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Champion Acrobats of China: Steel Silk
Series Title:Champion Acrobats of China
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:View Video
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1992
Audience:Higher Education
Secondary Education
Running Time:46 mins
Language:English
Author:Beijing Scientific and Educational Film Studio
ISBN:0803017111; 9780803017115
Subject:Anthropology and Sociology
Subheading:Sports and Games
Region:East Asia
Country:China



Abstract:

Riveting entertainment for circus fans and sports buffs. Winners of The Monaco Festival of Acrobats, The Chinese National Championships, and The International Acrobatics For Tomorrow. These performers, all of whom are women, dedicate years to perfecting their time-honored skills and to developing new and even more daring acts. Difficulty and danger... exquisite artistry and beauty... coordination and balance... uninhibited grace and tranquility... skill and daring... These are the hallmarks of the craft of these artists whose tradition dates back 2500 years.




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