The New Shanghai Circus

Acrobats, jugglers and contortionists seemingly defy gravity with feats of boundless energy as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding performance that brings more than 2,000 years of Chinese circus traditions to life.

California Content Standards easily applied in your classroom:

• K-12.AR.MU.3.0: Understanding the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of music.
• 4.AR.MU.3.2: Identify music from diverse cultures and time periods.

LESSON PLAN IDEA: Students create a collage representing a region or province of China demonstrating geography, climate, clothes, food, etc. to present to the class.

Visit the artist’s website at www.acrobatsofchina.com.