Since the 1990s, the China National Acrobatics Troupe has produced and rehearsed many comprehensive acrobatic performances, including Chinese Charm, Beijing Tianqiao Folk Acrobatics and Oriental Magic Arts, to name a few.

The Spirit of China , first presented in 1998, was staged 153 times at one of the leading domestic theaters, Poly Theater. That same year, the programme traveled to New York, Dallas and Houston, Texas in the United States. In 1999, the modified version was performed another 188 times at Poly Theater, becoming one of the famous brands on Beijing’s culture and tourism market.

The third edition of The Spirit of China was presented in autumn 2001 during the First Acrobatics Arts Festival in Beijing, sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Arts Circles and the China Acrobatics Artists Association.

The newest version was very well received, winning the Golden Lotus Prize, Best Director Award, Best Actress Award, Best Music Award, Best Program Award, the Creation of the Stage Properties Award and Excellent Trainer Award. The piece endeavors to demonstrate an indomitable spirit, heroic quality and wisdom via excellent acrobatics programmes.

An Introduction to The Spirit of China

Chinese culture has a resplendent and long history of more than 5,000 years, and Chinese acrobatics is one of the cultural heritages that have been passed down for generations. The Spirit of China shows the world the splendid pages in Chinese history and culture.

　　Act One -- The Great Wall

　　Balancing-chair Act

　　Martial Arts

　　Playing Dulcimer & Dancing

　　Act Two -- Snowy State

　　Contortions with Glasses

　　Pagoda of Bowls

　　Umbrella Juggling

　　Plate Spinning

　　Act Three -- Classical Charm

　　Vase Skills

　　Flying Forks

　　Barrel Tricks

　　Slack Wire

　　Pole Climbing