World-renowned martial artists and acrobats to perform at Jasper Arts Center

Direct from Tianjin, the People’s Republic of China, Martial Artists and Acrobats to perform at the Jasper Arts Center.

The performance, presented by Jasper Community Arts, will be held at the Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. This event will be the first in this year’s New Directions series.

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin of the People’s Republic of China (Tianjin Acrobatic Troupe) was established in 1957 as a combination of the former China Circus & Acrobats that was founded in 1948. It is one of the best acrobatic troupes in China with over one hundred acrobatic, magical, and martial arts performers.

With novelty and superior techniques, the acrobatic troupe is favored by audiences all over the world. The Troupe has more than 30 representative acts, many of which have won prizes in national and international festivals and competitions.

The company has toured extensively in France, Japan, Australia, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Iceland, Italy, Israel, South Korea, North Korea, Belgium, Russia and Hong Kong, and the United States of America where it has been highly praised and warmly welcomed.

With World Circuses, the company had acts perform in Ringling and Barnum & Bailey Bros. Circus, Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, Swiss Knie Bros., National Circus and UniverSoul Circus.

People who wish to experience this exciting performance should call the Jasper Arts Center right away at (812) 482-3070. Tickets are still available but they’re going fast! Prices are $35 for adults, $33 for seniors, and $30 for students and children. Group rates are available.

Jasper Community Arts is a department of the City of Jasper. Additional support is provided by Friends of the Arts, Inc., Dubois County Tourism, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts with special thanks to the Vanderburgh County Community Foundation.