
About The Golden Dragon Acrobats
For more than twenty-seven centuries Chinese acrobats have been
thrilling audiences, making it the “longest running” folk art form
in history. In China acrobats are revered much the same way prima
ballerinas and opera singers are in the West. The performers of the
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS represent the best of this honored tradition,
mixing award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular
costumes and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques to
present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

The GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS have become the world's leading Chinese
acrobatic troupe, performing more than any other company. Director
of the troupe, world-renowned impresario combine their expertise,
love of their art, and life-long discipline in producing tours for
the GDA.
Their dedication has brought their company from Cangzhou, Hebei
province in China, around the world to all 50 states and over 65
countries on five continents, including performances at such
prestigious venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
Germany's Elspe Festival, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Caesar's
Palace in Atlantic City, and the Seattle Children's Festival. With
performers trained in the rigorous art of Chinese acrobats since
early youth, the GDA have garnered international acclaim. The group
counts among its awards seven National Association of Campus
Activities (NACA) Entertainer of the Year Awards and the Campus
Activities Today's Performers of the Year Award.
Now marking their 28th year of continuous touring in the U.S., the
members of the GDA are actors, athletes, and artists, with an
unmistakable love for their art. Their spellbinding feats of
physical daring and grace, enhanced by elaborate traditional
costumes in brilliant colors and a combination of ancient and
contemporary theatrical techniques, continue to enthrall audiences
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