Editing Indian Acrobatic sculptures (section)

== '''''Western acrobatic styles :-''''' ==
In 1859, Charles Blondin’s crossing of Niagara Falls on a tightrope, rekindled public interest in aerial gymnasts and acrobats. This was how the concept of acrobatics was first introduced in modern times.

Acrobatic movements in many Western activities like- 

'''''Contemporary –''''' a dance form where the dancer performs graceful movements along with tricks involving balance of hands and legs. 

'''''Cheerleading –''''' is an activity in which the participants (called cheerleaders) cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. 

'''''Contortion –''''' Performance art in which performers called contortionists showcase their skills of extreme physical flexibility. 

'''''Corde lisse –''''' Aerial circus skill or act that involves acrobatics on a vertically hanging rope. 

'''''Gymnastics –''''' Sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance.

'''''Figure skating –''''' Sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. '' ''


'''''Authored by''' '''Deepthi R. Bhat, Bengaluru.''' '''as a feature article title <nowiki>''</nowiki>Indian Acrobatic sculptures'; Published by [https://www.noopurabhramari.com/acrobatic-sculptures/ Noopura Bhramari] – An IKS Centre, As a part of Nr̥tyaŚilpa Yātra'''''  '''''Internship programme.'''''