The teeterboard is an acrobatic apparatus that resembles a playground
see-saw. The strongest teeterboards are made of oak (usually 9 feet in length) and
are divided in the middle by a fulcrum made of welded steel. At each end of the
board is a square padded area, where a performer stands on an incline before
being catapulted into the air. The well-trained flyer performs various aerial
somersaults, landing on padded mats, a human pyramid, a specialized landing
chair, stilts, or some other configuration. The teeterboard is manned by a team
of flyers, catchers, spotters and pushers. Some members of the team perform more
than one acrobatic role. Korean-style teeterboard is a form where two performers
jump vertically in place, then are catapulted in turn, continuously performing
vaults, spins, and other acrobatic jumps, landing back on the apparatus instead
of dismounting onto a landing mat or human pyramid. You'll love our yuppie
teeterboarders!
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This team of dynamic acrobats includes Alain Gauthier, André St-Jean, Luc
Dagenais and Roch Jutras. They obviously have great fun doing their routine of
jumps, pirouettes and spins... and the faster the better! An acrobatic
Jack-of-all-trades with training in Geology, Alain won the gold, silver and
bronze medals at the 1986 Canadian trampoline championships. André is a
trampoline teacher, coach, and judge at international competitions. If you watch
Luc and Roch, you'll probably detect the influence of their background in theatre.
This is year number two with the Cirque du Soleil for Luc, Roch and André, all of
whom studied at the National Circus School in Montreal.
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