Music-Related Careers and Degrees

A clown is a performer who uses humor, funny actions, and exaggerated appearances to make people laugh and entertain them.

A fire breather is a skilled performer who incorporates fire into their act, either by exhaling a spray of fuel over an open flame to create a controlled burst of fire (fire breathing), or by extinguishing a flame by placing it into their mouth or swallowing it (fire eating).

A trapeze artist specializes in aerial acrobatics using a trapeze.

A stilt walker is a performer who walks on stilts, which are long poles or pegs that elevate the person's height above the ground.

A circus animal trainer specializes in training and working with animals for performances in circuses.

A circus performer is an entertainer who showcases their skills and talents in various acts within a circus setting.

An aerialist specializes in aerial arts, which involve performing acrobatic maneuvers and poses while suspended in the air using various apparatuses.

A contortionist is a highly skilled performer who possesses exceptional flexibility and body control.

A ventriloquist is a performer who can make it seem like their voice is coming from somewhere else, usually a puppet or doll, rather than from their own mouth.

A magician is an entertainer who performs tricks or illusions that amaze and surprise audiences.

A tightrope walker is a performer who balances and walks along a thin wire or rope, usually stretched high above the ground.

An acrobat is a performer who uses their body to do amazing physical feats, often involving balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination.

A juggler is a performer who skillfully throws, catches, and keeps multiple objects in the air at the same time.