Acrobatics

When many of us think of acrobatics we are reminded of the circus performances we may have seen years ago. Who can forget the tumbling and flipping high above the ground; holding our breaths hoping the person wouldn’t fall. Circus performers are one type of acrobat, but there are many other uses for those skills. Anyone who has seen a … Keep Reading → gymnastics competition would certainly agree. Watching the incredible feats of balance and flexibility that the gymnasts pull off is truly impressive. From the tumbling, to the balance beam, to the various flips and jumps, the combination of grace and athleticism is always on display. The same can be said for the competitive divers. Watching them do their jumps and flips and twists from high in the air into a pool is at once terrifying and exhilarating. Many forms of dance also make use of acrobatic skills. The balance needed for ballet is an example. However they choose to make use of their skills, those with acrobatic talents continue to entertain the rest of us.