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Direct From Beijing: National Circus & Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China tonight at Mesa Arts Center

by Mesa Arts Center | October 1, 2015

Direct from Beijing is bound to head directly to your heart. The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1953, and since then have been dedicated to astounding innovation and excellence in the circus acrobatic arts. Tonight you can watch them perform their highly praised “Peking Dreams” which was even shown in the Bejing Olympics Games in 2008. Not only that, but they have performed for over 400,000 people in China and completed more than 600 shows! Their performance at Mesa Arts Center will feature a plethora of circus extravaganza and fun enhanced with traditional Chinese music. Including but not limited to hats’ juggling, ring diving, bike stunts, feet juggling WITH umbrellas, unicycles, solo trapeze, rope tricks, and some martial arts. Holy cow! After that gasp for air, saying there’s a lot to be excited for is quite an understatement. The flawless performances combined with colorful costumes and vibrant make-up is sure to butter you up for a visual treat.  See you tonight at the show!

 

By Colette Zaborniak

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