Watching Hong Kong aerialist Jimmy Wong in action is a dizzying experience. His gravity-defying acts take him high off the stage, where he might do something like rapidly spin while clinging to a lone ...

This year marks 250 years since the start of modern circus. It was in 1768 that Philip Astley began his circus entertainment in Waterloo in London. To celebrate, here's the latest in our new series of ...

SENDAI (Japan) - You cannot help but gasp in awe as brothers Roman and Vitali Tomanov soar to impressive heights in their flawless and perfectly synchronised aerial straps act. Kurios is the first ...

Circus Sarasota, which celebrates its 25 th anniversary year starting this month with performances under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, always boasts an international lineup of circus artists, ...

Red aerial silks hung to the floor at National Dance Academy in Coralville before Mimi Ke wrapped the silks around her forearms like candy cane stripes. In a swift movement, she twisted her body, ...

Yann Arnaud, who had 15 years experience, appeared to lose his grip on an aerial strap An experienced Cirque du Soleil performer has died after plunging onto a stage during an aerial straps routine at ...