Things To Know About Stilt Walkers.
A brief overview of Stilt walking
stilts is an occurrence that comes from mythology where people mimic giants by walking on stilts, often as high as four metres. Originally, stilt walking was a way to wade flooded land, like in the old Les Landes in southern France or the Chinese Newchwang. Later the stilt walkers became a form of acrobatics and entertainment with the walkers dressed up as characters or pretending to be an extra tall human.
Walkers have definitely been a part of festivals and other festive occasions for hundreds of years in different parts of the UK. Regardless of that, often the art of stilt walking is seen as an old-fashioned form of entertainment. In Belgium for example, a tradition of fighting on stilts has existed since 1411. People show strength, skill and endurance when fighting on stilts. They are divided into two groups: one group, called "mélans" or the inhabitants of the old town, the other group, called "avresses," or the inhabitants of the "new" town. Nowadays this is still a common event planned for by numerous organizations during the year.
Weakley sticks out at 6 feet tall with no stilts — and 91⁄2 feet tall with them. The stilts are made of a sturdy but lightweight metal made of magnesium. I strap each foot to a footrest, and each leg's calf is fastened onto a pole higher up the stilts.
Weakley's gigs range from party to amusement park events — including the White House. In order to succeed in this job you have to be a citizen of the people. I'm juggling, spinning balloons and playing games on stilts. I love dancing. Others get a kick out of watching me wiggle back and forth over my thighs. Several children have spent the afternoon riding their skateboards through my legs at one festival. It's just about making sure the guests have fun.
If I'm not too busy I can comfortably go on stilts for 2 to 3 hours until I need a break. Yet if I do a lot of dancing, this is my limit for 30 to 45 minutes. Stilt walking puts a great deal of stress on your legs.
Why would you book a stilt walker for the event?
Chances are you hadn't considered hiring a stilt walker for the event you are organizing. It can then be a unique opportunity, because it means that a stilt walker as an act is not a very obvious choice, so it will not be for your guests either. A professional stilt walker in Dubai will turn the event into a very memorable moment, so below we've mentioned a few advantages of booking a stilt walker.
It's a special act
There are few acts that bring something as unique as professional stilt walker to the entertainment at your party. While stilt walking is an age-old art, relatively few walkers are still visible at parties and events. Through reserving a stilt walker, you can give your visitors a kind of entertainment they've probably never had before.
