Flexible, able-bodied and athletic are a few understated words you could use to describe the Golden Dragon Acrobats, China’s elite touring acrobatic troupe. These agile gymnasts display their mind-bending, physical feats using a number of elementary props. Let it be known; this is not the straightforward plate spinning you might see at a fair. The Golden Dragons can spin several plates on their heads, all while balancing on the heads of fellow performers. They take bike riding to a whole new level by balancing a dozen bodies on one rider, who is somehow still peddling. Acrobatics have been a highly popular art form in China for over 25 centuries, but historical records report performances as far back as the Xia Dynasty, nearly 4000 years ago. This intensely hued group has impressed audiences in every state during their 35 consecutive years of touring the U.S. If you’re picturing a night at the Ringling Brothers’ circus, use the Internet to fully comprehend the extent of this kaleidoscopic group’s athletic abilities. Each performance beings at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for children and $30 for adults with special discounts for UGA students.
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