Direct from Shanghai The Shanghai Acrobats of the People's Republic of China Performing Shanghai Nights at Harris Center for the Arts

Founded in 1959, this company and its family-friendly performance epitomizes the thrilling combination of strength, agility, and balance that forces an audience to hold its breath, sit up straight, then break into spontaneous applause. Renowned as an award-winning troupe in both acrobatic and circus competitions—at home and abroad—they have become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China. From hoop diving to performances on the aerial rings and teeterboard; from impossible juggling with hands and feet to some unbelievable feats on unicycles, this world-class acrobatic performance is guided by a gentle narrative and performed with beautiful costumes, wonderful lighting, and lovely music. Don't miss it.