InstructIon MAnuAL - Fedec

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Description
of the cyr wheel
the cyr wheel, a perfectly spherical tube with a diameter of 180 metres,
is a simply shaped tool yet awe-inspiring when put to action
It allows the artist to perform an almost infinite number of acrobatic moves,
when considering the principle of equilibrium and disequilibrium
in each moment
once tamed and mastered, cyr wheel becomes a pure
object of creation, an extension of the body.
there is no real consensus on the standard material as
cyr wheel is a young discipline in constant development.
according to some the practitioner can adapt to the existing
material, while others believe that the material has to
be changed according to the demands and experience of
the individual.
Some important factors to consider are:
– the height of the student
(height of the wheel = student’s height + 13/15cm)
– the training/performance surface (often a plastic cover
is necessary to reduce the risk of sliding too much)
– transport (multi-segmented wheel versus fixed wheel)
– maintenance of the wheel
(tightening of the tubing or connections)
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