Discovery Series: Peking Acrobats

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Presented by: Tickets for all Discovery! Series shows go on sale Friday October 2nd at 10AM MST! 20% off Discount available when all 6 shows are purchased together, until 11/12. Peking Acrobats For the last thirty two years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. The Peking Acrobats are often accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments; the time-honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival. The Peking Acrobats are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art.Tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments; because of this, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats. The Peking Acrobats seek to uphold this rich and ancient folk art tradition, bringing it to new technical heights while integrating twenty-first century technology. Suggested Age: All ages welcome. Tickets for all shows start at $15 for adults and $8 for students. Children 2 years and younger may be admitted without a ticket if the child occupies the same seat as an Adult ticket holder (lap seating). The Discovery! Series is made possible with support from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole and the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board.

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