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The Golden Dragon Acrobats come to Orchestra Hall January 22 in a program guaranteed to dazzle audiences with spectacular feats of daring that defy the laws of physics.
U.S. Bank Pops Season
(December 20, 2011) Steeped in centuries-old tradition, the Golden Dragon Acrobats come to Minneapolis’ Orchestra Hall in a program guaranteed to dazzle audiences with spectacular feats of daring that defy the laws of physics, encompassing spinning, juggling, climbing, balancing, jumping and twisting in unfathomable combinations.
The program takes place at Orchestra Hall on Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m., with ticket prices ranging from $22 to $45, with VIP seating at $55. For tickets, call Minnesota Orchestra Ticket Services at (612) 371-5656 or visit the Orchestra’s website, minnesotaorchestra.org.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats have delighted audiences throughout the world with captivating performances that feature Chinese acrobatics, traditional dance, brilliant costumes, theatrical techniques, and ancient and contemporary music. Through more than three decades of continuous touring, the company has performed in all 50 U.S. states and more than 65 countries on five continents, presenting more than 200 performances each year.
Among the highlights of the Acrobats’ history are its Broadway debut in 2005, which earned the company two Drama Desk Award nominations; a six-week engagement at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.; and being honored seven times with the National Association of Campus Activities Entertainer of the Year Award. The company, which participates extensively in community and youth outreach programs, is led by impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang. Its individual members have won awards at numerous international competitions. For more information, visit goldendragonacrobats.com or artfegan.com.
U.S. Bank Pops Season
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS
Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2 p.m. / Orchestra Hall
Program:
Thousand Hand Dance, Contortion
Swaying Board Balancing, Swaying Tube, Kick Bowl, Table Hoop
Ball Juggling, Hat Juggling
Power Act
Spinning Wheel
Foot Juggling
Diablo Yo-Yo
Tower of Chairs
Flags
Finale
[Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.]
Individual tickets are available for purchase through Minnesota Orchestra Ticket Services at 11th and Marquette in Minneapolis, online at minnesotaorchestra.org or by calling (612) 371-5656 or (800) 292-4141. For groups of 10 or more, call (612) 371-5662 or (800) 292-4141, ext. 662. Prices listed do not include a $5.75 service charge per transaction for all phone or mail orders. Save $1 by purchasing tickets online or by having the Orchestra e-mail your tickets. There are no service charges for subscribers, group purchasers or in-person transactions at the Orchestra Hall Box Office. A non-discountable $3.50 facility fee is included in the price of each individual ticket. No refunds. Some fees and restrictions may apply to ticket exchanges. All sales are final. All programs, artists, dates and times subject to change.
U.S. Bank is the official sponsor of the 2011-12 pops season.
Delta Air Lines is the official airline of the Minnesota Orchestra’s 2011-12 season.
The Star Tribune and 830 WCCO-AM are the Minnesota Orchestra’s media partners for the 2011-12 season.
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the State’s general fund and its arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
PRESS CONTACTS:
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