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 and timing to move the person smoothly, with attention to limb pressure and comfort. Common configurations include single-carrier lifts, two-person carries, or group lifts, each requiring practice and communication.

Practical considerations include weight limits, risk assessment, training in partner cues, footwear, and available space. In ceremonial contexts, personcarried can symbolize trust, burden, or elevation. In rescue or medical settings, procedures are standardized and require trained personnel.

See also: human chain, assisted mobility, manual handling, lifting techniques, acrobatics, theater arts.