Do you remember when a sure sign of spring was the sound of children jumping rope? Drawing its inspiration from dance, acrobatics and the art of manipulation, Cirque du Soleil has transformed this familiar child's game into a unique circus act. As the ropes beat time, acrobats perform a steady stream of solo, duo and group jumps and figures. About 20 performers, endowed with exceptional co-ordination and rhythm, dazzle the audience with their acrobatic exploits.

As a trio of Mother look-alikes, all dressed in red, come to carry Isablle off after her performance, they are followed by the remainder of the troupe who begin the languid Skipping Ropes section - at first a simple display of athletic prowess, led by two soloists - then morphing into an eclectic, energetic display of skill and timing as the entire troupe performs together. The video shows a nice shot from the ceiling of the tent in an almost Busby Burklee display of symmetry.

Text written by T. Clay Buck, as published in the “Fascination! Newsletter”.