Acrobatics Essays

Introduction Flip Factory Inc. (Flip Factory) is a fitness centre in Calgary specialising is several forms of non-competitive gymnastics. In addition to offering traditional gymnastics programs, Flip Factory also offers an array of non-traditional elements such as: circus acts, trampolining, performance gymnastics and parkour. Darlene Travis, the owner and CEO of Flip Factory, first conceived Flip Factory in order to respond to what she saw as a gap in the market. Since moving from its original

The Hateful Eight is the eighth entry of film through the ultimate writer and director, Quentin Tarantino. He has stated that he will only be making 2 more films, which in a total becomes 10 films throughout his wondrous career. It is so sad and relieving to believe only 2 more films will be inclined from the fantastic writer and director Quentin Tarantino. Because this film is a welcome addition to fans of himself and to the beloved audiences that makes it one of the finest western films of the

Dreams can often be symbolic of a person’s situation in real life. However, rather than this being true in The Kite Runner, Hosseini uses irony to flip the situation and make Hassan’s life quite the opposite of his dream. Hassan’s dream is set in Ghargha Lake, and Amir is seen to be the brave and courageous young boy who jumps into the lake to prove there is no monster. The created setting is one of great celebration as tons of people witness Amir’s bravery. Hosseini creates this setting to intensify

Robert Hough’s, The Final Confession of Mabel Stark, is a fictional autobiography based on the professional career of Mabel Stark. As a preeminent tiger trainer, Mabel Stark performed with various circuses for fifty years before working for JungleLand, which is a zoo and animal training facility in California. Mabel Stark killed herself four months after retiring from JungleLand around the suspected, yet, unconfirmed age of eighty. After the disappointing ending (I’ll explain later), the book has

The dance piece “ Jellicle Cats”is an adaptation of the full dance piece from the musical “Cats”, which focuses on Jazz and acrobatic skills and techniques. Miss Johns has choreographed the dance piece, with the intention of making the year 9 dancers act like cats and showcase the free and unpredictable nature of cats. Each dancer is unique as they represent different types of cats, such as; grumpy cat, sassy cat and serious cat. The objects on the stage, aim to create an atmosphere of a dark ally

American, Caribbean, Asian and Islamic cultures to create “... an abstract narrative of a spiritual journey.” In this work, Rennie Harris takes us back to the roots of hip hop that are defined by community and spirituality rather than the energetic and acrobatic movements it's known for. “For "Facing Mekka," Harris has turned away from this portrait of gangs and street life to find a common language of world culture. Here he equates "Mekka" with "dance" and turns from the violence of the world to face dance

Circus originated in Ancient Rome, they displayed equestrian shows and staged gladiatorial battles. Circus of Rome was placed similar to the ancient Greek hippodromes and circus buildings were not round however it’s rectangular with semi circular ends. The first circus in Rome was the Circus Maximus. It was established during the monarchy and the circus was built from wood. Circus Maximus was renovated many times, the final version of Circus Maximus was built of stone and could accommodate 250,000

Chores by Hoopla Clique was humorous and playful show that involved acrobatics and was performed at Ferny Grove State High School. During the play the humorous mood was created by the two actors Julian Roberts and Patrick Heilmann with their effective use of movement, tension of task and tension of surprise. This essay will analyse the humorous mood, tension of task and tension of surprise that the two actors created with the effective use of movement. In the resuscitation scene Heilmann who was

performed from a standing position, relying upon a mixture of coordination, flexibility, style, and most importantly, rhythm (Deleon) . It is usually the first and foremost opening display of style, and it serves as a warm-up for transitions into more acrobatic maneuvers.

it was just that, simple, and just two more points on the score board. When Julius Erving performed this simple play, he added his creativity and the ability to stretch the imaginations of the people witnessing it. Today, the dunk is and exciting acrobatic affair, almost every player can soar through the sky. But back in the early seventies, this kind of play was unheard of. Julius Erving was known for his skill and ability on the court, and also how he was able to change the game of basketball forever

Zumanity by Cirque Du Soleil and Edtaonisl Zumanity by Cirque Du Soleil was a comical, acrobatic performance I was able to see in Los Vegas. The painting “Edtaonisl” is an abstract painting by Francis Picabia held at the Art Institute in Chicago. I felt that this painting did a very good job on symbolizing the performance done by Cirque Du Soleil. The “Zumanity” performance was assigned seating. You had to order your tickets online and the website told you what seat and section you were assigned

The explosive movement, sport like agility and fluidity make up the ritualistic martial art form traditionally performed ritualized combat that is disguised as a dance and it includes martial arts, acrobatics and music in Brazil. West Africans originated Capoeira as early as the seventeenth century through slavery, but was forbidden to be practiced due to the threat it posed for slave owners. The art form was born as a hope for survival and freedom as slaves faced unknown hostiles while they tried

performances comes from Donald O'Connor, who steals the show with his comedic timing and acrobatic dance moves. In the song and dance number "Make 'Em Laugh," O'Connor performs a high-energy routine that includes flips, somersaults, and other impressive feats of physical comedy. The song itself is a classic vaudeville number with lyrics that celebrate the joys of entertaining an audience paired with acrobatics that are a subtle homage to the great Charlie Chaplin. O'Connor's performance is a highlight

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were both comedic geniuses that rose to fame at an early age. Both known for their outstanding slapstick comedy films, it is still debated which of the two is the greater comedic genius of his time. While the two shared many similarities, their movie styles differed from one another quite a bit. Their acting, storylines, and on-screen personalities has their own vey distinct styles. Throughout his acting career, Chaplin experimented with a few different character

When it comes to mating, there is some wild behavior which caused the evolution of natural selection of the male quetzal. The quetzal tail feathers are the result of sexual selection they attract the female the males also dance, do acrobatics in the air they even sing for the female. The female quetzal choice is essential for mating. The reason they are more selective in choosing their mate is that certain traits are favored they carefully check out their partners for survivorship, good genes, and

Pilobolus is a modern dance company that has been taking the art of dance to unfamiliar territories since its establishment. The company is renowned for its unique characteristic of blending modern styles of dance with acrobatics and technology. The company also heavily emphasizes collaboration and engages people around the world through its education services and stunning performances. By breaking down barriers between disciplines and challenging the way we think about dance, the company has received

Dracula a PUSH Physical Theatre production written by Danny Hoskins. A retelling of the Bram Stoker 's horror novel, Dracula. A physical storytelling using artistic gravity acrobatics. Something I have never seen before makes you question what are some different types of theatre. It keeps you grounded in every word, movement, and song. At times you get confused and lost at times but through the play, you could feel and get a better understanding through the thrilling horror and tragedies.

article by Virginia Morell, elephants in zoos are overweight because of lack of space to roam. Every living creature is a part of the ecosystem, if all the animals are kept in small cages, the ecosystem will fall apart. The primates have only a few acrobatic equipment to entertain themselves. Zoos are bad.

from junkyards, belongs to Ines Montenegro, who opened it two years ago after one of his sons suggested the neighborhood 's children needed somewhere to play. In Mexico lute lire, a style of pro wrestling with masked fighters performing scripted acrobatic moves, isa national obsession. Montenegro 's funky arena was an instant hit. Tonight four boys ages 11 to 15-Omar, Alfonso, Eric, and Antonio--hurtle against the ropes, which slingshot them into the center of the ring. They bound gleefully, learning

The main character in my novel is Elizabeth Rew. Elizabeth is a high schooler at Fisher High School in New York City. She is extremely caring and kind, as well as hard working. She is a leader, even, much to her chagrin, being recognized at her school as an example of “compassionate leadership”. (Shulman 8) She is also diplomatic with “a big generous, heart”. (Shulman 9) Elizabeth is comparable to Cinderella, both lost their mother and their stepmother and siblings make their life much harder than