Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics
Artist: Li Liu Chinese Acrobat
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
The documented history of acrobatics in China goes back more than 2000 years! In this mesmerizing one-woman acrobatic performance, Li performs hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. Volunteers join her to create an impromptu ribbon dance and try their hand at plate spinning. Throughout the performance educational connections are made with Chinese language and culture as Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $940
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1430
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 300
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month
Chinese New Year
End of Year Celebration
National Arts & Humanities Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections/h2>
Dance & Movement
Visual & Performing Arts
World Cultures
Tech
Technical Requirements
Ideally a space that is 25 ft. by 25 ft. with a 10 1/2 ft. ceiling clearance. If your space is smaller, please contact us and we will work with you. Artist arrives 90 minutes in advance to set up and prepare.
Testimonials
Li Lui was professional, personable, and fun. The students and teachers really enjoyed the show. We were all amazed with her performance. It was nice that she used volunteers from our audience. She also included some background info about herself, the tradition of acrobatics, and about Chinese traditions. It was really well-done!
Art Instructor, Cornwall Elementary
This program was amazing. Children in pre-K to grade 8 were transfixed, teachers and parents called it "the best show we have ever had," and the artist was a delight.
Principal, Holy Trinity School
The students absolutely loved Li Liu's performance! She was very interactive with the audience and amazed the third grade with her acrobatics. She shared her story and cultural background, which also provided an educational component to the performance. The students were amazed and enjoyed learning some Chinese phrases.
Teacher, Grace Norton Rogers School
All we can say is.....WOW! Li Liu was absolutely amazing!
Teacher, Brooks Crossing Elementary
