Disciplines

A large net suspended in the air on which performers bounce, climb, and execute acrobatic feats, often combined with other aerial apparatus.

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.

Two narrow fabric or leather straps suspended from the ceiling, used for displays of strength, flexibility, and dynamic movement.

A large swinging apparatus similar to a trapeze but with a wider, softer bar or loop, used for sweeping arcs, drops, and acrobatic releases.

A single vertical rope on which performers climb, wrap, and execute drops and poses. French for 'smooth rope.'

A fixed or swinging frame from which a catcher hangs to throw and catch a flyer, commonly used in flying acts and duo aerial work.

Two performers sharing a single aerial hoop, combining individual and partnered poses, spins, and transitions inside and around the ring.

A partner aerial act on fabric where two artists perform synchronized and complementary wraps, drops, and poses on the same silk or side by side.

Two performers share a pair of aerial straps, executing lifts, holds, drops, and intertwined poses that showcase strength, coordination, and artistry.

A trapeze act performed by two artists together on the same bar, combining synchronized poses, balances, and dynamic catches requiring trust and precision.

A form of aerial acrobatics involving swinging from a trapeze bar to perform tricks and catches with a partner or into a net.

Also known as aerial hoop, the lyra is a circular steel apparatus suspended from the ceiling on which artists perform poses, spins, and drops.

A vertical rope with a loop or thimble at the top in which a performer wraps their wrist and spins at high speed while striking poses.

A horizontal bar hung by two ropes or straps from the ceiling, used for swinging, balancing, and acrobatic feats in a stationary position.

A trapeze act emphasizing dynamic swinging motion, where the artist performs tricks, releases, and catches using the momentum of the swing.

A trapeze act where one performer hangs from the bar (often by the legs) and swings or spins a second performer, creating dramatic centrifugal displays.

A group acrobatic act where porters throw a flyer into the air from their interlocked hands, performing somersaults and catches without apparatus.

A vertical pole (usually rubber-coated) on which performers climb, slide, and perform acrobatic feats using grip strength and momentum.

The art of extreme flexibility, featuring backbends, splits, and unusual body positions that demonstrate exceptional range of motion.

The art of balancing on one's hands in various positions, from simple handstands to complex one-arm balances and press variations.

Similar to teeterboard but using a flexible plank, allowing performers to be launched higher into the air for somersaults and twists.

Also called acro or adagio, this involves two or more performers working together to create acrobatic shapes, balances, and dynamic movements.

A flexible bar held on the shoulders of two porters, from which a flyer bounces to perform somersaults and acrobatic tricks in the air.

A seesaw-like board used to launch acrobats into the air for somersaults and twists, caught by a partner or landing on a platform.

Performing acrobatic jumps, somersaults, and twists on a trampoline, including both individual routines and synchronized group acts.

A combination of a trampoline and a wall, where performers bounce between the two surfaces to execute flips, twists, and gravity-defying runs.

Floor-based acrobatics including flips, somersaults, and combinations performed in sequence, often in a running pass.

A large metal ring in which the performer stands and spins, creating mesmerizing patterns of movement and balance.

Balancing and walking atop a large sphere, often while juggling or performing other skills, requiring constant micro-adjustments.

Balancing on a board placed on a cylinder, with advanced acts stacking multiple boards and cylinders for increasing height and difficulty.

A variant of Cyr Wheel performance emphasizing dance-like movements, isolations, and coin spins within the large metal ring.

Walking and performing tricks on a flat, slightly elastic webbing tensioned between two anchor points, a modern evolution of tightwire.

Walking and performing tricks on a taut wire stretched between two points, requiring exceptional balance and concentration.

Riding and performing tricks on a single-wheeled cycle, from basic riding to extreme mountain unicycling and freestyle routines.

Manipulating a stack of boxes held between the hands, performing levitations, spins, and combinations where boxes appear to float or teleport.

Manipulating a baton between two control sticks without gripping it, performing flips, spins, and tosses through percussive strikes.

A juggling prop consisting of a spool spun on a string attached to two sticks, used for tricks including tosses, grinds, and orbits.

The art of manipulating fire props such as fire poi, fire staff, fire fans, and fire breathing in choreographed or freestyle performances.

Performing tricks and dance with one or multiple hoops around the body, hands, and other contact points. Includes fire and LED hoops.

The art of tossing and catching objects (balls, clubs, rings, or other props) in continuous patterns, often with increasing complexity.

Weighted objects on strings swung in circular patterns around the body. Originally from Maori culture, now includes fire and LED variants.

Spinning and manipulating a long staff around the body in flowing patterns, including contact moves, tosses, and multi-staff techniques.

The theatrical art of physical comedy, character work, and audience interaction. Encompasses classic clown, Auguste, and contemporary approaches.