Editing Tightrope walking (section)

==Types==
[[File:Tightrope walking, Armenian manuscript.jpg|thumb|Tightrope walking, Armenian manuscript, 1688]]
'''Tightwire''' is the skill of maintaining balance while walking along a tensioned wire between two points. It can be done either using a balancing tool (umbrella, fan, balance pole, etc.) or "freehand", using only one's body to maintain balance. Typically, tightwire performances either include [[dance]] or [[object manipulation]]. Object manipulation acts include a variety of props in their acts, such as [[juggling club|clubs]], rings, hats, or canes. Tightwire performers have even used wheelbarrows with passengers, ladders, and animals in their act. The technique to maintain balance is to keep the performer's centre of mass above their support point—usually their feet.

'''Highwire''' is a form of tightwire walking but performed at much greater height. Although there is no official height when tightwire becomes highwire, generally a wire over {{Convert|20|ft|4 = 0}} high are regarded as a highwire act.

'''Skywalk''' is a form of highwire which is performed at great heights and length. A skywalk is performed outdoors between tall buildings, gorges, across waterfalls or other natural and man-made structures.