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| − | + | The [[Slack Rope]] refers to the equipment used by a performer engaged in [[slackrope walking]] or [[slacklining]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining], i.e. the act or skill of walking on the [[slack rope]] as an acrobatic skill, similarly to [[tightrope walking]], and is often used by acrobats, clowns and comedians as a [[circus]], [[music hall]] or [[vaudeville]] act. | |
| − | + | According to [[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]], 1928[http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/bosm012dram01_01/]: p.227), it was particularly popular in the mid-1800s in South Africa. See for example [[Monsieur Dupree]] (1833). | |
| − | '''See also: [[ | + | A modern form of the [[slack rope]] walking is an "extreme sport" version, which arose in the late 1970s, and the activity is today called "Slacklining"[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining]. |
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| + | '''See also: [[Tightrope walking]].''' | ||
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| − | [[F.C.L. Bosman]], | + | [[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1928. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika'', Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: [[J.H. de Bussy]]. [http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/bosm012dram01_01/]: p. 227. |
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Latest revision as of 05:15, 6 April 2017
The Slack Rope refers to the equipment used by a performer engaged in slackrope walking or slacklining[1], i.e. the act or skill of walking on the slack rope as an acrobatic skill, similarly to tightrope walking, and is often used by acrobats, clowns and comedians as a circus, music hall or vaudeville act.
According to Bosman, 1928[2]: p.227), it was particularly popular in the mid-1800s in South Africa. See for example Monsieur Dupree (1833).
A modern form of the slack rope walking is an "extreme sport" version, which arose in the late 1970s, and the activity is today called "Slacklining"[3].
See also: Tightrope walking.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightrope_walking
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining
F.C.L. Bosman. 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [4]: p. 227.
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