22.02.12

To say “The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China” is a mouthful, and the show they put on is just as complex.

The group was established by the Chinese government, so to be a part of it is prestigious, an honor not to be taken lightly. The “Acrobats” have been touring extensively since 1950, almost a lifetime to perfect their act. The crowd gathered to watch them perform at the Collins Center for the Arts on Saturday with high hopes which were fulfilled.

Luckily, performance art like this is not restricted by the language barrier, so audiences from all over are able to witness the talent that has been assembled into a single collective.

The Acrobats are so talented, the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil recruits students from the Acrobats’ training school. The best of the best always stay with the hometown act, however.

When the lights finally dimmed, a ringing bell indicated the show was underway. Majestic, traditional-sounding fanfare filled the air as men and women holding fluffy, pink fans and dressed in white and pink performed a brief, slowly-moving and elegant dance routine as an opening of ceremonies.

Source: The Maine Campus