acrobat

Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

“They used me as a model in their diving program,” says Louganis, who trained as an acrobat and dancer as a child before moving to diving.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024

The acrobat, in his 20s, fell while riding the "wheel of death" apparatus at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on Wednesday evening.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023

Stanley rode a circus-style acrobat harness out over the crowd to a satellite stage to sing three songs near the end of the show.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023

I bent backward until I could grab my ankles like an acrobat.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang

Now carrying the family’s torch is the fifth generation of tumbling acrobats skilled in the art of balance and flexibility.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

From Salon ● May 31, 2025

The balls, used instead of wheels, on his omnidirectional battery-powered bike are the same type as used by circus acrobats and are self-balancing.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2025

Soon we’re in the middle of a circus act, with acrobats flying through the air, twisting on ropes and poles.

From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024

With acrobats and actors as my teachers, it is little wonder that I never grew to dread lessons as most children do.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss