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The Peking Acrobats give audiences around the world the opportunity to experience a rich and ancient folk art tradition, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall notes in a news release. "China's most gifted tumblers, con- tortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts" will perform at the Van Wezel on March 12, the release adds. "The Peking Acrobats have redefined audi- ence perceptions of Chinese acrobatics, through their tremendous skill and their daring, gravity-defying stunts," the release continues. "The Peking Acrobats regularly passed from the seemingly impossible to the virtually unbelievable," The Los Angeles Times said in a review. The Peking Acrobats have received consider- able media attention, the release points out, having been featured in numerous television shows and even in the Steven Soderbergh/ George Clooney movie Ocean's 11. The group's performance at the Van Wezel will be accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, the release adds. Tickets are $25 to $45. For more informa- tion, call the box office at 953-3368 or visit VanWezel.org. PEKING ACROBATS TO TUMBLE ONTO THE VAN WEZEL STAGE The Peking Acrobats will appear in Sarasota on March 12. Contributed photo by Tom Hinckley of Studio 1501 Photography Sarasota News Leader March 7, 2014 Page 123