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Saturday, April 6, 2013
Monday, July 9, 2012
New Shanghai Circus Dazzles!
by Linda Burligame, Shepherd of the Hills Gazette
The performers in the New Shanghai Circus are truly amazing. Since they were very, very young they have been training and practicing. They continually work and practice to maintain their level of excellence. Amazing feats of contortion, flexibility, timing and balance, “mystical music and magic” — I never know what fascinates me the most.
Contortion is one of the oldest forms of acrobatics. On stage the acrobats bend and twist to form living sculptures. Looks can be deceiving: they are so graceful you forget what strength and skill is required. Foot Juggling, Nose Balancing, Plate Spinning (done while dancing, doing somersaults and handstands!), Pole Climbing, Jar Juggling (huge pots!), Barrel Contortion (getting the body bent and into a barrel with a 12-inch opening!), Aerial Ballet, Round-table Skating (how do they do that!), Magic and Illusion … and some people think I use too many exclamation points. The Acrobats of China deserve many!!
Read the rest of the story here:
http://www.shepherdgazette.com/20120709185/July-August-2012/new-shanghai-circus.html
The performers in the New Shanghai Circus are truly amazing. Since they were very, very young they have been training and practicing. They continually work and practice to maintain their level of excellence. Amazing feats of contortion, flexibility, timing and balance, “mystical music and magic” — I never know what fascinates me the most. Contortion is one of the oldest forms of acrobatics. On stage the acrobats bend and twist to form living sculptures. Looks can be deceiving: they are so graceful you forget what strength and skill is required. Foot Juggling, Nose Balancing, Plate Spinning (done while dancing, doing somersaults and handstands!), Pole Climbing, Jar Juggling (huge pots!), Barrel Contortion (getting the body bent and into a barrel with a 12-inch opening!), Aerial Ballet, Round-table Skating (how do they do that!), Magic and Illusion … and some people think I use too many exclamation points. The Acrobats of China deserve many!!
Read the rest of the story here:
http://www.shepherdgazette.com/20120709185/July-August-2012/new-shanghai-circus.html
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Promoter Gives Branson Recommendations
By Dave Woods
Joplin Globe Digital market development manager
BRANSON Mo. — Cindy Merry has seen the spring break travel season explode during her years in Branson. “We consider ourselves the other spring break destination,” she told me recently. “We get a lot of families who come here to experience the diversity of shows and attractions. I think there is something for everyone.”
For more than 20 years, Cindy has advised some of Branson’s most successful entertainers, show producers and theater owners. She’s deeply involved in promoting Branson attractions and shows through the convention and visitors bureau, Branson Show League and area marketing councils.
Cindy knows Branson. I asked her what shows and attractions she would recommend to families headed to Branson for spring break. She was quick with a high flying recommendation.
Read the complete story here (hint - we are one of the recommendations!): Branson Recommendations
Joplin Globe Digital market development manager
BRANSON Mo. — Cindy Merry has seen the spring break travel season explode during her years in Branson. “We consider ourselves the other spring break destination,” she told me recently. “We get a lot of families who come here to experience the diversity of shows and attractions. I think there is something for everyone.”
For more than 20 years, Cindy has advised some of Branson’s most successful entertainers, show producers and theater owners. She’s deeply involved in promoting Branson attractions and shows through the convention and visitors bureau, Branson Show League and area marketing councils.
Cindy knows Branson. I asked her what shows and attractions she would recommend to families headed to Branson for spring break. She was quick with a high flying recommendation.
Read the complete story here (hint - we are one of the recommendations!): Branson Recommendations
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Acrobats offer a new look
By Tyler Francke of the Branson Tri-Lakes News
Branson’s Ozark Mountain Christmas is a beloved tradition for many of the area’s residents and visitors, but for some, like the New Shanghai Circus troupe of “Acrobats of China,” it’s something different — a chance to learn about a new culture.
“We do celebrate Christmas in China,” a female performer, Jaio Jaio, said through an interpreter. “But it’s quite different here.”
According to the interpreter, Geng Zhao, many of the performers have been struck most by the area’s seasonal outdoor decorations, especially the many light displays.
“We think the lights are very beautiful,” she said. “(The performers) like them a lot. They even like to take pictures of them.”
According to the women, one of the biggest differences between Christmas in the two countries is that in China, people are much more likely to go out with friends.
“In China, people like to go out and celebrate during this time of year,” Jaio said. “Here, more people stay at home with their families.”
Christmas is becoming increasingly popular in China, especially with younger generations, Geng said. However, it’s largely celebrated as a secular holiday, according to Geng. Christianity is a minority faith in China, and religious practices are controlled by the government in some parts of the republic. “It’s not that serious,” Geng said of the holiday’s celebration in her home country. Then she added with a laugh, “It’s kind of like people just find an occasion to party.”
The much bigger party in most of the country is the Chinese New Year, which generally occurs about a month after the start of the new year in the United States.
Read the rest of the story by clicking here: http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_7906267c-2828-11e1-a8fe-0019bb2963f4.html
Branson’s Ozark Mountain Christmas is a beloved tradition for many of the area’s residents and visitors, but for some, like the New Shanghai Circus troupe of “Acrobats of China,” it’s something different — a chance to learn about a new culture.
“We do celebrate Christmas in China,” a female performer, Jaio Jaio, said through an interpreter. “But it’s quite different here.”
According to the interpreter, Geng Zhao, many of the performers have been struck most by the area’s seasonal outdoor decorations, especially the many light displays.
“We think the lights are very beautiful,” she said. “(The performers) like them a lot. They even like to take pictures of them.”
According to the women, one of the biggest differences between Christmas in the two countries is that in China, people are much more likely to go out with friends.
“In China, people like to go out and celebrate during this time of year,” Jaio said. “Here, more people stay at home with their families.”
Christmas is becoming increasingly popular in China, especially with younger generations, Geng said. However, it’s largely celebrated as a secular holiday, according to Geng. Christianity is a minority faith in China, and religious practices are controlled by the government in some parts of the republic. “It’s not that serious,” Geng said of the holiday’s celebration in her home country. Then she added with a laugh, “It’s kind of like people just find an occasion to party.”
The much bigger party in most of the country is the Chinese New Year, which generally occurs about a month after the start of the new year in the United States.
Read the rest of the story by clicking here: http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_7906267c-2828-11e1-a8fe-0019bb2963f4.html
Sunday, May 29, 2011
AY Mag says Acrobats are one of Branson's Top 5 Things to do with Kids
Jodie Spears in writing for AY Mag had this to say about the New Shanghai Circus being one of the Top 5 Things to Do with Kids in Branson, Missouri:
"If you’re looking to be awestruck, look no further than Branson’s New Shanghai Theatre and the Acrobats of China. This show is full of dynamic costumes, lights, and acrobatic feats that will leave children and adults wowed. The troupe’s more than 40 acrobats perform carefully-orchestrated, skillful stunts and will dazzle you with their death-defying feats of “strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, contortion and magic.”
Thanks Jodie and AY Mag! - the Acrobats (all 50 of us)
"If you’re looking to be awestruck, look no further than Branson’s New Shanghai Theatre and the Acrobats of China. This show is full of dynamic costumes, lights, and acrobatic feats that will leave children and adults wowed. The troupe’s more than 40 acrobats perform carefully-orchestrated, skillful stunts and will dazzle you with their death-defying feats of “strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, contortion and magic.”
Thanks Jodie and AY Mag! - the Acrobats (all 50 of us)
Saturday, May 7, 2011
St Louis Post-Dispatch: Some of their favorite things to do in Branson
Thanks St Louis Post-Dispatch for choosing the us, the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus as one of your favorite things to do in Branson! Read about it here: http://www.stltoday.com/travel/html_ab57f0ec-71e9-11e0-969e-0019bb30f31a.html
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