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Saturday, 28 November 2020

Acrobat

Acrobat may refer to:

Acrobat, one who practises acrobatics

In music:

"Acrobat" (song), from U2's album Achtung Baby

"Acrobat", a song from Maxïmo Park's album A Certain Trigger

Acrobat Records, an independent record company

In literature:

Acrobat (comics), a Marvel Comics character

In computers:

Adobe Acrobat, a family of computer programs

Acrobat.com, a suite of hosted document exchange services from Adobe Systems

In art:

The Acrobats (1927), a wood carving by Alan Durst

This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Acrobat

Latest News for: African acrobats

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Glory days gone, Gabon’s only circus hangs on

Taipei Times 20 Nov 2020

The leopard print-clad acrobat is a performer with Le Cirque de l’Equateur, which once represented Gabon at the world’s biggest circus festivals, but now cannot afford even basic safety equipment. The mats are falling apart, the safety ropes have snapped and the acrobatic nets are long gone ... Children run, jump, dance and do acrobatics on old tires....

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5 Places to find free kids' entertainment in Dubai this weekend

Gulf News 08 Oct 2020

1 of 5. CLUBHOUSE AT GATE AVENUE DIFC ... Image Credit. Supplied. 2 of 5 ... Image Credit ... Kids will love the spectacular performances from traditional African drummers and acrobats at the African Tribal show in the African Village, while in the Asian Village performers will combine drum playing with traditional dancing at the Chinese Drum and Dance show ... ....

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RiverPark announces shows, including The Guess Who and Jefferson Starship

Messenger-Inquirer 03 Sep 2020

The RiverPark has announced some of its 2020-21 season, which includes three series ... Also in March 2021 will be Jefferson Starship, known for their songs “Sara” and “Find Your Way Back .” ... The Jabali African Acrobats will then perform in February 2021, followed by an on-stage showing of “The Price is Right Live” in March 2021 ... ....

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Telling the untold stories of mixed race Irish families in Britain

The Irish Times 07 Aug 2020

It is estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 Africans lived in Ireland in the 18th century ... Variously described as African, Indian, Brazilian, Siamese and a “man of colour”, Pablo performed incredible acrobatic feats and equestrian displays with a range of circus companies, including the famous Astleys....

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Jonty Rhodes Birthday Special: Best Catches and Run Outs by One of the Greatest Fielders Ever (Watch Video)

Yahoo Daily News 27 Jul 2020

Jonty Rhodes is regarded as one of the greatest fielders of all-time. The former South African cricketer was known for his acrobatic fielding skills, and during his career, he has inflicted many memorable run-outs, like the Inzamam-ul-Haq run-out in the 1992 World Cup ... Jonty was born on July 27, 1969, in Pietermaritzburg, Natal ... ....

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Five greatest Congolese players in PSL history

Supersport 16 Jul 2020

African football mourned the death of former Kaizer Chiefs striker Emeka Mamale, who passed away late last month.","content"."African football mourned the death of former Kaizer Chiefs striker Emeka Mamale, who passed away late last month.</p>The former ......

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Chris Hedges: Don’t be Fooled by the Cancel Culture Wars

Consortium News 14 Jul 2020

This means reparations for African-Americans, the unionization of workers, massive government jobs ... These “radical” theorists invest their energy in linguistic acrobatics and multiculturalism, with branches such as feminism studies, queer studies and African-American studies....

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Namibia: I Am Confident and Happy At Swallows - Vries

All Africa 05 May 2020

One of Namibia's top football exports, acrobatic ......

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Learn an Afro-Brazilian martial art in these virtual adult, kids’ classes

Michigan Live 21 Apr 2020

Now, all classes are available virtually. “Capoeira uses your whole body,” said Lobinho. “It brings you a lot of benefits ... The Afro-Brazilian martial art is a combination of rituals, dance, fight, music and acrobatics. The art was originated by West Africans slaves that were taken to Brazil during the 16th century ... Note to readers ... ....

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How Do You Know, IMANI Wonk?

Modern Ghana 06 Apr 2020

Conspiracy Theories, such as the one recently put out on the Coronavirus Pandemic, have their ......

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Central Carroll: CCPS event looking at difficulties facing students; Black History Month at McDaniel College

Carroll County Times 11 Feb 2020

A Celebration of African American Culture,” took place on Feb ... 20, meet the Zuzu African Acrobats at 7 p.m ... This five-person Kenyan acrobatic show enthralled the nation when they performed on “America’s Got Talent.” The one-hour performance embodies the Bantu Culture of East Africa ......

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Entertainment briefs

News-Press Now 06 Feb 2020

At 8.30 a.m ... Zuzu African Acrobats ... 11. The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University will present a performance by the Zuzu African Acrobats at 7 p.m ... The Zuzu African Acrobats have performed around the world, bringing a high-energy combination of tumbling, contortion, dance, juggling, audience participation and more ... 10 ... ....

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‘Rhythm Section’ misses some beats

Boston Herald 30 Jan 2020

MOVIE REVIEW. “THE RHYTHM SECTION”. Rated R. At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway, Arclight Boston, ShowPlace Icon and suburban theaters. Grade. C+ ... Brown in a murky role) ... But while Jason Bourne leaped and swung around North African rooftops like an acrobat, Stephanie clambers shakily in a flapping coat ... .......