Hair hang

The hair hang is an aerial circus act where performers (usually young women) are suspended by their hair, performing acrobatic poses and/or manipulation. Performers hang suspended by their hair, which is tied into a hairhang rig; the techniques used to tie the performer's hair and the acrobatic techniques involved in the act are key.

Many people underestimate the tensile strength of hair. A single strand can potentially carry a weight of up to 100 grams (3.5 oz).[1]

Hair hanging acts are prominently featured in the Cirque du Soleil touring productions Volta[2] and Bazzar. In 2020, American violinist Lindsey Stirling hung from her hair while playing her signature piece "Crystalize" as part of her Home for the Holidays virtual concert.[3]

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References

  1. ^ With a typical diameter of 60 μm and a tensile strength on the order of 200 MPa, one obtains 0.57N, or about 57g. Cranford, Steve (2020). "Rapunzel! Rapunzel! How Strong Is Your Hair?". Matter. 2 (1): 16–18. doi:10.1016/j.matt.2019.12.016.
  2. ^ Sassman, Brooke (17 April 2019). "Meet the Cirque du Soleil performer who hangs by her hair". today.com. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. ^ Jason Keil (9 December 2020). "Lindsey Stirling Hangs by Her Hair for Her New Holiday Special". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
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