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Fine Arts Center
3/10/2009 10:00 AM at National Acrobats of China
Concert Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
Cost: $6 students, $8 adults
Highly skilled, rigorously trained and superbly talented, the National Acrobats of China are part of an ancient tradition of arts that has been practiced since 700 B.C. In China, acrobatic performances draw back to annual village harvest celebrations. The village people would show off their skills by performing intricate and difficult feats using household tools and items found around their farm and workshop. Today, the fabulous choreography, amazing lighting, enchanting scenery and powerful music enhance the modern-day performance. These astounding athletes undertake feats ranging from gravity-defying balancing acts and spine-bending contortions to stunts such as foot juggling, chair stacking and plate spinning. Join us to be thrilled by one of the best acrobatic troupes in the world. Recommended for all ages.
Themes Explored: Chinese Culture, Acrobatic Movement, Music, Festival Style Dances, Body Mechanics, Physics
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