Handbalancing & Acro-Balance

Duo Male Handbalancing

What are Hand Balancing and Acro-Balance?

Hand balancing, sometimes called a “statue act”, is a jaw-dropping exhibition of strength and equilibrium. These artists execute flawless one-armed handstands, counter-balances, and gravity-defying moves. The perfect finale for any show or event – this is one of the most popular acts!

Acro-Balance, or Adagio, is an exquisite blend of strength, balance, and grace. These artists, usually a male/female  or female/female team, perform a stunning series of balances, contortions, and acrobatics. Perfect for walk-around performance.

What do Acro-Balance and Hand Balancing look like?

What do these acts need to perform?

These acts require a clean floor, stage, or pedestal of at least 12 x 12 feet, and a ceiling height of at least 12 feet.

FAQs

• What’s the difference? Hand balancing is typically performed as an 6-8 minute act, and acro-balance is better suited to intimate settings or walk-around performance.
• Depending on artist availability at the time of booking, you may choose a male/male, male/female, or female/female duo
• These acts require a clean floor, stage, or pedestal of at least 12 x 12 feet
• This act requires at least 12-15 feet to be safely performed in its entirety
• Appropriate for all audiences
• There are multiple costumes and music choices possible for this act.
• Floor must be completely clear (no tables, chairs, sets, etc.)
• The audience must maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from the performers.