“Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” is a one-woman acrobatic performance presented at 10 and 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 17 by Li Liu in the Darien Library courtyard. She performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, Chinese Yo-yos and foot juggling. — an announcement from Darien Library
A limited number of volunteers get to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and to try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place.
Chinese Acrobat Li Liu will perform hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, Chinese yo-yos and foot juggling in two performances Saturday morning, July 17. Registration is required to attend either the first 40-minute performance of “Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” at 10 a.m. or the second at 11:30 a.m. in the Darien Library courtyard. — an announcement from Darien Library
A limited number of volunteers get to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and to try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place.
“Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” is a one-woman acrobatic performance presented at 10 and 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 17 by Li Liu in the Darien Library courtyard. She performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, Chinese Yo-yos and foot juggling. — an announcement from Darien Library
A limited number of volunteers get to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and to try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place.
New Canaan Library’s Children’s Room presents a thrilling Chinese acrobatics program perfect for children ages 4 and older (with an adult) on Wednesday, July 18 at 3:30 pm. Please Note: due to ongoing repair work on the Library’s lower level following flooding, the performance is being held offsite at the Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park. The Library very much appreciates the use of Lapham’s space. This is a drop in program; registration not required. Amazing acrobat Li Liu will performs feats of hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabols, foot juggling & Chinese Kung Fu fan manipulation!
