personcarried
Personcarried is a term used in performance studies and manual handling to refer to the act of transporting a person by physical support from one or more carriers. The term is descriptive and not standardized, and may apply to staged performances, ceremonial processions, or practical scenarios where mobility is provided by human assist. It encompasses both the behavior of the person being carried and the methods used by carriers.
In performance contexts, personcarried involves choreographed weight sharing, balance, and safe handling procedures. Carriers coordinate posture
Practical considerations include weight limits, risk assessment, training in partner cues, footwear, and available space. In
See also: human chain, assisted mobility, manual handling, lifting techniques, acrobatics, theater arts.