ropedancer

/ˈroʊpˌdænsər/
noun
  1. A performer who walks, dances, or balances on a tightrope.
    • The ropedancer amazed the crowd by crossing the wire without a net.
    • She trained for years to become a skilled ropedancer.
    • In the circus, the ropedancer performed a graceful routine high above the audience.