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[[Tightrope walking]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightrope_walking] (English) ('''[[Koorddans]]'''[http://www.interglot.com/dictionary/nl/en/search?q=koorddans] in [[Dutch]] and in [[Afrikaans]]) is the well-known art of walking along a taught, thin wire or rope (i.e. a [[tight rope]]). An awe inspiring acrobatic skill, it has a long tradition in many countries and is commonly associated with the [[circus]], [[music hall]] and [[vaudeville]]. | [[Tightrope walking]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightrope_walking] (English) ('''[[Koorddans]]'''[http://www.interglot.com/dictionary/nl/en/search?q=koorddans] in [[Dutch]] and in [[Afrikaans]]) is the well-known art of walking along a taught, thin wire or rope (i.e. a [[tight rope]]). An awe inspiring acrobatic skill, it has a long tradition in many countries and is commonly associated with the [[circus]], [[music hall]] and [[vaudeville]]. | ||
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| + | ''Also referred to by its Latin name as '''[[Funambulism]]'''[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funambulism].'' | ||
It is also a venerable form of extreme adventurism, with walkers attempting epic walks between high buildings, across the Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, up the Eiffel Tower, etc. | It is also a venerable form of extreme adventurism, with walkers attempting epic walks between high buildings, across the Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, up the Eiffel Tower, etc. | ||
| − | The [[Dutch]] and [[Afrikaans]] term is [[koorddans]] and literally translated means "rope dancing", and a [[koorddanser]] is thus a [[tightrope walker]], -[[performer]] or -dancer, i.e. a "funambulist" | + | The [[Dutch]] and [[Afrikaans]] term is [[koorddans]] and literally translated means "rope dancing", and a [[koorddanser]] is thus a [[tightrope walker]], -[[performer]] or -dancer, i.e. a "funambulist". |
Related to it are the activities referred to as '''[[slackrope walking]]''', or '''[[slacklining]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining]'''. | Related to it are the activities referred to as '''[[slackrope walking]]''', or '''[[slacklining]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining]'''. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:33, 29 June 2016
Tightrope walking[1] (English) (Koorddans[2] in Dutch and in Afrikaans) is the well-known art of walking along a taught, thin wire or rope (i.e. a tight rope). An awe inspiring acrobatic skill, it has a long tradition in many countries and is commonly associated with the circus, music hall and vaudeville.
Also referred to by its Latin name as Funambulism[3].
It is also a venerable form of extreme adventurism, with walkers attempting epic walks between high buildings, across the Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, up the Eiffel Tower, etc.
The Dutch and Afrikaans term is koorddans and literally translated means "rope dancing", and a koorddanser is thus a tightrope walker, -performer or -dancer, i.e. a "funambulist".
Related to it are the activities referred to as slackrope walking, or slacklining[4].
See also Slack Rope
Sources
Bosman, D; Van der Merwe, I.W. and Hiemstra, L.W. 1964. Tweetalige Woordeboek Afrikaans-Engels. J.L. van Schaik: p.381.
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koorddansen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightrope_walking
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funambulism
Interglot Translation Dictionary[5]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining
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