NCEPR: Can this possibly be real?

[wawa]

Given that they have a spotter, I'm inclined to think it's real. What I want to know is if that's a ballerina who learned the gymnast stuff or a gymnast who learned to do en pointe....

[MrsAxilla]

Looks fucking impossible, but that doesn't mean it's not - lol. The spotter makes me believe it's real.

[pixy0stix]

looks real to me

[Deleted]

Yes. We watched a similar performance when I was a kid, not by this group, but some that were touring in the US. They were Chinese acrobats/contortionists/dancers or something. Either way, amazing.

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Sept 26, 2014 15:06:22 GMT -5 wawa said:

Given that they have a spotter, I'm inclined to think it's real. What I want to know is if that's a ballerina who learned the gymnast stuff or a gymnast who learned to do en pointe....

I keep trying to assess her turnout, but too much movement, plus the moves aren't typical ballet techique. Gorgeous either way.

[wawa]

Sept 26, 2014 20:23:53 GMT -5 @domerjen said:

From the comments, the are acrobats that learned a little ballet.

I still can't get over how she magically turns at 3:10, and then when she gets off his head it doesn't look like he's straining to hold her at all.

either way, amazing, but damn.

Well she probably weighs all of 80 lbs.

[tictac]

If they were going to fake something that looks so amazing, why would they "ruin" the perfect image by throwing a spotter in there?

I vote real.

[SallyJ]

Omg. Wow. Absolutely incredible.

[mcmel]

I also vote real. And amazing.

[elleblue]

Real...but there's no real way to turn yourself 360 in a completely smooth motion without some kind of help. She went from completely still (with him holding her supporting foot on his head) to revolving perfectly smoothly. Not saying it was faked in any way - as far as the acrobatic feat of the maneuver - but I imagine they used wires or something (? no clue what exactly) suspended from the ceiling maybe? to help her revolve.

I mean, stand on one foot and balance. Now hold tight to your position and without twisting or moving in any way make a complete circle. Now try standing and balancing on one foot and hold yourself rigid while someone pushes you (gently) to give you the slight moment needed to make that revolution.

Still super impressive obviously but lets remember the rules of Newton - an object in motion will stay in motion and an object at rest will stay at rest. A revolution/turn needs energy from somewhere, no matter how delicate/small/controlled.