Great China Acrobats

The old adage “seeing is believing” couldn’t be more true when it comes to the show, Great China Acrobats. The Great China Acrobats in Sevierville is a show that must be seen to be believed. When you go home after seeing this show and tell your family and friends about it, they will find your story absolutely amazing. The Great China Acrobats, whose average age is 19, consists of 40 young acrobats from China. Since early childhood, these men and women have trained their bodies to perform incredible feats of balance, strength, and coordination.

The Great China Acrobats have performed internationally in the United States, France, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong. They have won numerous awards for their skill and artistry.

These young athletes take the fascinating sport of gymnastics to a whole new level, new for the Western viewer, that is. They are actually practicing a Chinese art form that is over 2,500 years old. Modern technology, though, has added a new dimension of sound and light, resulting in a show that is as visually stimulating as the physical feats of the performers are awe-inspiring. This full production show has over five hundred costume changes, impressive stage backdrops, and a musical score that includes both Oriental and Western music.

The men and women perform on stage in ones, twos and fours, and up to forty at one time! Their acts include gymnastic routines on ladders, ropes, bicycles, and through hoops. The ladies in particular are incredible contortionists - you wouldn’t think the human body could even bend like they do. To add to the degree of difficulty, these acrobats often perform multiple juggling acts while performing their amazing routines. Add electrifying music, dramatic lighting, and exciting ethnic touches of imperial China, and you have an unforgettable, mesmerizing show.

These talented performers of the Great China Acrobats have elevated gymnastics to performance art. Their beauty and grace, combined with their skill and athletics, is unbelievable. This international show is a must-see during your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains and your stay in a Pigeon Forge cabin rental or Gatlinburg cabin rental.

For more information, please go to their Web site at www.chinaacrobats.com/about.htm . Located at 1304 Parkway in Sevierville, you can reach the attraction by phone at 865.774.8980 or 866.43.CHINA.