Expérience
Russian Swings

Performed to an infectious tune: "Simcha" (and usually "Tzelma" is mistakenly identified here because it originally accompanied this act), the tune is a happy one, calling all to come and celebrate! The performance that accompanies the music is a great Cirque du Soleil favorite. 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. And it is one I look forward to seeing every time.