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Acrobatics is usually understood as

• a kind of physical exercises ;
• a kind of performing arts;
• a sport .

Acrobatics requires extraordinary balance, agility and motor coordination. Acrobatic skills were known still in ancient Egypt , Greece , Rome and China. Since XXVIII century, acrobatic performance has been popular in circuses of Europe.

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• Rhythmic gymnastics
• Equilibrioception
• Trampolining