Acrobatic Collection (page 6)

Bottle Nose Dolphin Jumping Roatan Honduras Summer

Bottle Nose Dolphin Jumping @ Sunset Roatan Honduras Summer Backlit Silhouette

Pair Of Bottle Nose Dolphins Jumping @ Sunset Roatan Honduras Summer Backlit

Cruiser weight boxer George walker doing a head stand at the weigh in November 1957

Schoolgirls practising gymnastics to music (provided by an upright piano). Date: circa 1920s

Gaston and Andree, London (1926)
The sensational adagio and acrobatic dancers Gaston and Andree, London (1926) Date: 1926

Alphabet with acrobatic jester
Jester doing acrobatic poses to spell out the alphabet. Date: 1881

Trapeze artists in motion during performance, steps from start to completion of move

Ice Skater Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie (19121969) - a Norwegian figure skater and film star. Three-times Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in Ladies Singles

Snipe Gallinago gallinago in drumming display (note two outer tail feathers that vibrate as bird dives towards ground) Shetland June

Romania - The Calusari
The Calusari - members of a Romanian fraternal secret society who practiced a ritual acrobatic dance known as the calus. Date: circa 1906

Malaysia - Sandakan - Contortionist acrobat. Card sold in aid of the building fund for the Phillipino Association of Sandakan

Musicians armed with drums and cymbals accompany Lion dance performers during Chinese New Year in Kowloon Hong Kong CHINA, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Luise Blackbourne from C. B. Cochrans cabaret show
Luise Blackbourne in her Absinthe dance from C.B. Cochrans cabaret show And So We Go On at the Trocadero, London, 1928 Date: 1928

Front cover of London Life featuring an acrobatic dancing act, 1928 Date: 1928

Motorcycle display - Dispatch riders, Royal Corps of Signals
Motorcycle display (in training for a performance at the Royal Tournament) - Dispatch riders, Royal Corps of Signals. Date: 1930s

Young lady shortly fails to walk the tightrope
A young lady reads out a learned treatise upon tight-rope walking in a circus rather than actually performing on the high wire herself! Date: 1923

Portraits of various dancers: Lewisoff & Valmore (acrobatic dancers), Helen May, Mary Gayford, Wilma Deane and Bridgeman & Irvine, 1922 Date: 1922

Circus Acrobats - Edy Ruth and Francy
Edy Ruth and Francois (Francy) Edouard - Belgian aerial Circus Acrobats (Trapeze artists) - performing their sensational aerial act. Date: circa 1930s

Harry Mason and Lily Bart
Promotional postcard for Harry Mason and Lily Bart. These novelty comedy gymnasts were obscure performers. This postcard was commissioned it to advertise their act to music hall managers

Leaflet cover, Souvenir of The Cossacks -- acrobatics on horseback. Date: circa 1950s

Harry Mason and Lily Bart - Novelty Comedy Gymnasts of Brixton, London. " Ah! But What Gymnasts!" It looks conceivable as if Harry Mason is here taking on the persona of King George V

Get Away You Boys by Frank Rubens
Promotional postcard for Get Away You Boys, revue/farcical burlesque presented by Frank Rubens. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Clapham, 4th May 1914

Acrobatic clown on a Christmas card
Acrobatic clown in a colourful costume on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Baliol and Merton in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1928)
Baliol and Merton in the Piccadilly Revels (1928) - the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1928

Boys doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two boys doing handstands against a brick wall on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Boy Scout activities in Afghanistan, in the scouting magazine Jamboree, April 1933. Date: circa 1930s

Tufted Titmouse (Parus bicolor) in Common Winterberry bush (Ilex verticillata) in winter
Tufted Titmouse (Parus bicolor) in Common Winterberry bush (Ilex Verticillata) in winter, Marion County, Illinois

North America, USA, Alaska, Fredrick Sound, Humpback Whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, tail

North America, USA, Alaska, in Frederick Sound, Humpback Whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, in Frederick Sound, tail flukes

Theater entertainment Acrobatic show, Beijing, China
Theater, Acrobatic show, Beijing, China

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ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE " CEYLON", JAPAN: 1. Fencing: " Uno" versus Sword; 2. A Street of Steps; 3. An Acrobatic Performance

Poster advertising the Cirque d Ete in the Champs Elysees, late 19th century
BAL8490 Poster advertising the Cirque d Ete in the Champs Elysees, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Father William does a back somersault, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
KW320780 Father William does a back somersault, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published 1891 (litho) by Tenniel

Father William standing on his head, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
KW320781 Father William standing on his head, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published 1891 (litho) by Tenniel

The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astleys, 1846
The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astley s, 1846

2619139; out of copyright

Historiated initials depicting an acrobat and fantastical animals
XIR182619 Historiated initials depicting an acrobat and fantastical animals, from the Bible of Saint-Andre aux-Bois (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts

The Great Monohan - Record-breaking Roller Skater
G.S. Monohan ( The Great Monohan ) showing off his skills on his roller skates - here jumping cleanly over three chairs. Date: circa 1909

German female dance troupe striking a sculptural pose! Date: 1907

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) - male flying. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ECUADOR South
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor), male flying. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America. Breed on Genovesa (Tower), Seymour and San Cristobal Islands in the Galapagos

Horse trick riding in Eynsford, Kent. Mr Jorganoff performing a side stand whilst riding a horse. 1939

Gymnasium demonstration at the Central Evening School in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Children at Pennthorpe School in Chislehurst, Kent, climb the ropes during demonstration. 1936

Bergman Osterberg College of Physical Education in Darford, Kent. Girls do gymnastics over a horse vault. 1936

Gelandesprung In The Mountains
United States: c. 1933. A skier in profile executes a gelandesprung on the slopes

Gelandesprungs In St-Sauveur
Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1958. Two adept skiers enjoying the warm weather and great skiing in the Laurentian Mountian resort town of Saint-Sauveur in Quebec

Joe Moore Olympics Training
Lake Placid, New York: c. 1920. Joe Moore, world champion amateur indoor skater, trains for international competition in Lake Placid. Moore competed in the 1924 Olympics in Chamonix, France

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"Unleashing the Power of Acrobatics: From Unhealthy to Healthy, from Healthy to Healthier. " Witness the incredible acrobatic feats that defy gravity and inspire awe. In a world where health is paramount, these acrobats show us how to transform our lives through physical prowess. Imagine children fearlessly performing handstands on a bustling Balham street in Southwest London. Their agility and strength serve as a reminder that even the youngest among us can embrace an active lifestyle. Meanwhile, in Mid Wales during March, a majestic Red Kite soars through the sky with grace and precision. This magnificent bird reminds us of nature's own acrobats, effortlessly navigating the currents above. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Bahia, Salvador, Brazil. Here lies a vibrant city filled with rhythmic movements akin to acrobatics – samba dancers captivating audiences with their energetic performances. Closer to home in Hastings, East Sussex resides Biddy The Tubman Stonham – an embodiment of resilience and determination. Her story teaches us that even when faced with adversity or limitations, one can still conquer life's challenges through sheer willpower. The artistry continues as we return to Balham street where children once again amaze onlookers with their daring flips and twists. These young performers remind us that staying active is not only beneficial for our bodies but also fuels our imagination and sense of adventure. In another realm entirely at Hendon Airfield stands the Royal Air Force display team showcasing their aerial acrobatics skills. Their synchronized maneuvers demonstrate discipline and teamwork while leaving spectators breathless. History takes center stage as we delve into Lillian Leitzel's remarkable journey from Germany to become a renowned circus acrobat and strongwoman. Her story inspires generations by showing what dedication can achieve against all odds. Capturing moments frozen in time are portraits of Myrio and Desha - dancers who epitomize elegance and grace.