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What is acrobatics?

  • A circus act that includes animals
  • A performance art that involves human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination (correct)
  • A competitive sport that originated in Europe
  • A type of dance that involves acrobatic elements
  • What are some activities that use acrobatics?

  • Yoga, Pilates, and weightlifting
  • Acro dance, circus, and tightrope walking (correct)
  • Ballet, tap, and jazz
  • Swimming, running, and cycling
  • Where are some of the earliest acrobatic traditions found?

  • European cultures
  • South American cultures
  • Minoan, Ancient Greek, and Chinese cultures (correct)
  • African cultures
  • What were acrobatics a part of in China during the Tang dynasty?

    <p>Court displays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did tumbling and other acrobatic and gymnastic activities become competitive sport in Europe?

    <p>In the late 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acrobalance?

    <p>Floor-based acrobatic art that involves balances, lifts, and creating shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is aerial acrobatics?

    <p>Acrobatics performed on a suspended apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contortion?

    <p>A performance art showcasing extreme physical flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tightrope walking?

    <p>The skill of walking along a thin wire or rope</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Acrobatics: A Summary

    • Acrobatics is a performance art that involves human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination.
    • It is used in various activities such as acro dance, circus, gymnastics, freerunning, martial arts, ballet, slacklining, and diving.
    • The earliest acrobatic traditions occurred thousands of years ago, and they are found in many cultures such as Minoan, Ancient Greek, and Chinese cultures.
    • Acrobatics were part of village harvest festivals in China, and during the Tang dynasty, court displays dominated the practice.
    • A form of performance art including circus acts began to use the term in the 19th century, and tumbling and other acrobatic and gymnastic activities became competitive sport in Europe in the late 19th century.
    • Acrobatics has often served as a subject for fine art.
    • Acrobalance is a floor-based acrobatic art that involves balances, lifts, and creating shapes performed in pairs or groups.
    • Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.
    • Aerial is acrobatics performed in the air on a suspended apparatus such as trapeze, corde lisse, cloud swing, cradle, silks, and hoop.
    • Contortion is a performance art in which performers called contortionists showcase their skills of extreme physical flexibility.
    • Tightrope walking is the skill of walking along a thin wire or rope, and it is commonly associated with the circus.
    • Tumbling is an acrobatic skill involving rolls, twists, somersaults, and other rotational activities using the whole body.

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    How much do you know about the ancient art of acrobatics? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the history of acrobatics to different styles and techniques like acro dance, aerial, and tightrope walking, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this awe-inspiring performance art. Don't miss the chance to showcase your acrobatics knowledge and impress your friends with your expertise.

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