Specialist circus performers (tightrope walkers, floor acrobats, trapeze artists, jugglers, contortionists, fire-eaters, clowns, etc.) create circus acts and perform in front of audiences. They may be called upon to participate in production activities and perform chores during tours. It is an exciting profession for creative people with an aptitude for music, theatre, and dance who are disciplined, versatile, and rigorous. This career requires being in excellent physical condition, versatility, tolerance for precarity, and teamwork skills.