Acrobatic Collection (page 8)

Skater Up In The Air
St. Moritz, Switzerland: December 27, 1923. Howard Nicholson of New York, holder of numerous championships, shows his aerial thriller at the beginning of the Swiss resorts social season

A Lovely Ballet Pose on Ice Skates
Switzerland: c. 1935. Miss Nadine Szilassy shows her beauty, grace, and poise as she strikes a pose on the ice in Switzerland

Acrobatic Vaudeville Couple
Portland, Oregon: c. 1920. An acrobatic couple display their overhead lift

A Rhoen Wheel Demonstration
Wurzburg, Germany: 1928. The Rhoen Wheel, invented by Otto Feick of Wurzburg. Here is a group of trainees enjoying themselves atop the Europa House

Circus Acrobats Practicing
New York, New York: April 5, 1940 The Picchians acrobatic act of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus rehearse for the seasons opening night at Madison Square Garden

Circus Performers Practice
Sarasota, Florida: March 14, 1946 Acrobats and aerialists practice their craft with the arrival of spring at the winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus

A Modern Dance Team
United States: c. 1935. A modern dance team strikes a daring pose

A Lively Dance Performance
United States: July, 1944. Dancers Willard Van Simons and Joan McCracken in a lively performance

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

Beach Performers Toss Woman
New York, New York: 1929. Three performers from the stage production, Broadway Nights practice their moves on the beach. Eddy and Douglas toss Dolores 16 feet at a height of more than 20 feet

Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp. ) clinging to branch and looking down, head turned to side, front view
Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp.) clinging to branch and looking down, head turned to side, front view

Two Harvest Mice climbing on plant stems, reaching up to grab stalk

Blue tit, Parus carulus, hanging upside down on twig

Morocco, goat perched in tree branches, Argania sideroxylon (Argan tree), feeding on the trees fruits

Freestyle Moto Cross

USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Stunt planes in action with vintage aircraft in the foreground

USA, California, San Francisco. Jon Modica spins in the air while kiteboarding at the 2007 Big Air Windjam competition. (MR) Credit as

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

NFS (London Region) dispatch riders display team, WW2
NFS dispatch riders demonstrate their motorcycle riding skills with a acrobatic display at Regional headquarters, Lambeth SE1

Russian o shishi (acrobatic street dancer) master entertains the children of Japan. Print shows a red-faced Russian officer()

Nina Payne in costume, Paris 1925
Nina Payne (American acrobatic dancer) in costume, Paris 1925 Date: 1925

Bea Zoltana from the cabaret at the New Princes Restaurant
Bea Zoltana (Hungarian dancer) from the cabaret (6th edition of the New Princes Frivolities) at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1925 Date: 1926

Easter and Hazelton, New York, 1925
American dancing team Easter and Hazelton, New York, 1925 showing the art of adagio dancing Date: 1925

The Dorians in Cabaret 1929 at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1929 Date: 1929

The Tatler Christmas Number front cover, 1953
Front cover of The Tatler Christmas Number, 1953 featuring a scene inside a circus big top, with children being entertained by clowns and a girl acrobat on horseback. Date: 1953

Roserary and Capella, Paris
The celebrated French dancing act Roserary and Capella, Paris 1927 Date: 1924

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male feating on fat feeder, Zug, Switzerland, December

USA, Alaska, Homer. Bald eagle upside down start of dive for prey. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Acrobat of Sangers Circus standing on a horse
Emmie Fossett, performer at Sangers Circus, showing off her acrobatic skills standing on the back of a singularly sturdy steed, with fine markings

Patriotic Black Sea Turkish Horse Display Team
The Black Sea Turkish Patriotic Horse Display Team in action

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

A boy balances on a Circus horse
A young boy acrobat stands on one leg on the back of a performing horse in a circus. Ink drawing with watercolour wash by Malcolm Greensmith

Acrobatic Ladies Footy
A woman in blue kicks the ball whilst opposing players tumble around her

Circus Act / Equestrian
An equestrian act at Bertram Mills circus. Dressed as cowboys, the riders performs various dressage steps and acrobatic feats

Spinner dolphins in underwater formation off the coast of Lanai, Hawaii. S(spinner dolphins)S(Lanai)S(UW)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Great Tit. Male in-flight about to alight on a bird feeder. Cleveland, England, UK
ROY-85 Great Tit - Male in-flight about to alight on a bird feeder Cleveland, England, UK Parus major Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blue Tit Perched in hawthorn. Cleveland, England, UK
ROY-81 Blue Tit - Perched in hawthorn Cleveland, England, UK Parus caeruleus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue Tit Perched in hawthorn among red berries. Cleveland, England, UK
ROY-75 Blue Tit - Perched in hawthorn among red berries. Cleveland, England, UK Parus caeruleus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coal Tit. Alighting on a pine cone covered conifer branch. Cleveland, England, UK
ROY-73 Coal Tit - Alighting on a pine cone covered conifer branch. Cleveland, England, UK Parus ater Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coal Tit. Perched on pine cone covered conifer branch. Cleveland. England, UK
ROY-71 Coal Tit - Perched on pine cone covered conifer branch. Cleveland. England, UK Parus ater Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blue Tit Perched on conifer branch. Cleveland, England, UK
ROY-66 Blue Tit - perched on conifer branch. Cleveland, England, UK Parus caeruleus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Coal Tit. In winter Cleveland, England. UK
ROY-55 Coal Tit - in winter Cleveland, England. UK Parus ater Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pegoud / Bleriot Monoplane
Adolphe Pegoud, French aviator, noted for his acrobatic flying feats and looping the loop

Monkeys Agility
The monkeys acrobatic skills entertain the crowd

Tamarina & Fredoff 1928
Showgirl Tamarina, with dancing partner Fredoff in an acrobatic pose

JESTER
Two acrobatic jesters

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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.