The acrobatic
art has been existent in China for more than two thousand years. In
the long course of development, the Chinese acrobatic art has formed
its own style. The ancient acrobatics stemmed from the people's life
and had a close link with their life and productive labor. Instruments
of labor like tridents, wicker rings and articles of daily use such
as tables, chairs, jars, plates and bowls were used in their performances.
As early as the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), there appeared
rudiments of acrobatics. By the time of the Han Dynasty (221 BC-220
AD), the acrobatic art or "Hundred Plays" further developed
both in contents and varieties. There were superb performances with
music accompaniment on the acrobatic stage about two thousand years
ago.
In the Tang Dynasty, the number of acrobats greatly
increased and their performing skills much improved. Progress
in Chinese acrobatics was very great during the Tang Dynasty, between
the 7th and 10th centuries, when performances were often held at the
imperial court, a tang mural in the Dunhuang Grottoes, An outing by
the lady of Song, shows acrobatics, dancing, singing, and horsemanship.
At present, there are over 120 acrobatic troupes above the county
level. More than 12,000 people are involved in performing. Chinese acrobatics
has won acclaim and praise from audiences both at home and abroad, and
Chinese acrobats won many gold medals in World Acrobatic Festivals in
recent years. Cycling With Bowl Piling, Lion Dance and Vocal imitation
are the most famous programs.
In addition, many new acrobatics items have been added to the repertoire,
either brand new creations or adaptations from other actiities.These
include seesaw stunts, roller
skating, balancing gymnastics, bow balancing from a unicycle(where
the performer, seated on a unicycle on a raised platform, uses his foot
to flip bowls on to his head )and springboard stunts.Many new acts have
been added to the high-alitude stunts, such as tuck dives, flying leaps,
and throwing-and-caching.
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