Hand Balancing

Hand balancing is the performance of acrobatic body shape changing movements, or stationary poses, or both, while balanced on and supported entirely by one's hands or arms. It is performed by acro dancers, circus performers, gymnasts, and sports acrobats. Hand balancing may be performed by partners or individuals. In partner hand balancing, a strong bottom mounter supports the top mounter in handstands, planches and other acrobatic poses.

In solo hand balancing, a single artist performs handstands, one-hand stands, planches and other equilbristic maneuvers, usually on canes, blocks or other apparatuses.