cover news reporter Su Yu
html On August 14, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism held a press conference to introduce the 12th National Acrobatic Show. Huang Xiaoju, deputy director of the Art Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, introduced that the national acrobatic performance will be held in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province from August 23 to September 5. A total of 109 works were applied across the country. After careful selection by organized experts, 32 acrobatic programs and 5 acrobatic dramas were finally selected to participate.
Press conference of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Image source: Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Huang Xiaoju said that since its inception in 1984, the National Acrobatic Show has been held for 11 consecutive sessions, launching a large number of outstanding works and talents, and playing an important role in improving the level of acrobatic creation and performance in our country. Also participating this time are 4 acrobatics programs and 3 acrobatic dramas that are supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's 2024 "China Acrobatic Art Innovation Project", which means a total of 36 acrobatic programs and 8 acrobatic dramas are participating. During the
performance, a series of activities such as special performances by "Leading Magic Talents in the New Era", themed seminars, one play one review (one review per performance), and grassroots performances will also be held.
"Adhere to the essence of acrobatic art, actively absorb the successful experience of creation and performance in related art categories, use the latest stage technology, adhere to creative transformation and innovative development, and launch a number of excellent works, which meet the cultural needs of the people and enhance the people's Mental strength." Huang Xiaoju said.
According to reports, among the acrobatic dramas participating in this year's acrobatic show, there are red-themed "Pioneers" and "Heroes and Tiger Daring", realistic themes "Snow in the Tianshan Mountains" and "Our Beautiful Life", as well as traditional cultural themes. "Landscape and National Tide", "Nothing Alone", etc.; the acrobatic programs participating in the exhibition involve juggling, overhead lifting, suspension, balancing, riding, contortion and other types, which will allow the audience to fully appreciate the "high-level" acrobatics. ", startling, strange, dangerous and beautiful" characteristics.
Huang Xiaoju pointed out that we should adhere to the combination of results and talents. One of the highlights of this year's acrobatic show is the inclusion of a special performance by "Leading Magic Talents of the New Era". These leading talents come from the "National Magic Leading Talent Training Program" organized and implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This program selects senior magicians from across the country and trains them for two years through a combination of intensive training and creative practice. After comprehensive evaluation and testing of creative results, 10 outstanding students are selected and awarded the "New Era" "Leading Magic Talent" title. In this special performance, you will see their wonderful performances.
insists on guiding acrobatic art creation with theoretical comments. During this acrobatic show, two themed seminars will be organized, inviting well-known acrobatic experts, scholars, artists and acrobatic troupe leaders to conduct in-depth discussions on acrobatic drama creation and acrobatic art innovation, and summarize the new and outstanding acrobatics created in recent years. The successful experience of the works provides new ideas for the future development and exploration of acrobatic art, and continues to promote the construction of acrobatic art theoretical review system.
At the same time, we will continue to carry out "one review for one play" and "one review for one performance", organizing experts and artists to hold discussions with the heads of creative and performance units and creative staff to analyze the gains and losses of participating works and help improve the artistic quality of participating works.
He said that he actively expands the influence and spread of acrobatic art. The 8 plays and 4 excellent programs participating in this exhibition will be held in Liaoning Shengjing Grand Theater, China Theater, Liaoning Grand Theater, Liaoyang Grand Theater 4 within 15 days. 25 performances in one theater. Adhere to cultural benefits for the people and attract more audiences into the theater with low ticket prices; organize and carry out grassroots charity performances to add more fireworks to acrobatic art.
