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Jacob Hall
Jacob Hall (fl. 1668) was an English rope-dancer, who distinguished himself as a performer on the tight-rope. Career The memoirs of Philibert de Gramont indicate that Hall was a popular performer by 1662. In 1668 Hall attained his greatest popularity. The London court encouraged him, and he described himself as "sworn servant to his Majestie". Lady Castlemain, later the Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Duchess of Cleveland, to avenge herself on Charles II for neglecting her, fell, according to Samuel Pepys and Gramont, in love with him. In April 1668 he was a regular visitor at her house, and received a salary from her. Hall appears to have given his earliest entertainment in a booth at Smithfield, London, Smithfield, in connection with Bartholomew Fair. Pepys witnessed his performance there on 28 August 1668, and described his dancing on ropes. On 21 September 1668 Pepys attended again, and then met Hall at a tavern. Hall told Pepys that he had often fallen, but had nev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rope-dancer
Rope-dancing is the general art and act of performing on or with a rope. There are a variety of forms and techniques which have been used throughout history. These include: * Chinese jump rope – in which a circular rope is used to make patterns in a technique which resembles hopscotch and the cat's cradle * Rope-sliding – in which the performer slides down a tight rope or cable somewhat like a modern zip line * Skipping rope, Skipping – in which the performer repeatedly jumps over a swinging rope * Slackwire – in which the rope or wire is slack and so a swinging technique is needed * Tightrope walking – in which the rope or wire is tight and a balancing technique is used History Rope-dancers were famous among ancient Greeks and Romans. The Greeks called a rope-dancer/rope-walker as schoenobates (σχοινοβάτης) and kalobates (καλοβάτης) and the Romans, Funambulus. In Herculaneum there are a series of paintings representing rope-dancing. Germanicus an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
