Zip ‘N’ Slide — Bermuda

Though posted Christmas day this footage comes from 5 days over a one-year period.

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related – Bermuda competition March 15-19th, 2019

USAIGC Invitational
USAG Boys J.O. Invitational
USAG Girls J.O. and Xcel Invitational

Thanks Kim.

André Simard to the Order of Canada

A former Men’s National Coach has been honoured by his nation.

André ​Simard of Saint-Agathe-des-Monts, Que., who has worked with Cirque du Soleil since 1987, is being appointed a member “for his expertise in choreographing spectacular acrobatic and aerial acts for the circus arts, both in Canada and on the world stage.”

Simard was also a three-time Canadian men’s all around gymnastic champion who represented Canada at the Munich Olympics before moving into a training role for young gymnasts.

“All my life, I have given the best of myself unconditionally to my athletes, student artists and employers. I am very proud of that,” he said in a statement.

“I would especially like to thank Jean Paul Marcil and Richard Montpetit, who guided me throughout my career as a gymnast, and all those who have accompanied me along the many paths my life has taken. ”

CBC

Thanks Jim.

changes in Cirque’s Mystere

One of the most acrobatic of the Cirque du Soleil shows has evolved over the years.

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more Tramp to H Bar

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Disney’s stunt robot

Disney Research is developing robots who can replace stunt humans on screen. They are already doing more difficulty than us. 😀

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The Science Behind the Magic

Stickman: Towards a Human Scale Acrobatic Robot

finally – vertical wind tunnel in a circus act

vertical wind tunnel (VWT) … moves air up in a vertical column.

…   the most high-profile are those used as recreational wind tunnels, frequently advertised as indoor skydiving or bodyflight, which have also become a popular training tool for skydivers. …

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(via Cirque’s Bernard Petiot)