner who taught stage acrobatics, singing and acting to children enrolled for 10 years. Despite the harsh requirements of the school
was to throw Block parties and dance. while this was occurring the other half of the greatest dance style was forming on the other side of the country. These dancers danced in a different fashion than the first group. first dance style was more acrobatic and the second focused on isolating sharp movements. Hip hop dance first originated in the 1960's and the 1970's one of the main birthplaces of hip hop was in one of New York City's poorest ghetto quarters the South Bronx. Hip hop dancing started
culture’s traditions, religious beliefs and political status, divergent interpretations are formed about a dance that holds an indigenous meaning. Two styles of dance that reside in cultures are capoeira and belly dance. With its extreme measure of acrobatics, kicks and traditional Kongo dance movements, capoeira’s cultural values started within a measure of playfulness. Before capoeira migrated to Western civilization, its value was high within itself. Capoeiristas all value the Afro-Brazilian art
Billy Sunday The book I read was Billy Sunday. It consists of 189 pages and was written by William T. Ellis in 1959. Billy Sunday starts off with the author representing Billy Sunday as “one of God’s tools.” He is described in great detail as to how God used him to stir up millions to change their ways and “hit the sawdust trail.” In 1862, William Ashley (yes, his middle name was Ashley) Sunday was born to a fatherless home in Ames, Iowa. His father had died whilst serving for his divided country
Introduction! =) My acrobatic skills coming into hand as a balanced on my grandparents mailbox. The fuzz of my brother’s hat slipping into my mouth as I kissed him. The startling noise of a furnace when you see your snake seep into the vents. The soft, warmth of my welcoming grandma, Mema. The loud murmurs of family members, plus annoying “shhh’s.” These are my most favorite memories that I will tell you about…. Peyton is an Acrobat! =) Have you ever wondered about
Christopher Cheung 3/12/2014 Prof. Montella Dance 181 contemporary dance Hip Hop Hip Hop was originated in New York with ghetto black and Latinos in the late 1960's of the 20th century and as of top hip hop still continues to evolve to present days and toward the future. Hip Hop is a culture, a type of art that has influenced countries all around the world. It is also a type of empowerment, especially for people of African America descent who wanted an outlet to express themselves in unique fashion