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Acrobats of China Performing in Branson
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages—straight from the Ozark Mountains by way of the Orient, it’s the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus. The amazing art of acrobatics dates back more than 2,000 to the Han Dynasty. It was during this time that acrobats, jugglers and magicians first began entertaining curious onlookers during the village’s fall harvest celebrations. According to the history books, Chinese farmers looking for activities to keep themselves occupied during the long winter months began practicing the art form. Throughout the long cold months they practiced with everyday household items and farm tools.The New Shanghai Circus has more than 40 talented performers waiting to astound you with physical performance art that’s been an honored tradition since 700 BC. Get ready for an astonishing show that includes one of the oldest forms of acrobatics—group contortion. Witness amazing feats of flexibility and strength as five elegant ladies twist their bodies into human sculptures. One of the most difficult feats of Chinese acrobatics is the nose balance—and you’ll see it firsthand. This incredible stunt requires the performer to balance 20-crystal wine glasses filled with water and topped with 13 flaming candles on her nose. As an added degree of difficulty, she does it while crossing a bridge made of 20 burning light bulbs. If you had an expensive porcelain jar what would you do with it? If you said juggle, you’ll appreciate the talents of Mr. Zhang Bihuan. Watch as he spins both 15 lb and 35 lb jars on the tips of his fingers—the jars will also gracefully glide from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet. You won’t believe your eyes! For more spinning excitement, check out the deceptively simple act of plate spinning. Shimmering plates will dance atop bamboo poles while the acrobats dance, stand on their heads and turn somersaults.
The Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus has received numerous awards including the first Chinese Acrobat Troupe to appear on Broadway. In fact, their act helped them achieve the First Ever Total Sold-Out Performance on Broadway in 1999.The acrobats are waiting to entertain you with elegant aerial ballet, lion dancing, hoop diving, handstands, bicycle tricks, chair stacking, bench balancing and much more. Experience the creativity on your next Bluegreen vacation to The Falls VillageTM in Branson, Missouri. Discover Ozark entertainment at it’s best.
As the acrobats say: “Quing da jia lai kan wo men!” Translation: “Y’all come see us!”
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