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aerialist

[air-ee-uh-list, ey-eer-ee-uh-] / ˈɛər i ə lɪst, eɪˈɪər i ə- /




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“Invitation” begins with “Circus,” with Kelly made up as a clown who pines for a beautiful performer, danced by Claire Sombert, who is herself in love with a chiseled aerialist, played by Igor Youskevitch.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

With Dracula poised to assassinate her longtime rival, Tan rightfully brought this sensibility, and her aerialist abilities, to the role.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2023

She started out as the ultimate three-dimensional artist: She trained as a circus aerialist and spent 25 years doing that in her native England.

From Washington Post Mar. 21, 2023

A dancer, stilt walker, fire performer and aerialist, Rosen has performed at venues ranging from the Seattle Art Museum to NFL games.

From Seattle Times Aug. 3, 2022

I knew the routine by heart—at this very moment, the tail end of the Grand Spectacle was exiting and Lottie, the aerialist, was ascending her rigging in the center ring.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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