A Leap of Faith! Pleasure, envy, passion and temptation are all around, and
we are all called to the party of life, love and death. The bell tolls its invitation
to one and all. The moment has arrived. Can a moment of weightlessness last a lifetime?
Pleasure, envy, passion and temptation are everywhere during the honeymoon
celebration. Drawing on inspiration from the many wedding chapels throughout Las
Vegas, the church bell atop the largest swing calls all to join the party... of
life, love, and death. The cast includes expert divers using three sets of Russian
Swings. The swinging movement creates a different trajectory of flight presenting
a unique challenge even for the seasoned diver. Moving from the initial point of
ground level to the highest point of 32 feet creates a momentary weightlessness at
zero gravity, followed by tremendous acceleration down to the water.
The Russian Swing can be made of wood or metal (but in this case, it is metal) and
has the ability to catapult a performer 30 plus feet in the air. The apparatus swings in a
pendulum-like motion and is powered by one, two or more spotters riding "in the back". The
apparatus acquired its name due to its appearance: it looks like a simple playground swing!
When you add water, mist and more than one of these contraptions to the mixture of this
performance, a very interesting performance ensues!
The Russian Swings weigh 1200 pounds each and are constructed of chromally
and stainless steel. The swing in the center is two pieces.
|
|
|