Roman Ladders
Encyclopedia
Roman Ladders is an equilibristic circus skill where four or more people perform acrobatics
on specially made ladder
s. The people in the middle push the ladders out, while the people on the outside perform various poses and tricks.
Acrobatics
Acrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
on specially made ladder
Ladder
A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps. There are two types: rigid ladders that can be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rope ladders that are hung from the top. The vertical members of a rigid ladder are called stringers or stiles . Rigid ladders are usually...
s. The people in the middle push the ladders out, while the people on the outside perform various poses and tricks.
External links
- Simply Circus: Roman Ladders — Includes access to the Simply Circus handbook on Roman Ladder acts.