THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS® will appear at Five Points Washington on Friday October 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase on Monday August 1st by visiting www.fivepointswashington.org or calling (309) 444-8222.

Produced by IAI Presentations, Inc., THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS® offers more than a glimpse into the fascinating traditions of the Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, martial arts displays, and much more. A truly Oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline. Chinese acrobatics are, in fact, more than just a series of stunts. Most of these acts clearly demonstrate the achievement of perfection through finding harmony between mind and body – an ancient concept in the Orient. The art has been formed by centuries of tradition.

On their annual sold-out theatre tours, THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS® astound audiences with their incredible talents night after night. The overwhelming response of the audience is a testament to the popularity of their unique brand of entertainment. The performers enjoy traveling the world, sharing their ancient art with audiences young and old. From major performing arts venues to colleges, universities and prestigious arts festivals across North America, this versatile and fun attraction thrills audiences with their death-defying dexterity and skill.

The entertainment provided by these gifted performers appeals to all ages, from young children to grandparents. Most important, there is no language barrier and everyone attending a performance by THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS® will thrill to their incredible feats. So, audiences should prepare to sit back, relax and be transported by these incredible performers to the mystical land of “Shangri-La,” where anything is possible … and illusion becomes reality!