A ropewalker is someone who performs balance and acrobatic feats on a tightrope or slackline. Other synonyms for this term include tightrope walker, wirewalker, funambulist, slackliner, slackwire artist, highwire artist, aerialist, and equilibrist. These words all describe skilled performers who entertain audiences with their grace, agility, and balance. The practice of tightrope walking dates back thousands of years and has historically been a part of circus and street performance. Regardless of the term used, all ropewalkers rely on training, focus, and an unwavering belief in their abilities to execute their daring feats above the ground.