Here is a mesmerizing video of 100 acrobats and dancers from the “Chinese State Circus” performing Swan Lake.

These performances remind me of Cirque du Soliel, though I’ve never had the opportunity to actually see the Chinese State Circus in person. As I understand it, they perform primarily in Europe, so if any of you guys across the pond have seen them in person let us know if it’s as great as it looks like it would be!
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I’ve seen a lot of really kick ass acrobatics, but I’ve never seen a compilation like this before! According to the description:

This video shows the 5 different disciplines of sports acrobatics. This videos were recorded 2006 at the world championships of sports acrobatics in Coimbra/Portugal.

But all I can say is that even after watching Kristina Kireeva the contortionist, the Urban Ninjas, the incredible World Class Breakdancers and Chloe Bruce’s Martial Arts - there is stuff here that you won’t see anywhere else!
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Cirque du Soleil is, without a doubt the most amazing circus on the planet. They find the most incredible performers on earth and assemble them on stage for shows that literally defy description and leave audiences gasping and begging for more.

I’ve seen a number of Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas as well as in various cities when they travel. The bad news is that tickets normally run around $100 per person, and you have to buy them well in advance to get great seats. The good news is, you’ll never see anything cooler in your life, so the shows are worth every penny they charge. The even better news is that I’ve assembled 13 great acts here for you to see without having to pay to do it!
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I came across this video labeled “The worlds most flexible woman” about Kristina Kireeva. I’m not sure exactly how you would measure flexibility, but I am sure that no one could possibly beat her by much!

Here is an interview with Kristina conducted by CircusLand that sheds light on a few details. Kristina began training at the age of 12 and comes from an entire family of circus performers! Her mother, father and brother are all in the circus.
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